IR remote externer for Skybox S12

**deibhinn** · 8th July, 2012, 10:27 AM

Hi there,

I'm looking for a ir extender compatible with the ir jack on the S12? I've hidden the box behind the tv, and would prefer not to have to get up and point the remote behind the tv! Something like the sky magic eye but with a 3.5mm jack instead if an rf connection.

Thanks in advance!

**cactikid** · 8th July, 2012, 10:43 AM

can you move position of box?if so try the cheap free fix first,use tinfoil to reflect signal from remote to allow box to receive signal.worth a try first

**deibhinn** · 8th July, 2012, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by cactikid

can you move position of box?if so try the cheap free fix first,use tinfoil to reflect signal from remote to allow box to receive signal.worth a try first

Thanks for the quick reply. I'd prefer a nice looking installation- does a device like that even exist for the skybox?

**cactikid** · 8th July, 2012, 11:14 AM

there are a number of different ones out there,some using rf,does your box have that ir socket?

**deibhinn** · 8th July, 2012, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by cactikid

there are a number of different ones out there,some using rf,does your box have that ir socket?

Yes it does, a 3.5mm jack (im presuming that is what it is for)

**cactikid** · 8th July, 2012, 11:31 AM

think triax have something not found it yet ,i got their new saorview combo and noticed it had an ir output jack also.

**cactikid** · 8th July, 2012, 11:40 AM

only found this mainly for use in a second room with another tv
Triax Trilink Kit - Modulator and Sky Eye Power

need to double check if that is correct jack,like headphones were mono then stereo and jack changed.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-IR-EMIT...item4845dfd474

**deibhinn** · 8th July, 2012, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by cactikid

only found this mainly for use in a second room with another tv
Triax Trilink Kit - Modulator and Sky Eye Power

need to double check if that is correct jack,like headphones were mono then stereo and jack changed.
3M IR EMITTER 3.5MM MONO PLUG - INFRARED SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL EXTENDER | eBay

Thanks for that, that second option looks good, might chance one.

**cactikid** · 8th July, 2012, 12:37 PM

ask the supplier a question and report back to let others know cheers.

**deibhinn** · 9th July, 2012, 10:38 PM

I've spent all day trying to find something, but to no avail, unless I want to fork out for a repeater system. Which I don't. Has anyone plugged anything into the IR port on the S12?

**cactikid** · 9th July, 2012, 11:42 PM

any image i google does not show an ir port,think you need to recheck what box and bung up a photo.

**nibblitz** · 9th July, 2012, 11:51 PM

It will need an IR receiver, not an IR emitter.. I wouldnt advise you buy and plug any make of 3.5mm IR reciever in there, its almost certainly a proprietary wired socket.. If you plug a mono or even a stereo plug in there the wiring will be wrong and you might short circuit something internally..

If its any help, I have a Skybox M3 that came with an IR reciever to plug into the 3.5mm IR socket.. The 3.5mm plug has 4 cores, so thats 2 more than on a mono plug, and one more than on a standard stereo 3.5mm plug.. I assume it might be the same for the S12, but then it might not..

I think your best option is maybe send off an email to an Openbox/Skybox manufacturer in China, see if you cant order one..

Cactikid, the 3.5mm IR port is on the side

**deibhinn** · 10th July, 2012, 02:20 PM

thanks for that guys, I've emailed the manufacturer and I'll report back what he says.

btw, does your ir receiver have any serial number etc. I could google?