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Magic Eye TV Link

P1/4D_proSAT1EYE_BK_FT
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11.95 (ex VAT)
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Qty 10+ 100+
Price 11.71 11.47

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DESCRIPTION of Sky Magic Eye

  • Sky Magic Eye
  • Infrared Satellite Control Eye
  • Colour: Grey
  • Connections:
    • Input: F-Joiner
    • Output: Coaxial Connector
  • Comes With Moulded 6cm RF Output Lead
  • Low Power Usage
  • Manufacturer: PROception
  • CC 8542709099 15g Y

USES of Sky Magic Eye

  • Allows the remote operation of a Sky, Sky+ or Sky HD box from another room

HOW a Sky Magic Eye Works

  • It possible to turn on a 9V output on the RF2 outlet of a Sky box
  • This power can be used to pass power, along with the picture output, to a second location
  • This 9V is used to power the Sky eye which passes the signal back to the Sky box allowing the box to be operated from the second room
  • This ability to pass back a signal is normally denoted on distribution equipment as 'having a return path'

ADVANTAGES of Sky Magic Eye

  • Allows the remote operation of the Sky box
  • Normally operates very well
  • Very inexpensive option
  • Can be used in conjunction with link amplifiers and certain distribution amplifiers to work a number of sky magic eyes off a single Sky box

DISADVANTAGES of Sky Magic Eye

  • Though sky eyes are very handy, they are also extremely sensitive and prone to stop working for a range of reasons
  • Common reasons would be such as the cable length being too long, bad connections or using a low quality splitter

Magic eye TV links are very useful and inexpensive but they are also prone to give a lot of problems. The nub of the issue is that the eye works off a 9V power supply given by a set top box and everything needs to be set up just right if the eye is work properly.


Stage 1: Install and test your magic eye directly off set top box

  • Ensure that the box is turned on connected to the TV
  • Connect the magic eye to the back to the "RF 2" outlet on the back of the box
  • Press the "services" button your remote
  • Select "system setup"
  • Press ‘0′, ‘1′ & ‘Select" in quick succession
  • From the Installer menu select ‘RF Outputs"
  • Turn the RF output setting to ‘ON" and exit saving settings
  • Also you can adjust the RF channel on which the signal will be broadcast
    • If you are combining an aerial input into the RF output this is critical
    • If the RF frequency is already being using by a TV channel it will cause interference
    • Avoid this by selecting an alternative channel number from 21-69 (68 is the default)
    • I generally set 35 as my default but it depends on what your local transmitter is.
  • Select ‘RF Outputs"
  • Exit out all the way and check to see does the magic eye now work
  • The LED on your magic eye should now be lighting

This step has verified that:

  • Your magic eye is in working order
  • That your box is capable of supplying the necessary 9V signal to power the eye

Stage 2: Install your magic eye in the 2nd room

  • Run a satellite cable (connect an existing cable) into the "RF 2" outlet on the back of the satellite box
  • This cable will need to be terminated with a coax connector and a coax joiner
  • In the attic, join the cable coming from the set top box to the cable feeding the additional TV
    using low loss F-connectors (qty 2) and an F joiner (qty1)
  • For multi-room, use 2 way or 4 way link amplifiers or distribution amplifiers
  • Terminate the other end of the cable in the second room with a coax connector
  • Push the coax connector into the magic eye
  • Push the magic eye into the back of the television
  • Tune the TV into the correct frequency ie. Channel 68 (default) which corresponds to 847MHz
  • Place the sensor part of the magic eye facing towards the seat which will be used by viewers
  • Use your remote to change channels on the remote set top box
  • INSTALLATION COMPLETE

Magic Eye Not Working - Problems & Solutions

Fantastic service next mourning delivery thank you freetv.ie
Got my replacment magic eye last Fri - perfect fit for my Sky+ box as per the description. Arrived within a week or ordering. Literally plug and play (now I don't have to run upstairs to change channels anymore!)
Freetv.ie is an exceptional service which I only came across accidentally. I would recommend to anyone. Martin and his team are great. Any queries that I had they sorted really quickly. They are extremely professional with how they go about their business. Huge thank you to them
I bought this Sky eye as recommended from a demo youtube video. It was so easy to install by following the instructions on the video and worked perfectly. I can now change the channels with the sky controller. The sky box works for both televisions. I would highly recommend this product if you want to control what channel you watch on the second tv, bearing in mind that whatevver chamnel you watch will also show on the other tv.
Magic eye arrived and working perfectly. Works better than the previous one we had
Fantastic quality and service next day delivery great company
Ordered wrong item.
Correspondence no problem.
Would like to thank Matt for his help.
Now received magic eye.
All set and working perfect.
Works Perfectly and fast delivery
I bought this sky eye for the tv in my bedroom. I was a bit worried because the cable length between my tv and the sky+ box is about 25 - 28 meters. The sky eye arrived the next day with an post, very good. I had it setup in 5 mins. And i'm delighted to say it works perfectly. I had looked at sky eye in argos €21 and in harvey norman €22 and i don't think the quality is as good as this sky eye. The price including postage was under €15. A fantastic product. 5 Stars.
Prompt delivery arrived in 3 via an post...sky magic eye is great...excellent value for money
Product does what i's supposed to, fast efficient service. Can't fault anything!
This product is excellent, and your delivery service is the best I have seen - from ordering to my door in less than 24hrs.
I have used Digisenders for many years, including the latest one which converts the signal to some sort of mpg digital format first, and have always had problems with either the signal or the remote control not working. The Sky Magic Eye replaces my digisender, and gives me crystal clear reception with the remote control working perfectly also.
One suggestion maybe to have an installation kit available in white also?
A really excellent product, thanks.
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