Multi-Room & Video FAQ
(inc. Home Cinema, HDTV & Digital TV)
- Can I have Sky Digital or Sky+ in 2 rooms or a second location?
- With structured wiring you can watch Sky from any room but can you watch different Sky programs in different rooms, like you can with Sky Multiroom?
- What does HD TV mean?
- Can I have Sky HD in multiple rooms?
- Should I have Sky Digital/Sky+ or Virgin Media (Cable) installed?
- What is a ‘Magic Eye’?
- How do I get Freesat or Free-to-Air Digital TV?
- How do I record Digital TV?
- What is a PVR?
- What is a DVD Recorder?
- Should I buy a High Definition Television set (HDTV)?
- What is better: 1080i or 1080p?
- What is HDMI?
- How do I get Digital TV in a communal building?
- What is universal remote control and do they work?
- What is a Blu-ray movie and what do I need to view it?
Can I have Sky Digital or Sky+ in 2 rooms or a second location?
Yes.
You will require an additional Sky Digital Box (or Sky+ box) and the LNB replaced on your satellite dish (if one suitable is not already fitted). You will also need an additional subscription with Sky.
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With structured wiring you can watch Sky from any room but can you watch different Sky programs in different rooms, like you can with Sky Multiroom?
I’m afraid not.
To watch different Sky programs in different rooms you will need additional Sky boxes. There is no way around this unfortunately. Each Sky box can only output one channel at a time and this includes Sky+ boxes (and +HD) even though they can record another channel at the same time.
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What does HD TV mean?
High Definition Television. The quality of HD programming is superior to normal television programming due to the digital pictures being broadcast in a greater resolution. You will need a HD-ready television on order to be able to view HDTV.
Blu-ray discs contain HD content.
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Can I have Sky HD in multiple rooms?
Yes. This is best done by a wired system. We can feed HD over Cat5, HDMI or Fibre Optic cabling.
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Should I have Sky Digital/Sky+ or Virgin Media (Cable) installed?
This will depend on your location, service provision and personal choice. Some areas are not covered by cable services and other areas do not allow positioning of satellite dishes (e.g. in a conservation area). Where there is a choice, take a look at these companies’ websites to make a comparison.
www.sky.com
www.virginmedia.com
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What is a ‘Magic Eye’?
Also known as a Sky Eye or Sky Remote Eye, this device allows control of an infra-red unit (like a Sky Digital Box) from another location, typically another room in the house.
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How do I get Freesat or Free-to-Air Digital TV?
You will need to purchase a digital TV box or a TV with an integrated digital receiver. Satellite and Cable providers also carry this service.
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How do I record Digital TV?
Digital TV can be recorded using either a DVD-Recorder (in the same fashion as using video tapes), or a PVR.
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What is a PVR?
Personal Video Recorder or DVR – Digital Video Recorder. This records video on to a hard disk drive and units can be preparatory stand alone (TiVo), integrated (Sky+) or software (for use with personal computers). Some TVs also include this facility.
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What is a DVD Recorder?
Also known as a DVDR. DVD Recorders are used to record video and TV programs on to blank writeable or re-writable media. They can either be stand alone units or installed as part of a personal computer or media PC. DVD Recorders sometimes come with an integrated digital TV receiver.
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Should I buy a High Definition Television set (HDTV)?
Only if you intend to watch HD television programming or Blu-ray movies. A TV with a resolution of 1080i is required for HD broadcast programming but you will need a TV with a resolution of 1080p to see the true benefits of a Blu-ray movie.
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What is better: 1080i or 1080p?
1080i is the number of horizontal lines that make up a picture on a HD-TV. The ‘i’means interlaced where each odd line is ‘drawn’ on to the screen from top left to bottom right – and then each even line.
The ‘p’ in 1080 means progressive and are vertical lines of resolution drawn on to the screen in sequence. Although both 1080i and 1080p have the same resolution (1920 × 1080) since progressive scanning refreshes each line every time it produces a better picture. 1080p is sometimes referred to as ‘full HD’ (full high definition) or ‘Complete High-Definition’
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What is HDMI?
High-Definition Multimedia Interface. This is a method of transferring audio and video digital content. This is an alternative to other interfaces such as coaxial cable, S-Video, composite video, SCART, component video and VGA. HDMI can be frequently found on digital audio and video equipment including; set-top TV boxes, Blu-ray players, personal computers and monitors, video gaming consoles and AV (audio-visual) receivers to compatible and digital televisions.
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How do I get Digital TV in a communal building?
If you live in a property (like flats or shared accommodation) you will need a digital TV receiver to obtain digital TV. If you are a landlord with rent paying tenants – whether in a shared accommodation or otherwise – you will need to advise your tenants of their options.
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How do I get Digital TV in a communal building?What is universal remote control and do they work?
A universal remote control is a device designed to replace the existing remote controls used to operate consumer electronic devices. Types and functionality vary with manufacturer and cost. Most useable universal remotes are programmable and some have customisable user interfaces (such as the Philips Pronto). High-end universal remote controls can ‘learn’ the signals required to operate a consumer device during programming.
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How do I get Digital TV in a communal building?What is a Blu-ray movie and what do I need to view it?
You will need a Blu-ray player to view Blu-ray movies. You can view Blu-ray movies on most television sets but in order to take advantage of the superior video quality you will also need a television set with 1080p (progressive scanning) functionality.
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