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    Solution required for Linux box in 1 room with distribution to tv in another room

    My friends are asking me to set them up with a Linux Satellite, however there is a slight issue in that their current setup is as follows:

    Official sky box is in the lounge with a RF output from the box to the TV in the conservatory, the TV in the conservatory has a Sky Remote which allows changing channels on the Sky box in the lounge.

    I believe that the Sky box in the lounge has an RF output back outside the house and back in to the TV in the conservatory.

    My question is how can I replicate the same setup but using a Linux Satellite box in place of the Sky box in the lounge ?

    I was wanting to use an Xtrend ET8500 but I notice that the receiver does not have an RF out, only HDMI & Composite.

    Any ideas or advice would be much appreciated.

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    This maybe what you need >> http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/...dulator-ILS102


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    Ahhh I see.

    Thanks Andy.

    One more question what about changing channels though for that I mean, the Xtrend Remote would need to be in the conservatory which would some how send the signal to the lounge to control the Xtrend receiver ?

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    Try looking into HDMI TX RX solution and changing channels via hdmi CEC.

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    Thanks s2tephen, I think though that solution might be a bit too expensive, plus they are still on old non HDMI & Smart TV's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by timbo4000 View Post
    Ahhh I see.

    Thanks Andy.

    One more question what about changing channels though for that I mean, the Xtrend Remote would need to be in the conservatory which would some how send the signal to the lounge to control the Xtrend receiver ?
    Use a phone app if he has a iPhone or Samsung Galaxy etc.


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    Fixed 28.2E Sky Zone 1 45cm Satellite Dish with Octo LNB
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    @timbo4000 - this solution (again from the sponsor) allows for use of remote http://www.world-of-satellite.co.uk/...-plus-omnilink
    You would need to bring the xtrend remote into the other room or purchase a second one.
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    Thanks @fat-tony, most helpful. Along with @Andy_Hazza's solution I think that would work well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy_Hazza View Post
    Use a phone app if he has a iPhone or Samsung Galaxy etc.


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    I have an ET8500 and use the telly'mote - Enigma2 Remote Control on an iphone. It works no problem.
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