Re: Sky+ at node zero

["iwilson2003" <iwilson2003@xxxxxxx>]

It is a new build ... but it is already built :-(

Basically I have bought a new flat, and plan to install cat5e and
ct100 throughout before moving in.  This isnt as bad as I first
thought.  The flat is all on one level, and the hall has a false
ceiling with a 2ft gap above - ideal for running cables from node
zero.  I've also managed to secure the services of the original
electrician who wired the flats.  Luckily he is familiar with
structured wiring as well.

I plan to also put in a Comfort control system.  Tricky bit is
working out exactly what wiring I will need for this!  I would like
to control at least the lights, heating, and hot water.  Plus there's
the security sensors to think off!

I am as yet undecided about the Sky+ distribution.  Its either the
Kat5 system, or perhaps IP Homenet.  I like the look of the IP
Homenet since its provides a neat all-in-one (well, almost) solution -
video, data, phone etc.  It is expensive, but it is available now.

Also planned for node zero are a Cisco 2600 ADSL router (since I work
for them ;-), and a Netgear fast-ethernet switch.  The Cisco 2600 is
too big for the IP Homenet rack, so I may get a small wallmounted one
>from

I am working to a pretty tight timescale for all this.  I move in on
8th august, and will only have one week to do the cabling.

Difficult bit just now is working out exactly which cables I will
need, and where to put them.  I'm still trying to understand how X10
works, and what is required to have it control the lights and
heating - wiring back to node zero?  new CH control panel?  New room
thermostats?

A few questions:

Anyone used videk.co.uk for cat5 stuff?

Can cat5e be used for PIR sensors?

Which type of cat5 wallplates are best?  Videk offer three types -
they seem to be of differing qualities.  Prices for a dual faceplate
(ex. VAT) are 5.95, 7.45, and 8.95

Anything else I should consider?

Thanks,
Ian

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, <ha@r...> wrote:
> Ian,
>
> You don't mention what cables you have available to each room. Or
is it a
> new build?
>
> Richard
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: iwilson2003 [mailto:iwilson2003@xxxxxxx...]
> Sent: 02 July 2003 17:19
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Sky+ at node zero
>
>
> I am planning on putting my Sky+ box in a central location, and
> feeding video to several rooms using Kat5 modules.  I'm a bit new to
> all this, so I would be grateful on any advice on the best way to
> proceed.
>
> The Sky+ outputs are as follows:
>
>   TV Scart             SCART (composite video out; RGB out)
>   VCR Scart            SCART (composite video in/out; RGB in)
>   S-video out          4-way mini-DIN
>   RF Out 1             IEC 165-2 male
>   RF Out 2             IEC 165-2 male (with 9v out for Skylink)
>   Audio out (L/R)      Phono sockets
>   Optical audio out    Optical digital-audio socket
>
>
> Would it be best to feed the S-video output to one room and the TV
> Scart output to the other room?
>
> If I use the S-video output then how do I connect this to a Kat5
AVS-
> TX?
>
> If I use the TV scart then I assume I will need to also get an RGB-
to-
> S-video converter?
>
> I expect these will give me the best quality.  If I need to connect
a
> third room then I could just use one of the RF outputs (the 2nd RF
> output will allow IR control via the Skylink mouse).  Or I could use
> the Kat5 modules in a daisychain setup (with only the last Kat5 RX
> terminated)
>
> What if I get an AV amp for the lounge?  Sky+ provides Dolby 5.1
> output - will this be available on the S-video -> Kat5 TX/RX link?
>
> Any benefit to feeding the audio outputs to another room?
>
> Lastly, what is recommended for sending the IR back to node zero?  I
> understand that IR will be coming to Kat5 sometime soon, but what do
> people use meantime?
>
> Thanks,
> Ian