RE: Re: Sky+ at node zero

["Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxx>]

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chad Frary [mailto:chad.frary@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 04 July 2003 11:03
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: Sky+ at node zero
>
>
> Have you considered using the following :-
>
> http://www.homenetworksciences.com/
>
> These guys offer a single cabinet containing all of the necessary for
> telephony, data and video at a reasonable price.
>
> This is what I am considering buying anyhow.
>
> Thoughts/Suggestions?
>
> Chad.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: iwilson2003 [mailto:iwilson2003@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 04 July 2003 09:36
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Sky+ at node zero
>
> 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 Videk (Elite 2002, videk.co.uk)
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
>
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