RE: Re: Sky+ at node zero

["Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxx>]

Try :

http://www.letsautomate.com/10842.cfm

Or follow the "Data Cabinets, Patch Panels, Testers & Patch
Cables" link on
the home page...

Phil

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chad Frary [mailto:chad.frary@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 04 July 2003 12:32
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: Sky+ at node zero
>
>
> Phil,
>
> Whereabouts is it located on that site, I'm trying to get a price
> comparison..
>
> Got to save those pennies :-)
>
> Chad.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phil Harris [mailto:phil@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 04 July 2003 12:17
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: Sky+ at node zero
>
>
> [shameless plug]
>
> Also available at www.letsautomate.com ;-)
>
> Phil
>
> > -----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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