DIY swap from Sky+ to SkyHD

leosayer39

The title says it all! I have bought my own Sky HD box and am in the process of swapping out my old Sky+ box.

As I progress I will ask few questions,
On the rear of both of the Sky boxes there is the usual RF in and RF out. I know what these are for!
However there is another Rf out connection which looks identical to the normal Rf out except that it is marked, 'Rf out 2, 9v DC, 75ma max'.

Can I just use this second RF out, and send a cable from it upstairs, so that we can use it as a second aerial connection in order to use another television?
I am aware about what can be watched and what can't.

Cheers

Leo

samhale

The powered one, I believe, can be used to power a magic eye, so you can use the remote upstairs.

leosayer39

But can I just use it as a normal RF out to another television?

Leo

lee634

yes connect HDMI to your main TV then use the RF out for your second TV,

But whatever is on the main TV will be watched on the second,
Problem is you will not be able to turn over unless you go to the box,

which is why if you use the powered RF the you can use the magic eye and turn the channels through that