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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
All your questions answered by the OpimO Team
Q:
When I change my batteries on my SKY
remote it stops controlling the channels
and volume on the television. How do I
solve this issue?
If you replace the batteries within 10 minutes of removing the old ones, this
problem should not occur.
If however, you need to search your home from top to bottom to fi nd
batteries you will need to press the Interactive Button on your SKY remote
control, choose SKY Customer Service. Once you are in the SKY Customer
Service page there is a help topic which is entitled ‘Programming Your
Remote Control’. Simply following the instructions contained within.
I have a standard SKY Digi Box along with the SKY Magic Eye to
Q:
a second television in my house to watch the feed in there. I am
getting SKY HD installed soon, will the SKY Magic Eye plug into
the new box okay and work in the same way, and will I be able to
record/view recordings via the SKY Magic Eye on my second television?
The magic eye feature is the same for all types of SKY Boxes, whether you
have SKY Digi Box, SKY+ or SKY HD). The magic eye allows you to control all
the feature of a SKY Box as if you were standing in front of it, so you can
record/view all programmes live or from the Hard Disk Drive.
Q:
I am looking for a new television. What in your
opinion is best LCD or Plasma, or even LED?
Double USB Travel Adaptor
This is a tricky one as each individual has different
Charge up your iPhone, iPod, mobile phone,
perceptions about what is a good picture quality. However,
computer, gadget, gizmo and whatsit anywhere
in OpimO’s opinion there are pros and cons for each: Plasma
in the world with this amazing 2 USB port travel
televisions tend to produce a better quality picture, but
adaptor!
they are quite heavy and contain gases which can result
in a limited shelf life. LCD televisions are much lighter, produce
This amazing
less heat and should last longer than most plasma sets, but if you go
adaptor has
above a certain size (approx. 42”) the picture quality can be inferior when
practically
viewing a standard defi nition signal. LED televisions are the future and have brighter
every plug
colours, blacker blacks, are lighter, ultra slim but as this is still a relatively new technology LED
adaptor one
televisions are currently very expensive. Expect this to change in time as with all new products could think
to the market. of! Going
Q:
I have a PS3 which is supposed to have a better quality high defi nition
to the US?
picture. This does not appear to be the case. Can you help?
Australia?
In order to achieve a high defi nition image from your PS3 it must be
Malaysia?
connected using either an HDMI cable or a component video cable. HDMI cables
China? South
are available from all good AV retailers. A component video cable for the PS3
America?
is a little more specialist and we would advise doing a Google Search on PS3
Never worry
Component Cable in order to fi nd the best price and stockist available.
about charging up your gadgets wherever you
are.
Q:
I am building my own home and would like to install a multiroom audio system. Which
system would you recommend that provides excellent sound and functionality at a
The greatest thing about this adaptor is the fact
reasonable price?
that is has 2 USB charging ports – as everything
We would recommend that for a New Build, you install cable prior to
seems to be USB charged these days it means
putting up the plasterboard sheeting for distribution of your audio to
you can have everything charging at once, rather
the speakers and if required, wall keypads.
than having to wait to charge the next item.
In terms of Audio Systems this is very much driven by cost and here
Another thing one has to worry about while
are two suggestions:
travelling is varying currents and surges, but
NuVo excels in delivering high quality sound throughout the home
this adaptor has that covered as well. Covering
using OLED Keypads which control an MP3 Server, DAB/FM Tuner and iPod Docking station that
100-125 through to 220-250 volt standards, it also
allows you to choose your artist, track, playlist and radio station, plus will enable you to listen
has a built in fuse in case of a power surge – so
to different music in different rooms.
everything plugged in is safe.
For convenience and value for money we would recommend Sonos. This is a semi-wireless system
Perfect of you travel for business, for pleasure, or
that will allow you to listen to music in as many rooms as you choose to have a Zone Player.
have gizmos from different countries, this really
These can be added to at any time relatively easily.
is the ultimate travel adaptor!
Sonos also comes with a wireless remote controller
Areas covered: Europe - Central / South America
which has a colour display, functionality similar to an
- Caribbean - US / Canada - Africa / Middle East -
iPod and can used from room to room.
Asia - Pacifi c Region
For both systems it is always advantageous to install
Specifi cations: 100-125 through to 220-250 volt
audio cabling which will allow for in-ceiling speakers.
standards - 2 x USB charging ports - ON/ OFF
We will be running this new Q&A feature alongside Switch - AC power - Built in replaceable
our regular Gadget Guide on a monthly basis from fuse (Replacement fuse included) - The unit
July, and introducing one question each month as comes as one unit that can be split into 3 units
sent in by the Advertizer readers. to get the correct plug adaptor. - Size: 7.5cm x
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