V-Box/V+ Wireless Speaker
18-11-2010, 21:19
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V-Box/V+ Wireless Speaker
Got a bit of a question for you knowledgeable chaps and chapesses.
A few years ago I'm sure I saw a wireless speaker that played whatever was coming out of a Sky box. Eg. Speaker situated in the kitchen playing the music channels. I know I've slept a few times since then but I'm sure I didn't imagine this.
Does this ring any bells with anyone? Or do I have to start listening to people when they call me insane?!
I would like to get one or similar for my V+ box if it still exists and is compatible with it. If so, any links or pointing in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks
Joe
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19-11-2010, 06:13
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Re: V-Box/V+ Wireless Speaker
I never owned one, but I did read about it, so you were not imagining it.
If I remember correctly, it was called a "gnome box" - but I'm sure its not compatible with Virgin.
More info here ..... Sky Gnome
Hope it helps a little
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19-11-2010, 08:45
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Re: V-Box/V+ Wireless Speaker
According to the manufacturer's web site, you can use it with anything with an audio out connrction, but not, apparently, wirelessly.
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19-11-2010, 09:06
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Re: V-Box/V+ Wireless Speaker
That being the case, you are probably better off buying a small FM transmitter for £2 from Ebay - this will do the job lovely (although it has a 3.5mm jack, and not phono)
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19-11-2010, 10:15
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Re: V-Box/V+ Wireless Speaker
Thanks for the replies, glad to hear I wasn't imagining it.
I've had a look at the web site and there is a basic wiring diagram on there that shows a phono connection to a stereo. I wonder if I could connect this phono lead to the VCR out scart on my V+ and it would work as a speaker only in my kitchen? Although this would have to be hard wired I guess
Any thoughts on that brain wave?
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19-11-2010, 14:12
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Re: V-Box/V+ Wireless Speaker
You can connect phono plugs to the appropriate pins on a SCART socket. Haven't got the SCART pin-out to hand though.
Edit: Details here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scart
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