topic Re: Sky Q in Sky Q

Sky Q

man2 — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:43:22 GMT

Got an old Panasonic plasma that I don't want to replace. Sky + is now restricted on some channels. The tv is wall mounted but has three points on the front- white/yellow/red. What connectors or adapters are needed to allow the tv to connect to sky q?

Re: Sky Q

oldfella — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:54:37 GMT

@man2 wrote:

Got an old Panasonic plasma that I don't want to replace. Sky + is now restricted on some channels. The tv is wall mounted but has three points on the front- white/yellow/red. What connectors or adapters are needed to allow the tv to connect to sky q?

Hi @man2

Somthing like the following

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DigitPro-HDMI-RCA-Converter-Composite-Black/dp/B0D3F2ZNMD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?

Re: Sky Q

nigea99 — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:55:46 GMT

@man2 wrote:

Got an old Panasonic plasma that I don't want to replace. Sky + is now restricted on some channels. The tv is wall mounted but has three points on the front- white/yellow/red. What connectors or adapters are needed to allow the tv to connect to sky q?

hi @man2

What is the actual model number -Some Plasma TVs do have HDMI inputs (the last one I had did)

If it doesn't have an HDMIinput then you would need an HDMI to analogue converter (Assuming this is for use with a main box)

Re: Sky Q

PandJ2020 — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:03:19 GMT

Component video will likely generate a better picture than composite (if that bothers you).

(Notwithstanding any HDMI input)

Re: Sky Q

man2 — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:18:10 GMT

Thanks for everyone's help. Just ordered a converter

Re: Sky Q

Chodley — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:40:42 GMT

Bear in mind the picture via composite (the yellow connector) is abysmal compared to even component (reg/green/blue) or HDMI.

I mean we are talking about 32x the amount of picture detail on UHD vs what composite can display PLUS the extra colour and brightness range of HDR .

As nice as those old Panny plasmas were...

Re: Sky Q

man2 — Thu, 01 May 2025 13:34:07 GMT

Hi. Ordered part as advised. Install booked for Monday. Just seen it does not come with a 5a psu. Do I need one and if so any part number would be greatly appreciated

Re: Sky Q

MightyQuinn — Thu, 01 May 2025 14:07:53 GMT

@man2 wrote:
Hi. Ordered part as advised. Install booked for Monday. Just seen it does not come with a 5a psu. Do I need one and if so any part number would be greatly appreciated

Hi @man2 If the power requirements are no more than 500mA then I believe that you can use the USB port on the Sky Q box. So you probably don't need a separate power supply.

Edit: I see the latest boxes have a 1A USB port so up to 5W power available.

Re: Sky Q

man2 — Thu, 01 May 2025 14:29:13 GMT

That's great. Thank you for your help

Re: Sky Q

Chodley — Thu, 01 May 2025 19:06:08 GMT

You said it needs 5A above? That's a lot of power.

Re: Sky Q

man2 — Thu, 01 May 2025 19:12:19 GMT

I don't know. The adapter says it doesn't come with a 5a psu and was checking if it was needed as the installation is Monday

Re: Sky Q

MightyQuinn — Thu, 01 May 2025 19:30:49 GMT

Hi @man2 5V (standard for USB), not 5A. So Sky Q box will provide that. "is necessary to connect a 5V 1A power supply."

Re: Sky Q

man2 — Thu, 01 May 2025 20:25:03 GMT

Hi. Sorry to sound stupid but do I need a 1a power supply?

Re: Sky Q

Chodley — Fri, 02 May 2025 00:48:24 GMT

Let's have a link to the adapter description

Re: Sky Q

man2 — Fri, 02 May 2025 05:43:57 GMT

Hi. Trouble with link but it is on the first few replies of this discussion

Re: Sky Q

MightyQuinn — Fri, 02 May 2025 08:15:27 GMT

Hi @man2 The latest Sky Q box provides a USB 5V 1A power supply, Box Specification

Re: Sky Q

man2 — Fri, 02 May 2025 08:32:21 GMT

Thank you. So all good to go for Monday installation

Re: Sky Q

Chodley — Sun, 11 May 2025 20:29:16 GMT

@man2 wrote:
Hi. Trouble with link but it is on the first few replies of this discussion

Ok it's 5V not 5A. Cool.