Hi, I'm sure that this question demonstates my ignorance on the subject but... I have been reading posts here about how cable splitters reduce signal strength. That makes perfect sense to me. What I'm unsure about is whether that reduced signal strength translates into a worse picture. I didn't really see that in the posts I read. I got one answer from the tech at Comcast ("yes it noticeably reduces picture quality) I spoke with, and the opposite one from a Samsung tech's e-mail ("No. It doesn't"). I'm at a loss. The only reason I added the splitter was to take advantage of my HDTV's picture in picture function. If I am going to be defeating the purpose of getting the HDTV, I will remove the splitter and do without. Thanks in advance for your responses.
Chris
Josh Bridges
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On average, the cable coming into the house can be split 4 times without affecting picture quality. The Samsung tech is correct in your situation. You will not notice any difference in picture quality using a splitter for PIP.
chrislunker
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Thanks Josh
chrislunker
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Thanks Josh
fx
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Allow me to elaborate, when splitting an HD signal you will either have a digital data transfer or you won't, nothing in between. The only time your digital signal could become degraded due to a splitter is if it is of too narrow a bandwidth to properly carry the data.
On analog channels you may have degradation such as snow for one example. Stating that a 4 way splitter is OK but a 5 way is is much too simple and depends initially on the signal strength entering your home in the first place.
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One more thing for the OP of this thread, you are not going to be able to have two HD PIP's on your screen. I know of no display that will accept dual HD inputs and also allow them to be displayed PIP.
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thanks for the info FX
While reading the instruction manual for my new tv (go figure) I realized that I didn't need a second input to get picture in picture. I get my PIP and regular picture from the same HDMI feed from the cable box. It is still nice to know though that I can use a splitter if I want to run another television somewhere though.