HDTV signal split
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New member Username: JuicedupSt. Augustine, Florida USA Post Number: 3 Registered: Jun-08 | Is there a way to split an incoming Direct TV HD satellite signal to a tv in another room with only 1 receiver on main TV? I used to do this with low-def, but the radio shack digital splitter I used before doesn't work with new HD receiver. I just can't see paying THE MAN to set this up plus another $5-$10 / month for another receiver. |
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Silver Member Username: MuchoPost Number: 403 Registered: Dec-07 | Josh Patterson It may be cheaper to pay the man.    |
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Platinum Member Username: NydasPost Number: 10986 Registered: Jun-06 | Basically, you have 3 methods to get a satellite feed to a 2nd tv: 1- Add a new (HD or SD) receiver where the 2nd tv is (needs it's own coax input cable from the dish or multiswitch). This will add $4.99/mth to your bill for the extra receiver. 2- Run a cable (composite/hdmi/component/coax w/rf modulator) from the main satellite receiver to the 2nd tv (all outputs are active). 3- Use a wireless transmitter from the main receiver to the 2nd tv - this is very expensive. |
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Silver Member Username: MuchoPost Number: 405 Registered: Dec-07 | Nalin Josh said that he does have a NEW DirecTV HD Receiver but don't want to pay for another one. I do have a question for you sir. On your method number 2 How do you know that this new DirecTV HD Receiver will work on this type of setup. Did you try it???? |
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Platinum Member Username: NydasPost Number: 10987 Registered: Jun-06 | White Hawk: http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/17/directvs-h21-200-hd-receiver-gets-previewed/ Also see specs: DirecTV H20 Receiver BACK PANEL/JACK PANEL Off-Air ATSC Input 1 Female F-Connector (split Internally to 2 ATSC tuners) 1 HDMI 1 Component HD Video Out (YPrPB) 2 Composite Video Out (RCA) 1 S-Video 2 Audio/Video Out 1 Digital Optical 2 Telephone Jacks 1 33.6 Kbps Modem 2 USB Port (Future Use) 120VAC / 60 Hz / 98W Also see specs: DirecTV H21 Receiver A· DirecTV H21 HD Satellite Receiver NEW Product! o Digital Audio Output (Coaxial) NEW! o RJ-45 Ethernet Connection NEW! o Black Case Color NEW! o RF Remote Control Capability o HDTV Capability o Dolby Digital Sound Capability o MPEG4 Capability! o HDMI Output o Component Outputs There is no signal or quality loss using more than one output simultaneously over a reasonable distance |
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Platinum Member Username: NydasPost Number: 10988 Registered: Jun-06 | An RF modulator converts the COMPOSITE connection set on your HD receiver (DVR notwithstanding) to coax. If you want to run all HD TV's you can get a distribution box that will feed the signal to more than one TV, just like they do at Best Buy, etc. |
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Silver Member Username: MuchoPost Number: 407 Registered: Dec-07 | Nalin I don't know much about these HD Receivers thats way I ask. My question still is until I have the time to check it out, Why would DirecTV put out a receiver where you can use it to connect to another HD TV and from that one to another and so on? If this is possible, that means the second TV can only watch what the first TV is watching. Also why this 2X1 HD Splitter that cost soo much??? |
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Platinum Member Username: NydasPost Number: 10989 Registered: Jun-06 | There is absolutely no doubt that the 2nd and/or third TV will watch the same channel under the use of 2-3 types of video signal outputs of the same receiver. If anybody wants to watch different channels they will have to go through the switching method about which there have been thousands of posts. Considering the cost of a switch, it is hardly worthwhile going through the other route which we are discussing now. The other thing I forgot to mention is that the RF modulator method is feasible on a composite output. On a component output it will give only video signal and you would have to rely on the "digital audio" for the audio portion. More information should be obtained from the other forums of Ecoustics which I very seldom visit. |
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New member Username: JuicedupSt. Augustine, Florida USA Post Number: 4 Registered: Jun-08 | So....guys...what I think you're saying, in lay person's terms, is that I need to buy the 1:2 HD splitter in the picture above and then I can just run the cable through the wall to 2nd tv.? Will have to watch on 2nd tv whatever is on tv 1, which is how it used to work when I split the low-def signal.? Is that correct? Don't know how much the HD splitter costs or where to get it, but I assume this method is cheaper than paying Direct TV $100 to set it up plus $5/month ($60/yr). thanks for the advice. JP |
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Silver Member Username: MuchoPost Number: 408 Registered: Dec-07 | Josh Patterson Will have to watch on 2nd tv whatever is on tv 1, Using the splitter above. NO The splitter above is very expensive. Cost $300.00 to $400.00. Since you are a Subscriber to DirecTV and have High Definition TV I would think that you will be better off to get another Receiver from DirecTV to enjoy your HD service trouble free.  |
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Gold Member Username: PlymouthQuebec city, Quebec Canada Post Number: 2736 Registered: Jan-08 | I found it for $14.30 http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011303 &p_id=2522&seq=1&format=2&style= And cable for it: http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10240&style= Buy a remote extender and Enjoy http://www.radioshack.com/sm-wireless-remote-extender--pi-2049642.html |
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Gold Member Username: PlymouthQuebec city, Quebec Canada Post Number: 2737 Registered: Jan-08 | Remote extender: http://www.radioshack.com/sm-wireless-remote-extender--pi-2049642.html |
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Gold Member Username: TapemanNew York City in-HD, NY Post Number: 2941 Registered: Oct-06 | Instead of splitting Yo can take it off the RGB out (Max 50' cable)5 conductor wires plus connectors is required If yo are good with wires I can tell yo how to |
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Platinum Member Username: NydasPost Number: 11001 Registered: Jun-06 | King: That's what I tried to tell the guy a couple of days ago. "2- Run a cable (composite/hdmi/component/coax w/rf modulator) from the main satellite receiver to the 2nd tv (all outputs are active). " |
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Gold Member Username: TapemanNew York City in-HD, NY Post Number: 2942 Registered: Oct-06 | Yes Nalin yo have a good post Yor post is a lot better than splicing an HDMI which Hawk knows very little about Paying the guy is for people that don't understand alternatives Josh If yor second TV is a regular SD TV Then out of HD receiver HDMI to TV-1 Coax cable out of receiver to TV-2 Note TV-2 will have to be SD 480i TV If TV-2 is also an HD Then best choice will be RGB component plus L/R audio 5 conductor wire plus ground plus RCA connectors yo'll save over $60 a year Yo can also add a $20 IR-blaster and control receiver remote on both TVs simultaniously Please note that HDMI and component for 1080i, 720p, 480p Coax and composite is for 480i no upscale |
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Silver Member Username: RekmanMntl-Quebec-... Post Number: 384 Registered: Jun-06 | hi Nalynnn... how are you.. long time not connected with this forum.... How things going huh??? As always need your help.. i downloaded Bin 177 for my cools*t 5000.. but it is still saying SCRAMBLE CHANNEL... y this?? |
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Platinum Member Username: NydasPost Number: 11003 Registered: Jun-06 | MKM: 177 for C00LSAT 4000 and 177 for C00LSAT 5000 are reported working fine for BEV and DN. 173 is also reported working wel. Most BINs 173 onwards should work well with Dn. |
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Platinum Member Username: NydasPost Number: 11004 Registered: Jun-06 | King: Please state clearly whether the combination of component output and digital audio output of H21 receiver is a good choice for use on a second TV? |
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Silver Member Username: MuchoPost Number: 416 Registered: Dec-07 | Josh Patterson I still say Since you are a Subscriber to DirecTV and have High Definition TV I would think that you will be better off to get another Receiver from DirecTV to enjoy your HD service trouble free. |
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Gold Member Username: TapemanNew York City in-HD, NY Post Number: 2946 Registered: Oct-06 | That's a great question Nalin Many people think take audio out off optical port via HDMI is much much better What I state for HD audio it is still 48k sample rate at 24 bit resolution but taken from the analog port I say yo lose about 1/4 of a genertion Yo have to be an audio freak to tell the difference I say little or no difference As far as the Video out to component Upto 1080i yo'll get increadable HD picture again very little or no difference If yo have a high notch 1080p HDTV RGB component won't upscale 1080i to 1080p That if yo are using 1080p Blu-ray DVD media I say if yo got top notch 1080p HDTV use 1.3 HDMI cable and secondary HDTv use RGB component Yo'll still be thrilled with picture quality from component This is a great test to do yorself - Get both TV next to each other - Use short 5-RGB/RW wires to conduct test - Connect HD receiver to TV-1 via HDMI cable - Take RGB/RW wires to TV-2 - Conduct test to compare and decide for yorself if before yo install long cables - Yo might have to select TV-2 as component input - HD Receiver can output signal from all ports at same time(HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite and Coax) no selection on receiver's part only TV input |
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Silver Member Username: RekmanMntl-Quebec-... Post Number: 385 Registered: Jun-06 | help me pleease with my cools*t 5000 its saying SCRAMBLE CHANNEL even with new bin 177 |
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