Help Setting up a Multi-Switch
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New member Username: MetalgearPost Number: 1 Registered: Aug-08 | Hey, I am new to all this I was just wondering if anyone could give me instructions on how to set up a multi-switch, basically I am running 2 cables from the dish on the roof, to two different recievers so it is maxed out, I am wanting to add a 3rd reciever but unsure on how to go abouts this. Thanks for any help! |
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Platinum Member Username: NydasPost Number: 11341 Registered: Jun-06 | Better post the exact name of your multi-switch |
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New member Username: MetalgearPost Number: 2 Registered: Aug-08 | Its a Zenith, this is the exact switch, sorry http://www1.epinions.com/Gemini_Sound_Products_Gemini_ZDS5007_Zenith_Digital_Cab le_Satellite_4_Way_Multi_Switch/display_~full_specs |
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Gold Member Username: PlymouthQuebec city, Quebec Canada Post Number: 3158 Registered: Jan-08 | None Connect your 2 LNBs outputs on LNB A and LNB B and each 3 receivers on out 1-2-3 thats all  |
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Platinum Member Username: NydasPost Number: 11344 Registered: Jun-06 | You may add an antenna on the middle of the three inputs if you have an antena input. |
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New member Username: MetalgearPost Number: 3 Registered: Aug-08 | Hey, thanks I hooked both up, I have a small problem, while I am able to receive 61.5 signal, I am unable to gather anything from the transponders on 119 anyone know what the problem might be? Thanks for the help guys much appreciated! |
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Gold Member Username: PlymouthQuebec city, Quebec Canada Post Number: 3170 Registered: Jan-08 | None How mant LNBs you have? This switch is made for only one LNB |
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Gold Member Username: PlymouthQuebec city, Quebec Canada Post Number: 3180 Registered: Jan-08 | Sorry How many LNBs you have? |
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New member Username: MetalgearPost Number: 4 Registered: Aug-08 | I believe just two, I have gotten both to work slightly, although I find that I can not get a signal from some channels when I hook up the receiver through the multi-switch but when I just run the cable directly to the receiver I am able to get all transponders as well as a signal on the channels I normally wouldn't when using the multi-switch. |
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Gold Member Username: PlymouthQuebec city, Quebec Canada Post Number: 3181 Registered: Jan-08 | Here is the way for connect 2 LNBs and 3 receiver http://sadoun.com/Sat/Installation/Multi-LNBF/4-receiver-4-lnbfs.htm Use only 2 first switchs and 3 first receivers. With it you can connect 1 or 2 moore LNBs On sat setting you choose port which you connect LNB 1 to port 1 LNB 2 to port 2 |
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Gold Member Username: TapemanNew York City in-HD, NY Post Number: 3184 Registered: Oct-06 | That switch won't work on 2 satellites That's a 3x4 Which is One satellite (V&H) plus one antenna To 4 receivers There is no straight forward sw for FTA Without extra modification Simplest will be dp34 for 3 receivers But even that requires an additional power source of 1000mA Or an old DN receiver Either that or paid service for what yo need to do |
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Gold Member Username: PlymouthQuebec city, Quebec Canada Post Number: 3184 Registered: Jan-08 | King He need to use two ZDS5007 connect on 1 Diseq switch for each receiver I dont see any Dp34 on any good sites, it must be use on Direct TV |
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New member Username: Jay_w_graysonPrague, Oklahoma USA Post Number: 9 Registered: Jul-08 | Dish Network most popular Multi switches in the market: DP34 Switch. This switch hooks up 4 receivers to 3 Satellites.  |
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Gold Member Username: PlymouthQuebec city, Quebec Canada Post Number: 3189 Registered: Jan-08 | FTA TESTER read it please: Special Considerations * Can only be used with DISH Pro LNBFs (DISH Pro Twin LNBF for two orbital locations (110° and 119°), DISH Pro Twin LNBF with a DISH Pro Single LNBF for three orbital locations or up to three DISH Pro Single LNBFs). * When used with a DISH Pro Twin, the LNBF operates in its default state: one port provides 110° and one port provides 119°. Either port of the DISH Pro Twin can be connected to any two LNBF ports of the DP34 Switch. * Tuner Outputs: DISH 301 and DISH 501 have one tuner, and would use one DP34 tuner output; DISH 721 has two tuners, and would use two DP34 tuner outputs. * Up to three DP34 Switches can be "trunked" together, for connections up to twelve tuner inputs (12 single-tuner receivers (DISH 301 or DISH 501), or a combination of single-tuner receivers and two-tuner receivers (DishPVR 721). * There must be at least one DISH Pro receiver (or a legacy receiver with a DISH Pro Adapter) connected to the switch at all times to provide power. The receiver can be connected to any receiver port on the DP34 Switch. * DISH Pro Installations can support up to 200' RG-6 cable lengths, from the LNBFs to the furthest receiver. DP34 Switches can be placed anywhere in the installation, but placement closer to the receivers is recommended. * Two styles of DP34 Switches will be sold. Both switches provide identical features and functionality, but have different exterior cosmetics. * Can only be used with DISH Pro LNBFs (DISH Pro Twin LNBF for two orbital locations (110° and 119°) |
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Gold Member Username: PlymouthQuebec city, Quebec Canada Post Number: 3190 Registered: Jan-08 | FTA TESTER DP34 cost 74$ 3X4 multiswitch cost 29$ each 4X1 Diseq switch 9$ each Total 76$ But you can use 4 LNBs and 4 receivers with it |
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Gold Member Username: TapemanNew York City in-HD, NY Post Number: 3188 Registered: Oct-06 | The biggest problem with that switch is it requires either 1000mA external voltage source or an additional old DN receiver in place of one of the 4-coax FTA receivers only go up to 500mA It's what I posted post# 3184 |
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Silver Member Username: MuchoPost Number: 491 Registered: Dec-07 | None To add a 3rd receiver you will need a Multi switch SW-64 and install one cable from the new receiver to the Multi-switch SW-64.  Power saurce is needed only if you connect four receivers. |
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Gold Member Username: PlymouthQuebec city, Quebec Canada Post Number: 3215 Registered: Jan-08 | White good copy and past from this site http://www.vancouverfta.com/product.php?printable=Y&productid=124 Price 129$ Ca Work only on Dn LNBs You just keep confused this Member |
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