HELP!!! I'm a MORON! [Archive]

onyunn

11-14-08, 05:15 PM

No really I'm not a moron, but have some questions that perhaps have already been answered, but figured I'd ask here anyway.

Cable TV Subscriber here, HATING the video artifacts I get with HD Cable, and looking to the DBS alternative.

The house is only two years old, and all coax is RG6 Quad shield, Home Run. I currently use a Channel Vision structured wiring splitter (which I assume will go away).

I'd like to go the with AUS-9 Slim and need (2) HD DVR Receivers for HD TV's in the house.

Can I send signals from the Dish through some sort of switch using single RG6 cables home run through the house, then use diplexers to break out the needed lines?

Please help. Looking for absolute best equipment, cleanest signal, etc....what are your recommendations?

SDizzle

11-14-08, 05:18 PM

Using a SWMline dish would be what you are looking for. 1 coax to each HDDVR will run BOTH tuners.

onyunn

11-14-08, 05:23 PM

Using a SWMline dish would be what you are looking for. 1 coax to each HDDVR will run BOTH tuners.

What else is needed besides the dish itself? Diplexers, switches?

veryoldschool

11-14-08, 05:29 PM

What else is needed besides the dish itself? Diplexers, switches?
SAT rated splitter would be all. With a SWMLine dish, there is a single coax that can be split to feed your receivers just like cable.

HDTVsportsfan

11-14-08, 05:29 PM

If you're only wanting 2 HD-DVR's....then nothing but the spitter that VOS mentioned above. You would be good to go. No more splitters or switches....IF you don't want OTA.

Do you want to use OTA?

houskamp

11-14-08, 05:31 PM

Will need a power inserter somewhere too..

onyunn

11-14-08, 05:31 PM

If you're only wanting 2 HD-DVR's....then nothing but the spitter that VOS mentioned above. You would be good to go. No more splitters or switches....IF you don't want OTA.

Do you want to use OTA?

OTA, meaning over the air broadcasts? Aren't local channels available with service? I live in the BOONIES.

onyunn

11-14-08, 05:33 PM

Will need a power inserter somewhere too..

Can I locate the power inserter where I locate the SAT splitter. I have a structured media cabinet with available power if need be.

houskamp

11-14-08, 05:34 PM

Can I locate the power inserter where I locate the SAT splitter. I have a structured media cabinet with available power if need be.
Yes..
check the SWM 1st looks here: http://www.dbstalk.com/showpost.php?p=1419520&postcount=4

onyunn

11-14-08, 05:44 PM

Yes..
check the SWM 1st looks here: http://www.dbstalk.com/showpost.php?p=1419520&postcount=4

Does the SWM switch come with the DIRECTV AU9-S-SWM, or is it a separate purchase?

houskamp

11-14-08, 05:46 PM

Does the SWM switch come with the DIRECTV AU9-S-SWM, or is it a separate purchase?
all separate parts IIRC

HDTVsportsfan

11-14-08, 05:47 PM

OTA, meaning over the air broadcasts? Aren't local channels available with service? I live in the BOONIES.

What ZIP do you live in. I don't know for sure if you have your locals in HD or not. You probably do......someone around here can provide that information for you....

onyunn

11-14-08, 05:49 PM

What is my best bet for the HD DVR Receiver. I'd also like to not have a contract, so if I were to go to E B A Y and purchase a late model DVR, would I still need a contract/lease. I think I saw the 21Pro didn't require a lease. Do any of the late models have any video problems? Will be connecting via HDMI to a Panasonic Plasma.

onyunn

11-14-08, 05:49 PM

I'm in 14427 (Castile, NY)

veryoldschool

11-14-08, 05:52 PM

I'd also like to not have a contract...
!rolling

HDTVsportsfan

11-14-08, 05:54 PM

Uh....yeah...the no contract might may be a bit of a problem.

HDTVsportsfan

11-14-08, 05:56 PM

What is my best bet for the HD DVR Receiver. I'd also like to not have a contract, so if I were to go to E B A Y and purchase a late model DVR, would I still need a contract/lease. I think I saw the 21Pro didn't require a lease. Do any of the late models have any video problems? Will be connecting via HDMI to a Panasonic Plasma.

I would avoid Ebay. There may be charges tied to the previous owner that you would have to pay before they activate. Almost any receiver you obtain now would be a lease....more than likely. I would call DirecTV and give them the IRD to make sure it's clean.

After reading your post below...if it is a Pro model...then yes you would own it.

onyunn

11-14-08, 05:59 PM

Here is a list of components for review......

1. DIRECTV AU9-S-SWM Five LNB Ka/Ku Slim Line Dish Antenna SL-5 LNB Combo (AU9-S-SWM)

2. DIRECTV SWM-8 Single Wire Multi-Switch With Power Supply (8 Channel) (SWM-8)

3. DIRECTV SWS-8 Satellite 8-Way Wide Band (2 -2150 MHz) Splitter (SWS-8)

4. DIRECTV HR21PRO 500 GB HD DVR PRO Receiver for Ka-Ku Band (HR21PRO)

houskamp

11-14-08, 06:16 PM

Here is a list of components for review......

1. DIRECTV AU9-S-SWM Five LNB Ka/Ku Slim Line Dish Antenna SL-5 LNB Combo (AU9-S-SWM)

2. DIRECTV SWM-8 Single Wire Multi-Switch With Power Supply (8 Channel) (SWM-8)

3. DIRECTV SWS-8 Satellite 8-Way Wide Band (2 -2150 MHz) Splitter (SWS-8)

4. DIRECTV HR21PRO 500 GB HD DVR PRO Receiver for Ka-Ku Band (HR21PRO)
don't both #1 and 2..
SWMline dish (SL5S) or Slimline dish (SL5) with SWM8
PI
SWS4 or 8 (optional since you only have one dvr)
DVR

TigersFanJJ

11-15-08, 05:51 AM

Are you wanting it on just the one or two tvs or are you trying to split the output all through the house?

Mertzen

11-15-08, 06:17 AM

I'm in 14427 (Castile, NY)

HD Local Channels: High-definition (HD) local channels from DIRECTV are not available in your area at this time.
Available Channels
Network Affiliate Local Channel # 3-Digit Channel #
(older receivers)
NBC WGRZ 2 2
CBS WIVB 4 4
ABC WKBW 7 7
PBS WNED 17
CW WNLO 23
FOX WUTV 29 29
MNT WNYO 49
ION ION 51
IND WNGS 67
TFT TFT 431