Mirroring/Same programming on 2 TV's, Shared Receiver

[dcanesdbs]

Hello,

Can someone tell me, in the simplest way, to mirror/share the same programming on 2 TV's with one receiver? For example, I want the tv in the basement, where the receiver is located, to control thst tv and the tv in the kitchen. So, whatever I am watching on the basement tv, will be the same channel, etc., on the upstairs kitchen tv.

I have it wired already for both. I think I have a Zinwell 8? I have HD so I assume.. Can I just use a splitter where the kitchen and basement connect?

[rudeney]

You will need to run appropriate audio/video cables from the receiver in the basement to the TV in the kitchen. This will have nothing to do with how our D* satellite is wired to your receiver. This will be separate cabling between the receiver and the kitchen TV. What type will depend on the types of input you have on the kitchen TV and the available outputs on the receiver (which will be based on its model). SO, if you'll give us information on your TV (brand/model) and receiver (model), and also how the receiver is connected to the TV in the basement, we can help.

[carl6]

If the kitchen TV is high-def, then you will need to run either componenet video plus audio, or hdmi, cabling from the receiver to the TV. That can become both difficult and costly, the longer the run is.

The most cost effective solution is to get an rf modulator (channel 3/4 modulator) and connect the composite video (yellow) or s-video output, plus audio, to the modulator. Then run the output of the modulator to the kitchen tv over regular coax. But that will only give you standard def, not high def.

[ffemtreed]

If the kitchen TV is high-def, then you will need to run either componenet video plus audio, or hdmi, cabling from the receiver to the TV. That can become both difficult and costly, the longer the run is.

The most cost effective solution is to get an rf modulator (channel 3/4 modulator) and connect the composite video (yellow) or s-video output, plus audio, to the modulator. Then run the output of the modulator to the kitchen tv over regular coax. But that will only give you standard def, not high def.

Don't most receivers have an RF out connection that he can just run to the TV without the use of a modulator? I know the new HR series don't the RF out, but most other receivers do.

[MadMac]

As a rule of thumb, HD units don't have a 'regular' RF output but SD ones do. I just bought a small RF modulator from these folks:

http://www.techforless.com/cgi-bin/tech4less/NRFMODSVIDIN?id=tDmGx4rK&mv_pc=299

It does the job admirably, and the price was right!

[ffemtreed]

As a rule of thumb, HD units don't have a 'regular' RF output but SD ones do. I just bought a small RF modulator from these folks:

http://www.techforless.com/cgi-bin/tech4less/NRFMODSVIDIN?id=tDmGx4rK&mv_pc=299

It does the job admirably, and the price was right!

Wow, I didn't know they were that cheap. I remember they were big ticket items when DVD players first came out. I remember paying 50 or 60 bucks for those.

[MadMac]

You'll pay around $20-30 at Radio Shack, Best Buy or even Target. You could also use an old VCR with composite input to do the same thing!

I've dealt with that company a few times and always been satisfied. That particular unit is not much bigger than a cigarette packet and plugs right into the mains (no separate power supply). I stuck it onto the back of the old Magnavox TV I have in the garage with some double-sided tape.

[ThomasM]

The local stores (Home Depot, Lowes, Best Buy) are selling MTS Stereo video modulators with channel 3/4 NTSC output for $20-$25.

These units came way down in price when video games came out and a lot of people had old TV's that didn't have composite inputs.