2nd Rcvr for 2 tv's in same room

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Jason Whiddon

Discussion Starter · Jun 4, 2012

Ok, here is the problem:

During football we like to run two tv's in the living room, and in the past with Dish I always used the 2nd tv out on the ViP to handle this. Now that I have an HR34, I'm curious as to the easy and cheap option. I was wondering if I could get a second (rcvr only) from Directv and use it in the living room with the HR34? Problem is, I only have one cable coming out of the wall, so can it be split or do I have to do something else?

Thanks.

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veryoldschool

· #2 · Jun 4, 2012

I don't see a problem, as the HR34 means you have a SWiM, so you can add a green labeled 2-way splitter and feed both.

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Jason Whiddon

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 4, 2012

Thanks!

I was hoping I could just buy this guy

http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.as...0-MHz)&c=Satellite Splitters&sku=874409002404

Im guessing out of the wall, into the splitter, one to HR34 and one to HD only RCVR? Does it matter what port goes to which (DC power pass)?

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Jason Whiddon

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jun 4, 2012

Also, as far as the RCVR, is the H25 a good choice. Im looking at using it for a 32" 720 LCD

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veryoldschool

· #5 · Jun 4, 2012

Jason Whiddon said:
Also, as far as the RCVR, is the H25 a good choice. Im looking at using it for a 32" 720 LCD

Yes & yes.

The power passing port is for the SWiM PI, so if you have a "black box" with a power cord, this coax needs to connect to the power passing port to power the SWiM.

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Jason Whiddon

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jun 4, 2012

The installer actually made a second jack in the room live, and put the power inserter there. It's across the room, and behind my couch.

So Im guessing since the PI is not behind the HR34, then either port on the splitter to either box is OK?

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veryoldschool

· #7 · Jun 4, 2012

Jason Whiddon said:
The installer actually made a second jack in the room live, and put the power inserter there. It's across the room, and behind my couch.

So Im guessing since the PI is not behind the HR34, then either port on the splitter to either box is OK?

Thanks.

"Yep"

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Jason Whiddon

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jun 4, 2012

Awesome, Ill pick up the 2way green splitter and a H25 in early Aug and get ready for NFL and College

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veryoldschool

· #9 · Jun 4, 2012

Jason Whiddon said:
Awesome, Ill pick up the 2way green splitter and a H25 in early Aug and get ready for NFL and College

Just remember to not load up your SWiM with too many tuners.
The HR34 has 5, so if you only have 3 more counting the new H25, you'll be fine, but if there are other receivers/DVRs that would bring the total count to above 8, then you'll need to use a SWiM-16.

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Jason Whiddon

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jun 4, 2012

10-4. All I have installed is the HR34.

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Shades228

· #11 · Jun 5, 2012

Get a HD DVR imo. It will cost you more upfront but after that the monthly cost is the same and you get more functionality.

Everyone's budget is different of course but if you can get a HD DVR over another other receiver it's best to do that.

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lugnutathome

· #12 · Jun 5, 2012

I would second that!

As neat as my H25s are, not having a live biffer to pause is frustrating. If you will only watch pre recorded content from the HR34 then it is moot. However all you DVR content is in one lcation with just an HD receiver. With a second DVR you have a bit of redunacy to play with during those critical times.

Two tuners with all the DVR goodies beats a dumb receiver any day.

Don "not that I would know" Bolton

Shades228 said:
Get a HD DVR imo. It will cost you more upfront but after that the monthly cost is the same and you get more functionality.

Everyone's budget is different of course but if you can get a HD DVR over another other receiver it's best to do that.

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