running coax through power conditioner? - Blu-ray Forum

ryan4blu · 12-09-2009, 12:43 AM

was wondering and i could not find a thread on it.

is it better to run you coax cable (RG6) direct from the source to your sat receiver?

or

run your coax from your source into your power conditioner and than out ot your sat receiver?

just wondering if the direct connect gives you a better signal or am i just

thanks in advance

htgeek · 12-09-2009, 12:57 AM

most newer satellite receivers won't allow you to run them through a power conditioner . not sure of the science behind it but it doesn't work.

Steve · 12-09-2009, 01:03 AM

I just got a Belkin PF60 and today I ran my coax through it from my Dish Network satellite. I was curious to see what would happen, but no problems at all so far.

crazyBLUE · 12-09-2009, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireman325

I just got a Belkin PF60 and today I ran my coax through it from my Dish Network satellite. I was curious to see what would happen, but no problems at all so far.

I run mine threw my Monster Power conditioner out to the DVR , Work's Just fine .

ryan4blu · 12-09-2009, 01:25 AM

ya thats what i thought. i have dish network HD with dvr and i run my coax into my apc15 and then out to my dish receiver. it looks great and no problems, but i was wondering and i guess i can check for myself it it would be a cleaner more direct signal if i went straight in from the source?

Steve · 12-09-2009, 03:14 AM

I had mine running straight for a long time to my Dish DVR. It wasn't until today that I ran it through the PF60 and I can't see any difference. I tried it once before when I had Comcast and a different model of power conditioner and it didn't work. I couldn't get a picture at all and I had to run the cable straight back to the cable box.

kingofgrills · 12-09-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I run mine threw my Monster Power conditioner out to the DVR , Work's Just fine .

+1. I ran my Dish HD through my Monster Power Conditioner, and it worked fine. I switched to Comcast HD ;0 and it's still okay.

htgeek · 12-09-2009, 10:42 PM

Sorry guys iv'e had alot of issues with doing this in customers homes. Fuzzy or distorted pic , signal loss with cable so I avoid doing it at all even with my own equipment. I use a Monster HTS2600 MKll for my pre/pro and amps and a APC battery back up for sensitive equip like Direct tv hd-dvr ,Wii, BD. Now I am curious why it works for you guys and why iv'e seen so many problems with going that rout. I stand corrected.

solarrdadd · 12-09-2009, 11:09 PM

my cable tv goes through my UPS coax connections and i have no problems at all. i have tried it both ways and gotten the same picture quality. i keep mine on for the protection factor.

ManUtd · 12-09-2009, 11:15 PM

I've always connected it through my Panamax and have no issues whatsoever. As others have noted, I didn't notice any difference in video quality but the protection should be reason enough to do it this way.

Steve · 12-09-2009, 11:46 PM

My Belkin PF60 hasn't introduced any issues, but I couldn't run the cable through an older AR surge protector that I used to have (can't recall the exact model). So obviously this varies depending on the particular surge protector you use, and may also vary depending on your cable/satellite source. I'm sure some have better signal strength than otheres. What I have yet to find out though, is whether or not I'm now more likely to experience signal interrputions in inclement weather.

repete66211 · 12-10-2009, 12:21 AM

I was running my HD cable through my APC H15. NatGeo didn't come in clearly. Then I wasn't getting my local football games. I called a TimeWarner cable guy out. He told me sometimes HD channel frequencies don't jibe with power conditioners. I ran the cable straight to the box and viola! everything came in fine. He said not to worry since the cable is grounded outside. I live in a condo complex and all of our lines (cable, electricity) are buried, so I'm not worried about it.

Turnda643 · 12-10-2009, 07:51 AM

I have Charter and I cannot run my coax to my Monster PC then to the HD DVR receiver. My problem is reg channel signals cut in & out, distort, and are pixelated. But the few HD channels I have are perfect. So IMO, they send out a shity SD signal that my power conditioner 'cleans.'

Hammie · 12-10-2009, 05:00 PM

I think it depends if the coax ports support the bandwidth.

When I first had my DirecTV installed, the TV with the HD-DVR would not get a signal. The installer finally narrowed it down to the fact that the wall jack was an old coax jack and it needed to be a newer high bandwidth jack. The installer told me that the jacks with the blue centers are the recommended ones for any HD signalling. I'm not sure how much is the truth, but all I know is that when he changed it out with one of his blue centered coax jacks, it worked immediately.

12-09-2009, 12:43 AM	#1
ryan4blu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:NH - Live free or Die Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:27	running coax through power conditioner? was wondering and i could not find a thread on it. is it better to run you coax cable (RG6) direct from the source to your sat receiver? or run your coax from your source into your power conditioner and than out ot your sat receiver? just wondering if the direct connect gives you a better signal or am i just thanks in advance

12-10-2009, 12:21 AM	#12
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I was running my HD cable through my APC H15. NatGeo didn't come in clearly. Then I wasn't getting my local football games. I called a TimeWarner cable guy out. He told me sometimes HD channel frequencies don't jibe with power conditioners. I ran the cable straight to the box and viola! everything came in fine. He said not to worry since the cable is grounded outside. I live in a condo complex and all of our lines (cable, electricity) are buried, so I'm not worried about it. Last edited by repete66211; 12-10-2009 at 12:23 AM.

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12-09-2009, 12:57 AM	#2
htgeek Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:palm coast, fl Home Theater Gallery:23	most newer satellite receivers won't allow you to run them through a power conditioner . not sure of the science behind it but it doesn't work.

12-09-2009, 01:03 AM	#3
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I just got a Belkin PF60 and today I ran my coax through it from my Dish Network satellite. I was curious to see what would happen, but no problems at all so far.

12-09-2009, 01:25 AM	#5
ryan4blu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:NH - Live free or Die Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:27	ya thats what i thought. i have dish network HD with dvr and i run my coax into my apc15 and then out to my dish receiver. it looks great and no problems, but i was wondering and i guess i can check for myself it it would be a cleaner more direct signal if i went straight in from the source?

12-09-2009, 03:14 AM	#6
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I had mine running straight for a long time to my Dish DVR. It wasn't until today that I ran it through the PF60 and I can't see any difference. I tried it once before when I had Comcast and a different model of power conditioner and it didn't work. I couldn't get a picture at all and I had to run the cable straight back to the cable box.

12-09-2009, 10:42 PM	#8
htgeek Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:palm coast, fl Home Theater Gallery:23	Sorry guys iv'e had alot of issues with doing this in customers homes. Fuzzy or distorted pic , signal loss with cable so I avoid doing it at all even with my own equipment. I use a Monster HTS2600 MKll for my pre/pro and amps and a APC battery back up for sensitive equip like Direct tv hd-dvr ,Wii, BD. Now I am curious why it works for you guys and why iv'e seen so many problems with going that rout. I stand corrected.

12-09-2009, 11:09 PM	#9
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	my cable tv goes through my UPS coax connections and i have no problems at all. i have tried it both ways and gotten the same picture quality. i keep mine on for the protection factor.

12-09-2009, 11:15 PM	#10
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	I've always connected it through my Panamax and have no issues whatsoever. As others have noted, I didn't notice any difference in video quality but the protection should be reason enough to do it this way.

12-09-2009, 11:46 PM	#11
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	My Belkin PF60 hasn't introduced any issues, but I couldn't run the cable through an older AR surge protector that I used to have (can't recall the exact model). So obviously this varies depending on the particular surge protector you use, and may also vary depending on your cable/satellite source. I'm sure some have better signal strength than otheres. What I have yet to find out though, is whether or not I'm now more likely to experience signal interrputions in inclement weather.

12-10-2009, 07:51 AM	#13
Turnda643 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:773 Blu-ray reviews:2	I have Charter and I cannot run my coax to my Monster PC then to the HD DVR receiver. My problem is reg channel signals cut in & out, distort, and are pixelated. But the few HD channels I have are perfect. So IMO, they send out a shity SD signal that my power conditioner 'cleans.'

12-10-2009, 05:00 PM	#14
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I think it depends if the coax ports support the bandwidth. When I first had my DirecTV installed, the TV with the HD-DVR would not get a signal. The installer finally narrowed it down to the fact that the wall jack was an old coax jack and it needed to be a newer high bandwidth jack. The installer told me that the jacks with the blue centers are the recommended ones for any HD signalling. I'm not sure how much is the truth, but all I know is that when he changed it out with one of his blue centered coax jacks, it worked immediately.

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