Any way to split DirecTv? - Blu-ray Forum

florad · 01-02-2009, 02:04 PM

Hello. I'm getting ready to finish my basement and wondered if there is ANY way or device out there that will allow me to split a line in from my satellite dish. Unfortunately I only have 3 lines that were originally run under the ground into my basement, and they are all being used. I was hoping to run the coaxial line out of my receiver to another tv. Yes, I'll have to watch the same channel, but I was ok with that. Unfortunately the new HD receivers no longer have the output, so what do I do? Thanks for the help!

Nick4Blu_81 · 01-02-2009, 02:32 PM

Its called a splitter!

gearyt · 01-02-2009, 02:39 PM

...you need a multi-switch
then you can add another receiver
and watch any channel on any tv

I Bleed Blu · 01-02-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick4u_81

Its called a splitter!

The install guy told me you cannot run a splitter off the direct line from the sattelite, I dunno why but he said you can't. But I could be wrong..

I Bleed Blu · 01-02-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearyt

a splitter will not work... you need a multi-switch

That's what I thought

florad · 01-02-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearyt

...you need a multi-switch
then you can add another receiver
and watch any channel on any tv

Sorry to reply with what I feel is a dumb question, but where can I find a switch like this?

jsteinhauer · 01-02-2009, 02:57 PM

You can't split the line in from the dish. You can only split it after the receiver.

Sad Turtle · 01-02-2009, 03:00 PM

If he does in fact split it wouldn't he only be able to watch what's playing on the other tv?

Galley · 01-02-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by florad

Sorry to reply with what I feel is a dumb question, but where can I find a switch like this?

http://www.weaknees.com/tivo-directv-parts.php

gearyt · 01-02-2009, 05:52 PM

DirecTV will usually provide and install for free when you sign up for the additional receiver... they want that monthly $$

gearyt · 01-02-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Bleed Blu

The install guy told me you cannot run a splitter off the direct line from the sattelite, I dunno why but he said you can't. But I could be wrong..

he is correct, but could install a switch and add lots of receivers. I run 16 receivers off a single dish

kingofgrills · 01-02-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Bleed Blu

The install guy told me you cannot run a splitter off the direct line from the sattelite, I dunno why but he said you can't. But I could be wrong..

Correct. You need to run the splitter from the line out of the satellite receiver box, after it decodes it. You cannot split the raw feed into a TV set.

supersix4 · 01-02-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearyt

DirecTV will usually provide and install for free when you sign up for the additional receiver... they want that monthly $$

yeah when I upgraded to the hd-dvr unit I only had one of the two required coax's for my room... they came out 3 days later and set it up for free

they wanted me to upgrade and add the mo. dvr fee

kingofgrills · 01-02-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearyt

he is correct, but could install a switch and add lots of receivers. I run 16 receivers off a single dish

Um, do you live in a sports bar or something? Apartment complex owner?

Seriously though, are you mirroring the original signal, or can each receiver operate independently?

gearyt · 01-02-2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

Um, do you live in a sports bar or something? Apartment complex owner?

Seriously though, are you mirroring the original signal, or can each receiver operate independently?

I am the Facilities Engineer for a Local Casino in vegas..
Each receiver operates independently

jsteinhauer · 01-02-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearyt

I am the Facilities Engineer for a Local Casino in vegas..
Each receiver operates independently

That sounds like a cool job. Maybe it's not really, but it sounds fun.

phantompwr · 01-02-2009, 11:50 PM

You can split the signal from the satellite, but you will need a multi-switch. Check out Zinwell, they make good ones that we have used at work. Keep in mind that if you have hi-def, you need one that has the ka-ku bands. They are pretty expensive, its probably best if you get DirecTV to do it for you.
This would be in-line before the tuner box, you would need another one.
If you don't mind watching the same channel as the other box, you could use one of the other video outs on the box you already have

01-02-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
florad Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Indiana Home Theater Gallery:16	Any way to split DirecTv? Hello. I'm getting ready to finish my basement and wondered if there is ANY way or device out there that will allow me to split a line in from my satellite dish. Unfortunately I only have 3 lines that were originally run under the ground into my basement, and they are all being used. I was hoping to run the coaxial line out of my receiver to another tv. Yes, I'll have to watch the same channel, but I was ok with that. Unfortunately the new HD receivers no longer have the output, so what do I do? Thanks for the help!

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01-02-2009, 02:32 PM	#2
Nick4Blu_81 Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Salem, Oregon Blu-ray collection:585 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:15	Its called a splitter!

01-02-2009, 02:39 PM	#3
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	...you need a multi-switch then you can add another receiver and watch any channel on any tv

01-02-2009, 02:57 PM	#7
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	You can't split the line in from the dish. You can only split it after the receiver.

01-02-2009, 03:00 PM	#8
Sad Turtle Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:512 Blu-ray collection:1019	If he does in fact split it wouldn't he only be able to watch what's playing on the other tv?

01-02-2009, 05:52 PM	#10
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	DirecTV will usually provide and install for free when you sign up for the additional receiver... they want that monthly $$

01-02-2009, 11:50 PM	#17
phantompwr Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Cape Cod, MA Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:63	You can split the signal from the satellite, but you will need a multi-switch. Check out Zinwell, they make good ones that we have used at work. Keep in mind that if you have hi-def, you need one that has the ka-ku bands. They are pretty expensive, its probably best if you get DirecTV to do it for you. This would be in-line before the tuner box, you would need another one. If you don't mind watching the same channel as the other box, you could use one of the other video outs on the box you already have

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