722K + OTA Module
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Like watchel1 said, I'm concerned about multi-path because you are too close to the roof surface. I'd like to see it vertical and about 3-4' higher. Go to Lowes or wherever and get a coax cutter/crimper and some connectors. Compression connectors are better, but not at the cost for what you need to do.
Thank you KAB....Another question I had was the grounding block DISH used, has two cables going in to it but only one coming out so does it act like a combiner or diplexer? I would think if you had a cable coming in, you would have to have one coming out on the other side.
I will go to Lowes or Home Depot tomorrow and pick up a coax crimper/cutter.
I will go to Lowes or Home Depot tomorrow and pick up a coax crimper/cutter.
Correct me if I am wrong but, I thought an HDMI cable had to be used for a true HD signal?.........Can you tell the difference in video quality between the two cables?
Lowe's sells the Ideal compression tool for $20, and it comes with a handful of RG6 connectors. They also have a prep tool, I think it's about $7. Worth the investment if you ever plan on doing it again.
The existing dual grounding block isn't necessary if you're only feeding one 722, so you might just talk the installer into making the cables for you and using that block for your antenna, too, and just hand him the Jackson instead of the teenager at Lowe's.
Composite (yellow) isn't HD, but component (red, green, blue) is, up to 1080p and beyond with the right cable. The two reasons that everyone is going to HDMI are simplicity and expense; one 19-wire cable that carries both audio and video signals are a LOT cheaper than 5 coaxial wires with double-braided shielding and gold-plated connectors, and easier to run. In your situation, just to get the system up and running, invest in one long HDMI cable and use the Cheap-O component cables that come with the 722k for the living room TV. When you feel like it, get a better set of cables, which will cost about the same as an HDMI splitter, but doesn't require a wall wart for power.
The existing dual grounding block isn't necessary if you're only feeding one 722, so you might just talk the installer into making the cables for you and using that block for your antenna, too, and just hand him the Jackson instead of the teenager at Lowe's.
Composite (yellow) isn't HD, but component (red, green, blue) is, up to 1080p and beyond with the right cable. The two reasons that everyone is going to HDMI are simplicity and expense; one 19-wire cable that carries both audio and video signals are a LOT cheaper than 5 coaxial wires with double-braided shielding and gold-plated connectors, and easier to run. In your situation, just to get the system up and running, invest in one long HDMI cable and use the Cheap-O component cables that come with the 722k for the living room TV. When you feel like it, get a better set of cables, which will cost about the same as an HDMI splitter, but doesn't require a wall wart for power.
HDMI is just all digital not the only way to get full HD. 1 of the reasons for HDMI is as Cowboy said the other is related to HDCP (something the movie studios want). In other words a form of control of digital info. It's my opinion that HDCP is BS and that we should have the right to copy what we purchase but that has been discussed elsewhere here.
Thank you both! Yea I totally forgot about HDCP.
Does the 722k have a optical audio output or will I be forced to use composite audio cables?
Also here is the HDMI cable I will be getting: For only $26.35 each when QTY 50+ purchased - High Speed HDMI 1.3a Category 2 Certified CL2 Rated (In-Wall Installation) Cable (22AWG) - 25ft (Gold Plated Connectors) | Professional 22AWG HDMI 1.3a Category 2 Certified Male to Male Cables
Re: That Cable - I see it labeled as "In-Wall Installation".....I will be running it under the house so will that affect it at all?
Edit: I will hand out a "Jackson" to the installers, so thanks for that suggestion.
Does the 722k have a optical audio output or will I be forced to use composite audio cables?
Also here is the HDMI cable I will be getting: For only $26.35 each when QTY 50+ purchased - High Speed HDMI 1.3a Category 2 Certified CL2 Rated (In-Wall Installation) Cable (22AWG) - 25ft (Gold Plated Connectors) | Professional 22AWG HDMI 1.3a Category 2 Certified Male to Male Cables
Re: That Cable - I see it labeled as "In-Wall Installation".....I will be running it under the house so will that affect it at all?
Edit: I will hand out a "Jackson" to the installers, so thanks for that suggestion.
D'oh! I forgot about that bit...maybe the HDMI option is going to be better for you. Sometimes the video and audio aren't in-sync when you're mixing media (analog and digital transport). I think you'll have to use the analog audio if you use component video cables, but you can try the optical. Try it first to be sure, but if you have persistent sync issues that aren't the TV's fault, you may need that HDMI splitter anyway.
The in-wall rating on the HDMI cable means that it won't void your home owner's insurance by running it in the wall (it's not a fire hazard).
The in-wall rating on the HDMI cable means that it won't void your home owner's insurance by running it in the wall (it's not a fire hazard).
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Most H.I. stores have antenna masts. You could also use electrical conduit, size to fit your mount.
I just recently had a 722 receiver installed. Hooked my OTA antenna up and got all of my local channels in HD. All of them come in %100 except one (CBS or channel 19). Sometimes it says %100 other times it says %60 then sometimes it doesn't come in at all.
I subscribe to my local channels through DISH so the OTA channels show up in the guide but only one (channel 19) says "Digital Service".
If I get the SD local channel through DISH, why does it still show "Digital Service" instead of whats actually on?
I subscribe to my local channels through DISH so the OTA channels show up in the guide but only one (channel 19) says "Digital Service".
If I get the SD local channel through DISH, why does it still show "Digital Service" instead of whats actually on?
That sounds like a noise problem, probably multipath interference. Digital tuners are very sensitive to imperfections in the signal, and the 722 isn't the best tuner on the market. The OTA module for the 722K is better, but it can't fix a big multipath problem.
That's interesting. In my case, ch29 is carried in SD and HD by Dish, so I get full guide data on 29.1, but "Digital Service" 29.2, which really sucks because I care a lot more about 29.2 than I do about 29.1.
Email Dish and complain if you're not getting any guide data on 19.1 at all.I am going to buy an extension for the mast to raise it up another 3 or 4 feet to hopefully improve the signal some. Before I do that I need to adjust the antenna some to see if that improves the signal (I haven't been able to because I mounted the antenna before I got the 722 and since the 722 has been installed it has been raining non stop.
If you go to TVFool.com, and punch in your exact address, how far are you from the ch19 transmitter? The fact that it bounces from 100-60-0 indicates that it's not a strength problem, but interference. You're more likely to improve the situation by moving the antenna to the other end of the house than by raising it up in the air more. Just trying to save you some headache.
The signal bounce on CBS sounds like multi-path.
Be careful extending the mast on that flimsy roof mount, a good wind could rip it out of the roof, damaging your shingles - spell it LEAK!
A tripod mount would be better, but needs to be at the peak of the roof, which might be a cabling problem, or not.
Perhaps an eave mount.
Be careful extending the mast on that flimsy roof mount, a good wind could rip it out of the roof, damaging your shingles - spell it LEAK!
A tripod mount would be better, but needs to be at the peak of the roof, which might be a cabling problem, or not.
Perhaps an eave mount.
Warned U
That's the multipath we warned you about when you showed us the mounting of the OTA. I know it's a I told you so situation but some of us been there done that.
::yikes Jim's right you are going to be better off w/ another OTA mount than you have now. Good Luck.
That's the multipath we warned you about when you showed us the mounting of the OTA. I know it's a I told you so situation but some of us been there done that.
::yikes Jim's right you are going to be better off w/ another OTA mount than you have now. Good Luck.Yeah, that J-pipe mount is killing you. I personally prefer chimney or gable mounts, but if you don't have a brick chimney and all of the corners on your roof are hipped (like the one in the picture), your best option is a Tripod. Is there any chance you can put an antenna mount on the South face of your house, or does that worsen your tree problem?
