Can I put 1 single and 1 dual reciever on a DPP Twin Pro Plus LNB

[Aaron Schwartz]

Ok... I have DISH Network Satellite 500 w/ DPP Twin Pro Plus LNB. Then wired straight to the receiver through a grounder. I am currently only using one single reciever (508) in the bedroom. I am wanting to add a dual reciever (625) and hook it up to the tv in the living room. So I can record and watch at the same time. My question is can I use my current dual LNB for this? Or do I need a quad? And will I need a switch or splitter?
Thanks!

 

[Mr Tony]

yes you can add the 625 to the current LNB

you would need a separator...it looks like a splitter but clearly says "Separator"...one cable from LNB to the separator and hook up both tuners

 

[HIFI]

should work with the one line and the separator that should come with the 625.

 

[MattG@DISH]

The Dish Pro Plus Twin will be able to handle both of your receivers. It has 2 outputs so there should be a cable run to each receiver. The 625 will also need a DPP Separator to split the signal into the "Sat1 and Sat2" inputs on the back of the receiver. The 508 only has one "Sat in" port on the back, so only need the one cable run from the LNB. No need for switches or a different LNB unless you decide you want more.

*edit* grrrrrr hifi posting at the same time as me again

 

[Aaron Schwartz]

Ok. Cool. Thats what I was hoping to hear but wasn't sure about the DUAL doing technically 3 receivers.
Thanks!

 

[Mr Tony]

Its actually a Twin and can run 2 single tuners, 2 dual tuners or one of each

 

[boba]

A dual and a twin are 2 different LNBs, which do you have? If it is marked Dish Pro Plus it can't be a dual.

 

[Aaron Schwartz]

Ok... I was under the impression the twin and dual was the same thing... But I do have the twin.
Thanks

 

[Mr Tony]

A dual and a twin are 2 different LNBs, which do you have? If it is marked Dish Pro Plus it can't be a dual.

You're a little late but thanks for coming to the party