Hi all, got a couple of questions if I may:
I'm looking at picking up a HD receiver and was wondering what all I might need in addition to wht I already have.
Currently:
DTivo and 2 additional receivers
Single Head Dual LNB dish (I think this is correct). There are two outputs from the LNB to a multiswitch. The Multiswitch has two inputs plus an antenna input and 4 outputs.
I'm currently using 2 outputs for the Tivo, and one each for the other two receivers.
What I need:
I'm assuming a triple head dish is required.
(I will also be turning off one of the additional receivers in favor of the HD receiver).
So the new configuration would be 1 DTivo (non-hd), 1 HD receiver and 1 regular receiver.
One thing Im fuzzy on is, can I still use the multiswitch I have (do I even need it) or do I need a different kind of multiswitch?
Next question:
Assuming a multiswitch of any kind is necessary, what type of diplexers do I need to seperate signals if an OTA is used? I have 4 diplexers now they combine two different frequencies I believe.
Next question:
I realize the HD receiver and Tivo both require two lines each. Is it possible to dixplex together 2 outputs at the switch, then using 1 line to get ot the receiver location, using a second diplxer to split that back out again to connect the receivers? If possible, is there a different kind of diplexer needed since these signals are the same?
Last question:
Regarding the OTA. Is it a reasonable assumption that if I can currently receive a local affiliates off-air standard tv signal using an normal roof top antenna, should I be able to also receive that same affiliates HD signal with the HD OTA? I ask because I'm maybe 45 miles form the affiliates broadcast location, we can get their normal off-air signals just fine, but if I can't get the OTA HD signals, no point in buy that item.
Sorry fo rthe long post, hope you guys can educate me a bit.
Thanks
James
I'm looking at picking up a HD receiver and was wondering what all I might need in addition to wht I already have.
Currently:
DTivo and 2 additional receivers
Single Head Dual LNB dish (I think this is correct). There are two outputs from the LNB to a multiswitch. The Multiswitch has two inputs plus an antenna input and 4 outputs.
I'm currently using 2 outputs for the Tivo, and one each for the other two receivers.
What I need:
I'm assuming a triple head dish is required.
(I will also be turning off one of the additional receivers in favor of the HD receiver).
So the new configuration would be 1 DTivo (non-hd), 1 HD receiver and 1 regular receiver.
One thing Im fuzzy on is, can I still use the multiswitch I have (do I even need it) or do I need a different kind of multiswitch?
Next question:
Assuming a multiswitch of any kind is necessary, what type of diplexers do I need to seperate signals if an OTA is used? I have 4 diplexers now they combine two different frequencies I believe.
Next question:
I realize the HD receiver and Tivo both require two lines each. Is it possible to dixplex together 2 outputs at the switch, then using 1 line to get ot the receiver location, using a second diplxer to split that back out again to connect the receivers? If possible, is there a different kind of diplexer needed since these signals are the same?
Last question:
Regarding the OTA. Is it a reasonable assumption that if I can currently receive a local affiliates off-air standard tv signal using an normal roof top antenna, should I be able to also receive that same affiliates HD signal with the HD OTA? I ask because I'm maybe 45 miles form the affiliates broadcast location, we can get their normal off-air signals just fine, but if I can't get the OTA HD signals, no point in buy that item.
Sorry fo rthe long post, hope you guys can educate me a bit.
Thanks
James
