HD DVR receiver to replace standard receiver..do I need 2 cables?

[sherrlon]

I have asked Direct this question and I could not really get a straight answer. I ordered a HD DVR (HR 24). I have a standard receiver it will replace. I was told I do not have the SWM system and I believe they are right. On my other HD DVR I have a SWM ODU ONLY black box that the line from the sat runs to then a single line runs from there to the DVR. All this is in the bedroom and plugs to the wall. It says its a power inserter. I asked the tech on the phone if I need to get one of these SWM ODU ONLY things to run to the new DVR so I can record 2 shows at once? I don't know anything about what the SWM ODU is, I assumed it was a type of multi switch?
He said he didn't know. So I then asked him if I could just run another coaxial cable from the 4 way adaptor into the new HR24. He said I could do that. But then he tells me that newer DVR tuners don't need 2 lines in...?? Does anyone know for sure if the HR24 needs 2 lines in to record 2 shows? Do I need to buy a SWM ODU only

Can anyone give me a solid answer? My cable from my dish goes to a SWS4WB-P 4 way adapter. Only 2 of the ports are in use. One for the DVR in the bedroom and one for the standard receiver in the living room.

Sorry this is long and confusing!

 

[jdspencer]

You do have an SWM set up. Your new HR DVR only needs one line connected from the 4-way splitter.
The DVR will be able to use both tuners, just as your existing DVR does with one line.

 

[dishrich]

Since you already have SWM, ALL you have to do is swap the standard receiver w/the new HR24 - all you have to do make SURE you connect the coax from the splitter to the SAT1 (SWM) input on the back of the new receiver, & you'll be good to go; simple as that...

 

[sherrlon]

Thanks y'all! I thought I had SWM but they ASSURED me repeatedly I didn't and even had me go out and look at my dish to confirm I didn't. This makes my life that much easier.