Question about running TV1(SDTV) to second zone

[kganger]

I really want the 922 instead of the 722 for my basement theater.

However I need to be able to run SDTV to the bedroom downstairs. I don't have a need to watch tv in both the theater and the bedroom at the same time.

Can I run HDMI to the theater and TV1 via rg6 to my bedroom? Can this be done w/o the aftermarket OTA tuner (I am confused on why another post seemed to indicate this was needed)


I would really appreciate any help / advice on this before I upgrade.

 

[skew]

You can use the tv2 coax output and it will mirror tv1 output but if you start a sling stream then the tv2 will switch automatically and mirror the sling stream

 

[comollitd]

I have my 722 serving two sets--one HDMI to the theatre room and the second via component to the bedroom. Dish said I couldn't do this but it works perfectly (HD to both sets). Of course, I've had to run 5 cables to the bedroom set.
I guess what I want to know is, does the 922 have both HDMI and the component connections active at the same time? How would you deal with separate remote controls?

 

[whayes75]

OTA

What does the OTA module buy you in this situation? Will the TV1 out on the tuner module mirror TV1 all of the time regardless of the sling status?

 

[skew]

What does the OTA module buy you in this situation? Will the TV1 out on the tuner module mirror TV1 all of the time regardless of the sling status?

yes

 

[DishDave]

Do you need the ota module to output to a second tv eventhough you are not going to use a ota antenna?

 

[skew]

You only need the ota tuner if you want the 2nd tv to mirror the tv1 output all of the time

 

[kganger]

thanks for the help skew!! Looks like I will be getting a 922 (yay!!)

 

[Koilvr]

I am mirroring to 5 tv's also u have to enable share view so u can see the guide on the other tvs or else u will see a black screen.

 

[Koilvr]

Instead of the guide and other important features.

 

[skew]

Koilvr, share view just enables mirror of tv1 when sling is not use. If you start a sling then your black srceen will have the guide etc on your coax for tv2. But I agree it works best with share view on. The nice thing is the remote programed for remote 2 will become tv1 remote with no sling and then will switch to tv2 as soon as a sling starts. This setup works really good better than a 722 duo in my setup. If I want to watch what is on tv1 on another tv I can watch it and my remote works if needed or I can start a sling from my iphone and watch whatever I want on the other tv's hooked to coax and my remote becomes a tv2 remote automatically.