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is it possible to connect a directv receiver to 2 Tvs?
Posted on 5/28/15 at 11:51 am
Posted on 5/28/15 at 11:51 am
Trying not to add another box to a tv I barely use.
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Posted on 5/28/15 at 12:11 pm to CajunsTigersSaints
From what I have read, you can use multiple ports out of the DirectTV receiver to accomplish this. So for example, HDMI to one TV and Component to another.
You would be watching the same channel on both though.
ETA:
Then you will need to make sure your remote and reciever support RF and set them up if they do. LINK This is so you can control the receiver from farther away.
You would be watching the same channel on both though.
ETA:
Then you will need to make sure your remote and reciever support RF and set them up if they do. LINK This is so you can control the receiver from farther away.
This post was edited on 5/28/15 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 5/28/15 at 1:34 pm to taylork37
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So for example, HDMI to one TV and Component to another.
You would be watching the same channel on both though.
Yep.. I have my outdoor TV plugged into my living room box this way. Works perfect for me especially with having a streaming devices available on both TVs for the rare occasions when I would want something different on either one.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 2:50 pm to CajunsTigersSaints
I did this with my bedroom and outside TV. Just put an HDMI splitter on there and it worked great.
Posted on 5/28/15 at 3:02 pm to taylork37
Appreciate it fellas 
Posted on 5/28/15 at 3:10 pm to CajunsTigersSaints
I use an HDMI splitter
Posted on 5/28/15 at 3:59 pm to djangochained
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I use an HDMI splitter
This is what I would use because I know some boxes will have a lag between video from different outputs.
Posted on 5/29/15 at 10:23 am to junkfunky
Another vote for HDMI splitter, that's what I use and it works great, think it was only like 10 bucks
Posted on 8/5/15 at 10:05 am to MCSquared16
When I hook my HDMI splitter to both TVs it gives me an error and says "Your TV does not support this programs content," after some research this looks like it is an HDCP issue. I am trying to watch ESPN, I am fine with the same thing showing on both TVs. Has anyone else had this issue? If so what are the options?
Thanks for any input.
Thanks for any input.
Posted on 8/5/15 at 5:31 pm to Ranger198
Which directv box are you using? I have split off from comopent and s-video from 2 directv boxes.
Which hdmi splitters are you guys using?
Which hdmi splitters are you guys using?
Posted on 8/5/15 at 7:28 pm to fatboydave
Genie box. It is a cheaper splitter, but does work fine for some channels. Just not certain ones espn etc....
Posted on 8/5/15 at 7:57 pm to Ranger198
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When I hook my HDMI splitter to both TVs it gives me an error and says "Your TV does not support this programs content," after some research this looks like it is an HDCP issue. I am trying to watch ESPN, I am fine with the same thing showing on both TVs. Has anyone else had this issue? If so what are the options?
The cheapest way to bypass HDCP issues is using a converter along with the splitter. I know this, because I had to do this to record content from my cable box to my PC. I broadcast the LSU baseball games so I have done this for quite some time.
You will need this
Monoprice 105369 DVI and S/PDIF Digital Coax Optical Toslink Audio to HDMI Converter
then you will need this cable
HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable
HDMI to DVI.. this is how you break the encryption.
then you just need ANY hdmi splitter..
and you can use two long HDMI cords to any TVs.. and voila.. you will see your content on both screens..
this is the splitter i have
but i am sure there are other splitters.. as long as you have one hdmi input and two hdmi outputs.. and enough power.
you plug the HDMI/DVI cable to your box and to the monprice converter.. the hdmi goes into the cable box and the DVI plugs into the monorpice part.. then from the monoprice you plug an HDMI into it and then the other end of the HDMI to the input for HDMI on your Splitter input.. then just use to hdmi cords out off your splitter..
This post was edited on 8/5/15 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 8/5/15 at 8:02 pm to beauchristopher
like i said the splitter alone will do you no good if you have that encryption protected..
that is where the converter tricks your cable box and bypasses it.
i have been using that converter box since 2011 and no issues.. i leave it on all the time to watch my tv and record whenever i feel like it on my PC's dvr
that is where the converter tricks your cable box and bypasses it.
i have been using that converter box since 2011 and no issues.. i leave it on all the time to watch my tv and record whenever i feel like it on my PC's dvr
Posted on 8/5/15 at 8:20 pm to beauchristopher
Will it give you an error if you just use the red, yellow and white component cables?
Posted on 8/6/15 at 1:02 am to Polar Pop
You mean if you try to split the cable from the cable box directly? For example use both the hdmi out and component cables?
That use to work for me on older cable boxes but not sure it works on the newer ones. I'll have to try again sometime
That use to work for me on older cable boxes but not sure it works on the newer ones. I'll have to try again sometime
Posted on 8/6/15 at 1:17 pm to beauchristopher
Which HDMI splitter are you guys using?
I have a TV on the screen porch that I'd like to split the content from the living room reciever. It's a long way, would require a long HDMI cord. Is it a switch or can they both be viewed at the same time.
Is there any wireless HDMI thing that's any good?
I have a TV on the screen porch that I'd like to split the content from the living room reciever. It's a long way, would require a long HDMI cord. Is it a switch or can they both be viewed at the same time.
Is there any wireless HDMI thing that's any good?
Posted on 8/6/15 at 1:33 pm to beauchristopher
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You mean if you try to split the cable from the cable box directly? For example use both the hdmi out and component cables?
Yeah. Indoor TV direct to box with HDMI and outdoor direct to box with components.
Ill give it a shot soon and if it doesnt work I will use the HDMI splitter method.
Posted on 8/6/15 at 2:10 pm to Polar Pop
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Will it give you an error if you just use the red, yellow and white component cables?
The yellow is "composite" and will make crap pq. The red/ white is for audio
Component video is the blue, green ,red (different red). I would highly recommend using those instead of the yellow...
This post was edited on 8/6/15 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 8/7/15 at 6:05 pm to taylork37
Here is an option for controlling the receiver in another room once you get the signal split: Remote Control IR Extender
Posted on 8/7/15 at 9:34 pm to jennyjones
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The yellow is "composite" and will make crap pq. The red/ white is for audio
Component video is the blue, green ,red (different red). I would highly recommend using those instead of the yellow...
Correct. Yellow or S-Vid = no HD
RBG, DVI, HDMI = HD
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