How many TV's can be hooked up to this? I only see 1 input and 1 output port. Can the output be split into 3 without signal degradation?
1272397
There will be a loss in signal, but how much spends on how far you run the cable.
1272398
Splitting any signal will result in some degradation. In each split leg, unwanted noise will increase just from making the split(s). And, you will have a greater chance of problems if the length of each split cable run is long. Still, even if you make a three-way split of the signal from the main (Trisonic) amplifier you may not notice the increased noise, but there is no guarantee.
1272399
Only one TV, unless you use a splitter, but I would think twice about buying this Amplifier. It may not do the job you want.
1272400
Unless there is a splitter internal to the unit, RF amplifiers only have one output. The output cannot be split without some signal degradation. Whether degradation is a problem depends on amplifier output signal to noise ratio, gain flatness, antenna gain, cable and connector losses between the antenna and amplifier, RF environment, and a host of other concerns. You basically won't know how much it degrades until you try. To connect more than one device use an RF splitter/combiner, and they only split in half: half the power gets routed to one port and half to the other. (A four way splitter is just three two-way splitters cascaded.) Every split drops the signal + noise power by half (by 3dB), or more, depending on connector and internal losses, which may be another dB or so. Splitting also adds a small amount of noise from various sources including reflection from one port to another. In order to keep additional noise to a mininum, it is best to terminate an unused port with a matched load, which for RG cable would be a 75ohm load. Lastly, minimize cabling, particularly between amp and antenna, avoid cheap cables, connectors, cable bends under 3-4" radius and unnecessary connections. It is a tricky science. BTW, do not buy this cheap, poorly designed amplifier; do some research, spend more and buy from a name brand in RF like RCA or Weingard. Good luck & have fun.
1272401
The amplifier needs to be placed in the line where there is sufficient signal to amplify. The signal drop will be determined by the length of the run beyond this. I don't think the number of TV's connected matters as much.
1795612
You can output to 2 devices. But it can only have 1 input going to those 2 devices at a time.
1271372
you can only put 4 different unit's into it, but out to 2 different tv's hope this helps
1114260
I only have it hooked to one TV but the hookup allows you to play separate surround sound. I'm not certain about 3 but I do know for 2.
1929305
A powered splitter like this is required: HD 4 Port HDMI 1x4 3D Powered Splitter Ver 1.3 Certified for Full HD 1080P (One Input to Four Outputs). I just hooked 50 ft. HDMI cables (Sept. 2014) to this splitter and the TVs work. I have been using 25 ft. cables. My splitter is now in the basement. Yay!
1114259
That's strange, so it says 3 HDMI outputs but really that's not true huh? Is there such a thing as a receiver that actually as 3 outputs for video as this would imply? Seems like false advertising if it's not true.
1026339
There are 3 inputs, so you shouldn't have a problem with those 3 cables. But do you also use an hdmi cable for your cable/fios/satellite service? If so, then there wouldn't be enough for you.
1300174
This is a HDMI Splitter... Meaning you take the output of one device (like a Satellite Receiver) and then split that signal to multiple TV's. If you TV only has 2 HDMI inputs and you need another one, why not consider using the Component Inputs on the TV, it will give you a good HD picture... Hope this helps...
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As many as you'd like. It's your antenna and your TV's, you don't have to play by anyone else's rules, man. You can buy signal splitters for a few bucks each from lots of places; Home Depot has a nice selection. These splitters are available in 1-to-2 or 1-to-4, but you can gang them together to hook up a dozen TV's if you want. If the lines get long, you might want to purchase a signal amplifier -- also pretty cheap -- to make sure the signal is strong to each TV. All of this works great, and the picture is better than most cable systems provide because it's NOT compressed. The problem you're likely to run into, though, is finding a DVR that'll work with an antenna. Choices are few, but Channel Master probably offers the best. Magnavox also offered a combination DVR/DVD-R at one time, dunno if they still do.
931748
Yes that will work. I now have my signal split 4 ways near the cable box and then 2 ways later in the house and the do not see degradation in the signal. I have both the 2-port and 4-port version of this product. I can watch 4 TVs all with the same picture. There may be slight delay in showing the picture as the HDMI synchronizes but once complete it works flawlessly.
2040121
You definitely can use it with multiple TVs. Depending on the strength of your initial signal, you may need a preamplifier or distribution amplifier though. I encourage you to get advice on your unique installation from our free tech support at 877-825-5572.
202046
I haven't tried it, but I'm sure you can use a cable splitter to hook it up to multiple TV's but not sure about the quality.
1399581
Mine goes to a 3 way splitter, two TV's were within 6 feet of splitter and were good, the third was 30 feet of coax away from splitterand no signal was getting to that TV so I put a pre amp between splitter and that 30 feet of coax and then that TV worked perfectly
1980639
The unit takes 1 input to several outputs. Like say you were to hook up a security camera to several monitors. Or for you 1 Video Game to Several Monitors. If you wanted to use Several Video Games to 1 monitor you would want Several Inputs to 1 Output. Just the opposite.Cary
630585
You need a HDMI switch to do multiple in to one out. The splitter just amplifies the input signal and sends it out to two ports. It doesn't separate the signals like a switch does.
405376
Thank you Roy and John for your responses. Both replies make sense. I wasn't aware that the cable box had multiple "active" outputs. I assumed that the unit only sent signal out of one output at a time. I'll have to run an experiment. Thanks again for the suggestions! Jack
958168
I only have two TV's hooked up to it, and it shows on both at the same time. Keep in mind that the first monitor will go dark for a few seconds once the second monitor has its HDMI chat with the box. I would assume it will display on up to 4 monitors/TVs/displays at the same time, but I haven't tried (no need for me).