What unit do I need? I have 2 direct tv HD DVR's,and 3 HD Tv's. 1 is 6' away, 1 is 75' and 1 is 100ft. I want to be able to switch from either DVR to any or all TV's. Thanks in advance..~D What unit do I need? I have 2 direct tv HD DVR's,and 3 HD Tv's. 1 is 6' away, 1 is 75' and 1 is 100ft. I want to be able to switch from either DVR to any or all TV's. Thanks in... » Read More What unit do I need? I have 2 direct tv HD DVR's,and 3 HD Tv's. 1 is 6' away, 1 is 75' and 1 is 100ft. I want to be able to switch from either DVR to any or all TV's. Thanks in advance..~D « Show Less
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This would be the unit. 2x4. 2 inputs for your DVR. And 4 outputs for your 3 TVs.
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This unit will work to switch between sources and send out the same signal. If the picture quality is poor for the far tvs you may need a device that boosts/ extends the signal. Some of those have the ability to split the signal too.
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Yes you need to use both ports, so you have to make sure that you have two cables and identify them to make sure you plug them in the right port, the DDC to DDC and TMDS to TMDS on the other end. You need both of them for video to work, I do not have the tecnical answer but have tried it. Works great if you use good cable and connectors I have managed over 30 meters or over 100 feet but that is about the limit for these non powered units. I have a network of 17 tv set up in our restarurants and I found these much beter and cheaper than the long HDMI ready made cables. Hope this helped.
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my tv had 1 hdmi so i hooked this up to my direct tv dvr used a hdmi rf link to send the picture to my basement from the second floor in doing this you will want your second tv on hdmi signal from your input on your tv menu since i only used this for 1 im guessing it can be used for more .you can use any dirct tv remote on your rf link to control the upstairs channels menu or recorded shows or movies to watch. it saved me lots of time and wiring the house and drilling holes. hope this helps
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HD/DVR works great in my 5th wheel. I had trouble finding a satellite, I stopped a Direct TV truck and paid the 20 bucks to tune it in for me. unfortunately I still need a SWM switch to record more than one show at a time. most receiver's will need to use the B band switch included with the system. Makes no sense to me to have an HD TV and not use HD service.
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That's a good question. We are going to change our receiver to an HD/DVR. I believe the vu cube will not give you HD.I think you need the more expensive model. Just my opinion - haven't personally tried it.
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Just make sure that your DVR has a eSATA hook up on it as well as a USB. On almost all of the DVR's I've seen or used. The eSATA hook up works best and fastest. The USB is OK but a lot of the newer dvr's must be hooked up by the eSATA only. And will only work by that particular hook up. So make sure yours have it. As for space on your dvr, almost any size will do, as you are adding an entire 2 tb . Unless you do an extraordinary large amount of recording all in HD. The 2tb will work fine with any size dvr you buy. But some have said that the 2tb slows the dvr playback down and makes it skip. I myself have not yet had this problem. Hope this answers some of your questions. Happy New Year. And enjoy your movie watching.
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60' cables are included with the unit. If you are in the SE and need Professional Installation call me at 828-640-4907. I would not use the cables included. You are better off buying the system. An external power supply and running RG-59 Siamese cable. With the setup you are looking at you are going to need 6 outlets at the DVR Location. you will have 5 "Bricks" for the DVR and cameras (one power brick powers 4 cameras) and then a monitor brick. Using a professional power supply everything could be ran from 2- possibly 3 outlets depending on the voltage of the DVR unit.
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I can't imagine why you wouldn't be able to. I'd just put a coax splitter off my antenna feed and run it to both units. If that weakened the signal too much, you could simply get a separate antenna for the 2nd DVR.
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it is not a bad unit, it just your tv resolution is not match to the dvr's display resolution. you need to connect the dvr to a VGA monitor then change the display resolution of the dvr that is match to your tv.
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Nothing dramatically different from one cable length to the next. I was curious about the same thing and tested different cables on the bench - verdict: little or nothing. The bigger problem is the wiring and machines that will be close to the wires of whatever length after they are pulled. And, the longer the wire, the more likely it will bump into something, or, be exposed to something, that degrades the signal. If all goes well otherwise, and there is some washout or drop out of the signal, by the way, you can often adjust the contrast, hue, brightness, etc. at the DVR for each individual camera to get things closer to what you wanted.
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you only need to determine the 1) number of devices and the 2) types of connectors (HDMI, component) you have. I'm not sure if the range would be a factor for the different models - do you need more range (my components were &lt; 15 feet away)? I can't advise re this. good luck.
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Hi, Greg!Your best bet is to go to this page: ClearStream 4 Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna with Mount - 70 Mile Range and look for "A Message from the Antennas Direct Team" way down the page. There, you'll find a phone number and you can call the mfr directly to ask whatever questions you need answered. Before you call, look at your TV set to determine which inputs it has (write those down). If you're planning to use the cables from the dish as the cables you'll use from this antenna, try to read the cable type on the cable jacket and write that down also. There may be an impedance issue that will require a different cable. Hi, Greg!Your best bet is to go to this page: ClearStream 4 Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna with Mount - 70 Mile Range and look for "A Message from the Antennas Direct Team" way down the page. There, you'll find a phone number and you can call the mfr directly to ask whatever questions you need answered. Before you call, look at your TV set to determine which inputs it has (write those down). If you're planning to use the cables from the dish as the cables you'll use from this antenna, try to read the cable type on... » Read More Hi, Greg!Your best bet is to go to this page: ClearStream 4 Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna with Mount - 70 Mile Range and look for "A Message from the Antennas Direct Team" way down the page. There, you'll find a phone number and you can call the mfr directly to ask whatever questions you need answered. Before you call, look at your TV set to determine which inputs it has (write those down). If you're planning to use the cables from the dish as the cables you'll use from this antenna, try to read the cable type on the cable jacket and write that down also. There may be an impedance issue that will require a different cable. « Show Less
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No you don't need to buy anything else. Just plug in the power (which is included in the unit) and plug the other pin into the audio o the DVR and that's it. The unit I got worked just for about a month and that's it. No more audio. Hope this helps.
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What do you have to hookup in to to record from DVR? Do you hook dvr to dvd player only? Does Cable have to run thru the DVD player and tv? I've tried a couple times and nothing is recording. Also, how do you finalize if you are choosing record without setting it up.
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I am not using the HDD in question, I am using a Seagate SV35 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6-Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive for Video Surveillance ST1000VX000 in a security camera DVR. This system records 24/7 and I have not had any problems with it. Understand though that I am recording in 700 lines, not high definition. In addition, I am recording 8 cameras at the same time and still no problems. You should test to see if you find out why it is pixilating. Is it the connection to the unit, i.e. is it USB, HDMI etc.? Does it pixilate when recording in standard definition? You will also need to know the specs for a replacement drive from the manufacture as to drive speed, type, and maximum size. DVR are to use 24/7 if they are recording all the time. Also check to see if the system you are trying to connect the expander to will work with that expander. This information you need to get from the manufacture of the DVR. he reason I suggested testing and questioning is because I had a Brand new 55" TV that I was hooking up to a Home entertainment center that I could not get to work properly. I was finally directed by the manufacture to try the highest end HDMI cable. BANG, that was the problem, not the same but it does show that it can be a simple solution to an pain in the neck problem. Hope this helps.
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I bought this TV for a second home. The Condo Unit comes with analog and digital cable. When I do the Channel Setup Scan ( both Analog and Digital), I only pick up the Analog. I was told that I need a convertor. I also bought a small Sony LCD, and when I did the Setup. it picked up both Analog and Digital and was able to view the HD Channels. Any suggestions??
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I got rid of my Direct TV but had a smiler switcher when I used my old one. Since the DVR doesn't really turn all the way off it should be on your last switch. Your Wii U and Blue Ray should be in slots 1 and 2 with Direct TV DVR in 3rd spot.. the it will auto select if the first 2 are off, but also the remote should work fine too.