setting up 2 tvs 1 receiver

[lyla]

hi i have a sonicview 360 running 110 and 119 would like to know how to run 2 tvs off receiver and what switch i need thanx have a great weekend

[Terryl]

If the receiver has an RF output on the back to run a TV then this can be run out to the second TV set, just use the same type of coax you used for the satellite dish.

You wont need a switch for this, you would only need a switch to use a second SonicView (or other brand)receiver.

If it only has video outputs then you need to tell us how far the other TV is from the main TV.

[lyla]

hi i only have a if out on back of 360 sonicview premiere so my second tv is about 25 feet away from receiver any ideas how to get second tv working thanx

[callo1974]

if u want ur 2nd tv working, need to get an other receive conected in the same dish,,, :)

[atlanta2006]

You can use an RCA cable from box to 1st tv (close to receiver) and run a coax to the second tv.
You can only watch the same channel on both tvs at all the time.

[elvis29]

there is no coax out from the receiver, i ran the RCA cables to a VCR then ran Coax out and RCA cables out to two TV

[WillDekkard]

Keep this in mind: 1 receiver = 1 output. Now you can output to more then 1 TV, however they would be on the same channel. Assuming 1 TV is close to the receiver, how far is the receiver from the 2nd TV? I have a SV360Elite and it does not have a RF output, so you would have to use component and composite outputs. If the 2nd TV is a distance you could use a RF modulator to convert the composite to coax for that run.

[lyla]

thank you for your time so exactly how would i get second tv running fron sonicview 360 do not mind watching same channel also second tv is about 20 feet away not to smart with electrical lingo so if you would explain in layman terms it would be great thank you again

[Terryl]

As Will has mentioned you will have to use an RF modulator or a video amplifier to get the signals to the other TV, it may be only 20 feet but the cables may have to go a bit further to get to that TV.

The RF modulator will take the video and audio outputs of the receiver and converts them to a TV channel (RF), this RF signal can then be split and run to both TV's.

They also make an RF transmitter that will take the video and audio outputs from the receiver and transmit them as a TV signal (on a special frequency) at the second TV you have a reciver for this signal and it sends the video/audio to the second TV.

A video amplifier is the next choice, you can take the same video and audio output on the receiver and run them to a video amp, the video amp can have 2 or more outputs, you then run these to the TV's, for the one TV that is furter away you will have to use some good video/audio cables.

Another way is by using a video/audio CAT5 interface, this will combine the audio/video signals and send them down a CAT5 cable to the other TV, at that end you have the reverse, CAT5 in to video/audio out.

Do a Google for an RF modulator as there are many to choose from.

Look here for the video amp,
http://www.smartvm.com/composite-video-audio-distribution-amplifier-rca-4-port-p24436.htm it's a 4 way but thats OK.

Look here for the video/audio over CAT5 cable,
http://www.hdtvsupply.com/av-baluns.html

[WillDekkard]

The simplest way is to use a RF Modulator. You input Composite cables(Red/White/Yellow) into the RF Modulator and output coax which you run your 20ft cable to your second TV. For the first TV use component cables(Red/Blue/Green) for video and (Red/White) for Audio, so that means you may need to split the (Red/White) Audio cables, one set to the first TV and the other set to the RF Modulator.

Another way to keep it a little more simple would be to place a coax splitter after the RF Modulator and run coax to both TVs, of course that wouldn't give you the best video output, and limits your audio choices.

You can place a old VCR on the other of the cable to the RF Modulator(2nd TV) which will demodulate the signal. That allows you to output composite cables(red/white/yellow) from the VCR and input into that 2nd TV and/or audio/video receiver. The VCR will need to be on for this system to work

RF Modulator:
http://www.satfix.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=11423&d=1316316750

[satchick]

You can also get RF modulators with a composite video pass-through so that you can still connect the first TV with RCA cables for better picture quality.... Channel Plus is one manufacturer that offers this feature.

A composite video distribution amplifier will allow you to send a composite video signal to both TV's, you'd need to run a long set of RCA cables to the second set.

[Pollypurabred]

Okay 1 RF output from your dual tuners to your VCR-correct?
That leaves you with composite or RCA output as you are connected to your TV via your other tuner coax output-correct?

Wally World sells a RF convertor (Phillips) for ~ 30USD that will accept either a RCA ( 3 leads) , composite (3 leads0 or s-video connection ( 1 cable), plus the two you will need for audio (2 RCA connectors), generally red/white and Then then convertor will output a coax (use Rg6 cable) connection to your second TV.

[satchick]

Does one of your TV's have a component video input (green/blue/red)? If so, use the component connection for one TV and composite for the other..... You'll need to split the audio with a Y connector though, since the Sonicview only has one analog audio output.

[WillDekkard]

Okay 1 RF output from your dual tuners to your VCR-correct?
That leaves you with composite or RCA output as you are connected to your TV via your other tuner coax output-correct?

Wally World sells a RF convertor (Phillips) for ~ 30USD that will accept either a RCA ( 3 leads) , composite (3 leads0 or s-video connection ( 1 cable), plus the two you will need for audio (2 RCA connectors), generally red/white and Then then convertor will output a coax (use Rg6 cable) connection to your second TV.

Sonicview does not have RF (coax) outputs. Those outputs are used for "loop-through" situations. As I said before component video and audio(red/white) to TV1. Composite(red/white/yellow) to TV2 via the RF modulator and as I and Satchick have said the audio(red/white) need to be split to output the audio to TV1 and TV2 via the RF modulator.

The going price for a RF modulator is approximately $15. Multi A/V switches with a RF modulator go for approximately $20-$30.