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Connecting two sattelite cables
Hi, I have just obtained my Humax Foxsat-hdr unit and I note that in the manual it recommends connecting a cable to each of the lnb inputs. Can anyone advise how this is best achieved please? From what I can see the options are either a 2 way sattelite splitter or the more expensive 2 way LNB splitter. What are the pro's and con's of both? Appreciate the help, thanks
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Hi, I have just obtained my Humax Foxsat-hdr unit and I note that in the manual it recommends connecting a cable to each of the lnb inputs. Can anyone advise how this is best achieved please? From what I can see the options are either a 2 way sattelite splitter or the more expensive 2 way LNB splitter. What are the pro's and con's of both? Appreciate the help, thanks
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Hi, I have just obtained my Humax Foxsat-hdr unit and I note that in the manual it recommends connecting a cable to each of the lnb inputs. Can anyone advise how this is best achieved please? From what I can see the options are either a 2 way sattelite splitter or the more expensive 2 way LNB splitter. What are the pro's and con's of both? Appreciate the help, thanks
1) Have your dish upgraded (or do it yourself). The LNB on the dish will need to be changed to one that has at least two outputs. A dual LNB will do the job but quad LNBs are a lot more common and will give you two spare outputs for posible future use. Connect your existing cable to one of the outputs and run another alongside it. With this option, the HDR will be fully functional. 2) Use your existing single connection dish connected to LNB 1 IN and connect LNB 1 OUT to LNB 2 IN with a short cable with an F connector attached to both ends. With this option, the HDR will work with limitations. When a programme is being recorded, the number of other channels that can be watched (or recorded) is much reduced. There are other (more complex and expensive) arrangements, but these are uncommon and should (in my opinion) be regarded as a last resort. They are also outside my experience, but there are other forum members that may be able to offer advice if (1) is not possile and (2) is unacceptable. |
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not much point in buying a £290 pvr if your not going to make the use out of it
you can use a splitter but you will only be able to record channels on the as polorisation as the on your watching and even then they both must be in the same frequency ranges. you really do need to upgrade your satellite dish most common are quads and they will give you two extra ports if ever needed |
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not much point in buying a £290 pvr if your not going to make the use out of it
you can use a splitter but you will only be able to record channels on the as polorisation as the on your watching and even then they both must be in the same frequency ranges. you really do need to upgrade your satellite dish most common are quads and they will give you two extra ports if ever needed |
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still whats the point without a second feed
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still whats the point without a second feed
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yes true but where on this post was the "i live in a block of flats" used also wouldnt you rather go for a freeview pvr instead
and yes i know their is a different line up of channels on the different platforms but if you knew you could never get a second feed i dont really think many people would bother. |
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yes true but where on this post was the "i live in a block of flats"
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also wouldnt you rather go for a freeview pvr instead
A number of people can't get Freeview and the OP already has an HDR.
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the fact he states he could go for the option of a new lnb i would rule out he lives in a flat and in flats as part of the spec for new build tv systems depending on which one irs or matv they all require freeview reception.
TO GET FULL USE OUT OF A EXPENSIVE FREESAT+ RECIEVER ASECOND LNB FEED NEEDS TO BE CONNECTED TO THE SECOND LNB INPUT why do people feel they need to splitt every comment someone makes |
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yes true but where on this post was the "i live in a block of flats" used also wouldnt you rather go for a freeview pvr instead
and yes i know their is a different line up of channels on the different platforms but if you knew you could never get a second feed i dont really think many people would bother. If anyone has or is contemplating buying a Foxsat-hdr and has access to Excel download my Excel app using the following link http://www.hummy.org.uk/forums/showp...72&postcount=1 It details what channel combinations you can record and additionally watch for both 1 cable and 2 cable setups |
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well i should imagin thats because most are waiting to get the second feed installed i should imagin that most of the people wouldnt think about saving money and installing the quad and extra line them selves rather pay a satellite company to perform the install and depending which one they go for prices can between say £50 to £150
i have no doubt you can use the box on a signle feed and still record a good few channels but it still wont have 100% of its capability will it and you wouldnt buy something at that price to only use half of it unless no other root is possible. they would explore other roots first |
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well i should imagin thats because most are waiting to get the second feed installed i should imagin that most of the people wouldnt think about saving money and installing the quad and extra line them selves rather pay a satellite company to perform the install and depending which one they go for prices can between say £50 to £150
i have no doubt you can use the box on a signle feed and still record a good few channels but it still wont have 100% of its capability will it and you wouldnt buy something at that price to only use half of it unless no other root is possible. they would explore other roots first |
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well i should imagin thats because most are waiting to get the second feed installed i should imagin that most of the people wouldnt think about saving money and installing the quad and extra line them selves rather pay a satellite company to perform the install and depending which one they go for prices can between say £50 to £150
i have no doubt you can use the box on a signle feed and still record a good few channels but it still wont have 100% of its capability will it and you wouldnt buy something at that price to only use half of it unless no other root is possible. they would explore other roots first
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I use the Humax with one feed and I'm perfectly happy with it. I can easily get someone to install a quad lnb and 2nd feed for me but since the Humax performs so well with one, I haven't bothered. You can also get OTA updates with one feed now. So if anyone is reading this and thinks they will only get 50% functionality with one feed.......I think you will be pleasantly surprised at just how well it performs
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Thanks to all for your help and information. For the time being I am working with one (looped) cable supply, then depending on how much of a pain this becomes with regards to recording, I will most likely upgrade to a quad lnb.
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It's not normally possible (or practical) for anyone on a communal dish installation to get a second lnb feed. In these circumstances a Foxsat-hdr offers a lot more flexibility than the other alternatives (Especially a Sky HD box). For anyone wanting HD currently Sat or Cable is the only source with Sat being the only free option.
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No longer true for the Sky HD boxes - latest software has a single lnb option. Also latest Pace Sky+ boxes have SCR option. Just for your info
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