TV set up query

ceemo · 13-06-2007, 20:02

I have a freeveiw box which i run to my tv via an rgb cable but i also run from the same box an rf lead to my bedroom so i can watch the same freeview channel in there.

Ive not tried yet but would it be possible to add aother freeview box on the rf lead in the bedroom if i set to a different frequency?

Im not sure if i can run an rf out into another box as rf in?

Nigel Goodwin · 13-06-2007, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceemo

I have a freeveiw box which i run to my tv via an rgb cable but i also run from the same box an rf lead to my bedroom so i can watch the same freeview channel in there.

Ive not tried yet but would it be possible to add aother freeview box on the rf lead in the bedroom if i set to a different frequency?

Im not sure if i can run an rf out into another box as rf in?

Yes, no problem, but most Freeview boxes don't have modulators.

Richard46 · 13-06-2007, 21:45

I have two Freeview boxes (both twin tuner PVrs) in different rooms. I just have a passive splitter in the 1st room before the signal gets to the box.
I suspect you need a fairly strong signal (which we have fortunately) for this to work though.

ceemo · 14-06-2007, 07:12

my main freeview is a pvr hence wanting to take the signal from the rf out put rather than the input so i can watch recordings in the bedroom.

any ideas anyone if this will work?

chrisjr · 14-06-2007, 10:00

You can do what you suggest. The RF out from the first box will contain all the analogue and digital TV channels so provided the UHF channel you have chosen for it's output is well away from any of these the second box will just ignore it. As far as the second box is concerned it will appear to be just another analogue TV channel.

The only problems you may have are if the UHF channel you've chosen for the first box is too close to one of the digital channels and so causes interference at the second box. And if you DO need an RF out on the second box finding a clear channel for it which does not cause problems for the other channels coming up the lead from box 1 may be a pain.

It would be far better therefore for the second box to connect to the TV via SCART and not use RF at all. You can still loop through the aerial to the TV so you can still watch analogue or the output of box 1.

The other potential problem is one of signal loss in all the cabling and by going via the first box. If your digital signal is prety marginal that may lead to probelms at the second box. The usual advice for feeding multiple boxes is to use a masthead distribution amp and feed each location separately from a point as close as possible to the aerial. the least preferrable option is actually the one you propose. ie where you have the aerial fed down to the main TV and then daisy chained to another room. The extra cabling involved adds to signal loss and increases the chances of interference induced in to the leads.

ceemo · 14-06-2007, 16:19

well im gald in theory that it can be done so im going to give it a go. worse case il have to run two leads which isnt the end of the world

iDan · 14-06-2007, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceemo

my main freeview is a pvr hence wanting to take the signal from the rf out put rather than the input so i can watch recordings in the bedroom.

any ideas anyone if this will work?

Does your PVR have a modulator?

ceemo · 14-06-2007, 16:48

yes i already have the signal running to the bedroom and this works well i just want the abilty to turn oer from this room wihtout having to get up.

Before i moved i did have a video sender which had a remote relay in it but i get bad interference here so have had to come up with an alternative method.

13-06-2007, 20:02	#1
ceemo Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 87	TV set up query I have a freeveiw box which i run to my tv via an rgb cable but i also run from the same box an rf lead to my bedroom so i can watch the same freeview channel in there. Ive not tried yet but would it be possible to add aother freeview box on the rf lead in the bedroom if i set to a different frequency? Im not sure if i can run an rf out into another box as rf in?

14-06-2007, 16:19	#6
ceemo Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 87	nice well im gald in theory that it can be done so im going to give it a go. worse case il have to run two leads which isnt the end of the world

13-06-2007, 21:13	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by ceemo I have a freeveiw box which i run to my tv via an rgb cable but i also run from the same box an rf lead to my bedroom so i can watch the same freeview channel in there. Ive not tried yet but would it be possible to add aother freeview box on the rf lead in the bedroom if i set to a different frequency? Im not sure if i can run an rf out into another box as rf in? Yes, no problem, but most Freeview boxes don't have modulators.

13-06-2007, 21:45	#3
Richard46 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London Posts: 41,718	I have two Freeview boxes (both twin tuner PVrs) in different rooms. I just have a passive splitter in the 1st room before the signal gets to the box. I suspect you need a fairly strong signal (which we have fortunately) for this to work though.

14-06-2007, 07:12	#4
ceemo Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 87	my main freeview is a pvr hence wanting to take the signal from the rf out put rather than the input so i can watch recordings in the bedroom. any ideas anyone if this will work?

14-06-2007, 10:00	#5
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	You can do what you suggest. The RF out from the first box will contain all the analogue and digital TV channels so provided the UHF channel you have chosen for it's output is well away from any of these the second box will just ignore it. As far as the second box is concerned it will appear to be just another analogue TV channel. The only problems you may have are if the UHF channel you've chosen for the first box is too close to one of the digital channels and so causes interference at the second box. And if you DO need an RF out on the second box finding a clear channel for it which does not cause problems for the other channels coming up the lead from box 1 may be a pain. It would be far better therefore for the second box to connect to the TV via SCART and not use RF at all. You can still loop through the aerial to the TV so you can still watch analogue or the output of box 1. The other potential problem is one of signal loss in all the cabling and by going via the first box. If your digital signal is prety marginal that may lead to probelms at the second box. The usual advice for feeding multiple boxes is to use a masthead distribution amp and feed each location separately from a point as close as possible to the aerial. the least preferrable option is actually the one you propose. ie where you have the aerial fed down to the main TV and then daisy chained to another room. The extra cabling involved adds to signal loss and increases the chances of interference induced in to the leads.

14-06-2007, 16:38	#7
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by ceemo my main freeview is a pvr hence wanting to take the signal from the rf out put rather than the input so i can watch recordings in the bedroom. any ideas anyone if this will work? Does your PVR have a modulator?

14-06-2007, 16:48	#8
ceemo Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 87	yes i already have the signal running to the bedroom and this works well i just want the abilty to turn oer from this room wihtout having to get up. Before i moved i did have a video sender which had a remote relay in it but i get bad interference here so have had to come up with an alternative method.

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