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Posted by johnrf2 on August 18, 2006, 11:29 pm
I am having a new house built and my question is this: if I install an
HD satellite TV system, can I put all of the receivers in the basement
and wire the outputs to the TVs throughout the house. I would not like
to have the receiver boxes (or rather, my wife doesn't) in the rooms
with the TVs because they are too big and ugly.
Thanks for the advice in advance.
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Posted by Beachcomber on August 19, 2006, 12:14 am
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>I am having a new house built and my question is this: if I install an
>HD satellite TV system, can I put all of the receivers in the basement
>and wire the outputs to the TVs throughout the house. I would not like
>to have the receiver boxes (or rather, my wife doesn't) in the rooms
>with the TVs because they are too big and ugly.
>Thanks for the advice in advance.
It all depends...
The boxes typically contain the IR Receivers to change the channels
(though some have external inputs).
Beachcomber
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Posted by Pete C. on August 19, 2006, 1:06 am
Beachcomber wrote:
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> wrote:
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> >I am having a new house built and my question is this: if I install an
> >HD satellite TV system, can I put all of the receivers in the basement
> >and wire the outputs to the TVs throughout the house. I would not like
> >to have the receiver boxes (or rather, my wife doesn't) in the rooms
> >with the TVs because they are too big and ugly.
> >Thanks for the advice in advance.
> It all depends...
>
> The boxes typically contain the IR Receivers to change the channels
> (though some have external inputs).
>
> Beachcomber
There are plenty of systems to receive and relay those IR signals to
equipment located in other rooms. It's entirely possible to locate
receivers, DVRs, DVDs, etc. in a central media room. It's also often a
better environment for the equipment since it can get better cooling,
dust control, power conditioning, etc.
There are numerous home automation and home theater web sites with
plenty of information and products.
Pete C.
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Posted by J.A. Michel on August 19, 2006, 2:00 am
You kinda need to have the receiver box with the TV that it serves. Others
have mentioned that it is possible to do what you propose, but it would be a
PITA.
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>I am having a new house built and my question is this: if I install an
> HD satellite TV system, can I put all of the receivers in the basement
> and wire the outputs to the TVs throughout the house. I would not like
> to have the receiver boxes (or rather, my wife doesn't) in the rooms
> with the TVs because they are too big and ugly.
> Thanks for the advice in advance.
>
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Posted by Bennett Price on August 19, 2006, 12:19 pm
I think you've got to determine whether the remote talks to the receiver
optically (infrared) or by radio. Obviously, infrared doesn't go
through walls. Radio does but there may be distance/obstruction
limitations and you won't know if it will work until you try it.
HD wiring from the receiver to the TV set can be a big problem over long
distances.
johnrf2 wrote:
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> I am having a new house built and my question is this: if I install an
> HD satellite TV system, can I put all of the receivers in the basement
> and wire the outputs to the TVs throughout the house. I would not like
> to have the receiver boxes (or rather, my wife doesn't) in the rooms
> with the TVs because they are too big and ugly.
> Thanks for the advice in advance.
>
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>HD satellite TV system, can I put all of the receivers in the basement
>and wire the outputs to the TVs throughout the house. I would not like
>to have the receiver boxes (or rather, my wife doesn't) in the rooms
>with the TVs because they are too big and ugly.
>Thanks for the advice in advance.