HD PVR 2 P - single lnb installation

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WGS said:
Thanks for response.
Not gona upgrade for a while.
Just a bit concerned, since baby is fairly new on the market, about price, i mean pay R1999 today and next week it comes down to R1500......
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They told me at the MC office that R1999 will be the RRP for the new decoder...R1799 will be a better bet for a Makro/Game/Hi-fi Corp special....but they are already flying off shelves at R1999....
 
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the graduate said:
They told me at the MC office that R1999 will be the RRP for the new decoder...R1799 will be a better bet for a Makro/Game/Hi-fi Corp special....but they are already flying off shelves at R1999....
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Called Hirsch, they dont have it in stock yet, will get it next week.
They have to clear out older black colour big daddy as well.
 
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I bought a SatCR LNB for R700 at spacetv, took the single LNB off, put the SatCR in it's place, got the SatCR settings for the decorder from the Multichoice forums, and that was it. The HD PVR worked first time with one cable from the SatCR to the PVR. No need to pay for installation.
 
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I bought a SatCR LNB for R700 at spacetv, took the single LNB off, put the SatCR in it's place, got the SatCR settings for the decorder from the Multichoice forums, and that was it. The HD PVR worked first time with one cable from the SatCR to the PVR. No need to pay for installation.
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Could have saved yourself about R600 by splitting the original single lnb signal.
 
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Just a point on the recording Tim. As I said, recording works perfectly on the Vertical polarization channels (Most channels) but it must be pointing out that recording works on the other channels as well (horizontal polarization), you just lose signal to the vertical polarization channels. It works the same vice versa.

So you can actually record every channel.
 
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poolmania said:
Just a point on the recording Tim. As I said, recording works perfectly on the Vertical polarization channels (Most channels) but it must be pointing out that recording works on the other channels as well (horizontal polarization), you just lose signal to the vertical polarization channels. It works the same vice versa.

So you can actually record every channel.
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That's what I meant, guess I didn't explain it very clearly. Thanks, will edit the info and make it more understandable
 
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i can confrim now that i've split the co-ax and input into both tuners that the tv guide works great :) can't test pvr coz i've had that de-activated. cheers to tim and everyone!
 
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Thanks Tim, got my HD PVR 2 yesterday and works with single LNB. Will add the splitter today to get the pvr function working.
 
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I had an older dstv decoder for dstv channels without mnet (Channel 101). I had mnet on an older analogue decoder. I set up the HD PVR 2p and asked them to activate it. They said I could not have the two feeds due to the software. I thought I knew a little something as I have Digital switching and transmission NTC 6, but I could not convince them to let me keep the two feeds.
Surely I could have dstv without mnet on the new decoder. Or I could have the mnet analogue signal via the old analogue decoder as in the past? They are two completely different transmissions and the satellite software should not affect the analogue signal.
I split the LNB and have strong signals on both LNB inputs but I have no HD, can't record or freeze live TV. Otherwise everything is perfect.
 
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Not sure about the analogue decoder. Recording and freezing most likely does not work because the PVR option is disabled. That prevents your decoder from using the function, nothing to do with set up. Regarding HD, phone and request it to be enabled (separate from PVR), it does not cost extra. Refer them to their policies!
 
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Got 4 channel splitter(only need 2), 6 F connectors and 4m co-ax cable for R39.45 from Communica. Will put it on later to see if pvr function and tv guide work.
 
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Hey guys I currently have two 1131 DSTV decoders with extraview with a heartbeat cable (think that's what it's called) to a third TV.

Firstly, would I have to change the cabling at all? Or would I have the right cabling for the new baby HD PVR 2P (I want the proper cabling for optimal performance and features)

Secondly, if my cabling is sufficient right now, is it also sufficient for two HD PVR 2P's in Extra View?

Thirdly, What would happen with my third TV with the heartbeat cable? is there a way to make it HDMI?

What would be the costs involved if I have to change my cabling?

Thanks a lot.
 
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Lots of questions there...
You will currently have a twin LNB to use 2x1131's, 2 cables from the dish, 1 to each decoder
Baby HDPVR needs 2 cables to itself, so 2x HDPVRs would need 4 cables, or HDPVR + 1131 needs 3 cables
You can get a 2x4 multiswitch to split those 2 cables from the dish into 4 (+- R250/R300)

A heartbeat cable does not to go to your TV, it runs between the 2 decoders.
But yes the cable that goes to your 3rd TV (normal RF cable) will work just the same as now
HDMI cable, you can but its pricey. A 10m cable with cost you around R300, and they don't go around corners or through holes very easily

btw, I'm assuming your decoders are in the same room
 
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Thanks for the info

My decoder's are actually really far apart, one upstairs and one in the lounge, with the heartbeat going to through the roofing going down to a gaming room downstairs so I think it makes sense to leave the third TV standard, as it'll be a few thousand for the extra HDMI cabling.

Last question, would it be expensive to have a SatCR installation with two HD PVR P2's, and how would that affect the heartbeat cable. Is there any positive having a SatCR installation beside less cables, or any negatives?

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The fact that the 2 decoders are apart means more cabling, I assume now u have 1 cable from the dish directly to each decoder. What I would then suggest is getting a quad LNB & then have 2 cables directly to each HDPVR
If you used your twin LNB you would need both dish cables to go to the lounge, have the multiswitch there & then send 2 cables through to the other room + the heartbeat cable
Quad LNB simply have 2 cables going from dish to each room, and keep the heartbeat cable as is

SatCR, no affect on heartbeat cable
You wont be able to use 2xHDPVRs with 1 SatCR though, it will only support 1 HDPVR & a single view decoder
The main disadvantage with a SatCR is its limitation, it will only support as mentioned above. If you get a quad LNB you could add two 2x8 multiswitches & support 8 HDPVRs if you wanted.
 
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