Settign up XtraView (HD-PVR + 1131)

[The_Ogre]

Hey guys.

Does anyone have a diagram on how to set this up? I'm on my way to go get an HD-PVR (after watching the rugby in HD at my brother-in-laws place I thought fsck it! I'm getting me this).

So, since I already have an 1131 it makes sense to get the benefit of XtraView. I'm happy to say that when I had DSTV installed I was forward thinking, I slipped a couple of notes into the bloke's hand to replace the single LNB with a twin LNB and run another length of cable into the lounge. I mainly did this because I was looking at buying another 1131 so that we can hook up the TV in the main bedroom as well.

Do I have to move the 1131 to the room or can I leave it in the lounge (I'm thinking that that piercing green light will work on my nerves in the bedroom )

Anything else that I need to buy when I go buy the HD-PVR later?

Thanks for the help boys and girls

 

[McGuywer]

PM and I can sent you the Extra View Installation manual.

That should sort you.

 

[The_Ogre]

OK, PM sent. Thanks!

 

[McGuywer]

No Prob.
Email sent. Let me know if you still have problems.

 

[The_Ogre]

I'm probably just being lazy, but the guide talks about a 1110. how much different is it to the 1131?

So am I correct in saying the only thing I really have to buy is a 2x4 muftiswitch? The TV in the room is already linked to the decoder in the lounge (obviously a single view config)

 

[superskully]

I'm probably just being lazy, but the guide talks about a 1110. how much different is it to the 1131?

Sorry, in terms of extraview operation, both are the same.

 

[The_Ogre]

I'm probably just being lazy, but the guide talks about a 1110. how much different is it to the 1131?
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Yes

Huh?

 

[durbandave]

Twin LNB

I'm probably just being lazy, but the guide talks about a 1110. how much different is it to the 1131?

So am I correct in saying the only thing I really have to buy is a 2x4 muftiswitch? The TV in the room is already linked to the decoder in the lounge (obviously a single view config)

For HD and Extraview you will also need a dual LNB as well as the multiswitch. If you have a single view currently then you will have a single LNB.

Plus you will obviously need to run an additional cable from the dish

 

[The_Ogre]

For HD and Extraview you will also need a dual LNB as well as the multiswitch. If you have a single view currently then you will have a single LNB.

Plus you will obviously need to run an additional cable from the dish

Somehow I doubt you've read my OP

 

[Roman4604]

Do I have to move the 1131 to the room or can I leave it in the lounge (I'm thinking that that piercing green light will work on my nerves in the bedroom

There are trade offs between same room vs seperate rooms. Checkout http://forum.dstv.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=424&d=1252342006 see installation 2A vs 2B.

Major difference is if you leave them in same room, you'll need to get a TV Link/Eye to change channels from the other room. This complicates the installation a bit (additionally requires T- piece & DC block).