Two Tvs and one decoder

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Hi guys, I got two tvs and just one decoder. I need both tvs to play dstv (in the bedroom). What is the cheapest way to get the other TV to connect to the decoder. I am sure a splitter will do. Please give specifies, e.g. Ellies ect.
 
A splitter from Ellies would be fine.
Just run the cables through your roof to the other TV.
Get a remote blaster for changing channels on the 2nd tv when the 1st tv isn't in use.
Or get a 2nd cheap single view decoder and set it up via extraview which will allow you to have 2 separate channels playing at the same time.
 
A splitter from Ellies would be fine.
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where do you get the splitter and costs
Get a remote blaster for changing channels on the 2nd tv when the 1st tv isn't in use
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name and cost
Or get a 2nd cheap single view decoder and set it up via extraview which will allow you to have 2 separate channels playing at the same time.
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Lets see if first option/cheapest works.
 
So I assume a TV next to the decoder is using the composite output (yellow, red & white) and the bedroom TVs the RF out. So then yes as Electric says a simple 2 way splitter would do. I'm sure you can get them cheaper elsewhere.

Instead of a remote blaster you can use a TV link, they are a lot cheaper too, they control the decoder via the cables. Best place to get them is from DSTV in Randburg, they'll be around R100
 
A R79 splitter that works perfectly and you want to find a cheaper one?

Get a Tv Link though, much cheaper and easier to work with.
 
OK lost now. So the DTSV coaxial cable goes into splitter, and what type cable goes into splitter to other tv; and where does it go in?? by the aerial port of other tv?? Please detail notes.
 
Why not connect the decoder to the first TV via RCA, and then run the co-ax from the decoder to the second tv. No need for a splitter unless your TV does not have an RCA.

Also TV link does not work with some splitters.
 
Why not connect the decoder to the first TV via RCA, and then run the co-ax from the decoder to the second tv. No need for a splitter unless your TV does not have an RCA.
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So the RF-out (cable) of the decoder will go to the 2nd tv aerial port?? (as per your explanation)
 
Here are two options for connecting your DSTV Decoder to two TV Sets:

Option 1 - only using RF / ANT co-axial aerial cables to both TV Sets
(Drawback - Both TV Sets will only have MONO Audio Sound via this setup)

DSTV Option 1.jpg

Option 2 - using both RCA Cables & RF / ANT co-axial cables to Main TV Set and RF / ANT Out to second TV Set
(Bonus - Main TV will have Stereo Audio Sound via AV RCA Inputs & only the second TV will have Mono Audio Sound)

DSTV Option 2.jpg

NB - with both options, you may need to adjust the variable RF Gain for both UHF / VHF on the set-back amplifier as required, to prevent any picture distortion / interference on the second TV Set.

Also, if using a TV Link on the second TV Set, remember to enable the TV Link functionality in the DSTV Decoder's setup options menu.
 
Thanks for all help guys. Works now. Went to Ellies Factory in Village Main ( TV link, cables,etc. ps. can spend whole day there!). Once again thanks for detailed explanations.
 
IR

Should I want to do 3 tv's in 3 seperate rooms, do I just duplicate 2nd TV as per drawing..... RF already going through 4 way splitter..... I want to use IR links in all rooms??
 
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