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heyho125 · 2011-08-08, 10:12 PM

I am building a new house and want to run four TV off a sat system bell. I was told if I ran HDMi cables from one room to another I could run one reciever off it. I was also told doing this I would be able to control one reciever with two remotes to operate both TV on different channels. Now do I need the new PVR 9242 to do this or is there another reciver that isn't a PVR that will work? Also if I do this to another set of TV in the house will the remotes effect the other TV using the PVR if there the same. what I want to do is run a TV in a living room to a bed room and hook up a reciver to one of them also hook up a projector which is HD in the basement to another Tv to a bed room. Is there a way this can be done with two remotes with out using componet cables or can I use HDMI instead of componet cables and what recivers are avalable to do this any information would be appreciated Thanks

Pinza · 2011-08-09, 06:22 AM

I would suggest you consider 4 separate Receivers, as currently there are no new Receivers from Bell that feed more than 1 TV. Even if you used a Dual Tuner Dual Output receiver, the second TV would only get SD signals unless you were happy to have the same program running in BOTH locations.

Run 2 x RG6 to each room from a common location, close to Hydro panel for example, this will allow for lots of options going forward.

cambo · 2011-08-09, 09:41 AM

I agree with Pinza.

The best way is to have your RG-6 runs all centralized to the basement on the hydro panel. Your satellite feeds would then feed a SW-44 switch. and split off from there. Each room with a TV would have it's own receiver.

I've kept my HD Receiver/PVR in the main living area. All other rooms have a basic Bell 3100.

despe666 · 2011-08-11, 10:59 AM

If it was me, I would also run 3x Cat5 or Cat6 for good measure. They're cheap, and can be used for data, IR blasters, HDMI baluns, etc. Now is the time to do it before you close your walls even though you may not need them right away, you'll be happy you did if you ever need them!

digitalforumguy · 2011-08-11, 12:03 PM

If you have a new house, you should strongly consider a "structured wiring" strategy. As other posters have said, the basic concept is to run a whack of wiring all over the house back to a central location.

The most common implementation is 2x RG-6 and 2x Cat5e to every room in the house, running back to a common patch panel which is usually located near the hydro panel. That gives you the opportunity to run two signals out, a signal out + a signal back, gigabit ethernet etc... I did it at my last place and it was great to have. It's also a good selling point for your spouse because you can guarantee that nobody will ever come in and knock holes in your walls.

More complex runs would also include surround-sound speaker cables and extra runs to locations that you know will have multimedia. You could also consider running Cat5e to locations that will need security alarm sensors.

It's inexpensive to do it now, esp. if you order you parts in bulk from somewhere like Monoprice.

2011-08-08, 10:12 PM	#1
heyho125 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	Bell Sat information I am building a new house and want to run four TV off a sat system bell. I was told if I ran HDMi cables from one room to another I could run one reciever off it. I was also told doing this I would be able to control one reciever with two remotes to operate both TV on different channels. Now do I need the new PVR 9242 to do this or is there another reciver that isn't a PVR that will work? Also if I do this to another set of TV in the house will the remotes effect the other TV using the PVR if there the same. what I want to do is run a TV in a living room to a bed room and hook up a reciver to one of them also hook up a projector which is HD in the basement to another Tv to a bed room. Is there a way this can be done with two remotes with out using componet cables or can I use HDMI instead of componet cables and what recivers are avalable to do this any information would be appreciated Thanks

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2011-08-09, 06:22 AM	#2
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,685	I would suggest you consider 4 separate Receivers, as currently there are no new Receivers from Bell that feed more than 1 TV. Even if you used a Dual Tuner Dual Output receiver, the second TV would only get SD signals unless you were happy to have the same program running in BOTH locations. Run 2 x RG6 to each room from a common location, close to Hydro panel for example, this will allow for lots of options going forward.

2011-08-09, 09:41 AM	#3
cambo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Whitby, Ontario Posts: 357	I agree with Pinza. The best way is to have your RG-6 runs all centralized to the basement on the hydro panel. Your satellite feeds would then feed a SW-44 switch. and split off from there. Each room with a TV would have it's own receiver. I've kept my HD Receiver/PVR in the main living area. All other rooms have a basic Bell 3100.

2011-08-11, 10:59 AM	#4
despe666 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 147	If it was me, I would also run 3x Cat5 or Cat6 for good measure. They're cheap, and can be used for data, IR blasters, HDMI baluns, etc. Now is the time to do it before you close your walls even though you may not need them right away, you'll be happy you did if you ever need them!

2011-08-11, 12:03 PM	#5
digitalforumguy Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51	If you have a new house, you should strongly consider a "structured wiring" strategy. As other posters have said, the basic concept is to run a whack of wiring all over the house back to a central location. The most common implementation is 2x RG-6 and 2x Cat5e to every room in the house, running back to a common patch panel which is usually located near the hydro panel. That gives you the opportunity to run two signals out, a signal out + a signal back, gigabit ethernet etc... I did it at my last place and it was great to have. It's also a good selling point for your spouse because you can guarantee that nobody will ever come in and knock holes in your walls. More complex runs would also include surround-sound speaker cables and extra runs to locations that you know will have multimedia. You could also consider running Cat5e to locations that will need security alarm sensors. It's inexpensive to do it now, esp. if you order you parts in bulk from somewhere like Monoprice.