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Pinza · 2010-11-27, 04:38 PM

Try it without the switch.

boarderline22 · 2010-11-27, 05:06 PM

i have removed the switch....i am really new to this so paint by number please what now?

I have one line from the lnb going directly to a 9241 which has only one input but i don't think that matters

thanks

Pinza · 2010-11-27, 05:40 PM

Well for a start, have you run a "Check Switch.?

Yes it does matter having only 1 Input, the receiver will NOT function correctly.

Did you use the existing Dish that was alredy pointing at 91 & 82 and were you getting BOTH orbital slots before.?

boarderline22 · 2010-11-27, 05:58 PM

I did the setup without the switch and got verything to work....now i'm trying to put the switch back on....(which is a new switch) and i am only getting one satellite

Pinza · 2010-11-27, 06:32 PM

Are you using the Outputs on the DPP Twin LNBF, there is a third port that is an Input.

That is, if you are using a DPP Twin.

boarderline22 · 2010-11-27, 07:06 PM

ALL IS WELL!!!!

Finally it took the better part of the day but everything is working smoothly
Thanks so much for the help

p.s. the problem was that i was lazy and only connected the one line i had used to test the lnb on the DPP44....which requires 2...duh....so simple

patty16 · 2010-12-12, 03:06 PM

If I have a DPP 44 will a bell tech use it on a new install?

Pinza · 2010-12-12, 03:13 PM

The rules on when a tech can use a DPP LNBF, which is what is needed in front of your switch is quite strict, however if it makes his installation easier I would think he would use it.

Just ask him when he arrives but if you do not fit the criteria for the DPP LNBF, he might not even be carrying one.

How many and what models of receivers are you having installed.?

patty16 · 2010-12-12, 03:16 PM

9141, 6131, and I want to add a 4100 my self

the reason i'd like to use the DPP44 so the tech won't have to run a new cable through the wall.

Pinza · 2010-12-12, 03:17 PM

Well the good news is that with that combination of receivers, you do qualify for a DPP LNBF, lets hope he is bringing one with him......

patty16 · 2010-12-12, 03:20 PM

I have noticed DPP LNBF being installed on houses on my block

so lets hope

TurboTronix · 2011-01-13, 09:05 PM

I just got Bell installed at my place. There is one cable coming from the new Satellite, it seems like a DP Plus twin. That cable goes into a separator and into my HD PVR (which I assume has a dual tuner). Now I got myself 2 X 4100. I tried connecting it directly to the DP Plus cable but I only get 91.

What do I need to do in order to get all 3 ird's working with the DP Plus Satellite?

scrooloose · 2011-01-13, 09:27 PM

The 4100 should work, make sure you don't use the separator, and try running a check switch on it. To have three receivers, you need to add a DPP33 (three receivers max) or DPP44 (four receivers max) switch to the two cables coming from the DPP Twin.

-Mike

Pinza · 2011-01-13, 09:36 PM

If you had been installing all 3 receivers at the same time, bell would have taken care of everything for you, now as scrooloose says, it will be up to you to but a DPP33 or DPP44 switch. Which ever switch you go for, you MUST run BOTH lines from the LNBF into that switch, then you will have 3 or 4 outputs depending on the switch you choose.

You also CANNOT feed 2 x 4100's from a DPP Separator, just in case that was your next question.....lol

peano · 2011-01-14, 05:15 AM

Another thing to note is the 4100 can only see approx. 3 transponders on 82 and of course will not receive the HD channels.

2011-01-13, 09:27 PM	#193
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,120	The 4100 should work, make sure you don't use the separator, and try running a check switch on it. To have three receivers, you need to add a DPP33 (three receivers max) or DPP44 (four receivers max) switch to the two cables coming from the DPP Twin. -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

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2010-11-27, 04:38 PM	#181
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,684	Try it without the switch.

2010-11-27, 05:06 PM	#182
boarderline22 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 6	i have removed the switch....i am really new to this so paint by number please what now? I have one line from the lnb going directly to a 9241 which has only one input but i don't think that matters thanks

2010-11-27, 05:40 PM	#183
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,684	Well for a start, have you run a "Check Switch.? Yes it does matter having only 1 Input, the receiver will NOT function correctly. Did you use the existing Dish that was alredy pointing at 91 & 82 and were you getting BOTH orbital slots before.?

2010-11-27, 05:58 PM	#184
boarderline22 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 6	I did the setup without the switch and got verything to work....now i'm trying to put the switch back on....(which is a new switch) and i am only getting one satellite

2010-11-27, 06:32 PM	#185
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,684	Are you using the Outputs on the DPP Twin LNBF, there is a third port that is an Input. That is, if you are using a DPP Twin.

2010-11-27, 07:06 PM	#186
boarderline22 Rookie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 6	ALL IS WELL!!!! Finally it took the better part of the day but everything is working smoothly Thanks so much for the help p.s. the problem was that i was lazy and only connected the one line i had used to test the lnb on the DPP44....which requires 2...duh....so simple

2010-12-12, 03:06 PM	#187
patty16 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 19	If I have a DPP 44 will a bell tech use it on a new install?

2010-12-12, 03:13 PM	#188
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,684	The rules on when a tech can use a DPP LNBF, which is what is needed in front of your switch is quite strict, however if it makes his installation easier I would think he would use it. Just ask him when he arrives but if you do not fit the criteria for the DPP LNBF, he might not even be carrying one. How many and what models of receivers are you having installed.?

2010-12-12, 03:16 PM	#189
patty16 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 19	9141, 6131, and I want to add a 4100 my self the reason i'd like to use the DPP44 so the tech won't have to run a new cable through the wall.

2010-12-12, 03:17 PM	#190
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,684	Well the good news is that with that combination of receivers, you do qualify for a DPP LNBF, lets hope he is bringing one with him......

2010-12-12, 03:20 PM	#191
patty16 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 19	I have noticed DPP LNBF being installed on houses on my block so lets hope

2011-01-13, 09:05 PM	#192
TurboTronix Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 48	I just got Bell installed at my place. There is one cable coming from the new Satellite, it seems like a DP Plus twin. That cable goes into a separator and into my HD PVR (which I assume has a dual tuner). Now I got myself 2 X 4100. I tried connecting it directly to the DP Plus cable but I only get 91. What do I need to do in order to get all 3 ird's working with the DP Plus Satellite?

2011-01-13, 09:36 PM	#194
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,684	If you had been installing all 3 receivers at the same time, bell would have taken care of everything for you, now as scrooloose says, it will be up to you to but a DPP33 or DPP44 switch. Which ever switch you go for, you MUST run BOTH lines from the LNBF into that switch, then you will have 3 or 4 outputs depending on the switch you choose. You also CANNOT feed 2 x 4100's from a DPP Separator, just in case that was your next question.....lol

2011-01-14, 05:15 AM	#195
peano Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,588	Another thing to note is the 4100 can only see approx. 3 transponders on 82 and of course will not receive the HD channels.