1 360 Elite 2 TVs how?

[daveservo]

Hello all,

How would I go about connecting my 360 to an additional tv? I know you can use a remote control extender for channel changing purposes. Just not sure how the wiring would look.

DB

[boboisno1]

You would only be able to watch the same channels on both tv's. Split the cable out from the stb and put a line into each tv.

Originally Posted by daveservo

Hello all,

How would I go about connecting my 360 to an additional tv? I know you can use a remote control extender for channel changing purposes. Just not sure how the wiring would look.

DB

[daveservo]

Same channel is fine. Just wanting to extend it to the bedroom. Not sure I follow how to split the the cable out. As it is I am using component cables from the box to the main tv.

Just not sure if I use the other 2 coax outs? Or if so do I use a diplexor? Not sure.

[SystemDude]

Easiest way for my money would be to make use of the fact that the box has three independent video outputs: component, composite (CVBS), and s-video. As nearly as I can tell, these three are completely independent and can be used all at the same time. Just match up with what your second TV has for inputs available. You will want to limit the length of cable, however. The video quality deteriorates with length and long cables actually stress the driving source (the STB).

In order to get audio to the bedroom, you may need to use RCA-type y-adaptors since the box only has one pair of audio outputs.

Being a new-generation box, the 360 does not have RF output which can run into an antenna input on a TV -- those connections are disappearing fast. But if you really do need to run some distance, you can buy an inexpensive RF modulator and then run coax from there to the second TV. Probably not very good quality, but an alternative nevertheless.

Or, you could always ask for a second STB for your birthday....

[daveservo]

System: What do the two coax outs on the back of the box do?

[SystemDude]

Originally Posted by daveservo

System: What do the two coax outs on the back of the box do?

The two coax outs are loop-thrus for the transponder downleads, and so have GHz signals on them, not suitable for TV inputs. I would definitely not recommend trying to connect them to a TV because there might be transponder DC power on there which could be bad for the STB.

The only use I have seen for them so far is when you want to have a single downlead and apply it in a very simple fashion to both tuners -- in this case it is shown in the manual that you put a short coax from tuner 1's out to tuner 2's input. This arrangement is really only useful if you have a single-tp setup with no switches or other fanciness. Might be useful for someone with a motor drive, for example.

[daveservo]

Update: Using S-Video cable for video, RCA cables for audio, 4 RCA 1 male to 2 female adapters (for sound) and one remote control extender. I have the secondary tv up and running!
What a deal I got on the cable $7 for a 50' S-Video/RCA. The 25' one was $27! Go go clearance special!

DB

[SystemDude]

Fantastic!. It's always nice when a plan comes together.......