I previously had DirecTV with single tuner receivers. I just switched to Dish Network and my main receiver is a 522 (I plan to add others later.) Before I ordered, I called Dish representatives on a couple of occasions to ask questions about how the system would be wired. I did not want any new holes in the wall or cable run along the baseboard. The representative assured me that a dual tuner receiver installation was possible with a single cable, when you use a device that looks like a spiltter but does something different. This would be included in the free installation.
When the installers came they told us that it was physically impossible to hook up a dual tuner receiver without 2 cables. As a temporary measure, we used a connection from another (existing) outlet for the second tuner, running the cable across the living room floor.
Later that evening I found information about the DP Plus separator which sounds exactly like the device the rep described to me. I called Dish but they won't change the install to use the separator since "they don't have that equipment, it's only available at retail". I spoke to a manager and he told me that I can buy the separator myself and install it, and it is compatible with my existing equipment.
I went online to order the separator and saw a note that the DP44 switch is required for the separator to work. I have found conflicting information on other sites as well. What do I need to hook my single Dish 500 with DP Twin LNBF to my 522 receiver? Do I need the $200 DP44 or can I use the less expensive DP34?
Thanks in advance for your help!
When the installers came they told us that it was physically impossible to hook up a dual tuner receiver without 2 cables. As a temporary measure, we used a connection from another (existing) outlet for the second tuner, running the cable across the living room floor.
Later that evening I found information about the DP Plus separator which sounds exactly like the device the rep described to me. I called Dish but they won't change the install to use the separator since "they don't have that equipment, it's only available at retail". I spoke to a manager and he told me that I can buy the separator myself and install it, and it is compatible with my existing equipment.
I went online to order the separator and saw a note that the DP44 switch is required for the separator to work. I have found conflicting information on other sites as well. What do I need to hook my single Dish 500 with DP Twin LNBF to my 522 receiver? Do I need the $200 DP44 or can I use the less expensive DP34?
Thanks in advance for your help!
