Help adding 3rd receiver to existing installation

[tsutaz]

Hi,

I would like to add a 3rd receiver to my existing Dishnetwork installation. My intent is to buy a new receiver, but I would like to avoid paying the cost of installation. I'm competent that I could do the install myself, I just lack the knowledge of Diplexers/Multiswitches and splitters.

This new receiver would be located in the basement and it is already wired.

The existing installation was done by a professional. Could someone please take a look at my hand drawing and recommend an approach and additional hardware to install a 3rd receiver. In the drawing you will notice 2 items label Holland DPD2. I'm assuming these are diplexers?

Thank You!
Tsutaz

 

[JimK2]

Looks like you have DishPro (single cable to 722 and 222)

System Info
Menu > 6 > 1 > 3
h- Device: ???

Check to see what kind switch you have, if its a dpp34 or dpp44, your all set, just run a new cable from the switch open port to the new location.

 

[tsutaz]

Looks like you have DishPro (single cable to 722 and 222)

System Info
Menu > 6 > 1 > 3
h- Device: ???

Check to see what kind switch you have, if its a dpp34 or dpp44, your all set, just run a new cable from the switch open port to the new location.

Where would dpp34/dpp44 be located? The diagram showing the Holland's are (located in a cable/phone wall box in the basement) and each one of those is connected to the sat (see Input #1 and Input #2 on the drawing). No other hardware is found.

tsutaz

 

[bross]

We need more information to help. What type of dish do you have? If you already have HD and only one dish, then you likely have a 1000 series dish and there should be an unused connection on the dish that you can connect to. If you have a dish 500 system you'll need a switch.

 

[tsutaz]

We need more information to help. What type of dish do you have? If you already have HD and only one dish, then you likely have a 1000 series dish and there should be an unused connection on the dish that you can connect to. If you have a dish 500 system you'll need a switch.

Uncertain of the dish type, but positive on HD and Yes, only one Dish Installed. So, it sounds like I have 1000, but I will verify for sure this afternoon when I get home and post the type. In the event that it is a 1000, & based on your response, I can't use any of the 2 existing feeds to split a signal to another new receiver? Kinda bummer if that's true. Before the finishing the basement walls and ceiling, I ran new cable to the location of where the basement TV would be located. So now, I can't use existing cable path from initial installation. I would have to install new cable run from the dish and along side of house and drill thru wall to new receiver?

tsutaz

 

[TheKrell]

In the event that it is a 1000, & based on your response, I can't use any of the 2 existing feeds to split a signal to another new receiver?

Nope. Cable must go from each receiver all the way to your switch. If you have a 1000.2, then that has an integrated DishPro Plus switch with 3 outputs suitable for 3 dual-tuner receivers.

 

[tsutaz]

We need more information to help. What type of dish do you have? If you already have HD and only one dish, then you likely have a 1000 series dish and there should be an unused connection on the dish that you can connect to. If you have a dish 500 system you'll need a switch.

Confirmed. I have a Dish 1000

Thanks for the responses and help guys. I know what need to be done now.

 

[Jim5506]

With a Dish 1000 you need a switch to get more than two receivers, so add a DPP44, or replace the Dish 1000 with a Dish 1000.2 which has a built in 3 output switch.

The D1000.2 is probably cheaper than the DPP44. Last I heard DPP44 was near $200 and the D1000.2 was about $100.

 

[harshness]

Check to see what kind switch you have, if its a dpp34 or dpp44, your all set, just run a new cable from the switch open port to the new location.

There is no such beastie as a DPP34. The DP34 will only serve up the ViP722 and the ViP222 so it would not satisfy the need.

The DPP33 and a DP Twin would fit the bill -- probably for less than a DPP44 -- but would be limited to three receivers.