Splitting the HDMI signal and sending it to three romms

[Dennis Brown]

I have a Directv HDDVR in my exercise room. the signal is split using a Monoprice powered two output HDMI Switcher/Splitter. The other HDMI cable was pulled to a bedroom location. I would like to split the signal again and pull another HDMI cable to a kitchen location. I checked Monoprice and I couldn't find a switcher/splitter that would do this. I assume I need a device that would have one input and at least three outputs. Any advice?

Thanks,
Dennis

 

[Pepper]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113#1011307

I just bought item 6192. I have two TVs connected and room to add two more. One is at the end of a 50 foot HDMI cable I poked thru the walls.

 

[Dennis Brown]

Thanks Pepper. After I posted my question on this forum I chatted on line with one of the techs at Monoprice. He suggested that I purchase item # 5704 when it is available (It is currently out of stock). I wonder why he didn't suggest the #6192. Do you know what's the difference between the two.

 

[Dennis Brown]

I chatted with the Monoprice tech again this morning. My proposed HDMI cable run to a third room is 60'. The tech says that neither the #6192 or the #5704 will work. He didn't say why. I'm at a loss as to what to do.

 

[John Kotches]

I chatted with the Monoprice tech again this morning. My proposed HDMI cable run to a third room is 60'. The tech says that neither the #6192 or the #5704 will work. He didn't say why. I'm at a loss as to what to do.

Use the 4-way powered splitter and on the long run, use a cat 6 HDMI extender like item # 8121. That should work.

HTH.

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[Dennis Brown]

Thanks John. I'll try it.

 

[Dennis Brown]

John:
I'm a little confused about how to wire the Cat 6 HDMI extender (Monoprice # 8121). It appears that one of the extenders is plugged into the 4-way powered splitter and the other into the remote Tv. It appears to require two runs of Cat 6 or 5e cable. I need a 60' run. Monoprice has a 75' run. Is this close enough.

Have I described the installation procedure correctly?

Thanks,

Dennis

 

[John Kotches]

Exactly. One cable carries DDC (Display Data Channel) and the other carries RGB.

As far as cabling goes, it's fine to have some excess assuming you have somewhere to put it.

I would check places like Amazon or Firefold for some closer to required length cables.

Regards,


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[bnewt]

which splitter would be recommended to transmit a satellite signal wirelessly to a tv upstairs. the rooms are basically over the top of each other. would I need a powered splitter to accomplish this?

 

[truckracer]

I bought an hdmi distribution box, 1x4. I could not get it to pass audio over hdmi.


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[lakebum431]

I bought an hdmi distribution box, 1x4. I could not get it to pass audio over hdmi.


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I had this problem for a bit too. Turns out I needed to have both TVs on before I turned the AV receiver that was outputting the signal to them if I wanted audio on both. If I just wanted audio on one then only that one had to be on before I turned on the AV Receiver. Some sort of handshake issue.

 

[raoul5788]

Was it a powered box or passive?

 

[lakebum431]

It was a powered box from Monoprice.