Dual HDMI output

[Fred Fish]

Hi all

Is it possible to get a splitter so that I can feed 2 HD televisions from the same V+ box?

I already have a video sender that will cope with my romote control signal. What I want to do is to feed the signal from downstairs to the bedroom whilst still connected to the set downstairs (If I go through the celing in the lounge it is only about 5m between both sets). I would use my existing video sender to cope with the remote signal. I am thinking of this route as I am aware that the standard scart output is disabled when I use HDMI and the video out scart dosent carry the menu info (which would be handy).

I dont yet have an HD set for the bedroom but as the prices are comming down if this would work then I would consider getting one.

[nopcode]

Quick cheap shot here, but couldnt you just manually swap the HDMI leads before you toddle off to bed?

Im only saying that because I looked at some HDMI switchers for my TV with only 1 HDMI socket when I wanted to switch between ps3 and v+.

Once I saw the price, a quick cable swap saved me so much money, and as i'm a tight ass a bit of piece of mind.

Kind Regards!

[Fred Fish]

It is certainly something I have thought about. Trouble is my V+ is somewhat tucked away in a recesed shelf.

Like you though if it is possible but not cheap then I will put up with reaching behind the box. (I also squeek when I walk ;-)

[popper]

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5347627.htm
might do what your after for £20

its not perfect but its probably the cheapest option, plus the extra short and long 2nd/3rd HDMI cables cost OC on top dont forget....

[altis]

Not cheap!

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search/br...hdmi%20spliter

[BenMcr]

You can get one that is fully HDCP compliant and will feed both TVs at the same time for £48

http://www.cableuniverse.co.uk/catal...amplifier.html

[Begize]

I was also thinking of the doing the same thing.

Someone suggested to me using HDMI over CAT5 (network cable) senders with the splitter, rather than just a long HDMI cable but my TV's are a bit further apart.

[Fred Fish]

Thanks for the replies, and the suggestions, it looks like I have options.

Thanks again.

(Now I have to find an HD telly for £20 and I will be a happy boy ;-)

Cheers

John

[altis]

Originally Posted by Begize

I was also thinking of the doing the same thing.

Someone suggested to me using HDMI over CAT5 (network cable) senders with the splitter, rather than just a long HDMI cable but my TV's are a bit further apart.

Again, not cheap:

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search/br...h_003&Ntt=hdmi

Try CAT5, fibre or the distribution amps

[brundles]

Not as cheap as some of the other options, but a friend of mine has bought one of these (4 port HDMI switch with twin output) from E-Bay and it works really well.

He's about the only person I know who is running a form of HDMI network in his house to bounce signals around between 2 rooms and his 2 HDTVs.

[caph]

You could upgrade your AV sender to an HD internet sender like the Slingbox Solo (about 120GBP) or Slingbox Pro (about 160GBP), coupled with a Sling Catcher (200 GBP). Not cheap though!!!

You'd need to change your setup from using HDMI to using HD component though, otherwise you'll have to keep switching from HDMI to component in the V+ options every time you want to watch TV upstairs which would get annoying.

Out of interest does anyone know if any Virgin content won't output on HD component and will only output on HDMI (for security purposes)? I've never looked in to it but it wouldn't surprise me if this was the case for HD movies. In which case this would be quite a problem for Slingboxes.

[ShadowTD]

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/26...splitters.html

My dual output splitter is still working perfectly!