How to Use a Splitter in a DirecTV Cable to Hook to Another TV

Splitting the satelitte signal

Watching two televisions from one DirecTV receiver can be done by splitting the signal on the one receiver. It can be done in a few minutes. However, when you use one receiver for two TVs, you must watch the same program on both TVs. You can use a splitter in a DirecTV cable to hook up to another TV or use the same procedure and substitute a VCR for the second TV to record the same program you are watching.

Things You'll Need

• Two-way splitter
• 4 coaxial cables

Instructions

1. Place the coaxial cable coming from the wall on the input of the DirecTV receiver.

2. Place the shorter coaxial cable on the receiver output. Attach the other end of the cable to the input on the two-way splitter.

3. Use a coaxial cable long enough to run from the splitter to the first TV. Place one end of the cable on any output connector on the splitter. Place the other end on the input of the first TV.

4. Place the last coaxial cable on the other output connector on the splitter. Run the other end of the cable to the additional TV. Place the cable on the input of the TV.

References

• AmeriDish: Multi-Room Systems
• DirecTV: Installing Your Own DirecTV Equipment