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I have been advised in response to a question here to try a splitter with my problematic Humax HDR 2000T but cannot get my head around how to connect a splitter to the box as I am puzzled as to which aerial port to connect it two. If it is the input then how does the TV get the output from the PVR?
So if someone could explain exactly what I should do I would be grateful.
Hi there. Why do you need a splitter? I would have thought this would slightly reduce signal strength? Do you mean a aerial amp booster to run off to say 2 or more PVRs? With regards connections, your aerial lead input from outside aerial feed goes into the Aerial IN on the back of the Humax PVR & the OUT is used for connnecting a aerial feed to the TV, so that the TV tuner has signal. Trust I may have helped make sense for you. The only thing I can think of with a splitter is that it provides 2 feeds i.e one for tv & one for humax pvr – it really depends on how strong your aerial signal is. I have to use a aerial booster for my devices. A splitter would not work in my setup – too weak signal. Anyone else can add to this?
Here’s the original question if that helps? https://myhumax.org/forum/topic/is-it-the-tv-or-the-humax
I have not long had a powered booster installed as Freeview was pretty ropey when it came to the HD channels. Now I have a very strong signal and get quite a few more channels that I did not get before.
So still looking for the info on fitting a splitter as what you described is obviously how I have it at the moment. Thanks.
MrFraggle – 7 minutes ago »
So still looking for the info on fitting a splitter as what you described is obviously how I have it at the moment. Thanks.
If the “powered booster” has separate cables to the TV and to the HDR-2000T then it is a splitter. That would mean that you already have a splitter.
On the link you supplied you haven’t replied to Barry’s post yet.
I certainly did answer Barry as it is right below his post. Though I admit that I should have come back to tell him that it made no difference.
The masthead aerial amplifier only supply’s one feed to the room, so no separate cables. But if it did have a feed as I think I could add one, t to both the TV and HDR how would the feed from the HDR get to the TV? This is what I do not understand
MrFraggle – 28 minutes ago »
But if it did have a feed as I think I could add one, t to both the TV and HDR how would the feed from the HDR get to the TV? This is what I do not understand
What is being suggested to you is that you connect the aerial cable to the input of the splitter and one feed goes to the input of the Humax and the other to the input of the TV. The Humax output gets to the TV via the HDMI (or SCART) cable.
Cheers mate and thanks for everyone’s patience I have been having some very senior moments with this issue but it has all become clear.
Ah the joys of being old and senile (at times.
Sorry MrFraggle, when I read your message today, I first thought of a small Splitter like this that splits the input feed, that I used to use on old analogue tv setup:
Good luck with resolving your problem.
That is exactly what I am talking about, did you have something else in mind?
I think wires have got crossed. Sorry if you took it the wrong way. I was only trying to help. I read your question earlier today & you didn’t mention booster used. I didn’t read your previous question in the forums earlier when you mentioned you had used a booster. I only glance at forums from time to time. Good luck. Enjoy the lovely sunshine weather this Weekend while it lasts. Spring is almost here . . .
MrFraggle – 4 minutes ago »
That is exactly what I am talking about, did you have something else in mind?
Very poor quality plastic unscreened device, though it may do the job.
A fully screened metal one would be preferable.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-2-way-splitter-with-power-pass-all-ports/99105
http://www.satcure.co.uk/tech/fplugs.htm
You don’t need the grease for indoor plugs.
I have one of these also but would need to adapt the coax to F connector which I also have I think. Thanks.
jdlfreetime – 21 minutes ago »
I think wires have got crossed. Sorry if you took it the wrong way. I was only trying to help. I read your question earlier today & you didn’t mention booster used. I didn’t read your previous question in the forums earlier when you mentioned you had used a booster. I only glance at forums from time to time. Good luck. Enjoy the lovely sunshine weather this Weekend while it lasts. Spring is almost here . . .
I am a little confused as I have not taken anything said here there wrong way in fact I am very grateful for all the patience shown here to me. The booster of course is a masthead amplifier but I think I have all the info I need and the equipment. If it does not resolve this issue then it can go the way of a 1800T I have just put up for sale and have a look at other brands suggested on AV forums.
What you have got should work well enough to see if it cures your problems. Do come back and let us know one way or the other.
Well I added a splitter but no change so I have come to the conclusion that both the HDR1000T and 2000T are rubbish. So I will sell these on and either go back to a Fox T2 which worked perfectly or try another brand as suggested in another thread.
Thanks all for your help and patience.
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