New Member
•
7 Messages
adding second tv to control box
having problems getting second tv hooked up to direct tv box, used y cable on usb port on back of direct tv box, cannot keep signal on either tv when on of the tv's is shut off, leaving direct box on
Accepted Solution
shannon02
ACE - Expert
•
21K Messages
3 years ago
That is because the USB ports are only for connecting the long discontinued AM21 OTA tuner or for charging small devices.
0
0
Accepted Solution
msgbaxley
New Member
•
7 Messages
3 years ago
OK Thanks for the Info That helps alot
0
0
msgbaxley
New Member
•
7 Messages
3 years ago
I am sorry I meant HDMI Cable not usb
0
0
DIRECTVhelp
Community Support
•
254.8K Messages
3 years ago
Let's meet in a Direct Message to take a closer look on this. Please check your DIRECTV Message Inbox (It's the chat icon next to the bell icon in the upper right corner of the Forums).
We'll be here for you.
Mariana, DIRECTV Community Specialist
0
0
litzdog911
ACE - Sage
•
46.3K Messages
3 years ago
What sort of HDMI "y-cable" are you using? Generally you cannot split an HDMI signal that way. You'll need a powered HDMI splitter that supports HDCP copy protection so that both devices can process the video signal.
0
0
litzdog911
ACE - Sage
•
46.3K Messages
3 years ago
@DIRECTVhelp
Mariana, please stop taking posts "private" when the answers will benefit the entire community. There's nothing proprietary in this question that requires a private message converstion.
0
msgbaxley
New Member
•
7 Messages
3 years ago
It is just a male with two female HDMI plugs
0
0
msgbaxley
New Member
•
7 Messages
3 years ago
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275024540369?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=275024540369&targetid=1262376589336&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=1016367&poi=&campaignid=15275224983&mkgroupid=131097072938&rlsatarget=pla-1262376589336&abcId=9300697&merchantid=114170047&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1qqD7a-Z9QIVZIJbCh1BGwX-EAQYAyABEgLk8_D_BwE
is this what you are talking about?
0
0
litzdog911
ACE - Sage
•
46.3K Messages
3 years ago
No, that won't work. Note that the description says nothing about supporting HDCP copy protection over HDMI.
You need a power splitter, something like this ....
https://smile.amazon.com/HDMI-Splitter-1x2-60Hz-l-b-y/dp/B08D9BCX1R/ref=sr_1_1_sspa
0
0
msgbaxley
New Member
•
7 Messages
3 years ago
what would I use for a power source in our office
0
0
shannon02
ACE - Expert
•
21K Messages
3 years ago
Most powered HDMI splitters need an A/C wall outlet.
0
0
msgbaxley
New Member
•
7 Messages
3 years ago
this is the one i am looking at
https://smile.amazon.com/HDMI-Splitter-1x2-60Hz-l-b-y/dp/B08D9BCX1R/ref=sr_1_1_sspa
0
0
madscanner
Tutor
•
10 Messages
3 years ago
it says microUSB on bottom-most line on one of the other views of the product. see here : https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KgMqu8OKL._AC_SY350_.jpg
0
0
Juniper
ACE - Expert
•
22.8K Messages
3 years ago
A powered HDMI splitter that supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2 is what you need. The networks require HDCP support so that people are not trying to record content in HD quality which cuts into their physical/digital media sales.
As a note, though some work rather well, it is not a guarantee. The TV service is designed so that each TV has their own client/receiver where you are paying $7 for the authorized TV. Naturally with the splitter, both TVs would be on the same channel always.
As a reminder, it must connect by HDMI. The USB port on the DirecTV box is only for the long discontinued AM21 (replacement in testing LCC) or powering a small device such as a cooling fan for an external HDD.
0
madscanner
Tutor
•
10 Messages
3 years ago
SORRY, THE MICROUSB WAS REFERRING TO POWER SUPPLY QUESTION
op asked: what would I use for a power source in our office?
SO I SAID: it says microUSB on bottom-most line on one of the other views of the product. see here : https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KgMqu8OKL._AC_SY350_.jpg
i'm sure Juniper is correct : the splitter is powered by an a/c adapter. it is the other end of that A/C ADAPTER, the end that plugs into the splitter's power jack, that must be microUSB..........the Directv box and both of the tvs would connect to splitter with HDMI TO CARRY THE AUDIO AND VIDEO AND HDCP DATA
that microUSB adapter looks the same as the charger for my android phone that i owned before i got the newest style. you remember, it mattered which way the charger end was turned, it would only go in one way.
i hope this clears up any confusion.
0
0