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Two receivers in same closet using rf remotes

For two years I had two directv receivers in the same closet that seperate the kitchen and living room. Each side of the wall has a tv mounted. The main DVR receiver for the living side and a different model receiver on the kitchen wall. Directv supplied a rf remote for the kitchen receiver. I had a

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Multiple HD receivers, and HDDVR's in one closet - How to control them

Hi,I'm trying to plan a new multi-room installation for a new house, and would like to have all of the receivers in one closet with long HDMI runs to each TV. I currently have 2 HR23/700 DVR, both with RF remote activated.  I will be adding at least 5 more HD receivers/DVR's to the mix.  If I instal

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relocation (media closet?)

Our router and main receiver is located in a small bedroom of a teen who also has other electronics.  And since teen never opens door, the room gets very hot.  There is a closet directly across the hall for a media closet space.  Is there a way to relocate her equipment to that closet?  Her tv is ho

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RF remote does not work well on set top box in closet

Please help!   Just got Uverse service yesterday, and I'm already disappointed.  I have the Point Anywhere RF remote control, because my set top box is in a a closet.   The cables run from my TV through the attic and down into the closet, so I'm not able to move the equipment somewhere else.  When r

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Will A30 RF Remote Control Other "Remote" Devices Via the USB Dongles IR Retransmission?

I have my Uverse box in a closet behind my TV. I would also like to move my Yamaha Surround Receiver to the same closet. Will the A30 remote send the commands for my Yamaha receiver (AUX on the remote) via RF to the USB dongle so it can retransmit the IR in the closet therby controlling my Yamaha re

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Are your current cables RG6 coax?Do the cables run from a central wiring closet directly to each room, not "daisy-chained" or splitters?Is there good access to that central wiring closet from a suitable satellite dish location?

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Cables

I am contemplating switching to Direct TV from TIme Warner Cable, but I do not want to install new cables throughout my home, especially those on the outside of my home.  Will the change from ground cable service to satellite be a problem?  Should the current installed cables not be usuable for the

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Sorry if this is s stupid question but.... the two boxes are in the same closet - right nowfacing each other.  If i put them on different shelves in the same closet will that work?  Stacked, maybe 14" apart?

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can i have multiple rf remote controls in the same house???

My set up has two uverse receivers in the same closet.  Both set up with RF remotes BUT feeding different TV's.  I have tried everything I know to get the two remotes to work independantly, but cannot.  I have done the rf synch with both powered on and again wto each with power off to the other.  Di

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Uverse Equipment....

In Frisco what is the closet place to directly return Uverse equipment to Uverse(ATT)

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Accessing Uverse DVR from another room

Hello, I moved my ATT modem/router to the closet in the master BR. the reason for this is because I will be installing a security system DVR and I want it in my closet. But, I want to leave the DVR in my son's room. I successfully moved everything to the closet and used the existing cable wiring to

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So, would the directv boxes be located remotely in the closet with the wiring or locally in the room for each TV?   My worry is that if I have to put the boxes in the closet with a coax run to the TV, it limits my ability to hook up to surround stere

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pre-wired home

Hello, I am looking to buy a new home.  It has pre-existing wiring to most rooms with a single coax wire.  All of these coax wires terminate in a single closet in the basement.  The options for TV are satellite only since it's rural.  I'm trying to figure out if the wiring in the house is adequate a

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How do I go about going to the movies theater to watch a movie for free

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If you use solid copper core RG6 (not copper coated steel) your distances will be okay. Note that the coax from the roof to the closet should enter the residence adjacent to the service ground to facilitate installation of a grounding block.  A

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New Home - Need Installation Advice

I'm currently in the framing stage of building new home.  My idea for TV installation right now is to have 2 HD DVR, with 2 other HD receivers to work in conjunction with the Whole Home DVR service...with the idea of upgrading to 2 additional TV's in the future, for a total of 6.  For cabling needs,

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Disable standby to avoid from pressing OK.

We have 6 U-verse receivers in a A/V closet for 6 treadmills with TV's and when the machines are not in use the receivers timeout and you have to press the ok button. The treadmills are able to change the channels on the console, but do not have an ok button, so you have to go in the closet and and

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The wireless receiver would be about 20ft from the WAP.  The WAP is in a closet and the receiver would be in a cabinet.

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COAX to Ethernet

Currently I have a STB connected via COAX to the AT&T Router.  I would like to free-up that COAX for use with OTA Antenna and an FM Antenna.  Is there a way I can connect the STB via Ethernet to the AT&T Router and thus freeing up my COAX?

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If the iPSU turns out to be required then I will look to relocate in the garage vs. closet shelf were it is located now.

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iPSU required for iNID pair bonding setup

Can someone confirm whether or not the huge iPSU device is required for my iNID pair bonding setup? I have the i3812v + i38HG combo but am trying to clean up some space in my closet.  The iPSU battery backup is giganic and I want to see if I can eliminate it since I don't use ATT VOIP only Internet

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What goes in the wiring closet to distribute the TV signal to the rooms with TVs?

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In addition, be sure to run a coax from the wiring closet to your router location.  This will facilitate networking the Whole Home with your LAN.

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building new house

I'm building a new house and want to be able to take advantage of the new whole house DVR and have the wires to all TV's in place before the sheetrock for a hidden installation.  Will I need coax between all of the receivers or just home runs to the DVR location?  Just one wire to each location?  Ca

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You'll also want a coax from your wiring closet or common point to the vicinity of your router for connecting the Whole Home system to your LAN and the Internet.

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Building new home and want to do whole house dvr service... what wiring do I need?

We want to have 1 HD DVR for the whole house setup with 3 HD receivers off of it for receivers.  Do I just need a single RG6 per box for whole house to work?  I used to use Directv and it required two RG6 per hd dvr, but I hear that is no longer the case...  w I was going to install CAT6 in each roo

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Can I hook up my blu ray player to the HD DVR Receiver and then use my IR remote?

I just bought a Panasonic blu ray player from Costco.  My HD DVR receiver is in the closet...so the installer set up my remote control to work off infrared.  I'm hoping to put my player in the closet also and use the DVR infra red remote also Can I?

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New Home - Need Installation Advice

I'm currently in the framing stage of building new home.  My idea for TV installation right now is to have 2 HD DVR, with 2 other HD receivers to work in conjunction with the Whole Home DVR service...with the idea of upgrading to 2 additional TV's in the future, for a total of 6.  For cabling needs,

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