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bcfc2009 · 10-12-09, 01:19 PM

I'm having Virgin TV and broadband installed soon and am hoping that someone out there can advise/help me. I have ordered broadband, 1 V+ box and 1 stanadard V box (both on M+ package). However once it is installed I am planning to add an additional Eurovox but am not sure what I need to buy in the way of splitters.

Presumably Virgin will have a 3 way splitter outside the house with 1 going to TV1, 1 going to TV2 and 1 going to broadband (or do they have a 2 way splitter outside 1 to additional box and 1 going to an internal TV/data splitter for the V+ box and broadband). When adding an additional box is it just a case of replacing the external 2 way (or 3 way) splitter with a 3 way (or 4 way) splitter. will I need to include any attenuators/isolators?

I was planning to buy the splitter direct from Technetix (do VM still use Technetix Qamtex splitters?).

If anyone has any part numbers for splitters that VM would use for this type of install or can offer any advice, I would be grateful.

Thanks, and apologies for the long winded message!

tucker1980 · 10-12-09, 01:27 PM

-http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=f+splitter&_sacat=See-All-Categories

martin-f · 10-12-09, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcfc2009

I'm having Virgin TV and broadband installed soon and am hoping that someone out there can advise/help me. I have ordered broadband, 1 V+ box and 1 stanadard V box (both on M+ package). However once it is installed I am planning to add an additional Eurovox but am not sure what I need to buy in the way of splitters.

Presumably Virgin will have a 3 way splitter outside the house with 1 going to TV1, 1 going to TV2 and 1 going to broadband (or do they have a 2 way splitter outside 1 to additional box and 1 going to an internal TV/data splitter for the V+ box and broadband). When adding an additional box is it just a case of replacing the external 2 way (or 3 way) splitter with a 3 way (or 4 way) splitter. will I need to include any attenuators/isolators?

I was planning to buy the splitter direct from Technetix (do VM still use Technetix Qamtex splitters?).

If anyone has any part numbers for splitters that VM would use for this type of install or can offer any advice, I would be grateful.

Thanks, and apologies for the long winded message!

save your money and don't buy a eurovox m8 all going to nag 3

look here
New cards/Nagra 3 - Channels switched off Leeds area

bcfc2009 · 10-12-09, 03:50 PM

Yes, I realise that Nag3 is coming but unfortunately this was all arranged before the Leeds NAG3 issue. I understand that it is only the premium channels - Sports, Movies, Asian and smut - that are blocked at the moment in Leeds. As far as I know the 'package' channels (ie those that form part of the M, M+, L and XL packages) can still be viewed on Eurovox and similar boxes - perhaps someone affected in Leeds can clarify.

Hence my question, because whilst these boxes can still pick up non premium channels, then at least I can use it as an additional 'multiroom' box in the kids bedroom. However, I need to be sure how to add an additional output to the set up that will be installed by Virgin.

I hope that makes sense?!?

sr20 · 10-12-09, 04:16 PM

Yeah it'll work for now. No-one knows how long it'll be before the rest of us get the prem channels switched over to N3, and how long after that the normal 'package' channels will take to follow.

To add a second cable connection, buy a 2-way f-type satellite or cable splitter (like h**p://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Way-Splitter-Virgin-Media-Starview-F-Type-DC-Pass_W0QQitemZ260508054138). Buy RG6 co-ax cable for the new cable run to new box, and screw-on f-type connectors to put the ends on the cable.

sr20

martin-f · 10-12-09, 04:18 PM

well if you no whats happening just put a 2 way splitter at the nearest point to your run to eurovox from tv/modem i use 3.7 db 5-1000 mhz

sr20 · 10-12-09, 04:19 PM

lol 'snap'

bcfc2009 · 10-12-09, 04:31 PM

I was planning to buy the splitter direct from Technetix do you know if VM still use Technetix Qamtex splitters? What about an isolator?

Analoguesat · 10-12-09, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcfc2009

I understand that it is only the premium channels - Sports, Movies, Asian and smut - that are blocked at the moment in Leeds. As far as I know the 'package' channels (ie those that form part of the M, M+, L and XL packages) can still be viewed on Eurovox and similar boxes

Its ALL the pay channels that have gone secure

10-12-09, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
bcfc2009 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bristol (ex Telewest) Posts: 23 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Additional multiroom box I'm having Virgin TV and broadband installed soon and am hoping that someone out there can advise/help me. I have ordered broadband, 1 V+ box and 1 stanadard V box (both on M+ package). However once it is installed I am planning to add an additional Eurovox but am not sure what I need to buy in the way of splitters. Presumably Virgin will have a 3 way splitter outside the house with 1 going to TV1, 1 going to TV2 and 1 going to broadband (or do they have a 2 way splitter outside 1 to additional box and 1 going to an internal TV/data splitter for the V+ box and broadband). When adding an additional box is it just a case of replacing the external 2 way (or 3 way) splitter with a 3 way (or 4 way) splitter. will I need to include any attenuators/isolators? I was planning to buy the splitter direct from Technetix (do VM still use Technetix Qamtex splitters?). If anyone has any part numbers for splitters that VM would use for this type of install or can offer any advice, I would be grateful. Thanks, and apologies for the long winded message!

10-12-09, 01:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
tucker1980 Technology Forums Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the moon Posts: 173 Thanks: 84 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Additional multiroom box -http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=f+splitter&_sacat=See-All-Categories Last edited by Analoguesat; 10-12-09 at 01:32 PM. Reason: Removed live link

10-12-09, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
bcfc2009 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bristol (ex Telewest) Posts: 23 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Additional multiroom box Yes, I realise that Nag3 is coming but unfortunately this was all arranged before the Leeds NAG3 issue. I understand that it is only the premium channels - Sports, Movies, Asian and smut - that are blocked at the moment in Leeds. As far as I know the 'package' channels (ie those that form part of the M, M+, L and XL packages) can still be viewed on Eurovox and similar boxes - perhaps someone affected in Leeds can clarify. Hence my question, because whilst these boxes can still pick up non premium channels, then at least I can use it as an additional 'multiroom' box in the kids bedroom. However, I need to be sure how to add an additional output to the set up that will be installed by Virgin. I hope that makes sense?!?

10-12-09, 04:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
sr20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,290 Thanks: 196 Thanked 385 Times in 301 Posts	Re: Additional multiroom box Yeah it'll work for now. No-one knows how long it'll be before the rest of us get the prem channels switched over to N3, and how long after that the normal 'package' channels will take to follow. To add a second cable connection, buy a 2-way f-type satellite or cable splitter (like h**p://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Way-Splitter-Virgin-Media-Starview-F-Type-DC-Pass_W0QQitemZ260508054138). Buy RG6 co-ax cable for the new cable run to new box, and screw-on f-type connectors to put the ends on the cable. sr20

10-12-09, 04:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
martin-f Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,315 Times in 912 Posts	Re: Additional multiroom box well if you no whats happening just put a 2 way splitter at the nearest point to your run to eurovox from tv/modem i use 3.7 db 5-1000 mhz __________________ 1mtr orbital dish motorised azbox premium hd technomate 6900 hd combo "never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you on experience"

10-12-09, 04:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
sr20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,290 Thanks: 196 Thanked 385 Times in 301 Posts	Re: Additional multiroom box lol 'snap'

10-12-09, 04:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
bcfc2009 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bristol (ex Telewest) Posts: 23 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Additional multiroom box I was planning to buy the splitter direct from Technetix do you know if VM still use Technetix Qamtex splitters? What about an isolator?

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