Installation Help

[rchaney99]

Hi - just got a reconditioned R15-500 Tivo Revicer from DirecTv.

I see this reciver has 2 satellite input ports. I guess one is for watching TV and the other is to record while watching another station.

My question - what is the easiest way to install the 2nd line from the LNB? Can I split it in the house and add a multiswitch? I am really new to this so any help is appriciated. My roof access where the dish is - is horrible. Id really like to find a way around installing another coax line.

Thanks,
Ryan

[TonyTheTiger]

There is no way around installing another coax.

Also, the R15 is not a TiVo. You'll find a lot more discussion and help on www.dbstalk.com

[JimSpence]

Each line to the R15 (which isn't a TiVo BTW) must come from the dish or from a multiswitch. Splitting will not work in this situation. There is no way around not installing a second line, unless your dish supports the SWM option which the R15 can use.

The better forum for R15 info is here.
http://www.dbstalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=106

This sticky thread will also help you understand how things work.
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=55509

[wolflord11]

The R15 has Two inputs. Sat 1 must be used, Sat 2 is optional.

Using both inputs, you can Record 2 Channels, while watching a 3rd pre recorded call.

Using just the 1 input, you can record 1 channel, while watching a 2nd pre recorded show.

The best use is to have the 2 Feeds attached.

The best way is to get a Multiswitch. Have all the feeds from the Dish go to the switch, then run the feeds from the Multiswitch to the unit.

1 major point. Directv is currently testing a New SWM system, where you can split a single feed into Two. But the major point is: The R15 is NOT compatible with SWM. Only the H20, HR20, D11 and D12 are.