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zoombini · 14-04-2005, 09:54

Something to consider.

To simply split the RF signal 2 ways from out of the back of the VCR should not require the use of an amplified/powered splitter if your signal levels are quite good & the distance to the computer is not too far.
(some VCR's also amplify the signal slightly)

A simple inductive Y splitter costing less than a couple of quid should be able to split the signal & share it between both TV & PC.

The TV should get a decent signal as it's likely only a couple of feet away, the PC too provided it's not too far away. I.E. even upstairs is OK.

I'd recommend trying a simple splitter first, then if the signal level is naff try an amplified one. Starting out with an amplifier may give too strong a signal & cause picture problems. You may also have spend lots on an amp & find it does not work anyway.

There is a difference between the simple Y splitters, Resistive & Inductive.
Resistive ones use resistors to split & share the signal & cause a fairly larger signal loss.Inductive ones on the other hand do not cause as much a signal loss & can give a better signal out.

The problem may be figuring out if its resistive of inductive in the shop, if the salesperson does not know 7 it's cheap the it's likely resistive.
(you can tell with a multimeter though).

I ran an entire network of 6 Tv's off of a selection of Y splitters around my house & the signal did not degrade until I got to the 4th TV on wards.

14-04-2005, 09:54	#12
zoombini cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Services: I no longer receive cable services, I blame the inept accounts dept for that. Posts: 3,732	Re: 1 connection to 2 TV's? Something to consider. To simply split the RF signal 2 ways from out of the back of the VCR should not require the use of an amplified/powered splitter if your signal levels are quite good & the distance to the computer is not too far. (some VCR's also amplify the signal slightly) A simple inductive Y splitter costing less than a couple of quid should be able to split the signal & share it between both TV & PC. The TV should get a decent signal as it's likely only a couple of feet away, the PC too provided it's not too far away. I.E. even upstairs is OK. I'd recommend trying a simple splitter first, then if the signal level is naff try an amplified one. Starting out with an amplifier may give too strong a signal & cause picture problems. You may also have spend lots on an amp & find it does not work anyway. There is a difference between the simple Y splitters, Resistive & Inductive. Resistive ones use resistors to split & share the signal & cause a fairly larger signal loss.Inductive ones on the other hand do not cause as much a signal loss & can give a better signal out. The problem may be figuring out if its resistive of inductive in the shop, if the salesperson does not know 7 it's cheap the it's likely resistive. (you can tell with a multimeter though). I ran an entire network of 6 Tv's off of a selection of Y splitters around my house & the signal did not degrade until I got to the 4th TV on wards. __________________ Not really visiting CF much these days.... If you need me, PM me.