I have just purchased a Samsung LE40R8 lcd tv and want to use the PIP function.I have a standard Pace Sky + box and would like to know how I can connect it so PIP will work.
PIP require 2 separate tuners Any 2 tuners Cable Box or Satellite is one tuner If yo got cable straight from the yo can split it and use it as a second tuner
Other method if yo got digital cable box that may have PIP with 2 tuners built in
Michael I see yo are from the UK I'm not familiar with Sky UK packages But I can help yo if yo answer few questions
(yes/no) answers please - Do yo have all 3 packages by sky (broadband, TV, Phone?) - Do yo have a digital cable box? - If got digital box...does it have PIP? - Can your TV work with cable straight to TV without digital cable box? - Is your TV capable of PIP? - Do yo have 2 coax cables or just 1 to your TV?
I can give yo complete sketch diagram easy to follow if yo answer (yes or no) to my questions
Do yo have all 3 packages by sky (broadband, TV, Phone?)No - Do yo have a digital cable box? No just Sky box - If got digital box...does it have PIP? No - Can your TV work with cable straight to TV without digital cable box? Yes - Is your TV capable of PIP? Yes - Do yo have 2 coax cables or just 1 to your TV? One
Michael based on the information yo provided and based on PIP requirments: - PIP must have 2 tuners - Yo can use coax cable directly to TV as tuner#1 - But since yo need a second tuner I don't know if sky box has RCA out (Yellow/Red/White) If it does then that will be your second input tuner#2
Yo can use S-video instead of yellow Keep in mind S-Video is just video plus (red and white for audio) Audio can also be fiber optic (1-wire L/R) if no RCA
In any case PIP requires 2 tuners OTA Antenna or basic cable out of the wall can go straight to TV this will be one of 2 tuners the second is the additional box
Yo can also use VCR or DVR as a second tuner if yo got one
Tapeman, question about your diagram. how does the box get the signal? I am having a similar problem. I cannot get the PIP to work. Vizio VX37L Digital Cable w/DVR Motorola DVD player
- Most Motorala DVR boxes got PIP give me the xact model and I'll let yo know
- Your TV also has PIP Just connect cable (coax) directly to your TV this will make tuner #1 - Plus out of your box to a second input of your TV this make it tuner #2 - If yo don't have digital box use a splitter one to each input
Yo need 2 inputs to make 2 tuners 2 tuners is what's required to make PIP
I'm not sure which remote yo got Maybe yo can tell me There is a small button below (*) key should say: ON-OFF - Press it (yo should see extra small screen) - Use Ch+ or Ch- (next to same small button) - Yo may use small key SWAP option
