Help Setting up a Multi-Switch

 

New member
Username: Metalgear

Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-08
Hey, I am new to all this I was just wondering if anyone could give me instructions on how to set up a multi-switch, basically I am running 2 cables from the dish on the roof, to two different recievers so it is maxed out, I am wanting to add a 3rd reciever but unsure on how to go abouts this.

Thanks for any help!
 

Platinum Member
Username: Nydas

Post Number: 11341
Registered: Jun-06
Better post the exact name of your multi-switch
 

New member
Username: Metalgear

Post Number: 2
Registered: Aug-08
Its a Zenith, this is the exact switch, sorry

http://www1.epinions.com/Gemini_Sound_Products_Gemini_ZDS5007_Zenith_Digital_Cab le_Satellite_4_Way_Multi_Switch/display_~full_specs
 

Gold Member
Username: Plymouth

Quebec city, Quebec Canada

Post Number: 3158
Registered: Jan-08
None
Connect your 2 LNBs outputs on LNB A and LNB B and each 3 receivers on out 1-2-3 thats all
 

Platinum Member
Username: Nydas

Post Number: 11344
Registered: Jun-06
You may add an antenna on the middle of the three inputs if you have an antena input.
 

New member
Username: Metalgear

Post Number: 3
Registered: Aug-08
Hey, thanks I hooked both up, I have a small problem, while I am able to receive 61.5 signal, I am unable to gather anything from the transponders on 119 anyone know what the problem might be?

Thanks for the help guys much appreciated!
 

Gold Member
Username: Plymouth

Quebec city, Quebec Canada

Post Number: 3170
Registered: Jan-08
None
How mant LNBs you have?

This switch is made for only one LNB
 

Gold Member
Username: Plymouth

Quebec city, Quebec Canada

Post Number: 3180
Registered: Jan-08
Sorry
How many LNBs you have?
 

New member
Username: Metalgear

Post Number: 4
Registered: Aug-08
I believe just two, I have gotten both to work slightly, although I find that I can not get a signal from some channels when I hook up the receiver through the multi-switch but when I just run the cable directly to the receiver I am able to get all transponders as well as a signal on the channels I normally wouldn't when using the multi-switch.
 

Gold Member
Username: Plymouth

Quebec city, Quebec Canada

Post Number: 3181
Registered: Jan-08
Here is the way for connect 2 LNBs and 3 receiver

http://sadoun.com/Sat/Installation/Multi-LNBF/4-receiver-4-lnbfs.htm

Use only 2 first switchs and 3 first receivers.
With it you can connect 1 or 2 moore LNBs

On sat setting you choose port which you connect
LNB 1 to port 1
LNB 2 to port 2
 

Gold Member
Username: Tapeman

New York City in-HD, NY

Post Number: 3184
Registered: Oct-06
That switch won't work on 2 satellites
That's a 3x4
Which is One satellite (V&H) plus one antenna
To 4 receivers

There is no straight forward sw for FTA
Without extra modification

Simplest will be dp34 for 3 receivers
But even that requires an additional power source of 1000mA
Or an old DN receiver

Either that or paid service for what yo need to do
 

Gold Member
Username: Plymouth

Quebec city, Quebec Canada

Post Number: 3184
Registered: Jan-08
King
He need to use two ZDS5007 connect on 1 Diseq switch for each receiver

I dont see any Dp34 on any good sites, it must be use on Direct TV
 

New member
Username: Jay_w_grayson

Prague, Oklahoma USA

Post Number: 9
Registered: Jul-08
Dish Network most popular Multi switches in the market:
DP34 Switch. This switch hooks up 4 receivers to 3 Satellites.



Upload
 

Gold Member
Username: Plymouth

Quebec city, Quebec Canada

Post Number: 3189
Registered: Jan-08
FTA TESTER

read it please:

Special Considerations
* Can only be used with DISH Pro LNBFs (DISH Pro Twin LNBF for two orbital locations (110° and 119°), DISH Pro Twin LNBF with a DISH Pro Single LNBF for three orbital locations or up to three DISH Pro Single LNBFs).
* When used with a DISH Pro Twin, the LNBF operates in its default state: one port provides 110° and one port provides 119°. Either port of the DISH Pro Twin can be connected to any two LNBF ports of the DP34 Switch.
* Tuner Outputs: DISH 301 and DISH 501 have one tuner, and would use one DP34 tuner output; DISH 721 has two tuners, and would use two DP34 tuner outputs.
* Up to three DP34 Switches can be "trunked" together, for connections up to twelve tuner inputs (12 single-tuner receivers (DISH 301 or DISH 501), or a combination of single-tuner receivers and two-tuner receivers (DishPVR 721).
* There must be at least one DISH Pro receiver (or a legacy receiver with a DISH Pro Adapter) connected to the switch at all times to provide power. The receiver can be connected to any receiver port on the DP34 Switch.
* DISH Pro Installations can support up to 200' RG-6 cable lengths, from the LNBFs to the furthest receiver. DP34 Switches can be placed anywhere in the installation, but placement closer to the receivers is recommended.
* Two styles of DP34 Switches will be sold. Both switches provide identical features and functionality, but have different exterior cosmetics.


* Can only be used with DISH Pro LNBFs (DISH Pro Twin LNBF for two orbital locations (110° and 119°)
 

Gold Member
Username: Plymouth

Quebec city, Quebec Canada

Post Number: 3190
Registered: Jan-08
FTA TESTER

DP34 cost 74$

3X4 multiswitch cost 29$ each
4X1 Diseq switch 9$ each
Total 76$
But you can use 4 LNBs and 4 receivers with it
 

Gold Member
Username: Tapeman

New York City in-HD, NY

Post Number: 3188
Registered: Oct-06
The biggest problem with that switch is it requires either 1000mA external voltage source or an additional old DN receiver in place of one of the 4-coax
FTA receivers only go up to 500mA

It's what I posted post# 3184
 

Silver Member
Username: Mucho

Post Number: 491
Registered: Dec-07
None
To add a 3rd receiver you will need a Multi switch SW-64 and
install one cable from the new receiver to the Multi-switch SW-64.


Upload
Power saurce is needed only if you connect four receivers.
 

Gold Member
Username: Plymouth

Quebec city, Quebec Canada

Post Number: 3215
Registered: Jan-08
White good copy and past from this site

http://www.vancouverfta.com/product.php?printable=Y&productid=124

Price 129$ Ca

Work only on Dn LNBs

You just keep confused this Member
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