DirectTV Install Question

[mateus289]

In the coming weeks I will be getting DirectTV to replace my present cable tv service.
My present setup has cable connected to my DVR and into my HDTV. I have a splitter that goes to my bedroom to watch regular stations.
I would like to know if this setup is possible again when I switch to DirectTV.
To be more specific, Once DirectTV is installed to my to HDTV with HD Receiver and HD DVR can I add a splitter like with cable and run a coax cable from my directtv hd receiver up to my bedroom tv for reception of standard stations without me renting an additional receiver?
Thank you in advance,
Richard
rm289b@cox.net

 

[505090]

you can install a splitter, but you will only be able to watch what is on the main tv.

 

[mateus289]

Thank you for the quick reply. Looks like I will have to rent a DirectTV Receiver after all. Apparently, it only works this way with cable tv.

 

[mateus289]

Sorry, not sure what you mean. Buy what on CL(?) or Ebay?

 

[nickv]

a lot of ppl never return their direct tv receiver boxes .. So check craigslist.com or ebay to just buy one outright and probably at a big discount. Im not saying do it because I have never tried that and unsure if the boxes need to be registered to work or what not, however that is what he was referring to.

 

[lexlinkalot]

If you have question regarding DirecTV installation, I think its best to hit the official manual that came with it.
If you lost your manual you can download a FREE PDF manual.

DIRECTV seems to be getting a lot of negative press lately and perhaps its time to compare satellite TV providers.

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