is it possible to have one vast box and run two television sets not at same time. I would like to run a tv outside on a nice day and on a cold night have a tv on in side . I know this is against being on the road but we are on the road permanently and working around oz so this is a bit of relaxation time for us
spinjohn said
01:28 AM Jun 2, 2014
Trevour, yes it is.
I have an Altech Vast unit and the output on the rear is a HDMI connection. This goes to a HDMI double splitter box and then one connection is wire to the outside of the van and the other to the inside. If I had two TV's they could both be on at the same time.
The splitter needs power (12v) and I believe they do come up to 4 outputs. Dick Smiths or Jaycar will stock them.
WAssa41 said
09:06 AM Jun 2, 2014
I have 2 TV and watch ,normal TV, vast TV, Fox and DVD on both sets. I have 2 splitters so I can watch say fox on one set and all the other items on the second set or any other mix on either, or watch the same on both set as long as we watch the same show. I have also installed an extender IR emitter which allows me to use the remote out side with out having to wave the remote around trying to find the box inside the van. This lets me watch my shows in peace.
Wassa
KFT said
10:44 AM Jun 2, 2014
G'day Trevor
as others have said it can be done in several ways and the easiest is probably a wireless setup that will send the signal from your vast box to the receiver outside. there are several available from Jaycar and other electronics shops.
frank
NIFTY281252 said
08:37 PM Jun 2, 2014
To watch different channels on 2 tv sets you require 2 vast boxes, do not know about fox setup.
I use 3 vast units for our setup, 1 in lounge ,1 in bedroom ,1 in trailer for outside use etc.
Trevor law said
09:12 PM Jun 2, 2014
Thanks for your suggestions I will have to look on jaycars website and hopefully there is a shop in Mildura were I can go and pick their brains as well .It as certainly given me a few thoughts to think over .
Thanks again
valiant81 said
08:26 AM Jun 3, 2014
Sorry Trevor,
No Jaycar, No Tandy in Mildura, But we do have a DS store and they are as helpfull as.......NOT. They don't even sell fuses. Best bet is if your are in a bigger town try there, or mail order. You can down load the latest Jaycar catalogue and have a look there it you are in a town for a few days.
-- Edited by valiant81 on Tuesday 3rd of June 2014 08:27:18 AM
Trevor law said
08:15 PM Jun 3, 2014
Just got back from Mildura .found out no Jaycar so it was good that we needed other things so it wasn't a wasted journey . As you said I will go on the net and see what I can find
they have a store in Melbourne who will do mail order and they do stock items for systems like yours.
service is usually very good
frank
Trevor law said
07:51 PM Jun 4, 2014
Thanks for the website Ill have a look and see if they can help. I am certain I will be able to get something from them .
Thanks again for all your help
mickm said
09:36 AM Jun 5, 2014
The signal from my Satplus vast box to the inside TV is via HDMI you can then send the signal to the outside tv via any other output. I use the RCA output but you could use component or another HDMI ( not on mine) depending on your vast box. The wireless mentioned in other replies sounds good but is a more expensive solution and probably requires 240 V whereas the other methods will work on 12V or 240 V. One thing I don't think has been mentioned is that most boxes have the capability of an extension IR so that you can change channels while sitting outside. It may be worth searching for an earlier post of mine where I showed my suction cup outside TV mount.
mick
Sorry Wazza made mention of the IR extender
-- Edited by mickm on Thursday 5th of June 2014 09:39:19 AM
_wombat_ said
08:18 AM Jun 6, 2014
Trevor law wrote:
Thanks for the website Ill have a look and see if they can help. I am certain I will be able to get something from them .
Thanks again for all your help
Philip at Satplus in Melb is very good and quick with help, just ask him, and he will not give you any bulldust.
Trevor law said
06:12 PM Jun 7, 2014
We are in Renmark SA up until yesterday there as been no real Jaycar stores .But now Betta electrics in Berri have become a Jaycar agency so tommorow have a ride out there and see what they have .
is it possible to have one vast box and run two television sets not at same time. I would like to run a tv outside on a nice day and on a cold night have a tv on in side . I know this is against being on the road but we are on the road permanently and working around oz so this is a bit of relaxation time for us
I have an Altech Vast unit and the output on the rear is a HDMI connection. This goes to a HDMI double splitter box and then one connection is wire to the outside of the van and the other to the inside. If I had two TV's they could both be on at the same time.
The splitter needs power (12v) and I believe they do come up to 4 outputs. Dick Smiths or Jaycar will stock them.
I have 2 TV and watch ,normal TV, vast TV, Fox and DVD on both sets. I have 2 splitters so I can watch say fox on one set and all the other items on the second set or any other mix on either, or watch the same on both set as long as we watch the same show. I have also installed an extender IR emitter which allows me to use the remote out side with out having to wave the remote around trying to find the box inside the van. This lets me watch my shows in peace.
Wassa
as others have said it can be done in several ways and the easiest is probably a wireless setup that will send the signal from your vast box to the receiver outside. there are several available from Jaycar and other electronics shops.
frank
I use 3 vast units for our setup, 1 in lounge ,1 in bedroom ,1 in trailer for outside use etc.
Thanks for your suggestions I will have to look on jaycars website and hopefully there is a shop in Mildura were I can go and pick their brains as well .It as certainly given me a few thoughts to think over .
Thanks again
Sorry Trevor,
No Jaycar, No Tandy in Mildura, But we do have a DS store and they are as helpfull as.......NOT. They don't even sell fuses. Best bet is if your are in a bigger town try there, or mail order. You can down load the latest Jaycar catalogue and have a look there it you are in a town for a few days.
-- Edited by valiant81 on Tuesday 3rd of June 2014 08:27:18 AM
Just got back from Mildura .found out no Jaycar so it was good that we needed other things so it wasn't a wasted journey . As you said I will go on the net and see what I can find
thanks again
they have a store in Melbourne who will do mail order and they do stock items for systems like yours.
service is usually very good
frank
Thanks for the website Ill have a look and see if they can help. I am certain I will be able to get something from them .
Thanks again for all your help
The signal from my Satplus vast box to the inside TV is via HDMI you can then send the signal to the outside tv via any other output. I use the RCA output but you could use component or another HDMI ( not on mine) depending on your vast box. The wireless mentioned in other replies sounds good but is a more expensive solution and probably requires 240 V whereas the other methods will work on 12V or 240 V. One thing I don't think has been mentioned is that most boxes have the capability of an extension IR so that you can change channels while sitting outside. It may be worth searching for an earlier post of mine where I showed my suction cup outside TV mount.
mick
Sorry Wazza made mention of the IR extender
-- Edited by mickm on Thursday 5th of June 2014 09:39:19 AM
Philip at Satplus in Melb is very good and quick with help, just ask him, and he will not give you any bulldust.
We are in Renmark SA up until yesterday there as been no real Jaycar stores .But now Betta electrics in Berri have become a Jaycar agency so tommorow have a ride out there and see what they have .
Thanks again I will let you know how I go .