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<blockquote data-quote="PaulR" data-source="post: 716686" data-attributes="member: 176256">No-one else has come forward so I'll see if I can help.I don't quite understand what you're saying so some of the reply will be general.&nbsp; Firstly, have a read of this thread <a href="http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/multi-receiver-tv-systems-domestic-only/182944-need-help-how-do-multiswitches-distribute-sat-signals-multiple-sat-tuners.html" target="_blank">http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/multi-receiver-tv-systems-domestic-only/182944-need-help-how-do-multiswitches-distribute-sat-signals-multiple-sat-tuners.html</a> which will save me repeating a little.To get a satellite signal to each room (16 in total) you need a 16 out multiswitch.&nbsp; This will just feed an ordinary receiver but if you have a PVR such as (in the UK) $ly+, Freesat+ or similar which has two inputs you will need two cables.&nbsp; If there is going to be a PVR in each room you will need 32 cables and a 32 out multiswitch.The multiswitch takes four cables from the Quattro LNB on the input.&nbsp; If you want to, you can also combine terrestrial TV signals to make what is called a 5 in.So it looks as if the two pairs of cables you already have will not be of any use for anything.&nbsp; The multiswitch needs to be indoors in a sheltered place with an electrical supply.From your diagram it looks as though you want 5 different satellite signals to be available.&nbsp; I don't think it's possible to combine more 4 satellites together as the biggest multiswitch I have been able to find is a 17 in 16 out which might leave you short of outlets in the rooms.It IS possible to amplify and split the signals from the LNBs and then have a 17 in 16 out on each floor but there would be a truly monumental amout cabling all over the place and I really think that you need a professional to install this.Another thing to consider is that any satellite receiver needs to be able to issue DiSeqc commands to view multiple satellites.&nbsp; A non-DiSeqc receiver will only &quot;see&quot; the satellite designated as the first one.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="PaulR, post: 716686, member: 176256"] No-one else has come forward so I'll see if I can help. I don't quite understand what you're saying so some of the reply will be general. Firstly, have a read of this thread [url]http://www.satellites.co.uk/forums/multi-receiver-tv-systems-domestic-only/182944-need-help-how-do-multiswitches-distribute-sat-signals-multiple-sat-tuners.html[/url] which will save me repeating a little. To get a satellite signal to each room (16 in total) you need a 16 out multiswitch. This will just feed an ordinary receiver but if you have a PVR such as (in the UK) $ly+, Freesat+ or similar which has two inputs you will need two cables. If there is going to be a PVR in each room you will need 32 cables and a 32 out multiswitch. The multiswitch takes four cables from the Quattro LNB on the input. If you want to, you can also combine terrestrial TV signals to make what is called a 5 in. So it looks as if the two pairs of cables you already have will not be of any use for anything. The multiswitch needs to be indoors in a sheltered place with an electrical supply. From your diagram it looks as though you want 5 different satellite signals to be available. I don't think it's possible to combine more 4 satellites together as the biggest multiswitch I have been able to find is a 17 in 16 out which might leave you short of outlets in the rooms. It IS possible to amplify and split the signals from the LNBs and then have a 17 in 16 out on each floor but there would be a truly monumental amout cabling all over the place and I really think that you need a professional to install this. Another thing to consider is that any satellite receiver needs to be able to issue DiSeqc commands to view multiple satellites. A non-DiSeqc receiver will only "see" the satellite designated as the first one. [/QUOTE]

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