nadajoey 0 Posted September 22, 2011 hi, i recently installed a cctv camera and brought it to a TV. Now I want to split the signal to another TV. The coaxial cable is a RG59. Can a simple coaxial splitter amplifier do the job? or do I need a special CCTV splitter? I don't know the difference so I am looking for some guidance. Preferrably I'd like to conserve as much quality as possible. thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted September 22, 2011 A basic splitter (BNC T-connector or RCA Y-cable) should be acceptable for a two-way split. Any more than that, you'll definitely need some sort of active splitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yurie 0 Posted September 22, 2011 Hi i got same problem here, can i just joined the coax cable in 3 tv? because i need 3 tv display for my clients requirements. thanks in advance, yurie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman Adam 0 Posted September 22, 2011 Typical amps with coaxial connections (F-connector screw-on ones) will NOT work with this. They amplify RF signals, CCTV cameras transmit composite video. I was under the impression that compostire signals could not be split at all unless they were amplified. Soundy does a 2-way split actually work?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nadajoey 0 Posted September 23, 2011 hi, i tried a typical splitter and no success. The signal doesn't seem strong enough to carry to both my TV;s. What's my alternative? Please be specific and detailed, I am a newbie.. and very ignorant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vin2install 0 Posted September 23, 2011 You will need a powered splitter, the "T" splitter will work only for very short distances. You will need a powered splitter to keep the 1.0Vp-p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted September 23, 2011 I was under the impression that compostire signals could not be split at all unless they were amplified. Soundy does a 2-way split actually work?? I do it all the time - split a camera out to a monitor and DVR, for example. Of course, cheap cameras with poor output drivers may have problems with this, and consumer gear may not load the line properly... but it works just fine, and for some very long runs, with "pro" gear. I suspect if the OP is having problems with this, it's because he's trying to run the camera directly into his TV's RF input... OP, unless you're using a modulator, you have to run the camera into an A/V input (usually a yellow RCA jack) on the machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nadajoey 0 Posted September 24, 2011 Vin2install: can you provide me a suggestion for a powered splitter? Maybe a link to an ebay auction? thanks for your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted September 24, 2011 http://www.google.ca/search?gcx=c&ix=c2&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=active+video+distribution+amplifier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nadajoey 0 Posted September 25, 2011 can this work? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1-4-Video-Independence-Channels-AV-Amplifier-RCA-Splitter-Car-Distribution-AU-/130578989472?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e671d41a0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
