splitting vga output between 2 monitors

[seaotter69 0]

Hi all, new to site.

recently fitted a 6 camera setup via kgauard h.264 dvr pack. only has 1 vga output, works great with 1 screen but used a splitter to run a second screen, but now has rolling blackish lines on both screens. is this just cos of low signal from splitting the one output ? and will a signal booster cure the problem ? kind regards steve.

[GrouchoBoucho 0]

i assume you used one of these?

 

 

yes, splitting the signal this way will cause problems, as each monitor is only getting half the signal level. use an *active* splitter instead.

 

http://www.screencapturenews.com/2009/10/15/vga-splitters-explained-active-or-passive/

[seaotter69 0]

yes you are correct, thought it might be the case, cheers for confirming this.

[tomcctv 190]

hi. around $20 ...... are monitors in same location