guy999 0 Posted September 21, 2013 I have a apollo 16 channel dvr for my analog cameras. I am currently splitting the video to 2 different tv' via the spot output. The runs are about 100 feet. IF I try to split the video into 4 or more, which is what I want the signal becomes very degraded. I believe I need a distribution amplifier, so I bought one, and now I have no video out at all if this thing is wired inline. it is this. channel master 3414 http://www.amazon.com/Channel-Master-Outputs-Distribution-Amplifier/dp/B001PI09SE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379789489&sr=8-1&keywords=distribution+amplifier+4+port any ideas of what I could purchase to split the spot output.. this is a great dvr, d1 on all 16 channels at 7fps, but it works very well, cost me about 700 back in the day(ie about 18 months ago), but I can't seem to split the video. I was thinking about trying to add a rtsp viewer into xbmc which is on a few of my tvs, or somehow get boxee box to view the cameras, but I already have the wires I think a splitter would be easiest. currently it's outputting with a bnc connector, but I can change to an f connector easily enough, actually it's a f connector now that I put the new distribution amp on today. I will be sending this one back to amazon, but I don't like shipping things back if I don't have to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted September 21, 2013 Hi. you also need to amplifier for the signal 1 in 4 out will work for you. http://www.amazon.com/ShinybowUSA-1x4-Composite-Distribution-Amplifier/dp/B0028R4UG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379791280&sr=8-1&keywords=1+in+4+out+cctv+amplifier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guy999 0 Posted September 21, 2013 Hi. you also need to amplifier for the signal 1 in 4 out will work for you. http://www.amazon.com/ShinybowUSA-1x4-Composite-Distribution-Amplifier/dp/B0028R4UG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379791280&sr=8-1&keywords=1+in+4+out+cctv+amplifier isn't the other thing an amplifier as well? from channel master Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak357 0 Posted September 21, 2013 Hi. you also need to amplifier for the signal 1 in 4 out will work for you. http://www.amazon.com/ShinybowUSA-1x4-Composite-Distribution-Amplifier/dp/B0028R4UG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379791280&sr=8-1&keywords=1+in+4+out+cctv+amplifier isn't the other thing an amplifier as well? from channel master Follow Tom advice you got from Amazon RF splitter you need video splitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guy999 0 Posted September 21, 2013 Hi. you also need to amplifier for the signal 1 in 4 out will work for you. http://www.amazon.com/ShinybowUSA-1x4-Composite-Distribution-Amplifier/dp/B0028R4UG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379791280&sr=8-1&keywords=1+in+4+out+cctv+amplifier isn't the other thing an amplifier as well? from channel master Follow Tom advice you got from Amazon RF splitter you need video splitter thank you. Would also the Shinybow SB3702-BNC work if I wanted to split it 8 times? or Should I not expect to be able to split the signal that much. http://www.amazon.com/1x9-Composite-Distribution-Amplifier-Splitter/dp/B0028RA46I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1379799440&sr=8-3&keywords=shinybow+composite++video+distribution+amplifier+splitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guy999 0 Posted September 22, 2013 Hi. you also need to amplifier for the signal 1 in 4 out will work for you. http://www.amazon.com/ShinybowUSA-1x4-Composite-Distribution-Amplifier/dp/B0028R4UG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379791280&sr=8-1&keywords=1+in+4+out+cctv+amplifier thank you. Would also the Shinybow SB3702-BNC work if I wanted to split it 8 times? or Should I not expect to be able to split the signal that much. http://www.amazon.com/1x9-Composite-Distribution-Amplifier-Splitter/dp/B0028RA46I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1379799440&sr=8-3&keywords=shinybow+composite++video+distribution+amplifier+splitter well i will be able to tell you guys in 4 days if it works, because it's being shipped today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted September 22, 2013 Hi. you also need to amplifier for the signal 1 in 4 out will work for you. http://www.amazon.com/ShinybowUSA-1x4-Composite-Distribution-Amplifier/dp/B0028R4UG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379791280&sr=8-1&keywords=1+in+4+out+cctv+amplifier thank you. Would also the Shinybow SB3702-BNC work if I wanted to split it 8 times? or Should I not expect to be able to split the signal that much. http://www.amazon.com/1x9-Composite-Distribution-Amplifier-Splitter/dp/B0028RA46I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1379799440&sr=8-3&keywords=shinybow+composite++video+distribution+amplifier+splitter well i will be able to tell you guys in 4 days if it works, because it's being shipped today! hi. yes it will work you can get the 4-8-16-32-64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites