Dish Network Vip722k is one of the popular high-definition dual-tuner Digital Video Recorder receivers that enable two Television sets to be connected for two different programs to be viewed at a go. It is not very complicated to hook up a second TV to this receiver and you can do it by yourself without any additional tools or wiring. Follow these steps to connect two TVs to a Vip722k receiver:
What You Need
- Dish Network Vip722k receiver is another innovative product from the Dish Network Company that provides satellite television services.
- 2 TVs
- High Definition Multimedia Interface cable (for HD TV interface)
- Coaxial cable connects their SD TV set.
- TV2 allowed for either, the remote control or the UHF remote antenna.
Connect The First TV
The first Television you hook up to the Vip722k will be your HD Television. This is most likely the primary television in your living or family room where you get to enjoy all the DVR and receiver settings.
- Plug in an HDMI cable from the HDMI port at the back of your Vip722k receiver to the HDMI input located at the back of your primary television set. It will provide you with the best High Definition picture quality. Twist the connections further to make sure that they are well-fitted and locked.
- Plug in the power cord of the Vip722k receiver and the primary television into power sources.
- Pick up your television and receiver remotes. Switch on the main television set and toggle the television input to the correct video input channel that corresponds to the receiver to which the satellite is connected (for example, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc) Power on the satellite receiver using the Dish remote control.
You should now be able to view the satellite programming and the receiver interface on the main television set. This means the main TV connection is clean and functioning correctly.
Connect The Second TV
Now, it’s time to connect the second TV through which you can watch different programs from what’s being broadcast on the primary TV.
- First, turn the back cover of the Vip722k receiver upside down and look for the round connectors marked “TV2”. Here, you shall join the coaxial cable going to the second television set. Attach the other end of the cable to the out port of the TV2.
- Connect the coaxial cable line to the second TV’s place. Alternatively, use cable clips to fix it as you go along to ensure that it is not loose.
- At the second TV, screw the other end of the coaxial cable to the cable input terminal on the TV. Ensure that the connection is properly tightened.
- Plug in the power cord of the second TV and switch on the set. Switch the input mode to the coaxial connection you just made.
Activate TV2 Output
But before you can tune into any program on the second TV, there is the TV2 modulated output on the Vip722k receiver that needs to be powered on. This integrates the video signal so that it can be transmitted through a single coaxial cable.
- Point the Dish remote at the TV and press the Menu button on the remote. This can be located in Settings, Installation, and TV2 Setup.
- In the TV2 video source properties enable the Output Setting parameter and set it to Enabled. Select Done when complete.
If this setting cannot be changed, then the TV2 output may already be on.
Establish UHF Remote or Antenna
If you want to be able to control what is being aired on the second TV then there is the option of installing a UHF Pro remote, or the installation of an optional UHF remote antenna is necessary.
- To use a UHF Pro remote controller, follow the instructions included when pairing it with the Vip722k receiver. Please consult Dish network support for further details on this.
- For UHF antenna control the Vip722k should be connected to the UHF jack on the back of the set. Move the antenna near the second TV and put it vertically because it enhances the reception of the remote signal.
Start Watching TV!
The Dish Network Vip722k dual tuner offers the ability to watch satellite programming on two televisions. It is possible to watch one show on the main television set while children or guests are entertained by a different program on the second television screen.
The TV into which HDMI is connected to the receiver will have the best quality picture in High Definition and is capable of accessing all menus and settings as well as the DVR. The second TV can receive only live satellite programs and DVR programs that have been recorded in advance. However, this gives a simple and effective method of obtaining a TV feed on second screens in the house.
To get even more enjoyment out of your Dish Network satellite service, follow these steps to hook up two televisions to the Vip722k receiver with dual tuners and outputs. At some point, you will wonder why you took so long to add more features to your system.
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