dish hdtv and antenna hook up

newpolkman
newpolkman Posts: 23
edited November 2003 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I am ordering an hdtv direct tv set up with hughes 86 platinum set top box. I will be running the dish cable to panamax 5100 then to hdtv ready tv---- what type cable will I need on this run? Then I will run outside antenna to 5100 then to the tv---- What type cable do I need on this run ? Thanks for all of your help
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited November 2003
    RG6 from your Dish to your internal jack. Then whatever coax you have laying around will be sufficiant to connect your HDTV Receiver. I bought the E86 and was not happy with it and upgraded to the Zenuth HDSAT 520... or something like that. From the receiver connect the optical output for DD into your receiver and run component vidio to your High Def TV.

    Hope this helps. Welcome to the world of Direct TV! I have been on it for ~ 3 years and love it! BTW... make sure you use the leveler while installing your dish support then set the verticle angle for your location then simply sweep through the horizontal untill you find the sweet spot and your dialed in.

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited November 2003
    From the dish to the box use RG6q quad shield.

    Fom the Antenna to the box also use RG6Q quad shield.

    To the Monitor use Component video

    To the receiver or preamp use a digital and analog connection.

    Your good to go.

    Better advice allow a professional Install it.See your Local Tweeter for details....lots of great deals on dss

    Dan
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