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Old 09-16-2006, 06:14 AM   #1
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Video Switch Question

Hi: We are heading to Goshen on Monday. We are taking our time, as this will be our first trip in our new Monty. I have never pulled an RV this large before, but everybody says I can do it. I just need practice. I am hoping that I can get some questions answered at the rally, concerning how to hook up and aim my dish and also how to hook up the conections inside the entertainment center to my receiver. I know there are alot of you that have experience with these things. My question is, what kind of video switch do I need, if I decide to put one in with my receiver and how many ports do I need to hook it up inside? We are looking forward to meeting all of you at the rally, that we see all the time on the forum. Happy and safe traveling to all.
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Old 09-25-2006, 06:12 AM   #2
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I just installed the Video switch CW# 26698 with 6 inputs and 4 outputs at just over $100 BUT the CW#21897 with 5 inputs and 3 outputs at $45 would handle most every situation in your Montana.

The installation is really straight forward. The most difficult part is replacing the built in Ant booster and connecting to the one in the video switch. On my 2001 I opened the ant booster panel and found three RG59 cables connected to the booster. One from ant, one from my exterior cable plug and one to the bedroom TV. I disconnected the cables and added a 3 outlet coax connector plate reconnected the three cables to it and from it to the Video switch with short patch cables. I wanted to keep the cig type 12 power outlet on the booster plate so I reinstalled it but blocked off the amp switch and the coax outlet.

I can now switch between park cable, Satellite, Ant, VCR or DVD sources and output the signal to The master TV, the Bedroom TV and the outside basement TV (if I add one). It is a simple push button selection on the Video Control Switch. And I can send the same source to all TV's at the same time if I chose. Along with that the ant booster switch is also on the panel with the red LED telling me to turn it off when not needed. To keep from running down the Bat. VERY SLICK!
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