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Will connecting an HDMITV bypass a coax connection?
In other words, is it possible to have 2 TVs connected to the same receiver at the same time - one by coax and the other by HTMI and be able to view both? Or would connecting the HTMI override the coax? Also, would the coax connected TV need to be disconnected before attempting to establish the HTMI connection?
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From Google Search:
Yes, it is possible to connect two TVs to the same receiver simultaneously, one via coaxial cable and the other via HDMI, and view different content on each TV by using the receiver's input selection feature. However, you can only watch one source at a time on both TVs as the receiver can only output one signal at a time. Yes the other source would disconnect based on what TV was selected with each cable input.
I would recommend one receiver, and only one receiver, and one HDMI cable for each TV.
My question would be why do you want to have two TV's connected to one receiver simultaneously? You would be needing to use your remote's "Input Source" or "Input Select" button all the time. Your also might have picture quality reduction with this configuration.
Explanation:
- Receiver functionality: Most modern receivers have multiple input ports, including coaxial and HDMI, allowing you to connect different sources to each port.
- Input selection: When you want to watch something on one TV, simply select the corresponding input source on the receiver.
Important points to consider:
*Separate content: You can watch different content on each TV by selecting the appropriate input source on the receiver for each TV.
*One source at a time: Though you can have both TVs connected, the receiver can only output one video signal at a time, so you cannot watch different content simultaneously on both screens.
*Don't Connect Them Together: Don't connect them together. Assuming your television is a late model flat screen with multiple HDMI ports (This is a must.), you would connect them each into separate ports.
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I was just concerned that if I connect the HDMI TV, it will bypass the TV connected by coax and I wouldn't be able to go back if I don't like the new system.
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