Correct Hook-up 2 TVs with DirectTV receiver

Lisamomof3

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If using a splitter with DirectTV do I split after I hook up to the receiver or us the splitter first? I'm confused what can it split if it's not hooked to the receiver? Diagrams suggesting hook up say use the splitter from the outside line, then split to 2/or more devices?
 
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If you are trying to connect a single DTV receiver to two TVs then you will need to connect a 1 to 2 HDMI distribution amplifier (not a passive cable) at the HDMI output of the DTV box. Then you connect each TV to the two HDMI outputs on the distribution amp.
If the TVs have different resolutions the DTV box will default to the lower one.
If you are trying to connect a single DTV receiver to two TVs then you will need to connect a 1 to 2 HDMI distribution amplifier (not a passive cable) at the HDMI output of the DTV box. Then you connect each TV to the two HDMI outputs on the distribution amp.
If the TVs have different resolutions the DTV box will default to the lower one.
 
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