Connecting TV Monitors, Daisy Chaining ?

I would think the easiest way to do it is use the existing cable system. Buy a video modulator and run your video signal to it and insert it into the cable system . Set your modulator to a channel not being used on the current cable system. Send your signal and tune all the TV's to that channel.
http://www.hometech.com/video/mod.html

Option #2

a/b switch and a splitter.

Put the switch on the existing cable line. Split your system output to tv #5 and the a/b swich that has the other 4 tvs on it.

DJ Gray said:

In the area of our Country Club where I will be doing Karaoke, I would like to be able to access the 5 big TV Monitors we have in the area.

Four of the TV Monitors are all Daisy Chained at the present time. What piece of equipment could we install that would allow me to plug into the Four Monitors that are presently Daisy Chained, and how would I access the Fifth, which is separate? We are currently remodeling the Clubhouse and if I could do it now it would be a lot easier than to retro fit this later......

Thoughts?

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Two very good answers so far -

Gray - what you may also want to consider is a video distribution amplifier with 5 separate outputs that you would run to all 5 monitors from whatever equipment output you are using. I recommend using coax cable if you go this route, to insure no loss of signal.

I am attaching a pic and a link to Parts Express for the item. If you decide on an item such as this that only allows for RCA ins and outs, you can still use coax cable for the video runs, but you would need to get some coax to RCA adapters for the ends.

Here is the link for the video D.A.
:http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=180-007

Here is the link for the F adapters you would need to attach to the coax cable ends that would attach to the video D.A.:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=090-369

The two pictures are below.

I hope this helps somewhat. I assume too, that when you are not doing Karaoke, they would want to be able to control the T.V.'s from another location? Perhaps the bar area?

If that's the case, then a simple A/B switch at the bar or whomever is going to have control when you aren't there would be the ticket. What I need to know is do you have a regular Karaoke setup in a different location from those aforementioned TV's? If that's the case, then you would want to run your video out signal from whatever source you are using at present, to a 2 way splitter. One cable should go to your small monitor at your location and the other cable run should go to the video D.A. located close to where the 5 TV's are installed. The video signal going to the video D.A. from your location could run into a simple A/B switch that Cam mentioned above, and that would allow whomever is in charge of the TV's whenever you aren't there to switch between the two signals to an installed cable box or satellite receiver or whatever they are currently being used for.

Hope this helps.

Why not two RF modulators? one on channel 3 another on channel 4 then your guy would be able to switch between the two. This would also allow to insert regular cable programming if it is there. (not sure on your situation or environment) This way nobody has to know about learning a new piece of software, it is as easy as changing the channel.

Also, I'd sway away from daisy chaining unless necessary. A DA is best suited as mentioned above. If this is the only option considered putting coaxial taps on them, you can find these at practically any store.

Word of caution: RF modulators have a certain distance range before they lose signal. Each of them vary depending on the manufacture/product. I always recommend Kramer Electronics' stuff when I am bidding out jobs. Use my knowledge for your benefit

If you have any questions feel free to ask me I'd be glad to help you out on this one. We have done a few digital signage installs and would love to share what information we've picked up in the field to help you along.