1. Have U-verse tech run cat-5e to each U-verse STB, then you/relative/friend can setup your coaxial wiring or rf repeaters as an 'alternative feed' coming from DVR STB.
2. Setup U-verse DVR STB
3. Setup IR Repeaters
4. Learn Remote Toggling

Once the above is done, a single AT&T U-verse DVR STB can be controlled and viewed by ALL in the house by simply toggling the TV's input and pointing the remote to the IR Transmitter. If you have a programmable remote, all the easier.

STEP 1: WIRE PER DIAGRAM, ELSE USE WIRELESS TV XCVR'S AS SHOWN IN NEXT DIAGRAM

WHOLE HOUSE SYSTEM SOLUTION

UTILIZING CABLE DISTRIBUTION & INFA-RED REPEATERS

CAUTION - WIRE ONLY IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH DIAGRAM ABOVE, ELSE FIND A RELATIVE OR FRIEND WHO IS, OR HIRE OUT IF NEED BE.

WHOLE HOUSE SYSTEM SOLUTION UTILIZING WIRELESS VIDEO w/ INFA-RED CONTROL

IF YOUR TV DOESN'T HAVE A BUILT-IN TUNER - Utilize the TV tuner of a vcr, it should work just as well, else buy an RF decoder / converter.
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STEP 2: SETUP U-VERSE DVR STB

Set DVR STB to 4:3 Ratio (SD mode) this will allow the STB to output an RF Signal between 60-66 MHz (commonly used for on air channel 3 transmission).

STEP 3: SETUP IR REPEATERS

Make sure IR Receiver is setup properly! Position IR transmitter LED 1-2 inches to the left of the menu button of your DVR STB. The IR detector is right in line with the other LEDS to the right. (as shown below) To understand more about IR transmitters and receivers just take a look at this site. http://www.rentron.com/PicBasic/infrared_object_detection.htm

HUB PROJECT-

* Removal of faceplate easiest if starting from right to left. Pic of faceplate noted below intact :-)

* Aluminum Foil deflectors shaped like the post its noted below made to deflect IR sig.

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RECEIVER

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TRANSMITTER
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VIDEO SENDER & RECEIVER WITH INFA-RED CONTROL. $50 USD

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STEP 4: LEARNING REMOTE TOGGLING

To view your DVR STB toggle your TV's input ( TV ) + (TV/VIDEO ^^) utilizing the ATT u-verse remote till you see CH3 or derived equivalent on your TV (pointing remote control at TV), at this point you should see the output of the DVR STB.

Now point remote control to IR Transmitter and PRESS 'AT&T' Button (top left) then PRESS 'RECORDED TV' Button (upper right) ... and so on.

MOVIE BEGINS.. BRING OUT THE POPCORN ~~ !! MOVIE ENDS..
TIME TO LET SOMEONE ELSE WATCH A MOVIE IN THEIR ROOM !!!!

To view your 'OTHER' STB toggle back your TV's input( TV )+ (TV/VIDEO^^) utilizing the ATT u-verse remote till you see HDMI / Component or equivalent on your TV (pointing remote control at TV), at this point you should see the output of the 'OTHER' STB. Point u-verse remote control to 'OTHER' STB and PRESS 'AT&T' Button (top left).... and so on.