Re: How far can I remote the IR receiver,video,sound?
From: Dana Cline - MVP (dcline_at_scriptpro.com)
Date: 11/05/04
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Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 10:40:56 -0600
Derek,
Well, situation has changed somewhat...I'm hopefully going to convince my
better half to let me get this 51" HDTV with DVI input. I've heard DVI
cables over about 10" are _really_ expensive, so my second thought is to
leave the computer where it is and just get longer cables for vga, mouse,
and keyboard (PS2). Worst case apparently I can use the remote desktop over
the net as long as I don't wanna watch video in my office. That may be the
best solution, but I'll have to play with it some more this weekend.
Dana Cline - MVP
"Derek R. Flickinger" <DrFlick@ONLINE.InteractiveHomesInc.com> wrote in
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> Dana,
>
> We use the Opticis fiber-based USB 2.0 extenders
> (http://www.devicebaystuff.com/opticis/index.html) and can run a lot
further
> than your requirements without any problems. We also use really high
> quality DVI cables (definitely not cheap) and can go at least 30'. Don't
> bother with the "almost as good ones' or you usually end up wasting both
> money and time. There are some professional grade video and audio
extenders
> over CAT 5 listed at http://www.svconline.com/ that may meet your needs
> (they just released their 2004 Product Guide).
>
> Regards,
>
> =D-
>
> Derek R. Flickinger
> Interactive Homes, Inc.
>
> "Dana Cline - MVP" <dcline@scriptpro.com> wrote in message
> news:%23FV04CewEHA.3276@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> >I have a basement office in our new house, separated from the rest of the
> > basement by a wall of bookcases. This office contains several computers
as
> > well as all of the networking hardware. About 30 feet away from my
> > network/computers is the TV and Media Center PC, as well as my son's PC.
> > Right now the only cable from my office to these two PCs is a 50-ft
> > network
> > cable...the MCE video comes from the wall socket (house was wired for
> > video
> > but not Cat-5). This works great except for one problem...
> >
> > The MCE PC (homebrew) is the most powerful PC in the house. Right now
all
> > it
> > does is occasionally record tv programs, or is used to watch DVDs and
> > recorded TV. This seems like a waste of CPU power. I'd like to move it
> > into
> > my office so I can actually get some use out of it.
> >
> > For this to work, I'd need to send the composite video signal, audio to
> > the
> > speakers, and the USB IR receiver about 30 feet away. I assume that I
> > wouldn't get too much signal degradation going that distance for the
video
> > and audio, but what about the USB? Do they make USB extension cords that
> > long?
> >
> > My new video board has a DVI connector. Currently my TV does not but I
saw
> > an amazing projection TV at Costco for $999 that has DVI in. If I should
> > buy
> > one of these someday, is it possible to run DVI thru a 30-ft cable? If I
> > could leave the TV/speakers/IR where they are, and just move the
computer
> > 30-ft farther away, then I could hook it to my monitor in my office and
> > use
> > it for other things...I typically only record a few shows a week, and
> > seldom
> > keep anything longer than a week or two. I'm beginning to question the
> > whole
> > need for MCE. We have (sadly) 3 VCRs, as well as two TVs with built-in
> > VCRs,
> > so I can always record stuff on tape, or if necessary Costco had a DVD
> > recorder for a mere $129. We also have two standalone DVD players as
well
> > as
> > DVDs in several PCs.
> >
> > I just hate to see such advanced hardware (Athlon-64 3000, 1Gb) being
> > utilized at about 5% of its capability, yet I can't use that capability
> > unless I move it into my office.
> >
> > Dana Cline - MVP
> >
> >
>
>
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