I would like to send my TiVo video and audio signals to another room in the house. It’ll be a long run (over 50’). I would wire it from the TiVo, to a wall-box with 3 RCA jacks (Video, L-R Audio). From there, it has bare wire (two wire) connectors to be run across the house. It will meet up with another set of RCA jacks in the other room, which will be patched to the TV. I considered just using speaker wire at first, but realized there’s supposed to be some sheilding involved.
Perhaps Coaxial cable? RG-6? 75 ohm?
Do I need a distribution amplifier to send a composite video signal that far? Even with an amp, which type of wire for the video signal?
Should I be considering S-Video? (Y/C)
How about the line-level audio? What wire would that need? Also need an amp?
You could just run RG6 and then get some f-con to RCA connectors. As far as a amp goes, it would depend on what the TiVo unit is capable of. Find an owners manual and find out what is the maximum distance it can be placed from a TV.
EDIT: Actually that amp you put a link to might be the way to go. It looks like you’d just be able to run RCAs from it to the TVs. I don’t see what the distance limitations of it are though. Maybe call the manufacturer.
http://www.futurehomesystems.com/v600.shtml
Each of their amps has this message below: For runs in excess of 75’ and no further than 150’ we recommend using RG-6 Coaxial Cable with RCA adapters.
I’ll assume they recommend the same RG-6 for the video AND audio runs. RG-6 is pretty cheap, so it couldn’t hurt to do it that way. Looks like I have a house-mod project for the winter.
Thats probably your best bet. Cheapest way to go too, since RCAs get a little expensive once you go over 10 feet. (Good ones anyway!) I can get you the adapters if you need them. Just let me know how many you’ll need.
Nah, I’ll be running the RG-6 into RCA wall jacks that I already have, and using shorter patch cables from the wall to the TV, etc.
Maybe I’ll need something, we’ll see when the time comes.
PS - That distribution amp can be found for under $70. Not bad. Maybe I’ll send out to the bedroom, kitchen and studio. Might as well, it’s got enough outputs!
Most pre-fabbed coax just has the screw-on connectors (f-cons). You’ll need something to convert the screw-on ends to the plug type RCA connectors. These are the adapters/connectors I’m talking about. I’m sure you can get them at radio shack/ circuit city, etc. but I might be able to get them cheaper for you, just as a FYI. Let me know.
I have shielded Coax (can’t remember the Belkin number) run throughout my house for both video and audio. All my speaker runs are done with dual-coax, so it’s fine and even better than regular speaker wire for audio. As for video, regular Coax should be fine for most runs up to 50-75Ft w/o an amplifier. I’m running Composite Video through about a 50’ run for my Projector (As well as a 35’ HDMI cable, both for HD).
Wall plates can be cheaper is you make them yourself, unless you get a deal on them through someone. I made my own with blank plates and components from Partsexpress.com for the jacks (RCA/Speaker). For HDMI/S-Video/DVI/Monitor I did go with Keystone parts though.
What kind of projector are you running and what did you do about a screen?
I just bought a Infocus 4805 and am working on making a 100" screen. I’ll probably shoot a panel with the MissisipiMud paint mix off AVS Forums.
What kind of speakers are you running too? I was thinking of getting a pair of Athena F2.2’s
I’m running a Panasonic AE900 projector with an Ebay (Generic) 1.3gain Matte white electric screen, 120" Diagonal, 4:3 ratio; although it’s really only using about 100"-110" diagonal due to not being open all the way (My fireplace is in the way height wise).
I’m running JBL 6.1 speakers (Satellite & Sub), I don’t remember the model numbers, off a Technics Reciever, Toslink audio from the Cablebox & DVD to the reciever; and dual (Cross-wired) Coax in-wall/out-of-wall wiring; HDMI & Quad-Shielded Composite Video cables.
There are pictures of our setup in the Nerd Corner that TPGSR posted on 11/21/05 just before the Xbox 360 came out.
Looks like I have a house-mod project for the winter.