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DJ SVO

DJ SVO

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Ok guys. I'm having a get together for NYE and I'm planning to run some video with VDJ to a 50" LCD TV. The thing is the TV is about 21 ft. from where the audio is setup. There are 7.2 meter (Roughly 21 ft.) available. The question is will this work without degrading video quality or should I use a booster?

Thanks!!!
 
I have a 25 foot run to my projector. No sign of picture quality loss. Just get good cable.
 
Thank you Zinc. Yep quality is key, a lot of people make mistakes buying the cheap stuff ;)
 
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drzinc said:
I have a 25 foot run to my projector. No sign of picture quality loss. Just get good cable.
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DJ SVO said:
Ok guys. I'm having a get together for NYE and I'm planning to run some video with VDJ to a 50" LCD TV. The thing is the TV is about 21 ft. from where the audio is setup. There are 7.2 meter (Roughly 21 ft.) available. The question is will this work without degrading video quality or should I use a booster?

Thanks!!!
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There are two projectors in my club. The first one is about 50ft of wire from my setup, the second is daisy chained from the first about 25 ft away and there is no degradation in picture quality.
 
ahoustondj said:
There are two projectors in my club. The firts one is about 50ft of wire from my setup, the second is daisy chained from the first about 25 ft away and there is no degradation in picture quality.
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Are using using boosters in the path...?

50 feet is really pushing it for HDMI, even with 22 - 24 gauge wire, unless yer not concerned about HD quality...
 
SoftJock Rick said:
Are using using boosters in the path...?

50 feet is really pushing it for HDMI, even with 22 - 24 gauge wire, unless yer not concerned about HD quality...
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S-Video
 
SoftJock Rick said:
Sorry, thought we were talking HDMI... :D
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My Bad. But the viewer may not be able to tell the difference. Then again....they just may....:triwink:
 
For longer runs, we have devices that can send HDMI over CAT6 substantially longer distances. :) I know it's not relevant to the original question, but figured I'd throw this in as a resource. We also have devices where a single HDMI goes in and multiple CAT6s go out for video distribution of HDMI over long distances.

Ben
 
NLFX Pro said:
For longer runs, we have devices that can send HDMI over CAT6 substantially longer distances. :) I know it's not relevant to the original question, but figured I'd throw this in as a resource. We also have devices where a single HDMI goes in and multiple CAT6s go out for video distribution of HDMI over long distances.

Ben
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Yep,
That's what I was looking at down here ;) Single HDMI out to receiver then the twin CAT6 cables to the other receiver and HDMI to the TV or projector.
 
DJ SVO said:
Yep,
That's what I was looking at down here ;) Single HDMI out to receiver then the twin CAT6 cables to the other receiver and HDMI to the TV or projector.
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You don't need twin CAT6 cables for a single HDMI connection, you can do it with one. :) If you decide to go that route, let me know and I'll show ya how. :)

Ben
 
NLFX Pro said:
You don't need twin CAT6 cables for a single HDMI connection, you can do it with one. :) If you decide to go that route, let me know and I'll show ya how. :)

Ben
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Can this be done with VGA and if so say for a 50' run would it be cheaper than just using a VGA cable and signal booster?
 
jokerswild said:
Can this be done with VGA and if so say for a 50' run would it be cheaper than just using a VGA cable and signal booster?
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I can go 1000' feet with VGA over a single CAT5. ;) It's probably not cheaper over a 50' run, but it sure is slick. It's really nice for install applications as it's hard to pull VGA cable, and it's hard to find plenum rated VGA cable. It also has some real perks for mobile use too. I can send you the info if you're interested.

Ben
 
NLFX Pro said:
I can go 1000' feet with VGA over a single CAT5. ;) It's probably not cheaper over a 50' run, but it sure is slick. It's really nice for install applications as it's hard to pull VGA cable, and it's hard to find plenum rated VGA cable. It also has some real perks for mobile use too. I can send you the info if you're interested.

Ben
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Fire away.... I may still go with a VGA run but, if it's more cost effective and easier I may consider it.
 
I run all my video feeds from VGA. I have 100ft cables and use them often in the bars. The picture looks the same as when i use a 10ft cable.

Anything over 100ft goes to the amplifier then to the tv's or projectors.
I also have some video Balun's and Cat5 for those really long runs..

HDMI isn't cost effective, Or practical for my needs
 
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