[mythtv-users] MythTV looks incredible

Wayne Vosberg wayne at mindtunnel.com
Mon Oct 13 12:58:12 EDT 2003


I'm running composite out at least 40ft using RG-6 with coax to 
composite plug adaptors at either end.    Picture seems fine ...


Jason White wrote:

>><snip>
>>or are you just planning on running long video & audio cables
>>from
>>your PC to your home theater?  If the former, you can get an IR
>>    
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>receiver
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>>or a
>>wireless keyboard to use. 
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>That said, does anyone know how long an S-Video/composite cable can be
>before you start having serious degradation issues?  
>
>I've been debating whether to build a separate front end or run some
>cables.  My old machine that I used for my proof of concept is far too
>noisy to put next to my TV.  It currently sits in the back of a closet.
>I'd probably need to run about 20'-25' of cable for the video/audio to
>get it out to the TV (through the attic).  If cabling was an option it
>would be a cheaper way for me to start using my system "for real"
>without having to build a new PC as a frontend.  I've been considering
>the Xbox route because it's inexpensive but I'm a little concerned about
>it's TVOut quality considering all of the posts that there've been about
>it.
>  
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