[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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