[mythtv-users] Need suggestions - Pvr350 remote control extension cord

[James Ogle]

Don wrote:

> I have my MythTv box in the basement with video and audio cable 
> running up to the first floor tv, which works fine.  I'm trying to do 
> the same with the remote control, so I built an extension cord with 
> 3/32 stereo plugs on each end.  Unfortunately, It doesn't work.  
> Anyone have suggestions on what to try?  Thanks,

I'm running an extension cord using cat5 and mini stereo jacks just like 
you and it works fine. I'm running about 7-8 meters and only using one 
wire for each signal. I am also running a home made ir blaster through 
some of the other cores in the cat5 cable.

Test your cable with a multimeter first then try a shorter length of 
cable to see if that could be the problem.

>
> Don
>
> Details:
>
> - From Pvr board to basement wall - 6 foot cat5 cable with male 3/32" 
> plugs on each end.  Using one pair of conductors for each of three 
> signals.  All straight through.
>
> - From basement wall to first floor wall - 20 foot cat5 cable with 
> female 3/32" plugs on each end.  Using one pair of conductors for each 
> of three signals.  All straight through.
>
> - From first floor wall to TV - Pvr350 supplied IR pickup cable.
>
>
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