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RE: Do I really need CAT5?


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  • Subject: RE: Do I really need CAT5?
  • From: "Timothy Morris" <timothy.morris@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 09:22:41 -0000
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It’s a problem with the way the plasma works. You can’t use svideo and composite together.

 

I also use a converter box made by John Sim (as a special) which uses DC offset on the svideo chroma pin for widescreen switching. I’ve yet to come across an amp or switch box which passes through this signal (including my Meridian), so it has to be directly connected.

 

Tim.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Griffiths [mailto:mike@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 17 December 2001 09:04
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Do I really need CAT5?

 

Tim

What problems do you have linking HomeVision to the plasma?

Is it for the TV output

If so you are worrying about nothing

Although the TV control system is interesting it is not a serious contender nowadays for useful control of HV

 

Use ACE as an interface for HomeVision every time

I keep meaning to try Homeseer I have a registered copy from ages ago

But every time I think about trying it this appalling genie appears on my screen and I give up

I must say though that everyone who uses it raves about it

 

Mike

Please I know a lot of people use the TV control for HomeVision, but I'm sure only carried over from their original setup, I'm only talking of new installs here

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Timothy Morris [mailto:timothy.morris@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Mon 17 Dec 01 08:42
To: UKHA
Subject: [ukha_d] Do I really need CAT5?

 

I got into a friendly (well I think it was friendly!) debate with Mark on Messenger last night regarding CAT5 in my new home.

 

I don't think I need it, he thinks I should put it in anyway.

 

Bearing in mind the long dimension is likely to be 10-15 metres and on a single floor.

 

I use wireless LAN for networking

I've got a cordless PBX

I'm going to buy a new Marantz RC5200 with RF-IR module

I've got no need for whole house audio

 

I'm going to install shed loads of LD-11s plus Touchlincs and Homeseer (I may buy a Homevision, but due to problems linking it into my plasma I'll only do it if Homeseer isn't up to the job) for lighting and curtain control.

 

Can anyone think of good pratical uses for CAT5 in my particular case?

 

Two on topic posts in two days - that must be a record.

 

Tim.



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