Re: Splicing SVHS cables

["marcmchawi" <marcmchawi@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks again Keith and for all the help so far

However, I think you misunderstand.

I cut a brand new cable in order to splice this onto my exisiting
cable.....no joy
I then attempted to re-attach this cable back together to test the
cable ....but it didn't work, no picture, no nothing, which made me
think I was doing something wrong.

All i want is a picture :o(

So, as I don't have a multimeter or any idea how to use one, what
would you suggest is my next step.........other than ripping up my
new skirting

Mark
-- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Keith Doxey <ukha@d...> wrote:
>
> > Thanks for the reply Keith,
> >
> > I see what your saying however.........the 2 cables in the wire I
> > tried to splice back together are colour coded. Am I missing
> > something really obvious and stupid.
> >
>
> Yes !!!
>
> Just because the wires are coloured doesnt mean the manufacturer
has used the
> same colour code.
>
> For my KAT5 IR receivers I was using ready made 3.5mm to 3.5mm
Stereo
> Jack leads
> and cutting them in half to wire to the receiver.
>
> The wires inside were always Red and White wherever I bought the
leads from
> however for some leads the connections were
>
> Tip = Red
> Ring = White
>
> of others
>
> Tip = White
> Ring = Red
>
> It is always worth testing with a multimeter first!
>
> Regards
>
> Keith
>