Re: Newbie with lots of basic questions!!

[Chris Hunter <cjhunter@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nigel -

... is Cat5e/ Cat6 good for digital & analogue ... I have a feeling
there's a change-over in progress, from one to the other, for (eg)
connecting 'screens to computers ... or have I got it wrong ?

Chris



Nigel Giddings wrote:

> Sarah,
>
> Welcome to UKHA...
>
> You seem to have decided to go the MAC/iPOD route, was this after much
> research or because tou like MACs/iPODs ?
>
> A number of people have bought the Sonos, design looks are similar to
> iPOD but it is wireless (no cables...)  www.sonos.com
>
> I am not a MAC person so I am thinking of going the xlobby route, a
bit
> more geeky, but hopefully more flexible in the end...  www.xlobby.com
>
> Both of these have 'Zones' and the ability to remotely control
volume...
>
> Watching TV around the house from centrally located sources can be
done
> using CAT5e cable. There are a number of devices available which
provide
> remote switching and one of the UKHA regulars, Keith, will be
launching
> his own switching unit soon (allegedly!!!). see
> http://www.kat5.tv/index1.html
>
> The CCTV can be treated / routed the same as the satellite TV to give
> full flexibility...
>
> I would suggest you get some more detailed advice before you go too
much
> further, at the build stage is where you need to incorporate this
stuff.
> Retro-fitting after the event will be difficult/expensive/a pain in
the
> a***.
>
> Your electrician sound enthusiastic but you need an overall design to
> work with.
>
> HTH
>
> Nigel
> A fellow self-builder  http://photos.corbenic.co.uk
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: abbott.sarah@xxxxxxx [mailto:abbott.sarah@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 31 December 2005 12:24
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Newbie with lots of basic questions!!
>
> Hi There
>
> Just joined to see if anyone can help someone without technical
> knowledge!!  My electrician is just looking at our wiring
> requirements for a new concrete built house.  I have the following
> requirements and would hope to incorporate my brand new iMac and 3
> iPods into the equation!
>
> Set up playlists at the main Mac Centre (easy!) and now what I find
> difficult:
> How do I select which rooms I can play these in (don't want to wake
> the baby as an eg!)
> How can I change volume remotely?
>
> Also:
> Watch different Sat TV in different rooms?
> Set up for surround sound in sitting room!
>
> And:
> Watch and record CCTV from the garden, entrance and gates, baby's
> bedroom.
>
> My electrician is happy to do the work (why not - he'll make a
> fortune!!) but he loses me after the first 2 questions!!
>
> Your thoughts would be very useful including suggestions on equipment
> recommendations.
>
> If you can describe in easy English that a thick female could
> understand - all the better - much appreciated!!
>
> Thanks a Million
>
> Sarah
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