Re: Video cabling advice needed

[Robert L Bass <sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 07:54:26 -0600, Mark Clark
<nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> In article <lq16t1h0tgokaq9ag3kqloduokp2vpnfob@xxxxxxx>,
> sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
> > > Hello.  I'm looking for guidance on a project I want to do.  I am new to
> > > this type of thing, so I am need any tips or suggestions you have.
> > >
> > > I want to combine DVD, TiVo, satellite, and OTA antenna into one using a
> > > modulator.  I would have about 4 coax runs to make to TVs, each 50 feet
> > > or less in length.
> >
> > The ChannelPlus 5545 will do the job nicely.  I've sold a fair
> > number of them to people with very similar needs.  The stereo
> > unit is good but do you *really* need stereo at each TV set.  If
> > the remote sets are TV only (ie, no separate speakers) the stereo
> > imaging isn't going to be much anyway.  Personally, I'd go with
> > the mono unit for remote, modulated sets and just feed stereo
> > from your components directly into the receiver in the main
> > listening room or home theater.
> >
> > I carry ChannelVision, too, but I have not tried their E4200.  T
> > Their stuff is decent, but ChannelPlus is excellent.
> >
> > With just four 50-foot runs I'd go with just the modulator.  You
> > shouldn't need the amplifier.
> >
> > The 5545 includes integrated IR control.  All you'll need is IR
> > targets and emitters.
> >
> > If you want the penultimate solution, there's always the
> > ChannelPlus  5558BID "Bi-directional RF Distribution Kit with
> > 5-volt IR System".  The kit includes a 4-channel modulator, 8200
> > series bi-directional signal amplifier, three IR targets
> > (receivers) and two dual-head emitters.  To that you could add
> > one more IR target to provide IR control from all four remote
> > locations.
> >
> > Bear in mind that if your system includes 4 viewing locations but
> > one of them is the primary listening room, you really only need
> > three channels of modulation and IR targets for the same three
> > locations.  The fourth location is where the equipment is and
> > needs no IR target or modulator.
> >
> > As to blasting the IR signal, there's no need to worry.  The IR
> > emitters can be placed directly on the components or, if you're
> > the adventuresome type, inside the components.  Just watch out
> > for stickers that say, "opening this box voids the warranty."
> > Technically, such disclaimers are nonsense but you don't want to
> > be the one to try to prove it in court. :^)
> >
> > If you need more help planning this out, give me a call.
> >
> > --
> >
>
> Thank you for the information.  Just what I was looking for!  I think I
> have just one more question on the ChannelPlus products for now...
>
> The 8200 amp comes in two flavors, a "BID" and an "HHR".  What is the
> difference between the two?  The specs I saw looked the same for both, I
> think, so I'm not sure what makes them different.

BID means Bi-Directional.  Signals pass both ways.  HHR means
"High Headroom".  However, since the BID is also an HHR and the
price is the same, I'd get the BID unit.
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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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