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Donald
05-08-2015, 05:18 PM
Tried 4 AV forums with no answers yet.

I have 1 DVR (FIOS) and TVs in 3 rooms. I need to get a HD signal to 2 remote TVs. I will not change services. I am just trying to save some monthly rental.

As far as I know there 3 ways.

Very long HDMI cable runs. 60ft +. Not feasible.

There are devices that run HDMI over a CAT cable but the cable has to be dedicated to the purpose. Will not work over the computer LAN in the house.

There are transmitter/receiver devices that work over 'short' distances. I think these are my best bet. The question is image quality.

Ideas/suggestions?
fastblackmerc
05-08-2015, 05:51 PM
Search for "wireless audio video".

I have one of the CAT5 / HDMI setups (2x150 CAT cables and receivers) if your interested.

Hard wired all always be better than wireless.
Donald
05-08-2015, 10:17 PM
I am leaning to the CAT option but as far as I can tell the cable between the 2 units must be dedicated to this use. No LAN traffic, switches, etc.
Spectragod
05-09-2015, 03:49 AM
If you have to pull new cable, why not use hdmi as opposed to lan?
fastblackmerc
05-09-2015, 05:25 AM
I am leaning to the CAT option but as far as I can tell the cable between the 2 units must be dedicated to this use. No LAN traffic, switches, etc.

That is correct. How far are they?
Donald
05-10-2015, 08:06 AM
If I pulled new cable I would do HDMI. Trying not to.


If you have to pull new cable, why not use hdmi as opposed to lan?
Donald
05-10-2015, 08:07 AM
Both are less than 100 ft.


That is correct. How far are they?
fastblackmerc
05-10-2015, 08:23 AM
I have 2x100' CAT5E cables and 2 transceivers. Will let it go for a reasonable offer.
fastblackmerc
05-10-2015, 08:28 AM
You might find this interesting.

Q- How far can an HDMI cable transmit 1080p signal + audio until it becomes lossy?
Are there also standard specific distance limitations? (1.3,1.4, etc)
Is there also a delay that accrues as distance increases?

A - Without an amplifier, you can reliably send up to 15-meters (45-feet). Are there 100-feet cables without amps? Yes. Long cables can cause instability of HDCP and blinking on the screen, due to the weakened DDC signal that HDCP requires.

Active HDMI cables use electronics within the cable to boost the signal and allow for HDMI cables of up to 30 meters (98 ft). HDMI extenders that are based on dual Category 5/Category 6 cable can extend HDMI to 250 meters (820 ft), while HDMI extenders based on optical fiber can extend HDMI to 300 meters (980 ft).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Cables

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/how-long-can-hdmi-run.htm

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/features/2007/02/ask-installer-hdmi-13-cable-length-limit