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Re: Up grading TV

Reply #25 –
Quote from: gracerace –
Not true, we have my moho, and my home done in HDMI runs. The secret is high quality HDMI cables and powered HDMI amplified splitters. 3 of the runs in my home are 75' each. All TV's on, looks perfect. They even have a HDMI switcher inline.

Only issue I get is when another TV turns on, it drops sound and picture on any TV already on. Lasts about 5 seconds. Doesn't bother me

Nothing wrong with cat 5 cables though. May be easier to run.
Chris
I use Redmere HDMI cables. Redmere cables are polarized, one end is labeled "source", the other "TV"

What is RedMere Technology? - HomeTheaterHifi.com

Tim
Tim Dianics
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Columbia, MO
1996 U320 4000
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Re: Up grading TV

Reply #26 –
Unfortunately to get accurate, full bandwidth 4k Television, HDMI in longer lengths than 30 feet are proven to be unstable. Yes they will work with 1080P fine, but the "handshake" between components is very "if ey" for anything longer, even with redmere technology. THAT IS WHY I have gone with cat 6 to the tv then transferred by short length HDMI cables to the tv. This ensures at least 18GBPS data transfer which is a requirement for 4K trasmission. The ONLY cable of length in HSMI cabel longer than 30 feet that ensures 18 gbps is fiber optics cables, but there 2 downfalls...  1. they are really expensive    2. They can not go around sharp corners which is just about a must in coaches.
attached are my Front TV mods.  Bay tv install to follow.
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Up grading TV

Reply #27 –
Quote from: dicksop –
Unfortunately to get accurate, full bandwidth 4k Television, HDMI in longer lengths than 30 feet are proven to be unstable. Yes they will work with 1080P fine, but the "handshake" between components is very "if ey" for anything longer, even with redmere technology. THAT IS WHY I have gone with cat 6 to the tv then transferred by short length HDMI cables to the tv. This ensures at least 18GBPS data transfer which is a requirement for 4K trasmission. The ONLY cable of length in HSMI cabel longer than 30 feet that ensures 18 gbps is fiber optics cables, but there 2 downfalls...  1. they are really expensive    2. They can not go around sharp corners which is just about a must in coaches.
attached are my Front TV mods.  Bay tv install to follow.


I guess I'm lucky then..... 8)

I was the 1st Directv dealer in Coeur D Alene Idaho 26 yrs ago. Did many 1000" plus cable runs for big dollar homes around Coeur D Alene lake.

Used larger 36", or 40" dish's (when dish's were still 18"), Ran silicone impregnated double shield coax cable I got from the cable company for commercial use. Directv said it couldn't be done. 100' max.

Several of those dishes are still up and running.

Here is a good (old) read on it. Like it says, it may work, may not. It can be a matter of trial:

HDMI Max Length 4K: How long can an HDMI cable be? [ANSWERED](50%20feet).

What one might think technically won't work, they may find out in real world will. I have always taken the challenge, and found many things that work, that are not suppose to.

I did a C band satellite dish in Marin County many years ago. You could see SF, the bay, Alcatraz and Okland from the front living room. The OTA signal was terrible, when after many hours of trying everything, I found out the OTA signal was actually too strong. So I assembled 6 coax splitters in series, to attenuate the signal. Bamb, killer picture.

Your TV install looks professional.
Chris
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
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Re: Up grading TV

Reply #28 –
Looks like we have been in the same business area all along. I have a home run business that install home theatre systems. I have always been the picky guy with "the weakest link" features in audio video. Ya get what ya pay for when it comes to quality parts....
Love to talk sometime.... I am in Canada
Peter
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Up grading TV

Reply #29 –
Got the TV installed today and working. Got rid of most of the over spray. Thanks for the advice.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Up grading TV

Reply #30 –
Finished how the amp will look this afternoon. So the TV upgrade is finished.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Up grading TV

Reply #31 –
Well I just found out the Samsun TV remote also works with the Sony amp. When the TV is turned on the amp is turned on and
is switched from radio to TV and works the volume. This is a nice bonus.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport