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HDMI over Cat 5 Extender?
Posted on 12/14/14 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 12/14/14 at 1:49 pm
Source: Dish Network (all of their receivers, to my knowledge or at least the ones that I possess use Radio Frequency to change channels, no line of sight IR needed)
TVs: 2
Length between TVs: Approximately 35 to 40 ft. Utilizing CAT 5/6 for run, then turning it back into HDMI signal.
Which of the following equipment is needed for my application?
Product Number 8121
Product No. 8122
Product No. 8158
Am I safe to assume that with my DISH network receiver, I will only be able to watch the same channel on both televisions (I am fine with this if this is the case)?
I received a quote from an installer and his recommendation was:
(1) 2 way-HDMI splitter
(1) HDMI over Cat5 Extender with IR Control
(3) IR Emitters
(1) Wall Mount (I already purchased 2 of these at Monoprice)
(4) 6' HDMI cables (I already purchased these at Monoprice)
(1) Surge Protector (I already purchased 2 of these at Monoprice)
Are IR Emitters | Controls truly needed? Again, the source should never change in terms of wanting to switch inputs.
Trying to reduce my cost of equipment if purchased locally - just needing clarification on which devices from the 3 listed above (8121, 8122, 8158 or a combination of the 3) are truly needed? As most already know, most local installers can't compete on price versus Monoprice.
TVs: 2
Length between TVs: Approximately 35 to 40 ft. Utilizing CAT 5/6 for run, then turning it back into HDMI signal.
Which of the following equipment is needed for my application?
Product Number 8121
Product No. 8122
Product No. 8158
Am I safe to assume that with my DISH network receiver, I will only be able to watch the same channel on both televisions (I am fine with this if this is the case)?
I received a quote from an installer and his recommendation was:
(1) 2 way-HDMI splitter
(1) HDMI over Cat5 Extender with IR Control
(3) IR Emitters
(1) Wall Mount (I already purchased 2 of these at Monoprice)
(4) 6' HDMI cables (I already purchased these at Monoprice)
(1) Surge Protector (I already purchased 2 of these at Monoprice)
Are IR Emitters | Controls truly needed? Again, the source should never change in terms of wanting to switch inputs.
Trying to reduce my cost of equipment if purchased locally - just needing clarification on which devices from the 3 listed above (8121, 8122, 8158 or a combination of the 3) are truly needed? As most already know, most local installers can't compete on price versus Monoprice.
This post was edited on 12/14/14 at 2:12 pm
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Posted on 12/14/14 at 3:31 pm to Will Cover
Look at item 8008 on monoprice. This will cut out the first two items you listed.
This post was edited on 12/14/14 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 12/14/14 at 6:05 pm to Will Cover
I was in a similar situation as you a few years ago and live fairly locally to Monoprice and got all of my equipment through them. I am pretty sure I got PID 8122 and it worked beautifully. You need an HDMI splitter so that you can have the output from your receiver split to your first TV and then to the HDbaseT unit.
Personally, I would go with a powered splitter rather than the passive splitter that you have.
A year or two later, I ended up getting the HDbaseT matrix, PID 10683, I believe, to split the signal to multiple locations.
They had wireless HDMI extenders as well, which work wonderfully over a short distance. However, I don't see them on the website now.
Regarding the IR controller, PID 8122 comes with them. However, if you are right about Dish using RF, you likely won't need them, depending on the distance.
Personally, I would go with a powered splitter rather than the passive splitter that you have.
A year or two later, I ended up getting the HDbaseT matrix, PID 10683, I believe, to split the signal to multiple locations.
They had wireless HDMI extenders as well, which work wonderfully over a short distance. However, I don't see them on the website now.
Regarding the IR controller, PID 8122 comes with them. However, if you are right about Dish using RF, you likely won't need them, depending on the distance.
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