Getting signal to office tv

  • Thread starter Thread starter 2di4u
  • Start date Start date
2

2di4u

Guest
Hi everyone,

Just got a new 6131 receiver to replace an old 2700 receiver and need some advice. With my old 2700 ird, I was able to connect rg cable from the output on the 2700 and run it up through the walls to a newly finished office 2 stories away.

With this new receiver, I don't see a tv out connector. I can go rca cables, but it would be near impossible to send the signal that far. Plus, it would be a real pain to try and run cables up there.

Is there anything else I can do??
 
You may be surprised at how far good RCA connections can go though... Some people here have component video cables running 50-100', of course they may be using 3 RG-6 cables for example with RCA connectors. Remember that using an RF-modulator (VCR) is the worst picture quality and mono sound.

You could test one cable the appropriate length for video, then L-channel, then R-channel.
 
HDMI splitter assuming the upstairs TV accepts HDMI. You get audio and HD video in one cable.
 
As the OP says;I doubt running 3 pieces of RG6 or an HDMI cable will be his answer.

Get yourself a Modulator, as suggested.

The original receiver fed the TV via Coax so PQ should remain the same at the very least.
 
Use both rcvrs, but use the RG cable that already runs up to second floor office with a feed to the LNB. This allows you full control rather than watching the same channel as what is on two floors away!
Depending on the distance to the second floor Rcvr, from the LNB you may need a booster amp like this, http://www.princessauto.com/surplus/electrical/consumer-electronics/8274268-signal-amplifier , but I have run over 150 feet without one without any problems.
 
400 feet should well within the scope of the signal levels providing it is good quality RG6.

If an Inline Amp is used, it should be placed nearer the LNBF than the receiver.
 
I agree with the RF modulator solution. An internet search will turn up literally dozens of makes and models ranging from $15 up to several $100s. A VCR will likely produce poor results compared to a modern modulator. A UHF output model will produce better results than a channel 3/4 model.
 
Leviton make several very good Stereo modulators which I have used for 10 years now. You might want to also consider an AVR, Audio Video Receiver. When I got my 9241 and went full HDMI (well, almost full) I plugged the RCA cables to my modulator into the AVR and got the ability to view my blu-ray or PVR via the modulator signal on the coax...while at the same time giving me full surround in the room with the AVR.
 
Back
Top