hd x 4 over cat5e

[simon123]

i would like to distribute sky hd over sheilded cat5e to at least 4 tv's,
is this possible.

cheers simon

[Joe Fernand]

Hello simon123

You can use an HDMI Distribution Amplifier in tandem with HDMI over CAT5 extenders to send SD and HD signals to Two or more Displays.

Gefen have a range of Single and Multiple Input HDMI Distribution Amps in formats including 1x4 and 1x8 along with HDMI over CAT5 extenders. See http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=3354 and http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=3872

If you require a bit more control/flexibility you can pre switch multiple Sources into the Distribution Amp using a Switch - see http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=3447

Alternatively you can have a 4x4 Matrix (Any Source to Any Display - http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=3331) or a 2x4 combined Switch and Distribution Amp (Same Source to all Displays - http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=3045).

You will also need to make provision for IR control alongside the HDMI Distribution - if you have a third CAT5 cable you can run a Xantech or similar system alongside the HDMI system.

Joe

[rich1231]

I've got smart-e
8x8 supports up to 1080p and even higher resolutions.

its great
got it from www.intelligent-living.co.uk

[Joe Fernand]

Hello rich1231

I thought the Smart-e 'HD' products were yet to be released; the SNX models are billed as 'up to' 1600x1200!

Joe

[rich1231]

I have it running in my house at the moment so its here alright.. was installed about 5 months ago anf works brilliantly

[Paul_GPvR]

Originally Posted by rich1231

I have it running in my house at the moment so its here alright.. was installed about 5 months ago anf works brilliantly

How much does this system cost if you dont mind me asking!?

Thanks

[vex]

Do you want one input to multiple outputs or multiple inputs to multi outputs?

Either way I was with AudioAuthority at an exhibiton in Amsterdam yesterday and they have both systems available at amazing prices.

IIRC the single source multi room HD compatible system over 2 cat5e's is about £650 + Installation. For the hub and six locations from memory.

Multisource / multi room is up arround £3500.00 but still using the same faceplates and two cat5e cables.

[ntslik]

Depends on your budget, but check out the Livingcontrol system, has HD video switching

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Paul_GPvR

UK SRP for an 8x8 YUV with IR control starter pack based around the Smart-E SNX-8x8 is 5.6K (ex VAT).

Joe

[rich1231]

Originally Posted by Paul_GPvR

How much does this system cost if you dont mind me asking!?

Thanks

The whole system... well there is alot of kit

the co i got it from supplied it all and the only niggle i had was the IR switching, which was fixed by a firmware fix (and now is std)


The smart e came just under a year ago and was 5 ish at the time, but when i bought it it was only 720p and 1080 i confirmed, now pretty much everything is possible over it

i had my house wired for everything, and so the cabling process was painful but everything works amazingly.. only a few more items to go then the place doesnt need me in iot to function

[Etha]

Netstreams Panorama will do the job for you. It can distribute HD images from 4 sources to six outputs up to 1000 feet. This is all achieved using CAT5e cables.

[adamkent]

Simon - coming soon to a UK Xantech distributor near you :-

http://www.xantech.com/products/p_folder/p_hd44cc5.htm

Also be very wary of Gefen products when connecting to Yamaha/Denon amps.

Adam