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Sky HD throughout the house

  • 06-07-2011 7:19pm
    #1
    kingshankly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,658 ✭✭✭


    Just got sky into my new build had him install in in the attic,(as had the electrician have the wires in place) now the room where the box is I have sky HD but the tv in other rooms rant picking up the HD signal(basic sky).
    What do I need to do to enable me to receive HD pictures in other rooms
    Thanks in advance


Comments

  • #2
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,852 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    A very long HDMI lead.

    HD thru HDMI output only.


  • #3
    Vince Cable
    Closed Accounts Posts: 272 ✭✭Vince Cable


    What about HDMI over cat 5/6?

    Don't know the ins & outs myself . . .


  • #4
    rlogue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭rlogue


    Vince Cable wrote: »
    What about HDMI over cat 5/6?

    Don't know the ins & outs myself . . .
    Well seeing as you don't know let me give you some more advice....

    There's a company called Keene Electronics that advertise in Wotsat a hdmi over cat6 converter. You would need a converter at both ends and the boxes aren't cheap but it does send a hd signal a lot further than using a conventional hdmi cable.

    Alternatively stick a coat hanger in the aerial socket of the tv at the remote location and you might get RTE 2 HD if your signal is strong enough ;-)


  • #5
    steveon
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    Under no circumstances should you stick a coat hanger in the aerial socket of your tv.

    A cat5 to hdmi convertor will work perfectly but only if you have cat5 running around your house. If you dont then you will need to send it around on coax, but this will not give you a full hd picture.


  • #6
    godskitchen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,829 ✭✭✭godskitchen


    There are are number of ways to do this.

    Hdmi over Cat5/6 is not that expensive.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_9?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=hdmi+cat6&sprefix=hdmi+cat6

    You will need to run 2 cat5/6 cables from the sky box to the tv. Cat6 will allow you to have a longer run, and to be honest the price difference in Cat5 and 6 is so small you would be silly to run Cat5.

    You could also get a wireless Hdmi kit, they are expensive and not all that good over a longer distance.


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