HDMI over CAT6

llzel · #1 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 07:28 AM

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I'm considering using my vip612 for 2 HD LCD screens. One via component and the 2nd TV in another room. I was looking at Monoprice for longer HDMI but I found this plate:
For only $15.73 each when QTY 50+ purchased - HDMI over CAT5E / CAT6 Extender Wall Plate (Pair) - Single Port (1P) - White (Rev. 1.2) | HDMI Wall Plate

and am wondering if someone has used this? Run 2 CAT5e or CAT6 cables from 612 to 2nd TV, then use short HDMI from wall plate to TV.

I do have 2 remotes for the 612, 1 is IR and 1 is UHF, I programmed it last night and the UHF does work at the remote location.

Drdeceased · #2 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 07:53 AM

I have used cat6 to feed HD tvs.
The quality was fine and was much cheaper the the HDMI solution.
However the method I used was via component ports.

cditty · #3 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 10:39 AM

I'm doing it right now using that exact plate. How far are you going? I bought 2 100' Cat 6 cables with my wall plates, but I trimmed and crimped new ends on them after I did the drop. It's probably only 80 ' of Cat 6 and another 20 of HDMI (10 ' on each end). It has worked flawlessly for me at 1080i.

llzel · #4 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 11:05 AM

30' max. basement 612 to 1st floor LCD

**ramy** · #5 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cditty

I'm doing it right now using that exact plate. How far are you going? I bought 2 100' Cat 6 cables with my wall plates, but I trimmed and crimped new ends on them after I did the drop. It's probably only 80 ' of Cat 6 and another 20 of HDMI (10 ' on each end). It has worked flawlessly for me at 1080i.

Are you using it through a surround receiver?

TheKrell · #6 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by llzel

I was looking at Monoprice for longer HDMI but I found this plate: HDMI over CAT5E / CAT6 Extender Wall Plate and am wondering if someone has used this?

Interesting concept. Given that HDMI has 20 wires and RJ-45 has only 8, one wonders which wires they left off? Ah... Probably #14, since that has no connection anyhow, and the 3 "data shield" lines. I'm surprised you can do without those data shield lines, if that's what they did.

cditty · #7 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKrell

Interesting concept. Given that HDMI has 20 wires and RJ-45 has only 8, one wonders which wires they left off? Ah... Probably #14, since that has no connection anyhow, and the 3 "data shield" lines. I'm surprised you can do without those data shield lines, if that's what they did.

HDMI cable has 4 pins dedicated to ground (data shield & ground pin) + the one no connection, so only 15 wires are actually 'needed' to get the job done. Wall plates only use one ground. I am not using it through a receiver, but that should not be a problem, as the wall plates are transparent... Dish receiver sees my TV and modes just like it is straight through. Also, keep in mind that this uses 2 cables, so you have 16 wires available.

To the OP, at 30 feet, you should have absolutely no problem with even Cat 5.

VinceT3 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 02:11 PM

very cool..

bebop · #9 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 02:18 PM

For a 30' run? Why not just get an HDMI cable that is 30' (or even longer) from monoprice? Wouldn't it be cheaper, less parts and a simple install?

This is only $25: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=1

The wall plates alone are $18, plus 2 cat6 at 30' w/ connectors $9, plus 2 HDMI short runs $7 = around $34.

It does look neater though to have the wall plates.

llzel · #10 (**permalink**) 10-29-2009, 07:33 AM

Bebop, I thought of just installing a long HDMI but I didn't want to have the cable hanging out of the wall. I can get the CAT6 cable free and I can crimp the RJ45 jacks on and install the cable, so I'm only out the $18 for the plates and 2 short HDMI cables.
I'm curious to see how it'll work.