How far can you run RCA cables?

[TominKY]

I read on this site that you only get stereo sound on a X22 if you use the RCA connections instead of the CH3/4 Coax. Since I was planning to locate the receiver in a closet out of site, this presents a problem. One solution may be to fish a long set of RCA cables above the ceiling to the TV set. My question - this would probably take about 20 feet of cable. Would this be too long? Would I experience significant attenuation at this length?

Thanks!

Tom

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[rocatman]

I currently have a 50 foot long s-video cable with RCA connection for sound running from 811 through an unpowered switch box and there doesn't appear to be any degradation in sound or picture.

[TuxCoder]

The TV2 RF coax output on those receivers is in stereo however. Depending on your setup and usage, you might consider that in your plans.

[TominKY]

Tux,

Are you sure about that? Seems like the manual that I have for a 322 says that the TV2 A/V outputs are for stereo, and the coax is in mono. Guess I'll have to look at it again when I get home.

Thanks,

Tom

[NightRyder]

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The TV2 RF coax output on those receivers is in stereo however. Depending on your setup and usage, you might consider that in your plans.

I thought only the 522 had stereo output on RF.


NightRyder

[TuxCoder]

I just know my 522 is, and is documented that way. I had read on here before that the 322 used the same UHF modulator with MTS output. But I never had actually verified in the 322 manual or anything, so I guess take my more generalized statement above with a grain of salt.