ViP612 - Package Contents

[john81]

Hello!

Just wondering what's inside the box of a ViP612. Any HDMI or Component Cables and approximate length? Ethernet Cable? etc etc.

Thanks for any help!

 

[KAB]

No component, HDMI and definitely no ethernet. You installer MAY provide a component or HDMI cable. No guarantees. Get your own to be safe. Here is where to get good, cheap HDMI....HDMI Cable, Home Theater Accessories, HDMI Products, Cables, Adapters, Video/Audio Switch, Networking, USB, Firewire, Printer Toner, and more! They are a Superstar provider for us here.

 

[hyperguy]

Just RCA jacks and a S-video cable along with a phone line a remote and batteries along with the book and channel guide

 

[reddice]

This is what gets me angry with these companies. They provide a HD box but the only cables they give you are for SD 480i composite crud.

 

[ryotgz]

Just RCA jacks and a S-video cable along with a phone line a remote and batteries along with the book and channel guide

And one UHF antenna. Although mine came with two...

 

[drdroo]

Does the VIP612 kit usually come with a DPP Separator?

 

[HIFI]

Does the VIP612 kit usually come with a DPP Separator?

yes

 

[drdroo]

Thought it did, thanks.

 

[garys]

And batteries for your remote(s).

 

[drdroo]

I wasn't concerned about the batteries but my brother bought a VIP612 and I bought him a 1000.4.. I'd hate thinking I have everything for install to find out that I need to end up having to order a separator.. That'd stink.

 

[maxmoto]

And batteries for your remote(s).

One remote. It is a single tv box.

 

[cpdretired]

Hello!

Just wondering what's inside the box of a ViP612. Any HDMI or Component Cables and approximate length? Ethernet Cable? etc etc.

Thanks for any help!

Checkout Monoprice for cables. All orders are sent Priority Mail.
HDMI Cable, Home Theater Accessories, HDMI Products, Cables, Adapters, Video/Audio Switch, Networking, USB, Firewire, Printer Toner, and more!

 

[hyperguy]

Most installers will supply you with component cables free or a HDMI for a small fee.

 

[bighick]

This is what gets me angry with these companies. They provide a HD box but the only cables they give you are for SD 480i composite crud.

I would be unhappy if I had to pay a $50 markup for a hdmi cable.

 

[papalittle]

Our company supplies the HDMI cables (6ft and 12 FT) for free.

 

[TheKrell]

Checkout Monoprice for cables. All orders are sent Priority Mail.

Not true! My last two orders, including one in transit, were shipped UPS ground. Possibly they'll do that for light orders. (I ordered several hundred feet of RG6 in that last order.)

 

[john81]

Awesome, thanks for the replies everyone. I'm gonna put in an order for a HDMI now. But I also plan on using the 612 for another HDTV approx 25ft away (regardless that the channel will be mirrored on both TV's), I plan on using components for the further 2nd HDTV. I noticed on monoprice that they have a much cheaper 25ft RG59 component cable than the 25ft RG6 Component Cable. I'm cautious to go with the RG59 cuz it's 25ft long. Any opinions on this?

 

[KAB]

Awesome, thanks for the replies everyone. I'm gonna put in an order for a HDMI now. But I also plan on using the 612 for another HDTV approx 25ft away (regardless that the channel will be mirrored on both TV's), I plan on using components for the further 2nd HDTV. I noticed on monoprice that they have a much cheaper 25ft RG59 component cable than the 25ft RG6 Component Cable. I'm cautious to go with the RG59 cuz it's 25ft long. Any opinions on this?

RG59 will be fine.

 

[skyviewmark]

This is what gets me angry with these companies. They provide a HD box but the only cables they give you are for SD 480i composite crud.

And you buy an expensive HD TV and they still make you buy the cables to hook that up too.. Nobody knows exactly what will be needed to hook up your particular install. If they planned for everything there would be lots of wasted cables going out.. Which makes the cost go up for everyone. Just buy what you need to hook it up and you will be fine.

 

[reddice]

And you buy an expensive HD TV and they still make you buy the cables to hook that up too.. Nobody knows exactly what will be needed to hook up your particular install. If they planned for everything there would be lots of wasted cables going out.. Which makes the cost go up for everyone. Just buy what you need to hook it up and you will be fine.

But come on, common sense if you have a HDTV why would you want to hook it up using cables that only give you crappy 480i resolution.