Long video cable runs?

[Booster]

Hi,
I'm looking at an installation where the projectors will be much further than 10m from the computer set up, which I can tell is going to cause problems.

Any thoughts on the best solution? Cat 5 maybe?

I've looked at wireless senders but that seems prone to problems and drop out.

Thanks for any advice.

[jimmyogenic]

how long is the run?
whats the feed?

composite is good for 100m+
vga should be good for most use as well...

[Booster]

Originally Posted by jimmyogenic

how long is the run?
whats the feed?

composite is good for 100m+
vga should be good for most use as well...

The run is going to at least 50m, was planning on VGA.

I've read a lot online about this, and it seems to be a problem. I just though it must be a really common thing to have the projectors mounted in a lighting grid, far away (stage shows etc.) so there must be a standard way of installing like this. Ay idea why people are suggesting Cat 5 with baluns?

Thanks

[PCProject]

Yes. Cat5 is the same as an ethernet cable. Lightweight and easy to run. Unlike VGA. VGA will most likely run 50ft without an inline signal amplier although they can be bought for around £100 (last time I looked/bought one)

[M0DE]

Hi you can try with this,
http://www.thomann.de/gb/extron_vga_..._polig_usb.htm

or this one

kramer TP-123 and TP-122

http://www.kramerelectronics.co.uk/p...el.asp?pid=416
http://www.kramerelectronics.co.uk/p...el.asp?pid=404

they are a expensive but the quality is the best, you can find cheapers models
made in china but that is up to you