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HDCP 2.2 solution for theater?
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| Topic: | HDCP 2.2 solution for theater? This thread has 16 replies. Displaying posts 1 through 15. |
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| Post 1 made on Friday October 6, 2017 at 18:14 |
Richie Rich Senior Member |
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Went and looked at a project today that I have no answers for.
Existing theater, 3-4 years old. Marantz AV8801 preamp, Panasonic projector (that is dying), Directv box, Amazon fire, Samsung Bluray.
Client wants to replace projector with a JVC 4k unit and utilize 4k content (directv, Appletv, etc).
Problems:
Preamp is not HDCP 2.2 compliant
HDMI cable from rack to projector is 4 year old monoprice cable, no idea on capability.
No cat 6 from rack to projector (rules out HDMI extenders). 1st floor of a 2 story home, ceiling finish (textured, faux, flat paint) cannot be color matched.
Client is not stoked on cutting up the ceiling or replacing his $4,000 preamp.
Do any of the HDCP "Fixers" work worth a crap?
In all my years in the industry I have managed to avoid using them somehow. Would they be an applicable solution in this situation?
How would you guys handle this? I suspect I am going to be seeing a lot more of this stuff in the future.
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| Post 2 made on Friday October 6, 2017 at 18:18 |
Fins Elite Member |
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When you open up the ceiling, put in a conduit so when 8k is available he won’t have to cut the ceiling again
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| Post 3 made on Friday October 6, 2017 at 18:48 |
Ranger Home Super Member |
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you cant run 4k hdmi extenders on cat5??
Not aware of a way around replacing his antique amp. Is what it is.
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| Post 4 made on Friday October 6, 2017 at 19:04 |
bricor Advanced Member |
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You could try the ethereal GA1 or whatever it is . (Can't remember the model #)
I use one in my own room and it works great.
Still have to replace the marantz though.
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| Post 5 made on Friday October 6, 2017 at 20:58 |
roddymcg Loyal Member |
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The thing is technology changes, and this means hardware changes. He can add a Lumagen at about $5k for video and keep his Pre/Pro.
I usually start asking how old one's phone is, how old is their laptop, or how old is their car. At some point either they get it or not that no matter how much money was spent, if you want new technology you need to buy new gear.
But who knows on the cable until you give it a whirl. I have used several of Ethereal's GA1's with great success. Is there existing HDMI cable chipped, it so you need to pull new wire.
Band aids mean service calls and unhappy customers. Which means bad referrals...
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| Post 6 made on Saturday October 7, 2017 at 00:08 |
Impaqt RC Moderator |
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There are a few HDFury pieces that will handle the HDCP issues...
but what good is getting around that if you cant get the 4k Signal through the cable.
Netflix wont play in 4k unless you actually have a full 4:4:4 60p HDR compliant signal path.
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| Post 7 made on Saturday October 7, 2017 at 10:38 |
Rob Grabon Founding Member |
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Got any cat at the projector?
Find a way to install the AppleTV and DirecTV boxes at the projector and bring optical outputs through cat back to audio system. It's all wireless anyways ;)
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| Post 8 made on Saturday October 7, 2017 at 10:59 |
pilgram Loyal Member |
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What room is directly above the theater?
If it's carpeted,role it back,cut a slot in the floor along the path from the projector to the equipment location and install a smurf tube.
Glue/screw down the removed floor strip and have the carpet re-stretched.
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| Post 9 made on Saturday October 7, 2017 at 20:16 |
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On October 7, 2017 at 10:59, pilgram said...
What room is directly above the theater?
If it's carpeted,role it back,cut a slot in the floor along the path from the projector to the equipment location and install a smurf tube.
Glue/screw down the removed floor strip and have the carpet re-stretched. Pimpin!! We do that all of the time!!!
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| Post 10 made on Saturday October 7, 2017 at 21:10 |
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On October 7, 2017 at 20:16, edizzle said...
Pimpin!! We do that all of the time!!! Me too! 2-3 hours of my time plus a re-stretch usually results in the clients thanking me more than once! Much more affordable than the alternative.
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| Post 11 made on Saturday October 7, 2017 at 21:42 |
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What’s carpet?
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| Post 12 made on Saturday October 7, 2017 at 22:06 |
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On October 7, 2017 at 21:42, Fins said...
What’s carpet? It that fuzzy floor covering that collects dirt and keeps carpet cleaning guys in business! Some people like it because it's warm and soft on the feet. It Absorbs sound and makes bedrooms seem more quiet.
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| Post 13 made on Saturday October 7, 2017 at 23:56 |
Fins Elite Member |
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majority of flooring here is hardwood. Even bedrooms
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| Post 14 made on Sunday October 8, 2017 at 00:53 |
Mario Loyal Member |
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1x2 HDMI splitter?
1 goes to PJ (once you figure out how to get 4k to PJ), 2nd goes to existing pre amp.
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| Post 15 made on Monday October 9, 2017 at 11:37 |
jrainey Active Member |
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Can we start with the distance on the cable? There should be some sort of rating/gauge on the jacket.
Passive/Active?
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