In order to put my amplifier rack in another room, I will need to run my component video input cables about 50 feet in overall length. Will this seriously degrade the input/picture quality?

If the connectors are done well, 50 feet is no prob. I've succesfully run component twice as long as you're planning with no problems. question: why is dvi not possible?

good luck!

Don't think that I can use DVI because the rear projection TV doesn't have DVI inputs, I don't think the receiver has them either. Sounds like a lot of adapters, but I am not familiar with this DVI setup.

Would it be worth the trouble?

Thanks
Bill M.

This message was edited by abmarsh on 01/07/05 09:44 ET.

Nah, without dvi on either unit you're stuck with component. 50' should be no problem.

Thanks again. Ordering 50 foot component cable

Best regards
Bill

abmarsh,

Recently purchased and installed a 45' component video cable.

I did an A-B comparison after receiving the cable, before doing the permanent install..

Setup A: Sharp XV-Z12000, 6' HDMI to DVI cable, DirecTV HD Tivo
Setup B: Sharp XV-Z12000, 45' Belden 7710A w Canare Connectors (Component Video Cable), DirecTV HD Tivo

I did the comparison watching a Jay Leno HD broadcast. Projector was set up for 720p. Both setups were projected onto a 100" diagonal 16:9 Stewart Firehawk Screen.

Sitting at normal viewing distance, I could not tell a difference. If I got within a couple feet of the screen, I think I detected a little less sharpness in the component video cable... but I'm not absolutely sure. After having done the test, I'm glad I didn't spend money on digital cabling. I read too many horror stories about digital cables when they get into this length. (All kinds of stories about sparklies!)

Go with a good component cable, and I believe you'll be very happy with the results.

BCF
thank you I have been telling people that since I first saw

Sorry hit the enter key. But I am glad someone did a side by side comparison Thanks