| Vancouver Off-Topic / Current Events The off-topic forum for Vancouver, funnies, non-auto centered discussions, WORK SAFE. While the rules are more relaxed here, there are still rules. Please refer to sticky thread in this forum. |
 | 
11-18-2011, 12:54 PM
|
#1 | | MiX iT Up!
Join Date: May 2006 Location: vancouver
Posts: 8,150
Thanked 2,074 Times in 870 Posts
Failed 642 Times in 183 Posts
| Tv Setup - is this possible?
I want to put a tv in my bedroom but there is no cable outlet. Is there any sort of wireless device that will send the cable signal from an outlet 1 floor down up to my room?
I'm not even sure where to start looking. I want to be able to watch something different from what people are watching downstairs.
Shaw has said there is no way to "install" an outlet. I would have to use a splitter and run a wire from the closest outlet.
Any ideas if what I want to do is possible?
**Mod note - I'm not sure if this is the correct section. I assumed Audio/Video was for cars only.
__________________
Sometimes we tend to be in despair when the person we love leaves us, but the truth is, it's not our loss, but theirs, for they left the only person who couldn't give up on them.
Make the effort and take the risk..
"Do what you feel in your heart to be right- for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't." - Eleanor Roosevelt | 
|  | |
11-18-2011, 12:58 PM
|
#2 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CELICAland
Posts: 25,679
Thanked 10,395 Times in 3,918 Posts
Failed 1,390 Times in 625 Posts
|
just run a wire up to your room simplest thing
| |
| | |
11-18-2011, 01:16 PM
|
#3 | | MiX iT Up!
Join Date: May 2006 Location: vancouver
Posts: 8,150
Thanked 2,074 Times in 870 Posts
Failed 642 Times in 183 Posts
|
yes but i'm anal about running wires.
i like all my wires hidden 
__________________
Sometimes we tend to be in despair when the person we love leaves us, but the truth is, it's not our loss, but theirs, for they left the only person who couldn't give up on them.
Make the effort and take the risk..
"Do what you feel in your heart to be right- for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't." - Eleanor Roosevelt | |
| | |
11-18-2011, 01:18 PM
|
#4 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CELICAland
Posts: 25,679
Thanked 10,395 Times in 3,918 Posts
Failed 1,390 Times in 625 Posts
|
well yeah run it up through your crawl space, cut a little hole in your room and install a cable socket
you're good to go | |
| | |
11-18-2011, 01:32 PM
|
#5 | | YOU CANT CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS
Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL400
Posts: 5,871
Thanked 3,113 Times in 1,043 Posts
Failed 555 Times in 158 Posts
|
it's possible to wirelessly transmit a A/V signal cheaply, but your receiver will have to be downsitars
__________________
Where the hell am I
| |
| | |
11-18-2011, 02:17 PM
|
#6 | | I HERP TO YOU DERP
Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 604
Posts: 1,190
Thanked 235 Times in 103 Posts
Failed 12 Times in 6 Posts
|
me thinks slingbox could help u achieve what you want...
though i have never used it before (nor am i an expert)
| |
| | |
11-18-2011, 02:23 PM
|
#7 | | MiX iT Up!
Join Date: May 2006 Location: vancouver
Posts: 8,150
Thanked 2,074 Times in 870 Posts
Failed 642 Times in 183 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Amuro Ray  it's possible to wirelessly transmit a A/V signal cheaply, but your receiver will have to be downsitars | tell me MOAR.
why does it matter where my receiver is?
__________________
Sometimes we tend to be in despair when the person we love leaves us, but the truth is, it's not our loss, but theirs, for they left the only person who couldn't give up on them.
Make the effort and take the risk..
"Do what you feel in your heart to be right- for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't." - Eleanor Roosevelt | |
| | |
11-18-2011, 02:24 PM
|
#8 | | MiX iT Up!
Join Date: May 2006 Location: vancouver
Posts: 8,150
Thanked 2,074 Times in 870 Posts
Failed 642 Times in 183 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by hypediss me thinks slingbox could help u achieve what you want...
though i have never used it before (nor am i an expert) | Slingbox is if i want to watch on pc, but i don't want to do that. I want to watch tv on a tv.
__________________
Sometimes we tend to be in despair when the person we love leaves us, but the truth is, it's not our loss, but theirs, for they left the only person who couldn't give up on them.
Make the effort and take the risk..
"Do what you feel in your heart to be right- for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't." - Eleanor Roosevelt | |
| | |
11-18-2011, 02:36 PM
|
#9 | | Banned (ABWS)
Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kits/Richmond
Posts: 4,409
Thanked 1,105 Times in 540 Posts
Failed 555 Times in 222 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Amuro Ray it's possible to wirelessly transmit a A/V signal cheaply, but your receiver will have to be downsitars | Yep, and then his remote has to work through floors too.
OP, just run a cable. If you're that picky, open the wall, run a cable, patch the wall and repaint.
| |
| | |
11-18-2011, 03:02 PM
|
#10 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CELICAland
Posts: 25,679
Thanked 10,395 Times in 3,918 Posts
Failed 1,390 Times in 625 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by tiger_handheld tell me MOAR.
why does it matter where my receiver is? | you wont be able to change channels?
just run a wire through your crawl space the only cutting would be for the socket/hole for the wire
| |
| | |
11-18-2011, 03:13 PM
|
#11 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Surrey
Posts: 2,808
Thanked 2,621 Times in 684 Posts
Failed 238 Times in 102 Posts
|
You will need something like this I think. AITech 2.4 GHz Wireless Cable TV Extender - 06-080-008-01
It's a Wireless Cable TV Extender. You should figure out what frequency will work best for you (2.4Ghz vs 5.8Ghz I believe.) This unit is a little pricey but I'm sure you can find something similar for a little less online.  
I've also seen one of those As Seen On Tv products in the past. It's called X10's Wireless Video Sender and sells for about $70. Cheap product, quality will probably be shitty on all of them, but then again, you're using standard cable so there isn't much quality to begin with. However if you're looking for HD, look into one of these products @ Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...ideo&x=24&y=19
Last edited by parm104; 11-18-2011 at 03:18 PM.
| |
| | |
11-18-2011, 03:19 PM
|
#12 | | My homepage has been set to RS
Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Burnaby
Posts: 2,025
Thanked 1,079 Times in 368 Posts
Failed 95 Times in 35 Posts
|
Hardwire is the best way to go. Wires run on top of drywall look ugly and you don't want to rip open any walls? Run it on your exterior walls and drill into your room  Just seal the hole with some ductseal or silicone after.
__________________
Electrician.
| |
| | |
11-18-2011, 05:48 PM
|
#13 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: .
Posts: 669
Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts
Failed 1 Time in 1 Post
|
Shaw will pick the easiest way out of the situation as they get paid per point or drop whatever they call it , so if its going to take the guy 2 hours to do instead of the typical 15 minutes he will say it is impossible
i am an electrician and im willing to bet it can be done easily with the right know how , id help you if i was in vancouver
if you seriously want it done , calling an electrician or sound/security company to fish the wires though your walls so you wont even notice them , it will most likely be cheaper/reliable than the whole wireless route
| |
| | |
11-18-2011, 06:41 PM
|
#14 | | Captain Happy Bubble is my Homeboy
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 301
Thanked 42 Times in 13 Posts
Failed 31 Times in 7 Posts
|
Shaw can run a cable from their box to your room for $50. I don't see why they won't do it. Do you live in a house or townhouse? From what you said you want the cable to be run from downstairs to upstairs i assumed you don't live in an apartment.
| |
| | |
11-19-2011, 12:19 AM
|
#15 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 5,540
Thanked 980 Times in 166 Posts
Failed 399 Times in 67 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Avery Shaw will pick the easiest way out of the situation as they get paid per point or drop whatever they call it , so if its going to take the guy 2 hours to do instead of the typical 15 minutes he will say it is impossible
i am an electrician and im willing to bet it can be done easily with the right know how , id help you if i was in vancouver
if you seriously want it done , calling an electrician or sound/security company to fish the wires though your walls so you wont even notice them , it will most likely be cheaper/reliable than the whole wireless route | best to call a/v or security company. They have all the fishing tools.
| |
| | |
11-19-2011, 01:26 AM
|
#16 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 6,044
Thanked 315 Times in 149 Posts
Failed 53 Times in 33 Posts
|
I can't believe shaw told you they can't put an outlet in the wall for you, they made at least 3 for my house
__________________ 1996 Honda Accord 1995 Nissan 240sx 2004 Infiniti G35 2005 Honda Jazz BuySell Feedback Quote: |
"It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good ... They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time. "
| | |
| | |
11-19-2011, 09:02 AM
|
#17 | | Waxin’ Punks
Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Surrey
Posts: 7,251
Thanked 6,129 Times in 2,124 Posts
Failed 216 Times in 114 Posts
|
This will do it. It's not cheap. I do sell them, but not to general public. If you're interested I could point you in the right direction. PM if you're interested. 002-HDS100-2 HD Flow
Edit: re-read your post, this will not do what exactly you're looking for. But its a cool wireless solution imo.
Last edited by punkwax; 11-19-2011 at 10:13 AM.
| |
| | |
11-19-2011, 02:07 PM
|
#18 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: QSDD
Posts: 213
Thanked 67 Times in 33 Posts
Failed 23 Times in 11 Posts
| Brite-View Digital Home Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit
+
http://www.amazon.com/Extender-Adapter-Single-Cat5e-Extension/dp/B003E7YRWS/ref=pd_sim_e_3
| |
| | |
11-19-2011, 02:21 PM
|
#19 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond
Posts: 2,805
Thanked 1,260 Times in 321 Posts
Failed 259 Times in 88 Posts
|
wired > wireless
especially when it comes to home audio/video
| |
| | |
11-19-2011, 02:30 PM
|
#20 | | Banned By Establishment
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 7,412
Thanked 660 Times in 199 Posts
Failed 3 Times in 3 Posts
|
It's a lot easier, cheaper, and less head ache to run a wire to the tv. I tried video senders before and most of the time, the picture or audio would break up or is not in sync with each other. Also there's a learning curve with these new equipment so expect to spend an hour or more to get everything up and running smoothly. More equipment just means more potential problems.
__________________
Why are you reading this? | |
| | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:57 PM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
