HDMI over IP?

PiKe · 12 Sep 2012 at 15:38

Need a replacement for rubbish 2.4ghz video senders which cause huge amounts of interference.

Would this work, plugged into a powerline adapter or isn't it actually transmitting packets of data? http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/hdmi-cat5e-cat6-extender-50m.html

picnic · 12 Sep 2012 at 16:00

These are only baluns, they allow you to use Cat5/6 cable to route an HDMI signal. They are nothing to do with TCP/IP or any other computer network protocol.

i.e. you need a continuous run (cable joins excepted) between each end. I suspect you want to avoid running a cable so these are probably of no use

PiKe · 12 Sep 2012 at 16:01

So what would I need?

m3csl2004 · 12 Sep 2012 at 16:01

That appears to be HDMI over CAT5e cable, rather than HDMI over an IP network.

The product in the link would not work without a direct, dedicated cable connection.

How long is is the distance between the HDMI devices?

PistolPete · 12 Sep 2012 at 16:04

DELETE

You wait 4 minutes to hit post whilst on the phone and 3 same answers come in!!

PiKe · 12 Sep 2012 at 16:06

m3csl2004 said:
That appears to be HDMI over CAT5e cable, rather than HDMI over an IP network.

The product in the link would not work without a direct, dedicated cable connection.

How long is is the distance between the HDMI devices?

Not all that far but there's no existing cabling and I want it as neat as possible.

How good are 5ghz TV senders?

chaparral · 12 Sep 2012 at 16:45

Maybe this........http://www.justhdmi.co.uk/?gclid=CI7Sqb7Ggq0CFUJItAodZBJrbg

The HDJuiceBox allows you to transmit HD HDMI Video anywhere in your home using existing power sockets; saving you the hassles of rewiring. The system consists of a receiver and a transmitter that deliver H.264 HD video and audio from SKY HD boxes, Set Top Boxes, Blu-ray™ disc players, video game consoles etc. to compatible HDTV displays located near power outlets. The PHDL-6986H receiver is easily connected to your HDTV via component or HDMI™ cable while your AV source equipment is connected directly to the PHDL-6985H transmitter.

This means no expensive rewiring of the house or office is necessary. It supports multiple receivers (up to 4) per transmitter as well as full IR pass-thru so that the source can be controlled, via a remote, from any receiver location.

chaparral · 12 Sep 2012 at 16:52

Or this is cheaper and seems to have good reviews..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Vi...RG64/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1347465068&sr=8-2

PiKe · 12 Sep 2012 at 16:57

All pretty expensive solutions! £50 was about the budget.

chaparral · 12 Sep 2012 at 17:10

Cheapest thing i can find is this
Auction http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikkai-5G...elessVideoTransmitters_CA&hash=item232215ca01
buynow http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5GHZ-WIRE...elessVideoTransmitters_CA&hash=item2ebf9b2eea

alexthecheese · 13 Sep 2012 at 10:57

How many pins are there in CAT 5/6 cables and how many in HDMI? Could you not just rewire a HDMI plug onto a cAT 5/6 cable?

picnic · 13 Sep 2012 at 11:13

There are 8 wires in an Ethernet cable (4 pairs). Even if you could make a conversion jobby yourself a balun has extra components to ensure the signal integrity over longer distances and in some cases needs an external PSU.