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RG6 as component cable
#173849
01/20/08 07:26 PM
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I have been buying bundled RGB cable for some HDTV installs which has 6 mini coax and 2 cat5 wires inside. Most are done HDMI. It is handy but am thinking if I need a couple extra component cables RG6 quad sheild with RCA ends on it would work the same. Any opinions?
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Re: RG6 as component cable
[Re: drum]
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01/20/08 08:43 PM
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Yes it works. Component cable has an impedance of 75 ohms and so does RG6. I have crimped RCA's on a triplex of rg6 and it worked well. I try to keep them the same length - Im not sure it really makes any difference, But I do know there is a horizontal and vertical sync that is transmitted through the cables.
~Matt
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Re: RG6 as component cable
[Re: TOOL_5150]
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01/20/08 10:41 PM
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Rarely is RGBHV used anymore (in consumer circles anyhow), except for computer monitors.
For consumer level Component video, sync is part of the Y signal (green plug). RGB has the sync on green.
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Re: RG6 as component cable
[Re: classicsat]
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01/23/08 05:25 PM
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All the Costco stores I've been to have their demo TVs connected with RG6 component cables. Looks like they use Snap N Seal RCA connectors or some other similar type of compression connector.
I guess you could use RCA to F adapters instead of RCA connectors.
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Re: RG6 as component cable
[Re: brianl703]
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01/26/08 08:45 PM
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rg6 does work, but be careful with the F to RCA connectors. Sometimes the added length makes it hard to fit behind a wall mounted plasma. Most companies make compression fittings in RCA for RG6.
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Re: RG6 as component cable
[Re: sparks_n_shorts]
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01/27/08 12:39 PM
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They sell made up cables with one end "right angle" so they do fine in the close quarters behind a wall mounted TV. I doubt you could build a set for what they cost if your time is worth anything.
Greg Fretwell
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