HDMI cable for in-wall use

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BredStik

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I've been looking for a HDMI cable rated for in-wall use for a while now. I've found a Monster Cable rated, but for the required length, it's close to 200$...

I've found a HDMI cable from monoprice with the following spec:

Flame test: Passes UL VW-1

More info here: http://www.monoprice.com/drawing/HDMI24TC.pdf

What does that means? Can I use it?

Thanks

[ February 20, 2006, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: BredStik ]
 
Re: HDMI cable for in-wall use

What is HDMI cable ?

And by the way, your link doesn't work. You need to take out the paren at the end.

[ February 20, 2006, 11:23 AM: Message edited by: bdarnell ]
 
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What is HDMI cable ?
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The cable structure itself is defined in the PDF in the previous post and more information is provided in the wikipedia link provided below.

HDMI is an interface. It's for video/audio data in digital formats. Here's a definition from wikipedia:

The High-Definition Multi-media Interface (HDMI) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV).

For more information, you can visit the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-Definition_Multimedia_Interface

Thanks again
 
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I've just started learning about this standard, myself.

One fact that sticks out, so far, is that a passive cable has a length limit of about 15 meters. Beyond that, active components have to be used or one has to go to another cable such as fiber.

For in wall use, the 15 meter limit, is very restrictive. Lengths of 100 meters are more practical for premises wiring, in my opinion.

Another limitation appears to be the need for manufacturer applied terminations on the ends of the cable.

I suspect that the only way to use the cable in the wall, at present is with raceways sized large enough to get the end connectors through.

I wonder if there are bending radius limits and pulling tension maximums? Especially, pulling tension. HDMI is all about bandwidth, multi gigabit bandwidth, so pulling deformation and bending distortion of the physical spacing relationship of the internal cable conductors to each other will seem to delicate.
 
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Thanks for the replies.

In my case, I would only need an 8 meter run. The cable would run over a suspended ceiling in my home theater from a pc in front to the projector (ceiling mounted) in the back. However, I don't know how to do it while respecting electric code...
 
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Your best approach will be to talk to a licensed electrician or low voltage contractor that can come an look at the situation.

This medium is not suited to it, and the Forum has strict rules against DIY assistance.
 
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The cover plate indicates a possibility that may be real difficult to pull off at this point.
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I have a client who has a display with multiple HDMI jacks on it.

What capabilities are possible when two displays are connected to each other?
 
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