Re: FW: Audio & video distribution

[Keith Doxey]

The original prototypes carried

Composite Video
Stereo Audio
IR Repeater

The current model carries S-Video which uses two pairs to carry the
video. That currently leaves no way to carry the IR although I
believe I can now do this. I just have to test it before making it
available.

I built a video switcher 6 years ago that has been in daily use in a
seafront pub taking inputs from 8 Satellite/VCR/DVD/CCTV sources and
displaying it on 12 x 21inch TV's and 3 Video projectors. It is
controlled by a BBC Micro.

I am in the final stages of converting and improving that design to
accomodate KAT5 technology for the signal distribution and IR/RS232
control to select the sources. That will complete the jigsaw.

All the building blocks exist, they just need bolting together.

Keith

--- In kat5-users@y..., Nick Towers <nickt@t...> wrote:
> It strikes me that (for me) the missing part of the puzzle for a
great
> whole house multi room video &amp; audio distribution is the
control/IR
side.
>
> Lets assume I have various sources - with complex controls via IR
remotes -
> how can these be selected &amp; controlled from any room? Ideally
using
cat5 or
> RF.
>
> Any thoughts/experience?
>
> Thanks
>
> Nick
>
> PS noticed a IR distribution set up on Mark McCall's site which you
(Keith)
> designed - could this be used/adapted?
>