VGA Breakout Cable Extension ??? (1 Viewer)

[Matt Heebner]

I am picking up a RCA DTC-100 HD STB tomorrow. I already bought the VGA breakout cable to connect to my Mits. I was so excited about getting the deal on the STB that I didnt realize the cable was only 6 feet long. I need about 8 feet to fit without stretching the cord tight. I bought a VGA extension cable from Best Buy last night. Will this work or will there be massive picture degradation? I suppose I could put the RCA on my TV, and it would reach no problem, but I really want it on my equipment rack.

Anyone tried this?

Matt

 

[Bob McElfresh]

Put the STB on your TV and try plugging in the straight cable, then the extension and see for yourself if there is a difference.

If it were MY system, I would have an un-broken cable for Video/HD frequencies. There is just so much more information/signal in these feeds that I would not trust an extension cable. My general rule is: "the higher the frequency, the greater the need for a good cable" and this would extend to being suspicious of a Best Buy VGA computer monitor cable in line with some other manufacturers cable.

 

[Matt Heebner]

Well technically it's a Belkin VGA extension, the same as the VGA breakout cable, even the same line. I was just wondering if anyone had tried this. I plan on doing a A/B comparison. If the difference is that apparent, then I will be getting a longer VGA cable.

Matt