jijo_robert
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Can anyone tell me how to terminate RGB HV wire in the wall? what kind of wall connector should I use. This is for TV connection.
RGB HV wire termination
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Ranger Digital
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What kind of wire? Did you run coax? Cat5 with baluns? Using converter boxes? The type of termination will depend on what you type of connectors are on the TV. Likely they are simple RCA jacks. Some, commercial mostly, are bnc.
Are you asking what ends to put on the wire and stap in the wallplate, keystones?
Are you asking what ends to put on the wire and stap in the wallplate, keystones?
jijo_robert
Member
I ran rgb hv wire for video distribution. I am looking for wall plate for terminating them. this is a new house with walls not closed
Ranger Digital
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again whats on the tv? RCA? BNC? you can use a multitude of products and add whatever keystones you want. on-q has everything you would need to do that. this is all done after the walls are closed and painted, etc. if the wires are run and its not drywalled, you are not ready to terminate now, right?
jijo_robert
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RCA connections, the connectors that I see have only one point to terminate, how do I connect five wires (in RGB HV) to that?
Thanks
As was mentioned...I have to wonder though what are you running? YCbCr (3 RCAs) is sooo much more popular on the sources, what is available RGBHV (5 RCAs / 1 DB15) is pro broadcast grade $. 
If you gave us part#s we can read the install manuals.
If it's coming in on coax you'll have 5 of them, really it makes no difference if you use F type (cable TV), RCA (Composite and consumer Component video), BNC (CCTV Cameras/Professional RGBHV) or even a single DB15 (computer VGA / RGBHV).
Are you sure you have RGBHV? Does it hava a DB15 connection like a PC, if so they make breakout cables that will let you get to 5 RCAs which is much easier to terminate. Or... Do you have YCbCr and only 3 coax coming in? Thats the important part, they terminate the same and it depends on what you want to hook to what, F Type, RCA and BNC are probably the cheapest/easiest methods but may require adapters depending on the source and display.
If you gave us part#s we can read the install manuals.If it's coming in on coax you'll have 5 of them, really it makes no difference if you use F type (cable TV), RCA (Composite and consumer Component video), BNC (CCTV Cameras/Professional RGBHV) or even a single DB15 (computer VGA / RGBHV).
Are you sure you have RGBHV? Does it hava a DB15 connection like a PC, if so they make breakout cables that will let you get to 5 RCAs which is much easier to terminate. Or... Do you have YCbCr and only 3 coax coming in? Thats the important part, they terminate the same and it depends on what you want to hook to what, F Type, RCA and BNC are probably the cheapest/easiest methods but may require adapters depending on the source and display.
mdesmarais
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If you are talking about terminating 5 generic coax runs coming out of the wall, I'd say use BNC or RCA. Doesn't matter if you end up only using 3 for YCbCr.. . you'll still have the other two available for other uses.
beelzerob
Senior Member
Ya, but if they're IN the wall, and you want to use a wall plate....wouldn't you terminate them with an F connector, then buy the keystones that have F on the inside and RCA on the outside?
Personally, I favor the compression-style QuickPort F and RCA connectors (rather than the feed-thru style) because it amounts to fewer interconnects and better signal integrity. You do need a compression tool, but if you've already invested in one then it's a snap. I did not buy the Leviton-branded one and it operates on these connectors without a hitch.
Leviton Quickport Compression connectors
If you need a compression tool, I would suggest getting the Paladin 1555. It is a universal compression tool which means it can adjust to just about any sinze wire and connector. After buying other compression tools that would only handle one size wire or connector, I've stepped up to the Paladin. I should have gotten it first and saved some money by not buying others. I just didn't know any better.
Here is a decent discription of the unit, but you can find it cheaper if you look.
http://www.tequipment.net/PaladinTools1555...CFQIUPAodYyw1Og
Here is a decent discription of the unit, but you can find it cheaper if you look.
http://www.tequipment.net/PaladinTools1555...CFQIUPAodYyw1Og
beelzerob
Senior Member
I do need one, actually, and that's a great endorsement. Thanks for the tip....I'll start searching for a good price on it.
lorenkoeman
Member
If you need a whole kit, this one is good. I have it, works great
http://biz.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&CatId=1801
http://biz.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&CatId=1801
beelzerob
Senior Member
That is a good deal. Is that crimper the same as the 1555 (it looks it, but doesn't say)? I noticed it doesn't list being able to do RG59, which will be a requirement for me.
