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In Reply to: RE: Interesting, thanks! posted by ABliss on December 26, 2020 at 07:53:50

We have a new smart TV in the living room, that's how this all started. Got Disney+, cool! Just operates thru the TV.
Next was to our older plasma in the bedroom, bought a Google Chromecast pod, so I watch some Disney+ from my cell there also. Wonderful.
Back to the subject at hand, the big room. I'll just use the coax digital out from a DVD player to the receiver for audio. I can do the same from a cable box I'm sure also.
But what device will work best to get video from those sources to the PJ? I know one can buy a Roku stick and get a signal from a cell direct to the PJ via the Roku stick. But that uses the PJ speaker. How to get video from a DVD/BD player and/or cable box to the PJ? Can I stream that? Maybe using an HDMI switch?
I think Disney+ might be harder, as I need something other than a cell, so how to get a Disney+ "box" down there? Not as much a concern for now... main thing is video from my rack to the PJ without hard wiring (if possible).

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RE: OK, thank you. - ABliss 11:04:34 12/26/20 (5)
The Epson dose not seem to have any wireless streaming abilities, your only option is hard wire using HDMI.
I would suggest you buy a AVR to use as main distribution point. Doesn't have to be a expensive one , there are nice ones under $500, like a Marantz nr1510, I have one right now I am trying out. All your sources can go in there and one HDMI go to the projector. Its a really nice all in one preamp, processor, tuner, phone input, and to my surprise, a very good streaming app to get all internet radio.
Its a great upgrade.
- RE: OK, thank you. - grantv 11:18:25 12/26/20 (4)
  $500 US equates to $800 CAD + taxes, that's a lot of cash to replace something that, other than these video connections, does the job fine. The Marantz unit actually has pre-outs, but I simply don't have $900 spare change for this.
  There is a way to connect the PJ it seems, using a separately purchased LAN module. Would that work? And if so, from both a DVD player and a cable box?
  Maybe hardwired is the best solution...
  - RE: OK, thank you. - rivervalley817 11:25:30 12/26/20 (3)
    try the ethernet over power solution, use a network cable
    
    why insist on wireless?
    
    regards,
    - Not meaning to insist on wireless, just trying to minimize work. - grantv 11:31:17 12/26/20 (2)
      Just didn't want to run the HDMI cable, but I think that's exactly what I'll be doing. Thank you.
      - RE: Not meaning to insist on wireless, just trying to minimize work. - rivervalley817 13:15:00 12/26/20 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Not meaning to insist on wireless, just trying to minimize work. posted by grantv on December 26, 2020 at 11:31:17
        
        there's 'special' HDMI cables for long runs that will pass 4K
        
        a little pricey but worth it
        
        with regards,
        
        https://www.amazon.com/High-Speed-Highwings-Braided-Compatib (Open in New Window)
        
        Nice - grantv 15:52:37 12/26/20 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Not meaning to insist on wireless, just trying to minimize work. posted by rivervalley817 on December 26, 2020 at 13:15:00
        
        Good call on that, and thanks for the link

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