How long can a VGA lead or S-video lead be run before loss of signal and a amp is require

Does S-video have 75 ohm resistance just like co-axial cable and therefore be run 100 feet or so?

I need to connect my projector to either my pc or my dvd player or ps2. Where I want the projector to sit will require cable to run atleast 15 feet or so. What are my options.

I've got a 5 metre (16 foot) lead works fine and i have used a 10 metre one with no problems.

Si

15 feet will be fine, just do it. All video signals are (as far as I know) 75 Ohm, although this has nothing to do with the maximum distance they can run - it just determines a required characteristic of the cable. Use a cable of high enough quality and longer runs shouldn't be a problem.

The shorter the cable the less loss the better the quality

cliff

A Lindy Premium cable will do the job. Triple screened to maximise quality.

Chris.

which is better, s-video or vga?

Can you get a male to female s-video connector?

[Edited by Recaro - 8/26/2003 2:38:20 PM]

just do what i did and buy a good quality 10m s-video cable i got a resonably priced one for £30, can pay more but ive had the £100 ones and i cant tell the difference

I bought a 5m stereo phono lead, split it, joined one set of ends together with a male to male adapter and voila 10 m cable ;)

Works fine. DVD quality is good.

What? Me! a skinflint. How dare you sir!

I intend to buy a better quality cable but just not got round to it yet.

A COUPLE OF HOURS