NEWBIE.. HELP Blu Ray/Wii Installation - Blu-ray Forum

fabulosity · 01-07-2009, 06:24 PM

Hey guys!!

HELP! I have a professionally mounted LCD 46" JVC TV in my living room. All the wires are inside the wall and they made a little plug behind it to. When it was mounted; it was just attached to the cable box and the DVD player.. (I know really nothing about this kind of stuff).. however the guy who mounted it sold me a "monster" cable for $115 in addition to the mounting. I know I got ripped.. so I am trying to be proactive this time. Now I have a new Blue Ray player.. Sony S550 that I need to be integrated, as well as a Wii. We have the Wii in the office now as that is the only TV where the inputs were exposed (all of our TV's are mounted). My fiancee knows less about this stuff than I do.. so theres no help there. We want to put the Wii and the BR player on the JVC.

What cables do I need to buy? I know the BR's need an HDMI cable.. can I use the one that I have from the DVD player..but I'm thinking maybe the "monster" cable is attached to the cable box for HD.. What's the best cable I should get? I found a place HDPI.us that has pretty cheap cables. Are these legit? Do I have to get another cable for the Wii or can they ones it came with work? They were only 3 bucks on this site so I was going to get a 3ft one..just in case the other one wasn't long enough.

Guys I'm such a newbie. Please help me.. And I apologize for all of the questions. Please offer any suggestions too.. that would make our viewing better. I just get mad that I can't do this stuff myself.. We're paying $105 for someone to come out to do this because we don't want to reck the tv or damage it because its mounted. But I'll be darned if they get me for some more money that I don't have to spend; which is why I want to have all the cables already.

Thanks guys!

kpkelley · 01-07-2009, 06:28 PM

Do you have a receiver that the television is hooked up to or does the audio come only from the television speakers?

gearyt · 01-07-2009, 06:30 PM

sounds like you have everything directly wired... no receiver
my secret is to tape a wire onto an existing cable,
pull it out,
tape on the new wire,
and pull back in...
wa la,, new wire in hole

good luck
geary

DeadDog · 01-07-2009, 06:41 PM

Get your cables from monoprice.com

Everyone here swears by them and they are very high quality. You definitely want an hdmi cable for the blu-ray player, and I would suggest component cables for the Wii. The composite cable it comes with is o.k. but you'll get a better picture by using component cables. These can also be found at monoprice.com

Wii cable:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

HDMI cables:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/se...E&keyword=hdmi

fabulosity · 01-07-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadDog

Get your cables from monoprice.com

Everyone here swears by them and they are very high quality. You definitely want an hdmi cable for the blu-ray player, and I would suggest component cables for the Wii. The composite cable it comes with is o.k. but you'll get a better picture by using component cables. These can also be found at monoprice.com

Wii cable:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

HDMI cables:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/se...E&keyword=hdmi

Thanks! I am so getting the component cables for the wii and a pink skin for my controller and nunchuk too... lol..

For 1.36, I couldn't pass it up. I appreciate the link.

Now the HDMI cables.. this is the one I was going to get was the 6ft one which looks like they're out.. I guess I can get the 10ft, but it's a really short distance and I'm not trying to hide all that cord under the console. Also..since it is going "in wall" do I need to get the "in wall" one or it doesn't matter?

gearyt · 01-07-2009, 07:00 PM

6' for an in-wall connection is really short
you will probably be happier with the 10'
you can leave the excess in the wall

fabulosity · 01-07-2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearyt

sounds like you have everything directly wired... no receiver
my secret is to tape a wire onto an existing cable,
pull it out,
tape on the new wire,
and pull back in...
wa la,, new wire in hole

good luck
geary

Thanks! You guys really rock here. I like it.. Maybe I'll learn something about blu rays. I've been fascinated reading here for the last hour.

One more question.. do I need anything to access the Blu Ray live stuff.. like how can I get it? I think the S550 comes with it. Can it not go on wireless (I think I read that in some post). We have a wifi connection, but I think I read that this has to be hard plugged to router? Well the router is going to be upstairs and the BR downstairs. Same thing with the Wii.. we just got it for Xmas so we haven't gone online yet; but I bought a lan adapter that I probably should be taking back because it won't work on separate floors..

This is probably an easy question for one of you smart people. How can I get the Wii to recognize my wifi connection?

And again thanks so much! I am so happy right now..

fabulosity · 01-07-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpkelley

Do you have a receiver that the television is hooked up to or does the audio come only from the television speakers?

Nope..we're simple folks around here. Only from the television speakers.

kpkelley · 01-07-2009, 06:50 PM

Do you know what model television it is?

How many hdmi inputs?
What cables are you using to connect the other devices to the television?
The bracket in the wall for the wires, is it a plug style or hole style?

For your cables you can go to monoprice.com they have excellent cables and great prices. To connect the Blu-ray player you should use an hdmi cable if there is a port open. If not, then you could use a set of component video cables and an optical audio cable. The wii has a special adapter for it's video and audio output, as such you must purchase wii specific cables. I believe it comes with a composite video cable and two analog audio cables. You could upgrade that to a component cable.

As for your wifi question, no the S550 can't do wifi. However you can connect it to a wireless network via a media bridge. What it does is creates a wireless receiver of sorts for your hard wired components, so they can be connected to a wireless network. If you remember the company that makes your wireless router perhaps we can suggest the compatible bridge.

fabulosity · 01-07-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpkelley

Do you know what model television it is?

How many hdmi inputs?
What cables are you using to connect the other devices to the television?
The bracket in the wall for the wires, is it a plug style or hole style?

For your cables you can go to monoprice.com they have excellent cables and great prices. To connect the Blu-ray player you should use an hdmi cable if there is a port open. If not, then you could use a set of component video cables and an optical audio cable. The wii has a special adapter for it's video and audio output, as such you must purchase wii specific cables. I believe it comes with a composite video cable and two analog audio cables. You could upgrade that to a component cable.

As for your wifi question, no the S550 can't do wifi. However you can connect it to a wireless network via a media bridge. What it does is creates a wireless receiver of sorts for your hard wired components, so they can be connected to a wireless network. If you remember the company that makes your wireless router perhaps we can suggest the compatible bridge.

I think it has more than one HDMI input back there.. I'm going to go try find the same model on the net to see. Because if its only one I'm screwed right because that needs to go the cable (which we watch more of) to make it HD right.

The other devices are just with regular red/white/yellow (do you guys call them optical?) cords that came with it. Sidebar: Is there a need to keep the old DVD player hooked up? The BR should be able to upscale all DVDs right; there wouldn't be a "DVD" that wouldn't we be able to watch on there. Therefore, no need to keep the old school plugged and connected or is there?

Since they're so cheap, I'm going to order all of the cords that you suggested.. just in case we don't have an HDMI port open back there. I can't see back there.

We have a linkysys Rangeplus wireless router.. I was looking for the model number, but guess I threw the box away.

OMG, thanks so much.

fabulosity · 01-07-2009, 07:13 PM

http://www.amazon.com/JVC-LT40X776-4.../dp/B000A7FTOA

This one looks like our TV; but ours is bigger.. and I read that it only has ONE HDMI input...

jasontkelley1746 · 01-07-2009, 06:29 PM

as far as the Wii, the cables they gave you will work fine. For the blu-ray player you will want to hook up an hdmi cable from the blu-ray play into one of the hdmi inputs on the tv. What kind of monster cable did he sell you? and yes you did get ripped off. majorly!

fabulosity · 01-07-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasontkelley1746

as far as the Wii, the cables they gave you will work fine. For the blu-ray player you will want to hook up an hdmi cable from the blu-ray play into one of the hdmi inputs on the tv. What kind of monster cable did he sell you? and yes you did get ripped off. majorly!

Thanks! I was thinking it was such a short distance that they should work but the cord on that site was only 3.52 so I was thinking I would buy one just in case we ever needed a longer one.

I've been reading the thread on cables and I feel like I got straight raped!

I fell victim to all the stuff the people in that post said.. heard the brand name monster.. was my first time with HD.. so after he hooked it up.. we were in awe of the colors.. but any cord would have done that. Oh well. That was two years ago and I don't even know what kind of cord it is..other than "monster".. The "monster" that stole my money! He got over on us big time .. he probably purchased it from monoprice. We had him do all of our TV's..which look flawless... but seriously.. we could've saved some money.

01-07-2009, 06:24 PM	#1
fabulosity Junior Member Member since:Jan 2009	NEWBIE.. HELP Blu Ray/Wii Installation Hey guys!! HELP! I have a professionally mounted LCD 46" JVC TV in my living room. All the wires are inside the wall and they made a little plug behind it to. When it was mounted; it was just attached to the cable box and the DVD player.. (I know really nothing about this kind of stuff).. however the guy who mounted it sold me a "monster" cable for $115 in addition to the mounting. I know I got ripped.. so I am trying to be proactive this time. Now I have a new Blue Ray player.. Sony S550 that I need to be integrated, as well as a Wii. We have the Wii in the office now as that is the only TV where the inputs were exposed (all of our TV's are mounted). My fiancee knows less about this stuff than I do.. so theres no help there. We want to put the Wii and the BR player on the JVC. What cables do I need to buy? I know the BR's need an HDMI cable.. can I use the one that I have from the DVD player..but I'm thinking maybe the "monster" cable is attached to the cable box for HD.. What's the best cable I should get? I found a place HDPI.us that has pretty cheap cables. Are these legit? Do I have to get another cable for the Wii or can they ones it came with work? They were only 3 bucks on this site so I was going to get a 3ft one..just in case the other one wasn't long enough. Guys I'm such a newbie. Please help me.. And I apologize for all of the questions. Please offer any suggestions too.. that would make our viewing better. I just get mad that I can't do this stuff myself.. We're paying $105 for someone to come out to do this because we don't want to reck the tv or damage it because its mounted. But I'll be darned if they get me for some more money that I don't have to spend; which is why I want to have all the cables already. Thanks guys!

01-07-2009, 06:50 PM	#9
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Do you know what model television it is? How many hdmi inputs? What cables are you using to connect the other devices to the television? The bracket in the wall for the wires, is it a plug style or hole style? For your cables you can go to monoprice.com they have excellent cables and great prices. To connect the Blu-ray player you should use an hdmi cable if there is a port open. If not, then you could use a set of component video cables and an optical audio cable. The wii has a special adapter for it's video and audio output, as such you must purchase wii specific cables. I believe it comes with a composite video cable and two analog audio cables. You could upgrade that to a component cable. As for your wifi question, no the S550 can't do wifi. However you can connect it to a wireless network via a media bridge. What it does is creates a wireless receiver of sorts for your hard wired components, so they can be connected to a wireless network. If you remember the company that makes your wireless router perhaps we can suggest the compatible bridge. Last edited by kpkelley; 01-07-2009 at 06:53 PM.

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01-07-2009, 06:28 PM	#2
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Do you have a receiver that the television is hooked up to or does the audio come only from the television speakers?

01-07-2009, 06:30 PM	#3
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	sounds like you have everything directly wired... no receiver my secret is to tape a wire onto an existing cable, pull it out, tape on the new wire, and pull back in... wa la,, new wire in hole good luck geary

01-07-2009, 06:41 PM	#4
DeadDog Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:355 Digital collection:96 iTunes collection:125 Trading Score:360	Get your cables from monoprice.com Everyone here swears by them and they are very high quality. You definitely want an hdmi cable for the blu-ray player, and I would suggest component cables for the Wii. The composite cable it comes with is o.k. but you'll get a better picture by using component cables. These can also be found at monoprice.com Wii cable: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 HDMI cables: http://www.monoprice.com/products/se...E&keyword=hdmi

01-07-2009, 07:00 PM	#6
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	6' for an in-wall connection is really short you will probably be happier with the 10' you can leave the excess in the wall

01-07-2009, 07:13 PM	#11
fabulosity Junior Member Member since:Jan 2009	http://www.amazon.com/JVC-LT40X776-4.../dp/B000A7FTOA This one looks like our TV; but ours is bigger.. and I read that it only has ONE HDMI input...

01-07-2009, 06:29 PM	#12
jasontkelley1746 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:milwaukee Blu-ray collection:191	as far as the Wii, the cables they gave you will work fine. For the blu-ray player you will want to hook up an hdmi cable from the blu-ray play into one of the hdmi inputs on the tv. What kind of monster cable did he sell you? and yes you did get ripped off. majorly!

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