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can I extend the cables on this BD player

post #1 of 9
4/30/12 at 5:00am
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can I extend the cables on this BD player? if yes by what lenght?

I do'nt see a problem extending the data cable however I'm thinking the power cable maynot be extended?
could a AC powered USB hub provide enought power?

I would like some recommendations on BD software.

I've read that one reviewer saved the included 30 day trail software to HDD and simply renamed the extention file any tips on how this is done is appreciated.

Thanks STB
http://www.amazon.com/Blu-Ray-Player...5786052&sr=1-3
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post #2 of 9
4/30/12 at 7:40am
An extension cord for power and check monoprice for USB cables in the length you need.. BTW, why do you need it so far from your computer?

I have no idea what the purpose of changing the file extension for the playback software is. Can you provide more information as to why you want to do this?
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post #3 of 9
4/30/12 at 8:37am
Look into active USB cables, they allow extensions of 25 ft. or longer.
Regarding power, you might be able to power it using a USB cellphone charger.
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post #4 of 9
4/30/12 at 8:38am
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Originally Posted by Sammy2 View Post

An extension cord for power and check monoprice for USB cables in the length you need.. BTW, why do you need it so far from your computer?

I have no idea what the purpose of changing the file extension for the playback software is. Can you provide more information as to why you want to do this?

This is my guess http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1402448
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post #5 of 9
5/1/12 at 4:43am
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Originally Posted by Sammy2 View Post

I have no idea what the purpose of changing the file extension for the playback software is. Can you provide more information as to why you want to do this?

here what he reviewer wrote reguarding the 30 day trial powerDVD software "The CD contain a free trial software of PowerDVD 11, but it are in a undefined format. Not a big deal too. In this case, copy the file to your HDD, change the name of the extension for *.rar, unzip with Winzip, Winrar, or 7zip and ENJOY!!"

Thanks STB


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Originally Posted by hirent View Post

Look into active USB cables, they allow extensions of 25 ft. or longer.
Regarding power, you might be able to power it using a USB cellphone charger.

the supplied cables appear to be no longer than 18" I would like to extend an additional foot total around 2 1/2 foot I do have a couple extentions.


Thanks STB


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Originally Posted by bryansj View Post

This is my guess http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1402448

Hello Bryan yes this is the current plan to hide the PC inside the cabinet and have the BD drive acessable in front inside my dust proof container.

I'm concidering cutting a simiriarl hole on the other side which is much less visable (my media storage area) exposeing the power buttom, DVD tray & card reader.

By stevethebrain at 2012-05-01
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post #6 of 9
5/1/12 at 9:07am
As far as extending the cables, an extra couple of feet will be fine. Just make sure you get a usb extension cable that will support that power, i.e. a lower gauge cable.

As far as your software question, I still really don't understand the problem. Can you not install the software at all?
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post #7 of 9
5/1/12 at 9:30am
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By stevethebrain at 2012-05-01
Thanks STB

'80's called they want their Technotronic back, ha ha ha...


I remember when Technotronic was "da $hit"
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post #8 of 9
5/2/12 at 4:15am
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As far as your software question, I still really don't understand the problem. Can you not install the software at all?

I haven't purchased yhr BD player yet.

the BD enableing software it comes w/ is only good for 30 days.
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'80's called they want their Technotronic back, ha ha ha...


I remember when Technotronic was "da $hit"

yea I enjoy 80s like new order, thompson twins, pet shop boys, human league ect, ect

haven't listened to Technotronic in decades just reusing the jewel box
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post #9 of 9
5/2/12 at 6:53am
To extend USB, for long runs do USB over Cat5e (Monoprice). For runs under 20' just buy an appropriate length cable. Chaining shorter cables will just cause headaches.
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