Hiding the Set Top Box (STB) - What kind of cables do I need?

I want to place my HD DVR STB in a nearby closet. Will probably require 15-20 feet of cable to be safe. I came across several different terms (Emitter, Blaster, RF, etc) but wasn't sure what I need. This is a simple set up - just the cable box so that I can continue to use the Verizon Fios remote. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

spacedebris wrote:
The one I posted is for a "wired" extender. One end plugs into the back of the STB and the other end sits in the room where the TV is. There are others that are the wireless styles. Like THIS. I was just giving an example. It all depends on how fancy you want to get.
Actually that was for a transmitter extender, not a receiver and it must be used per the following from the link:
Emitter connects between Powermid receiver and A/V equipment in a closed cabinet
Powermid receiver required and sold separately
It does not plug into the STB. It plugs into the Powermid receiver jack and the other end gets "stuck" to the front of the STB. There are other devices that perform the STB IR receiver function, such as This one. However be aware that this particular one does not work with 64xx DVR's.

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