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This is HT version 3.2. I originally setup a stereo TV (20 inch) with a stereo VCR and a Pioneer receiver (with 4 speakers). But that setup was some years ago. This replaced a 36 inch TV and 5.1 receiver, VCR and DVD. As you can see by the rack, I still keep the equipment to a minimum.
The counter - shelf above the DVD storage (in the back) and three additional bar stools allows seating for another three people.
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(In the photo above you can almost see the) Kenwood surround, and an Infocus DLP ScreenPlay 4800. I mounted the projector using a modified TV wall mount (upside down). Cable TV is viewed through a VCR tuner, HD is through a tuner/DVD up-converter made by LG. We decorated (of course) with a theater theme, which I think adds to the "Real Theater" feeling. The Goldberg reels (left) are a gift from a friend at work.
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My
wife and I remodeled the room in a weekend. I fished the wires through
the walls and ceiling to minimize clutter.
We added the pub table to expand seating and its a great place to set a pizza box. We looked for a long time to find a small popcorn popper. |
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The
picture quality is really good now (see the image to the right) I have
recently upgraded with HD.
Click here for a LARGER screen image |
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a Logitech-Harmony 628 "activity based" remote. The
coolest part about this remote is I program it through a Web Page
interface over the Internet. The activity buttons allow for complete
set-up of the equipment (even lights) with the push of ONE button.
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Even the door to my office became part of the theater decorations. |
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Lighting is remote controlled by X-10. I use an X-10 RF remote for normal control of lighting.
But I also use a IR to RF device by X-10 that allowed me to program in light controls through the Logitech-Harmony remote. Not least of all I use X10's AHP (with the CM15A interface) and a Home Automation Computer. See: My Home Automation Page. Also see the theater and some of my other Home Automation on my YouTube Channel. |
Part of the fun of a home theater is going just a little over the top. I have a small bath off the theater. So I built-in a 13 inch TV and I remotely simulcast the theater to the restroom |
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I use an IR remote extender with the "input" under the screen and the "output" at the equipment rack |
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Our
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