Brian Beecher
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- Mar 11, 2003
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I'm getting close to time to run my power and then wire my room. First off, here's what I'm working with-
Room size 17' x 11 1/2'
Projector: Panasonic AE900
Receiver: Yamaha RX-V2500
Speakers: Rocket 750's front (The rest of the 5.1 system is about to be
ordered, also Rockets)
I haven't decided on a screen quite yet. If I were to go with a power screen, I would need an outlet where the screen is mounted for power, right? Any 16x9 power screens you would recommend or avoid?
I also haven't decided on the DVD player. I don't have a huge budget for one right now, I've hear Oppo makes a nice unit for the price. Any $300 or less machines out there worth checking out?
The components will be within 5-8 feet of the Projector, which will be mounted on the back wall.
Will two circuits be enough for the room? One for the equipment and one for the lights? Would I need to run a 15 or 20 amp circuit?
Is it a good idea to have a seperate outlet and switch for the projector so it can be turned off without touching the unit?
Is there anything that needs to be pre-wired for the power screen?
What types of cables and connectors should I make sure I have for the projector and receiver?
One last one. What would be the best way to wire for a video game console? The components are all a bit behind the seating area, so the cords for controllers would be coming from behind my head and would be stretched too far. Wireless controllers would probably be best, but has anybody ever run wiring to the side wall beside the seating area or somewhere like that so a video game console could plug into it? I guess that the necessary hook up varies from one game system to the next, so that might not work unless you had the same system forever. Any ideas here are appreciated.
So anyway, I'll stop asking so many questions. Thanks for looking if you made it this far and double thanks if you have any words of advice for me!
Thanks,
Brian
Room size 17' x 11 1/2'
Projector: Panasonic AE900
Receiver: Yamaha RX-V2500
Speakers: Rocket 750's front (The rest of the 5.1 system is about to be
ordered, also Rockets)
I haven't decided on a screen quite yet. If I were to go with a power screen, I would need an outlet where the screen is mounted for power, right? Any 16x9 power screens you would recommend or avoid?
I also haven't decided on the DVD player. I don't have a huge budget for one right now, I've hear Oppo makes a nice unit for the price. Any $300 or less machines out there worth checking out?
The components will be within 5-8 feet of the Projector, which will be mounted on the back wall.
Will two circuits be enough for the room? One for the equipment and one for the lights? Would I need to run a 15 or 20 amp circuit?
Is it a good idea to have a seperate outlet and switch for the projector so it can be turned off without touching the unit?
Is there anything that needs to be pre-wired for the power screen?
What types of cables and connectors should I make sure I have for the projector and receiver?
One last one. What would be the best way to wire for a video game console? The components are all a bit behind the seating area, so the cords for controllers would be coming from behind my head and would be stretched too far. Wireless controllers would probably be best, but has anybody ever run wiring to the side wall beside the seating area or somewhere like that so a video game console could plug into it? I guess that the necessary hook up varies from one game system to the next, so that might not work unless you had the same system forever. Any ideas here are appreciated.
So anyway, I'll stop asking so many questions. Thanks for looking if you made it this far and double thanks if you have any words of advice for me!
Thanks,
Brian