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Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« on: April 13, 2006, 01:24:24 am »
I thought you guys might enjoy my "backyard theater" thread.  Maybe off topic, but at least there's a hot tub in some of the pics.

I have a Crestron home automation system for control.  

Here you can see the screen up... in a motorized enclosure above the bay window:



This picture shows the screen down.  The screen is a 100% opaque white sunshade... made to withstand the weather.



The projector is a Sanyo high definition model.  I needed a projector that was very bright (3000 lumens), had a good throw distance, and good keystoning (since the angle is about 35 degrees).  I have been very impressed with the picture quality as well as the viewing angle.  People on the upper deck and in the hot tub can see a very clear picture.  The projector sits on top of a rolling metal shelf that was intended for kitchen use.  I keep it in the basement control room when it's not in use.



This is how the projector is connected to the control system.  The following video sources are available:  
DVDs from an Escient DVD server - 800 disc capacity
High definition DirecTV and OTA locals from 1 of 2 HD DirecTivos
PC access using wireless keyboard/mouse (1776X1000 or 1152X648 resolution)
Modified XBOX - can play games using wireless controllers and also use it as a network connected media server with XBMC
Security camera display... If the doorbell rings, I get an audio alert through the outdoor speakers.  I can switch to the front door camera to see who is at the door, and talk to them through an intercom.



There are 3 audio zones that can be used, independently or together, depending on where people are located.  Each zone has a local volume control knob.  
Zone 1 is the main zone which has 2 12" Rockustics planter speakers.  The arrow is pointing to one of them.  These can be moved anywhere on the lower deck.
Zone 2 is on the upper deck.  It has 2 8" planter speakers.
Zone 3 is the hot tub zone  There is 1 Niles dual speaker mounted under the deck directly facing the hot tub.
In addition to the audio that goes with the above video sources, FM radio is available as well as CDs in the Escient server and mp3s on the network.
In this picture you can also see a natural gas firepit, locted to the right of the projector... for those chilly nights.



This shows the HD Tivo source from the firepit area:



Here is a DVD image from behind the pool:



I got everything up and running last October, so I didn't have too many chances to use it last year... other than a few Monday Night Football get togethers.
I'm looking forward to many outdoor viewing events this year.

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Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« on: April 13, 2006, 01:24:24 am »

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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2006, 01:38:54 am »
I am jealous!!!!!

Party at Ortho's house!!!!!

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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2006, 05:03:18 am »
I didn't see my invite or hear what type of beverage to bring.
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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2006, 08:11:22 am »
very nice
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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2006, 08:21:41 am »
wow.....neighbors are gonna LOVE you, it's like a drive-in theater, minus the expensive popcorn!
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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2006, 08:51:55 am »
It looks great. Every year a friend of ours does the same thing Hillbilly style putting a 20 foot bed sheet like screen on the 2 car garage door, put a hue projection/audio system on a cart, light several fires and we enjoy a nighttime Buckeye game.  This looks like a great place for the WTBHT party.
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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2006, 09:04:46 am »
WOW.   ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
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« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2006, 09:25:21 am »
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WOW.   ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D


Ditto squared! :o
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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2006, 09:35:26 am »
Awesome!!  Where did you say you lived?  LOL!  I'm jelous!

On a side note...whoa, those are some "funky" teeth!
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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2006, 11:02:11 am »
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I didn't see my invite or hear what type of beverage to bring.


Newcastle Brown Ale is my beverage of choice!



Thanks for all the nice comments.

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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2006, 11:12:07 am »
What do the neighbors think of the new drive-in (or is that a dive-in? (groan).
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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2006, 11:19:05 am »
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What do the neighbors think of the new drive-in (or is that a dive-in? (groan).
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Ha

Only 2 neighbors right now are aware of it.  House next door to the right likes it.  They were over for MNF last year, and have a kid the same age as one of my daughters' who will be over for movie parties.

The neighbor behind us is not too impressed.  They built their house on a nice wooded lot so they could have peace and quiet.  There have been a couple occasions where the festivities got a little too loud for their liking.  They told me the sound from the outdoor speakers ricochets off the pool water and goes directly to their house.  ::)

I guess they should have gotten a bigger lot  :P
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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2006, 11:22:09 am »
I bet they wont be too happy when you premier  "Hot Tub Party  Tarts  Vol 3" this Friday night,  8).
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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2006, 11:24:54 am »
Great set up ortho - very, very nice

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Re: Backyard theater pictures ('05 Maxxus, too!)
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2006, 11:37:47 am »

T.P. Cooter sez:

"You shore got a purty mouf, Orfo.  And I shore like yer backyard movin' pixure show."
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