After the usualy few days of unpacking the essentials I turned my attention to more important matters, my home cinema setup !!!
After much effing and blinding I got the projector mounted to the ceiling and aligned correctly and it only took me 2 attempts to get it right. I was then all ready to plug in the DVD PLayer using the HDMI cable I'd run only to discover I need a special M1 to HMDI adapter for my Infocus 5700 projector. A quick call to my home cinema installer friend and I had the adaptor 2 days later. Connected up my DVD Player and configured it to upscale the DVD player to 720p and I have to say the results are amazing the picture quality is fantastic. I'm getting a projected image of 74" which isn't too bad. Next thing I need now is funds to invest in my motorised screen instead of my white wall to improve picture quality.
I then proceed to try and solder the phono plugs onto the cables I'd run for my Subwoofer only for the bloody soldering iron to stop working. I just bought new soldering iron at lunch time so I'll let you know how I get on trying to solder 16 phono plugs tonight. (In case your wondering the break down is as follows:
Connection Type Leads No of Conns Total
Component 3 2 6
Composite 1 1 1
Sub Woofer 1 1 1
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Sub total 8
Both sides of cables x 2
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Total phono plugs to be soldered 16
I also setup a nice remote room link for controlling all the kit which is in a closet in the hall.
I fired up Stars Wars Episode III on the system last night and the opening sequence is pretty good test of the system and I can safely say it was no let down, apart from the sub not being connected in yet I wasn't disappointed.
I'll keep you posted on my soldering exploits !!!!
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