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| We outfitted this sedan bridge with all the
amenities of home including a salon surround sound system,
a tracking satellite TV antenna, whole boat A/V and controls
plus much more. |
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Atop of the radar arch, we installed a KVH TracVision
4 tracking satellite TV dome antenna, a Shakespeare VHF/UHF
saucer antenna and a WAAS global positioning satellite antenna. |
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The KVH is elevated on a white powder-coated aluminum
tower which functions as a reducer. The KVH TracVision picks
up 300 channels of satellite TV and 50 channels of satellite
radio from anywhere on the lake, even while in motion.
An optional TracNet will allow two-way satellite communication
with the internet using the same TracVision 4 dome. Satellite
TV can be viewed simultaneous while accessing the internet
on your laptop. |
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Shown is the ship-to-shore antenna outlet on the transom.
While under the boathouse, the satellite TV data is procured
via a fixed dish antenna mounted at the perimeter of the slip.
The RG-59 coax cable was upgraded to RG-6. A diplexer is installed
on the boat with a counterpart on the dock so that the satellite
TV receiver within the boat can receive the unprocessed antenna
signal while sending the satellite TV receiver output to a
dock TV. These alternate bandwidths travel in opposing directions
on the same coax cable making for a single ship-to-shore connection.
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 Under
the salon’s TV, we installed a DVD/CD/MP3 player and
an infrared target in a custom made trimplate.
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 Within
the starboard side couch, next to the TV, we installed the
Direct TV satellite receiver. The receiver is totally out
of view and controlled by an infrared repeater. The infrared
system is also linked to the DVD player via rear panel connection.
Both the satellite TV receiver and DVD are viewable and controlled
from the stateroom. |
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| Inside
the starboard side AC/DC service panel, we installed four
control sets. On the far left is a high-isolation ship-to-shore
antenna switch. To its right is the KVH on/off switch with
a serial port where we plug in our laptop and program the
KVH. Next right is the Shakespeare VHF/UHF antenna gain amplifier
and controller. And to the far right are three mini paddle
switches. The top switch is on/off for the salon audio system
so that the stateroom can have full audio while the salon
is shut down. The source unit fader provides full level control
between the cabin system and the bridge for isolating the
interior and exterior audio. The stateroom also has its own
stereo volume control. There are three distinct zones with
individual level controls.
The middle switch selects between the CD changer and theater
sound on the source unit’s input. The bottom switch selects
between the theater sound of either the satellite TV receiver
or the DVD player. The TV selects between terrestrial VHF/UHF
broadcasts plus digitally modulated satellite TV and DVD via
normal channel selection. |
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Open AC/DC service panel containing the A/V controls in
the upper left hand corner. |
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Concealed service
panel. |
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A marinized Clarion AM/FM/CD player facilitates waterproof
hardwired remote controls. We added a Clarion six-disc changer
just under the source unit within this salon cabinet. |
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The source unit and changer concealed. |
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We added a wired
remote alongside the salon’s port side reclining couch
so key volume, mute, source, disc, track and station controls
are at your fingertips without having to get up and get into
the cabinet. This is a particularly convenient feature since
the audio system is now an integral part of the video system.
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Three amplifiers (ten total channels) for the stateroom, salon
and bridge are completely concealed beneath the bridge staircase.
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 Starboard
and port aft salon ceiling Boston Acoustics NX Series 6 1/2-inch
coaxials mounted behind factory provisions.
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 Starboard
and port fore salon Canton two-way mini enclosures on swivel
mounts. In silver, these match the TV and the boat’s
silver decorator plates plus other silver appointments.
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Hidden beside the salon’s reclining couch, we flush-mounted
a subwoofer, grill and upholstered panel in the galley cabinet.
The salon’s theater sound system delivers DVD soundtracks
with such clarity and intensity that action scenes will actually
startle you. |
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Over the stateroom TV, we installed an infrared target
for full control over the DVD and satellite TV receiver located
in the salon. The bridge and salon audio systems can be shut
down when you retire to the stateroom. |
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We installed
Boston Acoustics FX series oversized coaxials up under the
stateroom valances. While these speakers are out of sight,
they will absolutely rock the stateroom. The stereo ten-step
volume control couldn’t be more accessible. Every audio
and video source is available in the stateroom. |
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On the bridge, we installed
a Raymarine 7-inch color chartplotter. To the left of the
wheel, a waterproof wired remote provides full audio controls. |
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 We
added two additional Clarion marine coaxials and a Clarion marine
subwoofer on the bridge. |
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Clarion marine coaxials in the radar arch. The four coaxials
and subwoofer are driven by a four-hundred watt Clarion marine
amplifier. Just like the salon system the bridge packs a punch. |
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