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CABIN AUDIO AND
VIDEO SURROUND SOUND
In the salon, we replaced the 15-inch TV/VHS combo with a
20-inch LCD.
The LCD hinges out to expose a single-play DVD and a HI FI
VHS player. All wiring is concealed.
ABS cover and trim panels were used with high quality birch
covered in marine vinyl. All fixtures fit into the factory
opening so that there in no cosmetic modifications to the
wood grain cabinet. In fact, this procedure is totally reversible.
Both of the DVD and VHS infrared targets are concealed within
this single lens. Located just under the TV cabinet, this
infrared repeater system allows full control of both the DVD
and VHS while the LCD is in the closed position.
Hidden
within the cabinet next to the LCD, a game port was installed.
This location allows the LCD to remain closed while an electronic
game is in use versus locating the port behind the LCD. The
port also provides an AC outlet.
In the midship cabin, we installed a dual outlet GFI AC receptacle
plus an antenna connector to the rear of the nightstand between
the bunks. A GFI receptacle is a good idea in case of a spilled
drink. We ran AC power directly from the main service panel.
The added TV outlet required upgrading the factory UHF/VHF splitter
and running a new line. A rubber tablemat is trimmed to provide
a non-slip surface and protect the wood grain surface.
A polymer block keeps the 9-inch TV/VHS combo unit from toppling
when the going gets a little rough. This TV set provides for
front panel RCA jacks so that kids or guests can use their Playstation/DVD
player.
In this version of the midship bunk, an LCD flatscreen was
flushed into an upholstered shroud. Also, a custom gameport
provides entertainment for the kids and their friends.
The
factory salon speakers received a new grill cloth that is acoustically
transparent thus greatly increasing the quality of sound.
