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The Trac Vision dish antenna constantly acquires and maintains
satellite contact while the boat is on the move.
The dome covered satellite dish antenna is mounted at the
center of the radar arch. The UHF/VHF antenna is relocated
to the port side. A white powder coated aluminum base serves
as a riser and reducer to accommodate the narrower radar arch.
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The Trac Vision service panel is mounted in the access panel
to the rear of an interior cabinet within the main salon. The
service panel provides an on/off switch with status LED and
a data port for hooking up our laptop computer used for set-up
and service diagnosis. |
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The satellite receiver, remote control repeater, switching
and antenna gain controls are all concealed behind cabinet doors
in the main salon/galley. A unique video distribution allows
each entertainment system to independently select satellite,
local broadcast or tape/DVD software. As an option, it is also
possible to additionally distribute DVD and security or rear
vision camera outputs to any video screen on the boat. |
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This matching white laminate shelf is added in the cabinet
under the galley range in order to mount the satellite receiver.
This is also a good location to hide away a high-isolation type
A/B switcher to select between the radar arch satellite tracking
dish and a stationary dockside dish. As a provision of this
package, a second coax is run to the boat’s exterior power
inlet to allow for satellite reception when under a covered
slip or boathouse. This requires only one service. Another recommended
option is a radio frequency remote control versus the supplied
infrared model so that the remote control operates the satellite
receiver from any cabin or deck. A second shelf may be added
to facilitate a DVD player and a digital modulated audio/video
distribution package. |
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The Glomex controller located in a port side cabinet serves
as an A/B switch for UHF/VHF antenna sources. This switches
between the boat’s radar arch antenna and an optional dockside
antenna when under a covered slip or boathouse. It also serves
as a variable gain control for a variety of off-air reception
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The main salon seating area with LCD TV added. The off-axis
viewing on this model is incredible! |
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Open cabinets exposing the audio and video components. |
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The main salon LCD TV mounted on the forward bulkhead. All
five video locations, including the optional helm console monitor
will display local off-air broadcast channels 4 thru 68, reception
permitting. Also, the satellite broadcast is available at all
TV set locations. Each location can select either broadcast
source independently, although only one satellite channel is
viewable at a time with a singular satellite tuner. The main
salon LCD TV typically uses a DVD software source while the
other stations feature TV/VCR combination units. The helm console
monitor is slave to whatever broadcast or software is currently
selected on the main salon LCD TV. An optional tuner can be
added which also offers localized source selection at the helm.
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Before: Existing galley entertainment located over the refrigerator. |
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Before: Existing forward cabin entertainment
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Before: Existing aft cabin entertainment |
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After: An LCD replaces the tube TV in the galley over the
refrigerator. |
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After: An LCD replaces the tub TV in the stateroom. Note the
infrared target above the LCD which provides full control over
the stateroom DVD player. |
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The Sony Playstation II is hidden in the overhead starboard
side and serves double duty as an electronic game and DVD player
for this video system. This is an alternative to the standard
automotive DVD player. Both selections have the required shock
protection for marine use. |
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The Playstation controller cable is extended so that it is
stored in the lower cabinet. This makes access and usage convenient
without draping cables. If a stand alone DVD unit is used, a
game port with AC receptacle can be installed behind the same
cabinet door. This will allow the Playstation to float between
the salon and the two sleeper cabin entertainment systems. |
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A DVD player, two equalizers and two control switches are
mounted in the cabinet just beneath the factory source and
changer. The DVD audio/video output is distributed to
all TV sets plus the audio system. One 5-band equalizer
provides full independent zone control over topside subwoofers,
main deck speakers and arch/bow speakers.
The other 5-band equalizer provides full level controls for
each section of the main salon surround sound system including
the subwoofer and four satellite speakers. This system
stays in the stereo mode full time so all speakers play without
an encoded DVD. An infrared remote control target allows
full DVD operation while behind closed doors.
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A close-up reveals the custom-mounting panel. One switch
defeats the v-berth cabin speakers so those in the cabin can
"zone out" of the main system and listen to satellite
TV, off-air broadcast, VHS tape, Playstation or a DVD source
independent of the other entertainment systems. For added
privacy, wireless infrared headphones are the perfect addition
to both v-berth and aft cabins. The other switch controls
the RF modulator that pipes the video systems' audio section
into the internal cabin and external topside stereo systems.
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Two of four amplifiers located behind the main salon couch.
Each amplifier is mounted to its own birch panel with four aluminum
brackets each. Audio cables and wiring are tied down every few
inches for strain relief from shock and vibration. |
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Two of four amplifiers located behind the main salon couch.
The smaller multi-channel amplifier on the right operates the
speakers inside while the power of the three larger amplifiers
are distributed to the topside system. |
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Topside and internal cabin amplifier systems remote turn-on
switches. |
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This louvered grill under the main salon couch allows the
bass to vent from a hidden subwoofer. |
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Interior view of hatch and grill |
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Hidden, waterproof 8-inch down firing subwoofer enclosure |
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A pair of rear mini-enclosed speakers provide superb articulation
and the ambient effect needed for DVD movies. A discrete
5-channel amplifier runs this five speaker main salon entertainment
system. |
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A marine louvered vent under the port side gunwale step conceals
one of two waterproof subwoofer enclosures. |
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A second louvered vent and subwoofer enclosure is located
under the elevated helm passenger bench seat. With the upgrade
from a single free-air subwoofer to dual enclosed subwoofers
the bass absolutely rocks! |
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Interior perspective of the upward firing subwoofer enclosure
under the helm bench seat. |
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Flush mount marine component speakers in the upper radar arch
and in the rear of the upholstered panels. The topside system
features a total of three pair of component sets surrounding
the main deck. There is also two enclosed subwoofers plus fore
and aft pairs of full range enclosures. |
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A flush mounted component set port side in the forward portion
of the long upholstered panel. |
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The flush mounted component set on the forward starboard side.
Also note the subwoofer level control just forward of the tweeter.
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Rail-mounted marine “white” full range enclosure
speakers with two brackets per side. These are removable for
the winter months. Each speaker contains two small mid/woofers
and a single dome tweeter. |
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Note the waterproof quick- disconnect deck plugs and matching
white cable. Just to the interior is a wired remote control
pad for sun bathers or star gazers to adjust the audio from
the fore deck. |
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Full range enclosure speakers are mounted to the re-enforced
elliptical panel under the radar arch. These overhead speakers
are aimed outward over the aft swim deck. |
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Transom-mounted wired remote control pad allows control of
volume and other basic functions from the swim deck. |
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| Earmark offers full security systems for
your boat, marine instrumentation plus entertainment systems
for dockside or recreational vehicles! |
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