As for the software, Jason says it’s primarily driven by Meedio as the front-end for the movie browsing. However, he’s also written a lot of custom software (using Microsoft .NET technology) to implement the pre-movie trivia slides, trailers, voiceovers, remote control of the DVD changers, etc.
The software DVD player in use is TheaterTek, and he also uses ZoomPlayer as the general purpose media player for other types of files including pre-recorded HD files.
Hope this clears some items up!
I would like more info on the pc..such as video card, storage format, conn to projector..etc.
Thanks for your interest. The PC configuration is as follows:
Intel Core2Duo E4600 2.4GHz CPU,
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 256MB video card,
2GB RAM,
Windows Vista Premium,
500GB 7200 RPM primary HDD,
LiteOn DH401S BD-ROM drive,
USB-UIRT usb infrared controller,
SlimDevices Squeezebox,
The NAS is an Infrant ReadyNas X6 with 1TB of space.
Connection to PJ is via HDMI and it runs at the projector’s native resolution of 1280x720.
AV distribution of signals to other rooms is via Cat6 cable using Ce Labs CAT5TX and CAT5RX modules.
Thanks for the extra info, Jason!
30,000 votes in 24 hours! Real classy! Looks like your “Theater PC” has been busy pinging this poll. No way should this theater be in the lead. Pathetic!
I was wondering ...is there a place were i could get help building my home theater?? Have the room..some of the equipment but..but need help to get started??
This JVC projector offers more onscreen pixels than most, and a THX mode.
DPI, Sunfire and SnapAV deliver high performance at a reasonable price.
Sayonara, set-top box? Or will it just take an energy-saving nap?
It’s hard to imagine life without remote controls, but it’s been a long, strange path to the modern incarnation we know and love today.
Would be nice to see what software he’s using, unless I missed it. How does he have the computer setup?