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Hamilton Township, NJ, United States
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Take It Outside
Hamilton Township, NJ, United States
With a limited number of warm-weather
months on the calendar, Garden State residents take their backyard time
seriously. This weatherproof family decided to extend their outdoor
time. Thanks to an outdoor TV, a patio heater, a hot tub and a kitchen
that's the envy of every armchair top chef, this Jersey family enjoys an
all-season al fresco life. Enjoying electronics outside
is the easy part; making sure that the electronics and cables can
withstand the elements is the challenge. Add the stipulation that
audio/video gear must be concealed and it's a job best tackled by
seasoned pros. Expanding the whole-house entertainment
system to the backyard was a natural extension for system designers at
Electronics Design Group. The backyard became another zone in the
house-wide system. But backyard electronics carry different
requirements. EDG installers picked locations for wires that they knew
were dry spots, for instance. Speaker considerations are different when
there are no walls to reflect the sound. In order to cover the square
space, they used two sets of speakers: one set of flush-mount speakers
mounted in the divider behind the hot tub and the other set across the
patio in a soffit under the roof of the house. The Sonance speakers are
rated for outdoor use, and installers sealed the speakers with rubber
gaskets to keep moisture out.
Since the TV had to be invisible when not in use, EDG devised a
motorized lift that stores the TV in a protected base. Making the TV
operate seamlessly was a combination of sound mechanics and computer
smarts. EDG built drivers for the lift and programmed macros so that a
single button press would set in motion everything that needs to happen
to watch the Sunday game: the TV rises from the cabinet and switches to
the proper input, audio from the speakers ramps up and the cable box
goes to a preset sports channel.
It takes a special kind of TV to weather the elements. EDG
designers selected the Sunbrite SB4610HD, a 46-inch 1080p HDTV that's
encased in an all-weather housing that protects the components from
rain, dirt and insects.. A built-in fan system keeps the unit cool up to
122 degrees and dry so that fog and frost don't build up on the screen.
A built-in heater protects the TV to temperatures down to 24 degrees
below zero. That came in handy for the family's Super Bowl party last
winter, which took place against a snowy backdrop. The weatherized TV is
covered by a window that reduces glare, boosts contrast and shields the
TV screen. For extra protection, the mason added a rubber lip around
the TV opening to protect the TV after it lowers into the stone housing,
and a watertight cover goes on top for added defense.
To ensure an aesthetic fit, EDG designers matched the base of
the TV housing to those of the cooking area, complete with aluminum
doors that provide access to wire and electrical conduit for cables from
the indoor A/V system. The TV rests on a swivel base so that it can
point to the table, the hot tub, the grill--and the horseshoe pit in the
yard. The video menu is stocked with viewing options
including the Vudu movie collection, a Blu-ray player and cable TV.
Music comes by way of CDs played on the Blu-ray player, an iPod dock, FM
and Sirius XM Radio and the Rhapsody music service. The entertainment
system is controlled by a Control4 remote with an LCD screen that
provides two-way communication. Users can see playlists, radio stations
and track information for easy selection of whatever music strikes their
fancy.
The Four Seasons anyone?
months on the calendar, Garden State residents take their backyard time
seriously. This weatherproof family decided to extend their outdoor
time. Thanks to an outdoor TV, a patio heater, a hot tub and a kitchen
that's the envy of every armchair top chef, this Jersey family enjoys an
all-season al fresco life. Enjoying electronics outside
is the easy part; making sure that the electronics and cables can
withstand the elements is the challenge. Add the stipulation that
audio/video gear must be concealed and it's a job best tackled by
seasoned pros. Expanding the whole-house entertainment
system to the backyard was a natural extension for system designers at
Electronics Design Group. The backyard became another zone in the
house-wide system. But backyard electronics carry different
requirements. EDG installers picked locations for wires that they knew
were dry spots, for instance. Speaker considerations are different when
there are no walls to reflect the sound. In order to cover the square
space, they used two sets of speakers: one set of flush-mount speakers
mounted in the divider behind the hot tub and the other set across the
patio in a soffit under the roof of the house. The Sonance speakers are
rated for outdoor use, and installers sealed the speakers with rubber
gaskets to keep moisture out.
Since the TV had to be invisible when not in use, EDG devised a
motorized lift that stores the TV in a protected base. Making the TV
operate seamlessly was a combination of sound mechanics and computer
smarts. EDG built drivers for the lift and programmed macros so that a
single button press would set in motion everything that needs to happen
to watch the Sunday game: the TV rises from the cabinet and switches to
the proper input, audio from the speakers ramps up and the cable box
goes to a preset sports channel.
It takes a special kind of TV to weather the elements. EDG
designers selected the Sunbrite SB4610HD, a 46-inch 1080p HDTV that's
encased in an all-weather housing that protects the components from
rain, dirt and insects.. A built-in fan system keeps the unit cool up to
122 degrees and dry so that fog and frost don't build up on the screen.
A built-in heater protects the TV to temperatures down to 24 degrees
below zero. That came in handy for the family's Super Bowl party last
winter, which took place against a snowy backdrop. The weatherized TV is
covered by a window that reduces glare, boosts contrast and shields the
TV screen. For extra protection, the mason added a rubber lip around
the TV opening to protect the TV after it lowers into the stone housing,
and a watertight cover goes on top for added defense.
To ensure an aesthetic fit, EDG designers matched the base of
the TV housing to those of the cooking area, complete with aluminum
doors that provide access to wire and electrical conduit for cables from
the indoor A/V system. The TV rests on a swivel base so that it can
point to the table, the hot tub, the grill--and the horseshoe pit in the
yard. The video menu is stocked with viewing options
including the Vudu movie collection, a Blu-ray player and cable TV.
Music comes by way of CDs played on the Blu-ray player, an iPod dock, FM
and Sirius XM Radio and the Rhapsody music service. The entertainment
system is controlled by a Control4 remote with an LCD screen that
provides two-way communication. Users can see playlists, radio stations
and track information for easy selection of whatever music strikes their
fancy.
The Four Seasons anyone?
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