Hello to everyone. I am new to this and have been reading non-stop for about a week. I am a MCSE and CCNA with extensive knowledge in netorking. I am building a 5000+ sq/ft house in the St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. My question is about wiring. What cables should I use and how much? How much of each cable will I need in each room to be home runs and which ones don't have to be?
My home will have 4 foum main A/V Zones:
Zone 1: Living Room - 50"-60" LCD/Plasma, 7.1 Surround Sound, Touch Panel
Zone 2: Entertainment Room - Projector, 7.1 Surround Sound, Touch Panel
Zone 3: Master Bedroom - 32"-42" LCD/Plasma, 5.1 Surround Sound, Touch Panel
Zone 4: Bedroom 1 - 32"-42" LCD/Plasma, Pair of Speakers, Touch Panel
Each Room will have its own Cable Box, DVD Player and AMP (where necessary).
1. Would like audio in Zones 1 & 2 to be piped to 4 "sub-zones." i.e. Zone 1 (Living Room) will control source of audio for sitting area, balcony, kitchen and front yard.
2. Will mount several cameras around the property and would to be able to view from any TV ....maybe even touchscreen/panel.
3. I would like to install several touchscreens: 3 bedrooms, Office, Living Room & Enterainment Room. Which system will allow me to control the security system via these touchscreens rather than having to install touch panels?
4. Don't see a need for it now, but would like to be able to see video showing in Zone 1 and Zone 2 from any other room?
5. What must I do to be able to switch input for in room speakers between tv and whole house audio.
The system will also control:
- Lighting
- Whole House Audio
- HVAC
- Irrigation
- Security System
- Surveillance Cameras
Provide feedback/comments on the wiring (homes runs & in room) and systems: home automation, whole house video, whole house audio, lighting,
No decisions have been made, but so far I am leaning in this direction:
HA - Cortexa -- Reading about CQC & Mainlobby
Video - ?????
Audio - NuVo
Lighting - Insteon
Based on the responses to the wiring I will create diagrams and post for review.
Thanks in advance. Free room in St. Criox to all that participate.
My home will have 4 foum main A/V Zones:
Zone 1: Living Room - 50"-60" LCD/Plasma, 7.1 Surround Sound, Touch Panel
Zone 2: Entertainment Room - Projector, 7.1 Surround Sound, Touch Panel
Zone 3: Master Bedroom - 32"-42" LCD/Plasma, 5.1 Surround Sound, Touch Panel
Zone 4: Bedroom 1 - 32"-42" LCD/Plasma, Pair of Speakers, Touch Panel
Each Room will have its own Cable Box, DVD Player and AMP (where necessary).
1. Would like audio in Zones 1 & 2 to be piped to 4 "sub-zones." i.e. Zone 1 (Living Room) will control source of audio for sitting area, balcony, kitchen and front yard.
2. Will mount several cameras around the property and would to be able to view from any TV ....maybe even touchscreen/panel.
3. I would like to install several touchscreens: 3 bedrooms, Office, Living Room & Enterainment Room. Which system will allow me to control the security system via these touchscreens rather than having to install touch panels?
4. Don't see a need for it now, but would like to be able to see video showing in Zone 1 and Zone 2 from any other room?
5. What must I do to be able to switch input for in room speakers between tv and whole house audio.
The system will also control:
- Lighting
- Whole House Audio
- HVAC
- Irrigation
- Security System
- Surveillance Cameras
Provide feedback/comments on the wiring (homes runs & in room) and systems: home automation, whole house video, whole house audio, lighting,
No decisions have been made, but so far I am leaning in this direction:
HA - Cortexa -- Reading about CQC & Mainlobby
Video - ?????
Audio - NuVo
Lighting - Insteon
Based on the responses to the wiring I will create diagrams and post for review.
Thanks in advance. Free room in St. Criox to all that participate.