Entertainment System

[racin41@...]

Hi Ron,

We have had XM (3 receivers) since November, 2001 (the month that first began
broadcasting nationally). The receivers will work with any
system with audio inputs. Since you already have XM I'm sure you are aware
that the antenna cannot be obstructed. Regarding the 120v system, should not be
any problem as long as power is available.

Bill & Rita in Roanoke, VA
1987 FC-35


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[racin41@...]

Ron,

You could leave your XM receiver connected to 12 volts for power. I have
Sony units, which have audio outputs, I am however, "broadcasting"
the signal to the FM receiver in the WL.. I have a hard wired FM modulator
which is not necessay with the newer units such as yours. If your unit
transmitts to your current system you should have no problem with the signal
to a 120v operated receiver.

I purchased a "home kit" with my first receiver. The kit contained a 120v to
6v adapter (actually the Sony receiver operates on 6v--the 12v mobile cord
reduced the voltage to 6v). The kit also contained another antenna &
connecting paraphernalia. You should be able to get the 120v adapter from a
dealer.


Crutchfield's has good tech help @ 1-888-474-7339 or crutchfield.com.


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[racin41@...]

Ron, Hope I didn't confuse you. Lost my train of thought & forgot (CRS) to
sign.

Bill in Roanoke, VA
1987 FC-35


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[Ron & Patty]

I am considering the installation of a Home Theatre System (120V, 167
watts per channel) in our bus. I envision utilizing the coaches' four
existing speakers in the salon, together with the new system's center
speaker and sub-woofer. I would appreciate hearing any ideas you may
have tried successfully regarding entertainment systems installed.
Specifically, 12V verses 120V systems. Another issue is I currently
have XM Radio, and wonder if it will work with a home FM receiver once
installed.
Thanks,,,,,,

Ron
WL 85PT36
Sacramento

[Ron & Patty]

Bill,

Regarding XM. I currently have the 12V (Delphi?) XM receiver in the
bus. It transmits through the existing sterio system wirelessly. I
set the FM tuner to 88.3, to receive the audio signal from the XM
receiver. I am using the magnet antenna sitting on the goat rail.
There are no audio outputs on the XM radio. I am hoping I can continue
to operate it in this manner regardless of the FM receiver being auto
or home type, and this is my question regarding XM. By the way, I
would give up TV and Sterio to keep the XM. That's how good I think it
is. Thanks for your response Bill.

Ron 85PT36 Sacramento

> We have had XM (3 receivers) since November, 2001 (the month that
first began broadcasting nationally). The receivers will work with any
> system with audio inputs. > Bill & Rita in Roanoke, VA
> 1987 FC-35

[Village Drug Frontiernet]

Ron, Hook up via earphone jack to rca jacks on receiver using mini stereo jack
to rca cable
Bill pt4091

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From: Ron & Patty
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Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 10:19 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Entertainment System


Bill,

Regarding XM. I currently have the 12V (Delphi?) XM receiver in the
bus. It transmits through the existing sterio system wirelessly. I
set the FM tuner to 88.3, to receive the audio signal from the XM
receiver. I am using the magnet antenna sitting on the goat rail.
There are no audio outputs on the XM radio. I am hoping I can continue
to operate it in this manner regardless of the FM receiver being auto
or home type, and this is my question regarding XM. By the way, I
would give up TV and Sterio to keep the XM. That's how good I think it
is. Thanks for your response Bill.

Ron 85PT36 Sacramento

> We have had XM (3 receivers) since November, 2001 (the month that
first began broadcasting nationally). The receivers will work with any
> system with audio inputs. > Bill & Rita in Roanoke, VA
> 1987 FC-35






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[freewill2008]

Some Thoughts:

So far, I prefer 12V components for audio. The quality of 12V
components today is equal to most 120V gear that a person would use in
a mobile application. 12V stuff is compact and designed to be mobile.
I don't have the make/model information here with me, but I've found
everything I need for home theater sound in the marketplace. I believe
it is Clarion that has the good theatre components available. I'll
need to marry them to the existing Alpine CD player/reciever, but
someone starting from scratch would be better off using all Clarion or
some other brand that offers a complete 5.1 solution.

The front salon speakers are already in ideal locations for a theatre
system, although the original speakers themselves weren't even close to
being up to the task. I plan to install a center channel speaker
behind the air intake grillwork up top. It will be heard but not
seen. I've already built and installed a great subwoofer under the
streetside couch. No problem hearing bass above the Cat and road
sounds, so there will be lots of bottom for theatre when parked.

The amplifiers are Alpine. So far there is a 150 WPC unit for the
front speakers, and around 300 mono watts for the sub. One additional
4 channel Alpine will provide power for the center and rear speakers.
This one only needs to be 40 - 50 WPC.

I'll use a 12V DVD player and run the audio through a 5.1 decoder and
then into the amplifiers. The front left/right audio signal will go to
the aux inputs of the existing Alpine CD player/tuner and power amps.
Not sure what the TV tuner will be - probably a Direct TV unit.

Pretty sure the LCD monitor will use a dedicated 12V>120V true sine
wave inverter that is sized to the electrical requirement of the
monitor. That way the power will be independent and hopefully less
susceptible to noise. Also, the complete entertainment system will run
from a 12V source without the need for a "whole house" inverter
running. The same small inverter could power a Direct TV tuner if they
can't supply a 12V model.

I'm not sure what the deal is with XM tuners, but if they are available
with regular left/right RCA audio outputs then you just need an extra
audio input somewhere in the system.

There are an infinite number of methods and components that would work
just fine. These are merely the thoughts of this old guy, who has
spent about half his life designing and building audio systems for
everything from bicycles to sports arenas and a lot of cars, homes, and
bandstands in between.

Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ron & Patty"
wrote:
> I am considering the installation of a Home Theatre System (120V, 167
> watts per channel) in our bus. I envision utilizing the coaches'
four
> existing speakers in the salon, together with the new system's center
> speaker and sub-woofer. I would appreciate hearing any ideas you may
> have tried successfully regarding entertainment systems installed.
> Specifically, 12V verses 120V systems. Another issue is I currently
> have XM Radio, and wonder if it will work with a home FM receiver
once
> installed.
> Thanks,,,,,,
>
> Ron
> WL 85PT36
> Sacramento

[Dan Weaver]

Bruce Cameron, Forum originator on the Bluebird BMC site did a
surround sound system, detailed in the "files" section and "picture"
section.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/BlueBirdBMCowners/

Dan, 94 BMC 37'


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ron & Patty"
wrote:
> I am considering the installation of a Home Theatre System (120V,
167
> watts per channel) in our bus. I envision utilizing the coaches'
four
> existing speakers in the salon, together with the new system's
center
> speaker and sub-woofer. I would appreciate hearing any ideas you
may
> have tried successfully regarding entertainment systems
installed.
> Specifically, 12V verses 120V systems. Another issue is I
currently
> have XM Radio, and wonder if it will work with a home FM receiver
once
> installed.
> Thanks,,,,,,
>
> Ron
> WL 85PT36
> Sacramento

[Ron & Patty]

I went ahead and installed a 1K Watt home theatre system. I placed
the receiver where the center drawer is (was). The plan is to finish
the inside drawer area off incorporating the drawer front so as to
keep the original look. We tested and will wire the original four
salon speakers to the system today (front and surround) and use the
center and woofer speakers supplied with the system. The XM is
working great as is the TV surround sound. It was difficult to hear
our TV beforehand, and the bus' sterio system was too low in volume as
well. Thank you all you guys for the replies.

Ron 85PT36 Sacramento

[randydupree]

ron,i put a booster like the kids use on my tv speakers,ahhhh!! i can hear
again! haha! randydupree93wb
----- Original Message -----
From: Ron & Patty
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 10:05 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Entertainment System


I went ahead and installed a 1K Watt home theatre system. I placed
the receiver where the center drawer is (was). The plan is to finish
the inside drawer area off incorporating the drawer front so as to
keep the original look. We tested and will wire the original four
salon speakers to the system today (front and surround) and use the
center and woofer speakers supplied with the system. The XM is
working great as is the TV surround sound. It was difficult to hear
our TV beforehand, and the bus' sterio system was too low in volume as
well. Thank you all you guys for the replies.

Ron 85PT36 Sacramento





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