Freeview Tv to Projector

Soldato
Joined
17 Jun 2007
Posts
9,433
Hi

Whats the go to for freeview to a projector.
We've been asked to put on a eurovison party at the bar. I have a projector and their is an aerial. Obviously need a TV licence. But whats the best way to hook up the projector. Ideally with the backup of streaming too
 
Get a Freeview PVR, one with streaming features if you want it all in one source device.

You'll also need amplification and speakers.

The hook-up goes like this:
- TV aerial and Internet to PVR
- HDMI out from PVR to projector (long HDMI lead)
- audio out from PVR via optical or analogue stereo to amp - this is subject to the connections on the PVR, and requires an amp with appropriate inputs
- speaker level out to speakers (and sub?)

Most commercial bars have some kind of audio system, and it's usually run from an amp behind the bar. That amp may or maynot have a digital audio input, so you might want to check on that first. Piping sound through the bar's existing PA saves costs and saves time rigging up speakers and a separate amp, but you might then need to bring the aerial feed to that point to locate the Freeview PVR there. (Optical is limited to 5m cable run with consumer-grade optical cables)

Start by looking at the site and where you think the projector and screen need to go. Keep in mind that putting the projector on a table is risky. People are dumb. Drunk people especially so. If someone can knock it, sit infont of it blocking the beam (yes, really), spill beer on it, mess around with the settings, pull a cable out, trip up over a cable or otherwise screw things up then they will. That's why most gear in pubs and bars is mounted up out of the way. Unless its an ultra-short throw projector placed right infront of the screen then think about putting it on the ceiling. It may seem like a lot of work for one night, but putting the projector on the ceiling is the safest option and you stand a better chance of making it through the event without a minor catastrophe.

Think about cable runs, particularly mains power. Gey a list together of what resources you have already and what it'll mean in terms of cable lengths to pull it all together.


Thanks Mate
We've currently got SONOS in place.. I can add a bridge to it and play through that I may have to play with the delay. I can shelf mount the projector above the bar and throw to a 130" screen I have "lying around" (still not rebuilt my cinema room)

I'll defo need a dry run as I'm not sure on lighting might wash out the picture.
Any recommendations on PVR. I dont mind spending a bit as i can then reuse at home, Rather than a cheap £30 amazon jobbie...
 
Not sure how a Sonos Bridge is going to help you. Unless I have missed some new development, a Bridge plugged into a router and created a separate dedicated wireless network for Gen 1 Sonos products. Sonos has abandoned the bridge idea and now connects directly to newer routers.

A Bridge has no audio inputs. For that you'll need either a Play 5 or a zone player, unless of course you can get a wired signal from the PVR to the Sonos sound bar.

As for PVRs, have a look at the Humax range.
Sorry mate, Didnt mean a bridge. A Sonos Connect. Ive so many Sonos products..
 
Hi
It's a licensed restaurant.

It will be a temporary solution but with the option of reinstalling for events if need be.

We're in a funny position in the town centre surrounded by taller buildings.. there is an aerial on top(untested) I'm after free view and streaming for belt and braces to make sure we don't have any failures to show the program.

The sonos system is only really for background music. But 4 x play 1 and 2 play 5,s it does crank quite well.. especially for a site with only 30 covers..
 
Last edited:
Back
Top Bottom