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Cinema Systems

Introduction

If you've got a spare room or even a garage or basement to convert, ACS can help you turn it into a home cinema system. Or if you simply want to enhance your current living room, we can install a hidden Cinema system that remain concealed until required.

Our systems not only allow you to enjoy the latest movie releases, but take everyday television from soaps to sports to an entirely new level than ever before, especially 3D contents.

For the enthusiastic gamers among you, we can even connect your games consoles including PS3, Wii and XBOX to your system.

System Design

No two cinema systems are the same so every project ACS undertake is unique to our clients individual needs, budget and expectations.

Experts in all parts of cinema systems we can provide a one stop shop ranging from all building works up to the installation of specialised Audio Visual equipment.

Image Projection

A good quality projector is key to a successful cinema installation. You can rest assured that ACS are experts at choosing the correct projector to maximize your budget. Considerations that have to be taken into account include:

  • HD ready of full HD
  • 3D
  • LED or Standard Bulbs
  • Number of Inputs
  • Size
  • Background light levels
  • Screen sizes and throw distances

Sound

When at a commercial cinema, the sound seems to come from all around giving you a real interaction with the film. To re-create this experience, ACS appreciate that the type of sound system and speakers is an absolute critical choice.

Dolby® Digital 5.1 is an industry standard method of delivering audio from many popular forms including Blu-ray, satellite TV and even video games. It is the established standard for home cinema providing left, center, right, left surround, right surround and sub woofer channels.

Taken to the next level, Dolby 7.1 incorporates all the elements of a 5.1 channel system, but splits the 2 surround channels into 4 components giving more sound depth and immersive soundfield.

Acoustic Treatments

A dedicated home cinema space can often benefit from acoustic treatment to enhance the sound experience. Working with a specialist acoustic company, ACS can often easily improve the acoustic properties of your room to maximize your experience.

Screens

The choice of screen is often over looked when installing a cinema system but has always been and remains a critical factor to success.

The basic choice to make is what size screen do you require. For instance, when at the cinema, do you prefer to sit at the back, front or middle. The answer to this will give an indication of how you like to view movie and the best size screen for your needs.

Numerous other factors have to be taken into account including:-

  • Fixed Frame or roll away?
  • Motorised or mechanical
  • Method of lowering screen - automatic or manual.
  • Aspect ration (4:3, 16:9 or 21:9)
  • Curved or flat screen
  • High or low gain material (the amount of light a screen reflects)
  • Type of projector installed
  • Acoustically transparent?

AV Integration

In addition to Blu-Ray players and satellite receivers, ACS appreciate that you will have a host of other devices you would like to integrate into your cinema system including Iphones, Ipods, Nintendo Wii's, X-boxes, PlayStations, camcorders and possibly even CCTV. We provide all the interfaces required to seamlessly integrate these devices onto your system including docks and easily accessible HDMI input plates.

Automation & Control

The point of contact between user and equipment is critical to the success of a cinema system. We appreciate the frustration in not being able to get equipment to work and pride ourselves on installing control systems that allow users to easily manage all parts of the system. Key processes that require controlling include:-

  • Switching Power on
  • Altering Sound Settings
  • Lowering Automatic screens and concealed projectors
  • Switching Between sources e.g. Blu Ray player and Sky
  • Changing Channels

One of our preferred methods of controlling a cinema system is through apps installed on Ipads or Iphones which allows for a very convenient interface.

Hiding and Concealing

In order to hide equipment and cables, we are happy to create false walls, lower ceilings, install customised brackets or what ever is required to create the best cinema system for your room. We can even install projector lift systems so that your projector can be hidden in a ceiling void to give a truly impressive look.