All:
Okay, I am running in to a dilemma that I thought I would ask. I know that its probably been asked a MILLION times, but what is the best control system for a home theater? Ok, here are the parameters:
- I have access to a PC, IBM x41 with touchscreen ;-). Its a P4 model so I don't see any problems with running big software.
- I also have access to a Crestron ST-CP module and a ST-1500 wireless panel.
- The theater consists of a a D-ILA unit (Dukane 9015, but will respond fine to JVC G15 codes), a Kenwood Soverign receiver (for now) and with a Pioneer cheap DVD player. Scaler is an Quadscan Elite HD.
- The receiver will be upgraded, scaler replaced and DVD player replaced. Not sure what they will be replaced with though. I am looking in to that now.
- Ok, about me. I am quite computer literate but I do *not* like to program. I have looked at the Crestron SIMPL+ system and while cool, its a pain ;-). I have looked CQC and others, but I am having a hard time grasping the "concept" behind their systems.
Soooo..what do I want? I would like to have something that has better documentation than the Pronto (have one of those, am working on learning that...), with the flexibility I need when I change components and at the same time is programmed with a drop/drag interface or something similar. I am not adverse to scripting, but I would prefer to avoid it when I can.
Any thoughts? Thanks!!
Allen
Okay, I am running in to a dilemma that I thought I would ask. I know that its probably been asked a MILLION times, but what is the best control system for a home theater? Ok, here are the parameters:
- I have access to a PC, IBM x41 with touchscreen ;-). Its a P4 model so I don't see any problems with running big software.
- I also have access to a Crestron ST-CP module and a ST-1500 wireless panel.
- The theater consists of a a D-ILA unit (Dukane 9015, but will respond fine to JVC G15 codes), a Kenwood Soverign receiver (for now) and with a Pioneer cheap DVD player. Scaler is an Quadscan Elite HD.
- The receiver will be upgraded, scaler replaced and DVD player replaced. Not sure what they will be replaced with though. I am looking in to that now.
- Ok, about me. I am quite computer literate but I do *not* like to program. I have looked at the Crestron SIMPL+ system and while cool, its a pain ;-). I have looked CQC and others, but I am having a hard time grasping the "concept" behind their systems.
Soooo..what do I want? I would like to have something that has better documentation than the Pronto (have one of those, am working on learning that...), with the flexibility I need when I change components and at the same time is programmed with a drop/drag interface or something similar. I am not adverse to scripting, but I would prefer to avoid it when I can.
Any thoughts? Thanks!!
Allen