Transcript MainLobby Suite Base Install (1 PC install)

MainLobby Suite Base Install (1 PC install)
Remote Control
ATI shown
RG6 – TV Out
Modulator
Video Distribution
Component or VGA cable
Serial
192.168.0.4 “HTPC”
Modem Cable
Hardware:
Or USB
PC w/ quality video card (w/TVout)
Optional Hard drives for DVD storage
Software:
Win OS
MLServer1.30
MainLobby 2.60
ZoomPlayer (and codecs) or TheaterTek Player
ZoomPlayer or TheaterTek Plugin
Upgrades:
DVDLobby3 (movies added to MLServer
DVDLobby Plugin)
MusicLobby 1.80 (requires MediaCenter 9 or 10
and MusicLobby MC Plugin)
WeatherLobby
WebLobby
Optional:
Matrix Orbital Plugin (for LCD)
IR hardware
SLinke (Serial cable)
USB_IRT (USB)
Serial
Modem Cable
Monitor / TV / Plasma / Projector
Sony / Kenwood DVD Changer
Via RS232 (with Changer plugin)
Or via IR (SLinke or USB_IRT plugin)
Use RS232 if changer supports it
Sony CD Changer
Via SLink
Add DVD Changer:
MLServer Plugins SLinke or USB_IRT plugin (dependent on
hardware choice)
Other IR controllable AV devices
Add Sony CD Changer:
Velocity Server
CDJ software (nirvis.com)
MainLobby / MLHSPlugin / HomeSeer Overview
Theater Devices
IR hardware
SLinke (Serial cable)
USB_IRT (USB)
MLServer
MLHSPlugin
CD / DVD changers
Receivers
Preamps
Projectors
Etc.
Home Automation Devices
Running on any PC
HTPC running MainLobby Client
Suite
SERVER running HomeSeer
Homeseer control:
Homeseer v 1.7 or later
MLHS script (via Homeseer Updater)
Serial
Modem Cable
Or USB
1 wire network
Heating / AC controls
X10 lighting controls
Alarm systems
Pool Control
Sprinkler relays
Etc.
Monitor / TV / Plasma / Projector
Simple to use, professional,
easy to configure
User Interfaces
The “Glue”
Powerful, configurable,
customizable
home automation software
Huge assortment of
controllable hardware
MainLobby / Homeseer Base Install (1 PC install)
Component or VGA cable
Serial
Modem Cable
Or USB
Serial
Or USB Cable
192.168.0.4 “HTPC”
Hardware:
PC w/ quality video card
Optional Hard drives for DVD storage
Software:
Win OS
MLServer1.30
MainLobby 2.60
Same optional software as Base Install
Homeseer control:
Homeseer v 1.7 or later
MLHS script (via Homeseer Updater)
MLHS Plugin (for MLServer)
IR hardware
SLinke (Serial cable)
USB_IRT (USB)
Home Automation devices
1 wire network
Heating / AC controls
X10 lighting controls
Alarm systems
Pool Control
Sprinkler relays
Etc.
Monitor / TV / Plasma / Projector
Homeseer Deluxe Install
(2 PC install)
Component or VGA cable
Monitor / TV / Plasma / Projector
192.168.0.4 “HTPC”
Hardware:
PC w/ quality video card
Optional Hard drives for DVD storage
Software:
Win OS
MLServer1.30 (secondary instance for Redirects)
MainLobby 2.60
Same optional software as Base Install
Homeseer control:
MLHS Plugin (for MLServer)
Serial
Or USB Cable(s)
LAN
Serial
Modem Cable
Or USB
192.168.0.1 “SERVER1”
Hardware:
PC
Optional Hard drives for DVD storage
Software:
Win OS
MLServer1.30 (primary instance)
Homeseer control:
Homeseer v 1.7 or later
MLHS script (via Homeseer Updater)
IR hardware
SLinke (Serial cable)
USB_IRT (USB)
Home Automation devices
1 wire network
Heating / AC controls
X10 lighting controls
Alarm systems
Pool Control
Sprinkler relays
Etc.
Homeseer Multi Client Deluxe Install (wired / wireless PCs)
LAN
Component or VGA cable
Monitor / TV / Plasma / Projector
192.168.0.4 “HTPC”
Hardware:
PC w/ quality video card
Optional Hard drives for DVD storage
Software:
Win OS
MLServer1.30 (secondary instance)
MainLobby 2.60
TabletPC (wireless)
RDP session to CLIENT1
Or configured as CLIENT
PocketPC (wireless)
MusicLobbyPPC
DVDLobbyPPC
Same optional software as Base Install
LAN
Serial
Or USB Cable(s)
LAN
Wired / Wireless Router
Home Automation devices
LAN
Serial
Modem Cable
Or USB
192.168.0.1 “SERVER1”
Hardware:
PC
Optional Hard drives for DVD storage
Software:
Win OS
MLServer1.30 (primary instance)
Homeseer control:
Homeseer v 1.7 or later
MLHS script (via Homeseer Updater)
IR hardware
SLinke (Serial cable)
USB_IRT (USB)
1 wire network
Heating / AC controls
X10 lighting controls
Alarm systems
Pool Control
Sprinkler relays
Etc.
192.168.0.5 “CLIENT1 > N”
Software:
Win OS
MLServer1.30 (secondary instance – for Redirects)
MainLobby 2.60
Same optional software as Base Install
Plus:
WeatherLobby
WebLobby (to view HomeSeer web pages)
Optional:
ThinSoft
Or XP SP2 w/RDP hack
Note: “Server1” can be accessed via the Internet by clients running MainLobby
if the client’s MLServer MLHSPlugin is directed to the IP address of Server1
(and is accessible via the router / firewall).
MLServer Plugins – powerful free add ons
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MLHSPlugin: allows for 2 way integration with HomeSeer ($25 via HomeSeer Updater)
MLCallerID: allows capture of telephone caller name, number, time of call and picture of caller (if setup). Homeseer can also
send the caller ID information to the plugin.
MLConditional: Allows for If / Then / Else logic for commands – like: If user is in location “theater”, then open Zoomplayer on the
HTPC, otherwise, open it in the Living room
MLDVDLobby: Upgrade – the place to track your DVD movie collection – both hard drive and changer sourced. Works with the
DVDLobby client software for a stellar DVD navigation, selection and launching user interface
MLFileOpen: Allows for running files on the PC. Used as example for launching other applications on the PC.
MLGenericSerial: Allows for sending data over the serial port to control serial devices
MLGirder: Interfaces MainLobby with the very powerful www.girder.nl software to control other applications.
MLMediaCenter: MainLobby can now control the fundamental controls of J Rivers MediaCenter – a powerful media player.
MLMusicPlayer: Allows for playback of music on the PC.
MLPause: Used within MainLobby Server MLServeCmds to hesitate processing command waiting for first command to finish
before triggering second commands.
MLRedirect: With this plugin, any PC can control any MainLobby plugin function on any other lan connected PC.
MLRS232Send: This is a one-way plug-in to send ASCII/HEX characters out a designated serial port on the server for
controlling external hardware devices.
MLScheduler: This plug-in allows users to schedule MLServeCmd's to be executed on a timed schedule.
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MLShowShifter: Plug-in to control ShowShifter from MainLobby. Showshifter is a personal video recorder software.
MLStartup: This is a plug-in that will execute a series of commands when ML Server starts.
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MLStockInfo: Allows you to track stocks in MainLobby by populating variables in MainLobby Server that get sent to all clients.
MLTheaterTek: Plug-in to control TheaterTek Player from MainLobby.
MLTVLobby: This plug-in handles data storage, downloading and editing for TVLobby (coming soon).
MLVolume: This plug-in handles volume adjustments and writes out variables for the volume levels and mute status.
MLWriteFunctions: Plug-In to manipulate windows on the server.
MLWriteFile: This plug-in allows users to write/append a designated text file.
MLXMPCR: This is a two-way plug-in to control the XMRadio XMPCR hardware device (coming soon).
MLZoomPlayer: Plug-in to control Zoom Player from MainLobby.
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And various device specific plugins written by various authors like: X300 projector serial control, Yamaha receiver serial control,
GlobalCache plugin, USB_IRT plugin, Marque 9500 serial control, Russound preamp serial control, Russound Cav6.6 serial
control, DVine parallel port control, Sony CX777ES changer serial control, Sanyo PLV-60ht serail control, and others.
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What it Costs for MainLobby / HomeSeer integration
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MainLobby (required)
MLServer (required)
DVDLobby (optional)
MusicLobby (optional)
$60
free
$60
$60
• HomeSeer (required)
• MLHSPlugin (required)
• Total Homeseer
(MusicLobby – also requires MediaCenter10)
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MediaCenter10 (J Rivers)
WebLobby (optional)
WeatherLobby (optional)
Cinemar Package
Cinemar Package (with PPC)
$40
$35
$40
$240
$290
Total price for Basic: $60 + $175 = $235
For Deluxe (all Cinemar PC products) $240 + $175 = $415
30 day trials available for Cinemar Package, HomeSeer and MLHSPlugin
Pricing as of 5/23/04 as advertised on respective web sites
$150
$ 25
$175