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Outdoor & Poolside Projector and Screen Installation

Movie night in the backyard, by the pool or on the patio. We install bright projectors under cover or in weather-protected enclosures, outdoor screens such as the Elite Screens Yard Master line, and outdoor speakers, run the power and video safely, and set the picture up to look great after sunset.

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Poolside outdoor projection screen set up by Dave's Home Theater

What we install

  • Backyard movie nights
  • Poolside and patio screens
  • Covered patios and outdoor kitchens
  • Permanent outdoor-rated screens
  • Portable screens you bring out for movie night
  • Outdoor speakers to match

Laser, DLP and LCD projectors

Technology How it works Strengths Watch for
DLP A chip with millions of microscopic mirrors; most models add a spinning color wheel. Sharp, bright and compact for the price; fast response for gaming; 4K by pixel shifting. Some viewers see a brief “rainbow” on single-chip models.
LCD (3LCD) Three panels, one each for red, green and blue, combined by a prism. No rainbow effect, high color brightness, easy zoom and lens shift for placement. Black levels historically lighter than LCoS; most models use pixel shifting for 4K.
LCoS (Sony SXRD, JVC D-ILA) Reflective liquid-crystal-on-silicon panels. Deepest blacks and highest native contrast; native 4K; the reference for dark home theaters. Premium price; larger chassis.

Today we install mostly laser projectors: instant on, years of stable brightness and no lamps to replace. Read the full guide to DLP, LCD and laser projectors.

Projector screens: Stewart Filmscreen, Elite Screens and Dragonfly

Reference gradeStewart FilmscreenCalifornia-made screens used in professional screening rooms and high-end home theaters: fixed-frame, motorized and in-ceiling models, ambient-light-rejecting and acoustically transparent materials.
Widest rangeElite ScreensFixed-frame, motorized, tab-tensioned and floor-rising screens, ambient-light-rejecting CLR and CineGrey materials, and the Yard Master outdoor line.
Motorized and ALRDragonflyMotorized, fixed and ambient-light-rejecting screens, including a rollable ALR screen, with IR, RS-232, 12V trigger and drivers for Control4 and RTI.

How a projector installation works

  1. Site survey. We check the room, the ceiling or wall structure, power and light, measure throw distance and seating, and stress-test the mounting point for the weight of the projector and screen.
  2. Choose the projector and screen. Laser, DLP or LCD projector and the right screen size, gain and material for the room, from Stewart Filmscreen, Elite Screens or Dragonfly.
  3. Mount the projector. A high-quality mount matched to your projector's make and model, set at the correct throw distance and height.
  4. Hide the cables. HDMI, HDBaseT and power run inside the wall or ceiling with in-wall rated cable, for a wire-free look.
  5. Install the screen. Fixed, manual or motorized screen mounted level, with motor wiring and triggers connected.
  6. Calibrate and hand off. Brightness, contrast, color, focus and geometry set for your room, then we show you how to use it.

Recent projector installations

Projectors for every venue

Projector questions we get asked

Can a projector stay outside?

Projectors should be under cover or in a weather-protected enclosure. Screens can be permanent outdoor-rated frames or portable screens you set up for movie night.

How bright does an outdoor projector need to be?

After dark, 2500 lumens or more gives a good picture on a typical backyard screen. Nearby lights make a big difference.

Do you install outdoor sound too?

Yes. We install outdoor and landscape speakers so the sound matches the size of the picture.

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We understand that each project is unique, so we recommend contacting Us with specific questions about your space. Dave’s Home Theater Offers A Wide Varity Of Projector Mount Possibilities. From a simple desktop installations to a self hiding motorized projector lift. What ever it is Dave’s Got you covered.

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 PROJECTOR INSTALLATION,  USING A FIXED OR MOTORIZED SCREEN WILL INCLUDE

Conduct a site survey to meet all safety regulations and performing stress-test to the ceiling or the wall for the weight of a projector and a screen

Unpack and check the equipment for damage

Attach projectors ceiling mount to the ceiling; we provide The perfect high quality mount Bracket (make and model number of a projector must be specified by the client or determined during an initial site inspection)

Attach and secure projector on the ceiling mount

Conceal all video cables going to the projector (up to 15 feet) for a wire free look*.  All HDMI and Component cables we provide are 18 feet long, support 1080p with 36bit depth and CL3 rated for in-wall wiring

Attaching a clean source of power will eliminate electromagnetic and radio frequency interference from your AC power and components for better high definition picture and to protect your projector against potentially damaging surges and spikes

Mount fixed or motorized screen from the ceiling or the wall and perform all electric motor connections based on the manufacturers specifications.  Connect all electric motor triggers or infrared signals to the system for automatic operation

Integrate projector and the screen into the existing audio/video system

Reconfigure cable box, satellite box, Blu-Ray DVD player and any game console to function properly and with its maximum capability with an HD projector

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Cities and ZIP codes we serve

Cities Of  Southern California We Service

Aliso Viejo, Anaheim , Atwood,  Brea, Buena Park, Capistrano Beach, Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa Cypress  Dana Point  East Irvine  El Toro  Foothill Ranch 92610, Fountain Valley  Fullerton  Garden Grove , Huntington Beach Irvine  La Habra , La Palma Ladera Ranch Laguna Beach Laguna Hills Laguna Niguel  Laguna Woods  Lake Forest  Los Alamitos , Midway City  Mission Viejo  Newport Beach  Newport Coast  Orange Placentia  Rancho Santa Margarita  San Clemente San Juan Capistrano  Santa Ana  Seal Beach Silverado Stanton  Sunset Beach  Surfside  Trabuco Canyon Tustin Villa Park Westminster  Yorba Linda

Seal Beach, Diamond Bar, Sunset Beach, Riverside, Corona, Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Claremont, Ontario, Chino, Chino Hills, Paris, Murrieta, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Cypress, Rolling Hills, Long Beach, San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Hollywood, Palos Verdes, Ventura, West Hills, Marina Del Ray, Malibu, North Ridge, Del Mar, Vista, South Bay, Santa Monica, San Fernando  Valley, West Hills, Woodland Hills, Box Canyon, Manhattan Beach, Rolling Hights, Simi Valley, SFV OC LA IE SD  

   
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