| I truly beleive that many people are confused by the | | | | televisions that can process high definition signals thru |
| words used in home theater equipment such as | | | | the use of a separate set box. 8. AVR Receivers(see |
| AC3,Aspect Ratio,Bridging and many others.Almost all | | | | audio section)for TVs relate more to audio, but do play |
| of the terminology regarding home theater audio and | | | | a role in the refresh rate of the screen, provide video |
| video components is confusing for most people and is | | | | input for games, other devices and synchronizes the |
| primarily intended for technical reasons.Therefore do | | | | sound to the picture. Other type receivers are satellite |
| not be intimidated by the language used to name and | | | | and HDTV. 9. DVD player/recorder/VCR play and or, |
| describe home theater audio and video | | | | record from DVD disks and can be separate |
| components.Utilize our Home Theater dictionary to | | | | components, or all in one unit called combo units. Some |
| learn the meaning of the words used to describe the | | | | DVDs support Windows media such as CD/CD-RW |
| electronics of home theater systems. | | | | for playing music and, or showing your stored pictures |
| The two most important thing in your home theater is | | | | and music. |
| to know what viewing quality you want and what | | | | Sound Selection #2 In Level Of Importance. Audio is |
| sound you desire. By visiting your local Electronics | | | | not that crucial to many as compared to the core of |
| store you can get a good idea from viewing the | | | | the home theater....which is the picture they see. TVs |
| equipment up close for picture and sound quality and | | | | have speakers built in that will suffice for the better |
| most sales people have the knowledge of there | | | | part of us, but add a few good speakers and you |
| equipment that can convey to you in laymen terms. | | | | have quality sound. Your home theater room, or area |
| Once you have decided on a practical system you | | | | plays a major part in how the sound is interpreted in |
| can buy from the Electronic store, or go online where | | | | relation to the acoustics of the room,size, furniture, |
| the best deals are made. The components described | | | | walls, curtains, carpet etc that absorb the signal. As an |
| below are most important and are what should be | | | | example a long rectangle room with carpet will have |
| focused upon when buying a home theater system. | | | | better acoustics than a square room with hardwood |
| Video Selection #1 in Level Of Importance 1. Choose a | | | | floors. The typical entertainment room in your house |
| TV at least 27 inches, preferably the bigger the better | | | | can not be expected to exactly replicate movie |
| that will fit in your home theater area with plenty of | | | | theater sound since a commercial movie cinema is |
| room left over for comfort and a screen size that you | | | | expressly designed for this purpose, unless you are |
| do not have to strain to view. Most larger TVs are as | | | | design and construct a special custom home theater |
| cheap as the smaller TVs today...so get what you | | | | room in your home. Whatever your decision you will |
| want the first time around. The components described | | | | experience better audio with the proper equipment. 1. |
| below are most important and are what should be | | | | AVR Receivers manage all aspects of your audio |
| focused upon when buying a home theater system. 2. | | | | system and video and considered the brain that |
| Flat screen TVs are the most common for good non | | | | controls the video portion and transforms signals into |
| glare viewing and are LCD (liquid crystal display) and | | | | sound. AVR Receivers come in various watts that |
| have optional Plasma screens which is a display | | | | have separate channels to control and balance |
| technology that you may not notice unless you have | | | | speakers. 2. The sizes and shapes of speakers vary |
| the two side by side. 3. Some TVs have built in DVD | | | | significantly and are a wise investment if you want the |
| VCR and we recommend purchasing a DVD/VCR as | | | | highest quality sound . The quality of sound is |
| a separate component in case of failure. 4. Rear | | | | determined by the watts of power they produce..ie a |
| projection TVs are available in TVs with larger screen | | | | 100W will produce more sound quality than a 50W. |
| size of 42 inch and above and is not a advantage in | | | | The receiver is matched in wattage to correspond |
| viewing quality. 5. DLP (Digital Light Processing) | | | | with the wattage of the speaker. Of all the audio |
| projection system bring more light from lamp to screen. | | | | components below, speakers are the most important |
| It also features better color uniformity over time--no | | | | of all so get the best you can. |
| burn-in, screen aging or color-shifting possible and is | | | | 3. Sub woofers increase the bass capabilities of your |
| recommended feature for crisp, clear picture viewing. | | | | sound system. Not a requirement except if you prefer |
| 6. HDTV (High Definition TV) is on the way is and will | | | | the sound of explosive blasts in an action movie. 4. |
| be the future of TV and is recommended as a must | | | | Surround Sound will deliver a cinematic sound quality to |
| have. 7. HD TV (High Definition Television) are | | | | your home theater, but is not an essential component. |