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