Home Theater Systems

How to Understand Patent Claims

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Though early patents didn't contain them, patent claims have since become the essential part of patents. They are the heart of the product or technology, and claim what the invention does. They must describe how the invention is both "novel" and ... more »

How to Understand Receiver-Based Home Theater Systems

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The essential element in a receiver-based home theater system is of course the receiver. It decodes and reproduces sound. It is important to understand exactly what receiver-based home theater systems are, and what it can do for you. Here are ... more »

How to Understand the New Media Center PC TV Features

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With Media Center PC TV, you can browse, watch and record TV programs. The system allows you to record programs from multiple channels. You are not required to watch the same program when the recording is on. This is just one of several new ... more »

How to Upgrade From a Home Theater in a box

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That old home theater in a box sounded great until you heard the neighbor's new system. When it's time to upgrade to a full system you can start from scratch or do a little at a time utilizing what you already have. Knowing what to upgrade and ... more »

How to Use a Laserdisc Player

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If you look up the word "laserdisc" in the dictionary, you'll see the word "antique." Basically, the laserdisc player was a little bit bigger than your average turntable and played 12-inch discs that resembled vinyl records. But, unlike tapes and ... more »

How to Use a Separate Component Home Theater System

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After putting together your separate component home theater system, you are now ready to experience the system in action. Grab some friends and some popcorn and enjoy the fruits of your labor. This is a quick guide on how to use a separate ... more »

How to Use Gain Offset to Regulate the Volume of Your Home Theater System

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When you switch your audio from your television to your CD player (or between any other devices attached to your receiver), sometimes you’ll experience a dramatic change (offset) in volume. Volume is also referred to as “gain.” This phenomenon is ... more »

How to Use Home Theater Central Channel Speakers

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Using a home theater central channel speaker won’t do you any good if you don't position it for the best performance. While watching movies, the center channel will produce all the dialogue. Follow these easy pointers on how to use central ... more »

How to Use Home Theater Equipment

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Setting up a home theater can double your viewing pleasure, especially if you're into music, movies and sports. The sound and video capabilities offered by these systems puts you right in the middle of whatever you're watching or listening to... more »

How to Use Home Theater Subwoofers

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The best part about owning a subwoofer is getting to feel the thump of the bass and the deep sound effects in movies. It really gives your home theater a genuine movie theater feel. This article will help you get started on how to use your home ... more »

How to Use Repeat Play Mode on the Sony DVP-S9000ES SACD/DVD Player

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In “Repeat Play” mode on the Sony DVP-S9000ES SACD/DVD player, you are able to play all of the tracks or titles on a disc repeatedly. You can also play a single chapter, title or track. The user can repeat the title or tracks in a shuffled or ... more »

How to Use Vista's Room Correction Settings to Set Up Your Home Speakers

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Use Vista’s room correction settings to set up your home speakers automatically when you perform a setup of the sound system in Windows Media Center. The computer takes care of it for you... more »

How to Wire a Home Entertainment Center

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Due to increasing movie ticket prices, the at-home entertainment center is becoming more and more popular. And why not? At home you can adjust the lighting, the sound and your snacks all to your favor. Plus, if you do not want to experience a ... more »

How to Wire a Home Theater

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Having a home theater system can mean the difference between having just a ho-hum place to watch TV and being able to watch movies to a full-blown audio-video experience. Wiring a home theater system is fairly simple. The first step is knowing ... more »

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