How to Use a Receiver-Based Home Theater System

The easiest and most fun part of owning a home theater is using it. Knowing how to use a receiver-based home theater system will enhance your enjoyment as you will be able to utilize more of the features. These steps will guide you through the process of making your system work.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Home Theater System
• TV or Projector

1. Make sure the receiver is plugged into the wall outlet. Now power the machine on by pressing the on button. While doing this, turn on all of the other components you plan to use as well.
2. Insert the DVD you will be playing through your home theater system.
3. Hit the play button on your remote control. This remote can be used to adjust volume levels, speaker equalization, power and playback functions of your home theater components.
4. Adjust the DVD video output mode to fit your TV. Some TV screens are in 16:9 mode, which is widescreen. Make sure you have selected widescreen output for your DVD player.
5. Adjust the volume and audio controls to get the best sound quality. Adjust individual speaker levels according to your taste, by selecting the speaker channel and raising or lower the volume for that speaker.
6. Get comfortable. Choose your favorite chair or sofa. Kick back and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• If the performance of your system doesn't sound right, check the owner's manual for troubleshooting tips.
• The first time you power on your system, take some time to familiarize yourself with the functions of the main buttons on the remote control.
• Choose films that contain digital surround sound audio to maximize your experience
• Be careful that emotion doesn’t inspire you to get the volume too loud. Music and movies at a high volume may permanently damage your hearing.

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