Home Theater

HDMI cables contain both the video and the audio signal, so you just plug it in and it should work.

If you are using the output of an RF modulator (which is not built in to any current gaming console), you can use many different adapters to attach a signal to the coax cable jack. What you cannot do is use a signal that is a RCA composite or component video output from a game console to attach to the coax cable jack. You will need an external RF modulator to generate a signal to appear on channel 3 or 4 of the TV.

No, you can use the VIDEO cable instead and just let the S-CABLE hang loose but the S-Connector/Cable will give a better picture so use it if you can.

Every TV manufacturer that I'm aware, has buttons on the front of the set which will duplicate the functions of the remote control. You could probably start with the `menu' button and then take it from there. But that is not true at least with with Sony Trinitron. The only buttons are "demo", "tv/video", "volume", "channel", "power".

Rear projection screens are difficult to make. They have to achieve two things in order to work: First, they need to pass light freely. As the projector is behind the screen, the audience in front of it would see nothing if the screen failed to pass light from one side to another. Secondly, they have to prevent light passing straight through or no image would be seen, just the light from the projection lens. The two requirements are in conflict with each other. The more that light is captured by the screen and then dispersed, the less is actually delivered to the viewer. The more that light passes freely through the screen, the more obvious the light source becomes. Screen manufacturers spend a great deal of time and money to produce either rigid or flexible surfaces that meet both requirements and result in an evenly illuminated image. Homegrown equivalents are hard to produce but there are two ways that may produce results. In past times, glass was ground on one side to produce a frosted surface. Glass producers can still carry out the process but the cost is likely to be even higher than purpose made screens. The other option is remarkably low cost. Translucent paper such as tracing paper, baking paper, greaseproof paper etc can be used for small screens. Held flat in a frame, these papers can produce a fairly respectable image. Most certainly, they are not equivalent to a good projection screen, but for cost, they are unbeatable. Finally, stage effects sometimes use a gauze as a screen. The open weave makes them semi transparent and they can be used as a form of rear projection screen. They only work from a distance so for normal rear projection applications they won't be very effective. Treat all of the ideas as experiments and have fun with them.

There are only stereo wireless transmitters on the market. Since it is in the same room, just get extension cables for all the wires instead of using an expensive wireless solution.

The picture is slightly better in some circumstances because the S-Video separates the brightness and color signal from the source on two conductors in the cable. The resolution is the same, and does not effect the audio quality.

If your TV has only S-Video or composite connectors, you may notice no difference in the quality of the picture. The big steps in quality upgrade come when you use a component video or HDMI cable.

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Chances are that your DVD player unit in the TV has gone bad. I can't begin to tell you how many of those I had to replace in DVD combo sets over the last few years. I think it's mostly because of the heat generated inside the set from the picture tube.

That doesn't mean to say that the LCD/projection set combo's didn't have their problems, either. My advice is to always buy a separate component for items such as DVD players because all you have now is just a TV. By buying separate, if the DVD player goes out, you'd just trash it and get another one.

Positive is normally red or white with a red stripe. Negative is usually green or on rare occasions black. A multimeter will verify this.

It should be a 1.25 amp (1250ma) "slow-blow" fuse.

The LG LW5300 does have LG's Cinema 3D technology but it does not have ethernet, Wifi, web browser or app-based Smart TV functions. For the complete specs, check the link below.

Prices on surround sound systems vary. You can find a cheap one for right around $100 bucks. To get anything of quality you will usually spend right around $500-%1000 and up. Surround sound is like anything else you get what you pay for. Panasonic and Pioneer make some great entry level sets.

Depending on the model and where they are bought, MTX Audio systems will vary. For example, a MTX speaker system will cost $154.00 if bought from the MTX website, but may cost more if bought elsewhere.

The term 2.1 refers to a speaker arrangement, namely two mains speakers, left and right and one bass driver.

As with any other audio system, it will be as loud as the user sets it, subject to the maximum power outputs of the amplifiers. In almost all cases, the maximum volume will be far louder than is ever needed for a domestic setting.

Center channel speakers are deducted to dialogue on a audiovisual program. They are used with surround sound systems in the home and are typically hung the center. So if you want to have the complete surround sound experience you will need one of these speakers.

Yes, that is the right thing to do in your case.

If it only has one subwoofer output, purchase a RCA splitter to allow you to connect 2 subwoofers.

No

1947, although practical units with pictures bright enough to be seen during the day appeared in the mid 1970's.

If you have a DVD player and just the speakers, no. You will need a system with an amplifier. Some of the Onida systems include this. Connect the digital audio output of the DVD player to the amplifier.

A baffle reduces the power of the sound wave. There are baffles inside some speakers, and some theater designs incorporate baffles on the ceiling or walls to reduce sound reflections.

Go into the audio menu on the TV and try different settings, is there a Dolby setting?

The Bose 301 Direct reflecting speaker system is very good for home theater, however, due to its design, it is best suited for left, right or surround speakers. Since the sound is designed to partly reflect off a wall, it cannot be used as a center channel speaker. It is also only ideal where all the speakers can be placed the same distance away from the side walls. The best Bose system sold today is the 901, but it is also has a Direct/Reflecting design, and is usually too big to be used as a center channel speaker. The 901 needs to also be positioned at least 1 foot away from a back wall. You should also note that Bose does not sell a matching powered subwoofer for the 301 or 901.

A Sonos Controller CR100 can be purchased from any Sonos retailer, or department store. One could also purchase this item online, on a website such as eBay or Amazon, as well as the Sonos website.