Home Theater

HDMI is not the same as SCART.

HDMI is digital interface while SCART is analogue.

Yes, on a RF splitter there are 2 outputs and 1 input, for certain applications, it can be used in reverse to combine 2 inputs into 1 output!

Most sound bars will create a virtual surround from the digital output on the TV. All current Toshiba HDTV's have optical digital audio outputs.

these models are all obsolete now. You cannot buy one new.

No, this is a passive subwoofer designed for car audio applications. Modern home theatre receivers have no amplifier for the subwoofer and expect a powered sub.

We have used Videologic Home Theater in the past for a couple of flat panel tv mounts and a surround sound install and they have been reliable and competitively priced. You can reach them at (480) 331-7138

3D and LED cannot be compared.

3D televisions can use LCD or LED technology. LED may be either 2D or 3D.

1 horsepower = 746 watts, 1 watt = 1 volt x 1 amp => 20 Horsepower = 14,920 watts => 14,920 watts / 220 volts = 67.82 amps

The most common cause is bad wiring. Check the connections or replace the speaker wiring. If that does not work, check which speaker has the problem and see if a cone is blown. To do this, place your ear near the cone and gently press it in (don't push to hard). If the cone is blown you will hear a raspy rubbing sound when the cone moves. Replace the cone or the speaker if it is blown. If this does not work, change your speaker connections around to see if it is the amplifier.

The most likely code will be 10054. Other codes that might work are: 10171, 11963, 11271, 10187, 10030, 11314 or 10587.

The Alienware M17x r3 comes with an HDMI input.

Yes.A dvd player is essential for any modern home theater system

Amazon does sell flat screen TV mounts but it would depend on what manufacturer of television you had brought from that would determine whether you would be able to get one that you require.

There is very little difference between theater and data projectors. They each use similar technology, each have similar inputs, image processors, lamps and lenses. In fact, many projectors classified as a home theater projector are used for data projection and data projectors are seen doing good service in a home theater. The differences tend be in the way a projector is optimized. Home theater models will be displaying video content rather than computer data. The image processor will be tuned to perform well with moving images rather than static images. Color control is adjusted to offer the best performance for content such as flesh tones, shadows and highlights. A data projector will be less concerned with such details. The way the projector operates may be slightly different. Data projectors often do not have user settings for color tuning, picture-in-picture, gamma controls (a dynamic contrast control). A good theater projector will have a component signal input while a data projector may only have a VGA input. Data projectors are likely to have a DVI input compared to theater projectors which will tend towards HDMI connectors. More important than any of the differences is the image quality. If a data projector delivers a great image from a DVD player, it should be considered along with theater projectors. After all, the sole purpose for a projector is to deliver a good image. It is enlightening to look at some manufacturers' websites. They often show different applications such as home theater, data, portable, education and so on. Many projector models will be found in several categories, demonstrating that even the makers can't precisely classify their own products.

Sceptre televisions are among the less expensive brands in the US market. They lack the clever features of the premium brands and the styling of their more expensive competition.

It is unfair to compare them directly to the likes of Sony, Samsung and Panasonic but they are generally regarded as good value for money. They are worth considering if you are looking to buy on a budget. They are likely to be as reliable as most other brands.

Before buying, take a look at them. If you like the image, they are worth considering.

Some Bose speakers are designed for computers. They have amplifiers built in and usually a table-top volume control. The Companion series is this type of speaker. Bose also makes speakers that can be connected to a home theatre system. These don't have amplifiers in them, except for the subwoofer. These are the Cinemate and Acoustimass systems. Many Home-Theater-in-a-box systems use proprietary connectors for the speakers and subwoofer, and cannot be connected to speakers for other systems or from other manufacturers.

There's a couple of things I can think of right away. First is loose wiring or wires touching each other (shorting), the other is that the speaker's blown.

Then if your stereo has rotary speaker select switches or pushbutton switches for input, bass boost, etc., they may be dirty. Try working them back and forth several times to see if the static clears up.

If not, you may just have a blown part in your pre-amp/amplifier which would require repair.

Use a professionally made mounting bracket and a very good handyman or carpenter. These things are HEAVY.

Because of liability concerns, most manufacturers do not provide specifications on the size of screws or mounting instructions for their televisions. Virtually all TV wall mounts come with a large assortment of screws to fit all TVs with standard VESA mounts. A 40-inch TV will use a M6 (6mm metric) or M8 (8mm metric) screw. The mount will have these screws in various lengths. When you get the mount, use the longest screw possible that you can tighten by hand to hold the bracket to the back of the TV. Do not over-tighten, as you may damage circuit boards or even the LCD panel itself.

It actually does not matter as long as you are consistent. Most people choose to use the white stripe as positive, but it is definately not a rule.

A home theater system can be as simple or complex as one would like. They generally minimally contain a large TV, BluRay player and surround sound.

There is really no way to hide the wires.

Assuming you are connected to the audio output connectors on the TV, you might have to turn up the volume of the TV to get any audio to appear at the output connectors. If it is a high end set, go into the audio menu and switch the audio output to FIXED. This will give you full level audio at the connectors and then turn down the sound from the TV speakers. Don't use the internal speakers when using the sound system.

Not if you have full range speakers like tower speakers.

Even with large speakers, the surround sound mix is encoded with LFE (low frequency effect) sounds that would not be heard without a subwoofer.