Home Theater DIY - Do-It-Yourself Connection and Setup Projects
Whether trying to some a basic system hookup or do something unusual, such as setting up an outdoor home theater, then check out some of my useful DIY connection and set-up how-to's and projects.
Audio Video Synchronization in Home Theater
One problem that has cropped up in home theater is Audio Video Synchronization. Sometimes you may notice that the audio soundtrack is slightly ahead of the video image when watching a high definition cable/satellite program or upscaled DVD/Blu-ray Disc video on an HDTV. This is especially noticeable on close-ups of people speaking. It is as if you are watching a dubbed foreign movie. For some useful tips on how correct this, check out my article: Audo Video Synchronization in Home Theater.
One problem that has cropped up in home theater is Audio Video Synchronization. Sometimes you may notice that the audio soundtrack is slightly ahead of the video image when watching a high definition cable/satellite program or upscaled DVD/Blu-ray Disc video on an HDTV. This is especially noticeable on close-ups of people speaking. It is as if you are watching a dubbed foreign movie. For some useful tips on how correct this, check out my article: Audo Video Synchronization in Home Theater.
How Do You Set Up For Watching The Super Bowl?
Super Bowl Sunday is the most popular the annual unofficial U.S. national holiday. Most of those that can't attend the game in person, will be watching it at home. In order to fully appreciate the Super Bowl, you need an HDTV and Home Theater System. How do you set up for watching the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl Sunday is the most popular the annual unofficial U.S. national holiday. Most of those that can't attend the game in person, will be watching it at home. In order to fully appreciate the Super Bowl, you need an HDTV and Home Theater System. How do you set up for watching the Super Bowl?
Quick Tip - Three Ways To Copy VHS Tapes to DVD
One question I get asked often is: "How Do You Copy VHS to DVD?" There are three ways a consumer can copy VHS tapes to DVD. For all the details, check out my tip: Three Ways To Copy VHS Tapes to DVD.
One question I get asked often is: "How Do You Copy VHS to DVD?" There are three ways a consumer can copy VHS tapes to DVD. For all the details, check out my tip: Three Ways To Copy VHS Tapes to DVD.
Setting Up A Home Theater System For A High Definition Superbowl
Super Bowl Sunday is the most popular the annual unofficial U.S. national holiday. This year Super Bowl Sunday will be on February 1, 2009, and will be televised in high definition. Check out some useful tips on how to prepare for the best homebound Super Bowl viewing experience.
Super Bowl Sunday is the most popular the annual unofficial U.S. national holiday. This year Super Bowl Sunday will be on February 1, 2009, and will be televised in high definition. Check out some useful tips on how to prepare for the best homebound Super Bowl viewing experience.
Set up and Use an RF Modulator with a DVD Player and a Television with Only Antenna/Cable TV Connections
DVD is becoming so popular that many consumers are either putting units in kids rooms and offices or otherwise connecting them to older or second TVs that do not have the proper audio/video inputs. However, there is a solution to this dilemma - the RF Modulator. The following step-by-step illustrates how you can use an RF modulator to connect your old TV with your new DVD player.
DVD is becoming so popular that many consumers are either putting units in kids rooms and offices or otherwise connecting them to older or second TVs that do not have the proper audio/video inputs. However, there is a solution to this dilemma - the RF Modulator. The following step-by-step illustrates how you can use an RF modulator to connect your old TV with your new DVD player.
Home Theater Connection Photo Gallery
If you are confused by all the different connectors needed to set-up your home theater system, then check out this useful photo gallery and explanation of common home theater connectors.
If you are confused by all the different connectors needed to set-up your home theater system, then check out this useful photo gallery and explanation of common home theater connectors.
Backyard Home Theater - Enjoy The Home Theater Experience Outdoors
With high gasoline prices, expensive air-fares, and high theme park ticket prices, getting away for the summer is more difficult these days, especially if you have a family. If you are facing discontent on the homefront because of your inability to take your clan on summer vacation, why not add a little adventure and excitement at home on those warm Summer nights with an outdoor home theater?
With high gasoline prices, expensive air-fares, and high theme park ticket prices, getting away for the summer is more difficult these days, especially if you have a family. If you are facing discontent on the homefront because of your inability to take your clan on summer vacation, why not add a little adventure and excitement at home on those warm Summer nights with an outdoor home theater?
Set up a Basic Home Theater System Using Separate Components
if you are assembling a collection of independent components, the task may seem a little more complicated, but actually follows the same general outline as a prepackaged system. In a basic setup that includes an television, AV receiver, a DVD player, and a VCR (or DVD recorder), here is an example of one approach, which is illustrated in general terms...
if you are assembling a collection of independent components, the task may seem a little more complicated, but actually follows the same general outline as a prepackaged system. In a basic setup that includes an television, AV receiver, a DVD player, and a VCR (or DVD recorder), here is an example of one approach, which is illustrated in general terms...
Set up and Use an RF Modulator with a DVD Player and a Television with Only Antenna/Cable TV Connections
DVD is becoming so popular that many consumers are either putting units in kids rooms and offices or otherwise connecting them to older or second TVs that do not have the proper audio/video inputs. However, there is a solution to this dilemma - the RF Modulator. The following article shows how you can use an RF modulator to connect your old TV with your new DVD player.
DVD is becoming so popular that many consumers are either putting units in kids rooms and offices or otherwise connecting them to older or second TVs that do not have the proper audio/video inputs. However, there is a solution to this dilemma - the RF Modulator. The following article shows how you can use an RF modulator to connect your old TV with your new DVD player.
Connecting Both a DVD Recorder and a VCR to Your Television - Adding a DVD Recorder to Your Current Television - VCR Setup
With the increasing popularity DVD recorders, many consumers are facing the dilemma as two how to add a a new DVD recorder to their current VCR and Television setup simply. In the following article I explain some options that will make this task easier.
With the increasing popularity DVD recorders, many consumers are facing the dilemma as two how to add a a new DVD recorder to their current VCR and Television setup simply. In the following article I explain some options that will make this task easier.
Use Your PC as Part of Your Home Theater System
Using your PC as part of your home theater system.
Using your PC as part of your home theater system.
Hook Up a VCR or DVD Recorder to a TV With Single Tuner PIP
A simple how to on hooking up your vcr or DVD recorder to a television that has a PIP (picture-in-picture) function, if you don't have a cable or satellite box and the television has a single tuner.
A simple how to on hooking up your vcr or DVD recorder to a television that has a PIP (picture-in-picture) function, if you don't have a cable or satellite box and the television has a single tuner.
Clean Your VCR Heads
A simple how to on cleaning your vcr tape heads, head drum, and other parts inside your VCR.
A simple how to on cleaning your vcr tape heads, head drum, and other parts inside your VCR.
Transferring Old 8mm Film Movies To DVD or VHS
I get a lot questions on how to convert old 8mm Film home movies (not to be confused with 8mm video tape) to video. Here is are some useful tips, in text form, to get you started in this process.
I get a lot questions on how to convert old 8mm Film home movies (not to be confused with 8mm video tape) to video. Here is are some useful tips, in text form, to get you started in this process.
Converting A Room Into A Home Theater - Room Creation Ideas
If you are planning to build your own home theater room, Room Creation Ideas offers various ideas, tips and suggestions for converting existing and under-utilized spaces in the home into useful rooms, like a home theater. The site also offers ideas for maximizing small spaces with clever furniture designs.
If you are planning to build your own home theater room, Room Creation Ideas offers various ideas, tips and suggestions for converting existing and under-utilized spaces in the home into useful rooms, like a home theater. The site also offers ideas for maximizing small spaces with clever furniture designs.
CEA (Consumer Electronics Association ) Connections Guide
If you are having trouble understanding how to connect all of your home theater components, check out this useful visual guide from the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association), sponsors of the Annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show).
If you are having trouble understanding how to connect all of your home theater components, check out this useful visual guide from the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association), sponsors of the Annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show).
Whole House Audio Tutorial
Are you planning to install a whole house audio system? Before you get started, check out this great reference tutorial from Home Tech Solutions
Are you planning to install a whole house audio system? Before you get started, check out this great reference tutorial from Home Tech Solutions