Synopsis
A guide to selecting, maintaining, and repairing equipment covers television, videotape, digital discs, audio systems, A/V system wiring, computer video, HDTV, satellite TV, antennas, and organizing components
From the Back Cover
Put together the home theater of your dreams. DVD, HDTV, DSS, Laserdisk, VHS, SVHS, two heads or four? The consumer video arena has come a long way from Dad's blurry old black-and-white box. The array of equipment out there can be mind-boggling. But this reader-friendly guide, aimed at everyone from novices on up, gives you the straightforward comparisons and bottom-line information you need to make choices with confidence, put the pieces together with ease, and create a fabulous home theater--equipment that will work together to give you years of pleasure and value. Whether your aim for a jaw-dropping, top-of-the-line megasystem or simply want a modest setup you'll be happy with, Andrew Yoder, one of America's favorite home electronics writers, will show you how to get the best home entertainment for your budget. In this book, he tells beginners, intermediates, and anyone who just needs a bit more information how to: select wisely from new technologies and enhancements, such as stereo VCRs, DVD players, computer integration, HDTV, CATV, interactive television, and satellite broadcasting; shop for the best deals--including useful resources on the Internet; set up your home theater system with hassle-free ease; create and install a home video recording and editing studio easily and inexpensively; maintain and troubleshoot your system--even do your own simple repairs. Selecting and setting up your ideal home theater can be fun, satisfying, and anxiety-free--no matter what your budget or level of electronics knowledge. This book gives you everything you need to put together compatible components that will provide years of exciting, enjoyable home theater and enduring value.
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