How To Connect Your Digital Receiver To Your Home Theater Setup
In the not too distant past, stereo receivers were only used for connecting components of your home stereo system and switching between them, but times have changed drastically in the home entertainment field in just the last few years. Today a stereo receiver, or digital receiver as they are sometimes called, is expected to also handle video inputs from any number of devices and be able to route that as well to the TV set. In addition, today's receivers must have the capability to decode surround sound and support up to at least 5 speakers and a subwoofer. That's a lot to ask, and also a lot to connect up, so let's discuss how to connect your digital receiver to your home theater setup.
If you buy an all-in-one home theater system package, you probably won't have much problem setting things up because it's all usually laid out for you in the instructions and the components should all match very well. But if you are putting together your own home theater package made up of different components then you need to plan ahead and buy the right equipment to get the job done.
As far as the receiver is concerned, be sure that you buy one that has the number of connections that you will need to handle all of your system components. For video, almost all receivers give you a connection for a DVD player, a VCR, and a cable or satellite box, but do you also plan to connect up a digital camcorder, a video game system, or digital video recorder? If so, you will need enough inputs for all these pieces of equipment too. And you can expect to pay more for that many extra connections, but if that is what you need, the cost is worth it.
Now you need to be sure that the connection types are what you want too. Almost all video equipment can be connected through a standard composite connection cable, but if you want to improve the video quality you will use an S-video connection instead. Having a good mix of input connections between the two can be a good idea as most camcorder video will not have to be of the highest quality anyway.
On the audio front, many digital receivers are coming with surround sound decoders built into the unit and that is usually the simplest solution. Just make sure that the digital connection for sound from your system components matches the input connection on the receiver. Usually it is either an optical or coaxial connection. Just be sure that whichever it is, they match on both ends.
Then be sure that you have enough speaker connections to drive your speaker setup. If you like to use the newer 6.1 or 7.1 surround sound system format you will need enough speaker connections on your receiver to power all those separate speakers.
Once you have the right equipment with the right connections, actually installing the receiver is a matter of staying organized as you go. It may be a good idea to label each cable set on both ends to remind you what goes where. And be sure to keep the polarity straight when you install the speakers too. Each speaker has a "+" and "-" terminal, so make sure that you match them up correctly with the corresponding terminal on the receiver or your sound quality will suffer.
Following a few well planned guidelines and being as organized as possible can help you to not only buy the right digital receiver equipment for your home theater setup, but also install it correctly as well.
How To Connect Your Digital Receiver To Your Home Theater Setup
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Basement Finishing & Theater Rooms - The Top 10 Ways to Hide Your Audio Visual Equipment
If you're getting set to start your basement finishing project, and are considering including a theater room or at least a family room with some high-powered home theater equipment, then you might also be wondering how to camoflauge all of that fancy equipment!
Nothing kills "new home theater euphoria" quite like an ugly stack of equipment in the corner or (even worse!) equipment littering the base of your t.v. or projection screen. But what should you do about all that stuff? How can you conceal the equipment needed to create a high-octane theater room? Should you even be worrying about this with all the other things you need to do to prepare for the start of your basement finishing project?
Don't despair! Yes, this is the right time to think about this. What's more, we've come up with the top 10 ideas to help you effectively conceal your home theater equipment, without sacrificing the functionality of your equipment, or your basement.
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10. Do Nothing. O.k. this doesn't actually conceal anything, but if you are of a minimalist persuasion and don't break into a cold sweat thinking about looking at all your equipment, then just put the equipment on a shelf near your t.v./screen. Your basement finishing project won't be the first on the block to go with this set-up.
9. Buy a large plant. Again, for the minimalist this is probably an acceptable solution. Disguise the equipment with a large plant that will still allow the infrared signal from your remote(s).
8. Create shelving in a wall and cover the opening with a painting. While this requires a little more effort to change out DVDs and Blu-Rays, it is an effective way to conceal your equipment. Overheating could be a potential hazard with this option though.
7. Wire your basement components so they'll work off the components from your t.v. area upstairs. Absolutely, positively, WILL NOT be seen from the basement. The big downside is running up and down the stairs constantly!
6. Cover your wall shelving with cabinet doors. If done properly, you can create stunning built-ins that will wow! your neighbors when they are over. May need to leave doors open to allow for ventilation so equipment doesn't overheat.
5. If you plan to have a wet bar nearby in your basement finishing project, plan for one cabinet to have glass doors and shelves for your equipment.
4. Recess your t.v. or screen and your shelves on either side. Then, install curtains (very theater-esque) that will hide the equipment. If you really want to create the maximum effect with this option, put the curtain on a track with a motor that can open and close it as much or as little as you want. Who knows, maybe you can even start charging admission?!
3. Install an infrared eye and repeater. Infrared eye (about the size of a dime) goes anywhere near the t.v./screen. Wire from the eye to the repeater is hidden behind the drywall. Repeater is installed in a closet/storage space/mechanical room or anywhere else your equipment will be hidden. When you use your standard infrared remote, the eye tells the repeater to talk to the equipment and do your bidding.
2. Wire your home theater system into your existing home automation center and control the basement with an additional home center remote. While this is an awesome option, it only works if you already have a home automation program installed in the rest of the house, or are willing to spend the money now to remodel it into your existing home.
And the #1 way to hide your audio/visual equipment for your basement home theater system is... Stick your equipment in any old room in the house, and buy yourself an RF Remote System. While this will still require speakers and video wiring to be run inside the walls, you don't need any special wiring for eyes to repeat the infrared signal from your remote. The RF remote signal will go through walls and can talk to the signal receiver as far as 100 ft. away.
Don't stress out about the home theater in your basement finishing project! There's a solution for every budget out there. With a little help from a qualified pro, and some careful planning, you'll soon be the talk of the neighborhood!
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