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Synopsis
How can an average person navigate the maze of audio/video technologies that add up to home theater? For answers, turn to Mark Fleischmann's Practical Home Theater: A Guide to Video and Audio Systems. Among the technologies discussed are HDTV, DTV up- and downconversion, copy-protected DTV interfaces, DVD-Video, Surround EX, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II, DVD-Audio, SACD, HDCD, and MP3. Pros and cons of new DTV technologies are discussed including DLP, D-ILA, LCOS, fLCD, gas plasma, and CRT based sets. The book also explores topics often ignored such as buying a DTV antenna, programmable remote controls, speaker mounts, power-line accessories, and cables. A richly detailed connections chapter discusses how to hook up every component and how to solve common problems. The glossary is specifically focused on connection-related information. There's even a chapter on how to use manufacturer technical support. By knowledgably guiding readers through the briar patch!
of video and audio technology, Practical Home Theater has become the standard reference work for home theater buffs.
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Review
For less than the cost of a DVD, it'll remove the power of intimidation from your home theater, -- Kevin Hunt, The Hartford Courant
If you've been looking to have all your home theater questions answered in one place, this book will do it. -- Brian C. Fenton, Sound & Vision
Mark is well qualified to write about this subject.... An excellent primer for consumers, retailers and manufacturers. -- Steve Smith, This Week In Consumer Electronics
Synopsis
What do you need to know when buying HDTV? How can you decipher TV, speaker, and amplifier specs? Which of the hot new formats is worth adopting? What do you do when things go wrong? Mark Fleischmann explains.
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- PublisherAuthorHouse
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0759664242
- ISBN 13 9780759664241
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages216
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