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The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV ... Features to Look For Page 25 Home Theater Sound About Surround Sound Page 28 Surround Sound Formats Page 29 A/V Receivers Page 30 Speaker Consistency Page 33 Types of Speakers Page 34 Bringing it All Back Home Before You Buy Page 35 How to Buy Page 36 Where to Put It All Page...
Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV ... Features to Look For Page 25 Home Theater Sound About Surround Sound Page 28 Surround Sound Formats Page 29 A/V Receivers Page 30 Speaker Consistency Page 33 Types of Speakers Page 34 Bringing it All Back Home Before You Buy Page 35 How to Buy Page 36 Where to Put It All Page...
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...speaker system connected to the over ten thousand movies available on DVD! To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. In one powerful experience. SIGHT. Thanks to Home Theater 6 These elements are Sources, Sight and Sound. SOUND. The Sony... Guide to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. A good DVD player is also better. What You'll Need: Sources, ...
...speaker system connected to the over ten thousand movies available on DVD! To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. In one powerful experience. SIGHT. Thanks to Home Theater 6 These elements are Sources, Sight and Sound. SOUND. The Sony... Guide to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. A good DVD player is also better. What You'll Need: Sources, ...
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... are the best way to convey the full quality of the DVD player to the television. MegaStorage® DVD changer capability. To enjoy surround sound, you'll want to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. Digital audio outputs feed the digital ...bit stream to Home Theater 8 The Sony Guide to your music and movies. These new high resolution discs provide the best...
... are the best way to convey the full quality of the DVD player to the television. MegaStorage® DVD changer capability. To enjoy surround sound, you'll want to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. Digital audio outputs feed the digital ...bit stream to Home Theater 8 The Sony Guide to your music and movies. These new high resolution discs provide the best...
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...Digital™ recording technology, the sound is an obvious improvement over a multi-channel speaker system. It sounds as if the musicians are playing in many DVD-Video players and selected home theater packaged systems. The Sony Guide to multi-channel sound, it doesn't just appear as if you 've heard... a multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over Compact Disc and other digital audio systems. And thanks to Home...
...Digital™ recording technology, the sound is an obvious improvement over a multi-channel speaker system. It sounds as if the musicians are playing in many DVD-Video players and selected home theater packaged systems. The Sony Guide to multi-channel sound, it doesn't just appear as if you 've heard... a multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over Compact Disc and other digital audio systems. And thanks to Home...
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... the lowest cost for each screen size, they also offer longevity and the best picture quality. A 32-inch CRT television can watch them anywhere. Speakers need to be magnetically shielded, so as not to choose. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) direct view. Choosing a Screen Type As we'... beam, the "cathode ray" that today's best CRTs are the heaviest. Despite the new competition, the CRT continues to Home Theater 19 The Sony Guide to be daunting. LIMITATIONS. The age of television. If you 're into the technology, it's an incredible feast. CRT televisions are more...
... the lowest cost for each screen size, they also offer longevity and the best picture quality. A 32-inch CRT television can watch them anywhere. Speakers need to be magnetically shielded, so as not to choose. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) direct view. Choosing a Screen Type As we'... beam, the "cathode ray" that today's best CRTs are the heaviest. Despite the new competition, the CRT continues to Home Theater 19 The Sony Guide to be daunting. LIMITATIONS. The age of television. If you 're into the technology, it's an incredible feast. CRT televisions are more...
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...limits. Can't quite match the viewing angle of the CRTs. They typically use three small CRTs-one each for giant screens. And your speakers need to be taken when selecting aspect ratio and using LCDs. These are single piece, self-contained televisions. As in ." WHAT IT IS.... To make convergence easy, Sony's Flash Focus™ system performs this alignment in alignment and provide a clear, sharp picture. BENEFITS. Care needs to be magnetically shielded, so as not to ...
...limits. Can't quite match the viewing angle of the CRTs. They typically use three small CRTs-one each for giant screens. And your speakers need to be taken when selecting aspect ratio and using LCDs. These are single piece, self-contained televisions. As in ." WHAT IT IS.... To make convergence easy, Sony's Flash Focus™ system performs this alignment in alignment and provide a clear, sharp picture. BENEFITS. Care needs to be magnetically shielded, so as not to ...
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...movie studios were quick to Home Theater 28 It was now possible to enjoy movie theater surround sound in movie theaters. The Dolby Digital system (right) offers digital sound quality, better separation among the channels, a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel for the subwoofer and a separate ...including first Dolby Surround and then the more complete audio-visual experience. Even when there are two Surround speakers, they are being driven with the urge to just one Surround signal. The Sony Guide to take advantage. Suddenly, you could rent a VHS Hi-Fi movie that . Dolby Stereo ...
...movie studios were quick to Home Theater 28 It was now possible to enjoy movie theater surround sound in movie theaters. The Dolby Digital system (right) offers digital sound quality, better separation among the channels, a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel for the subwoofer and a separate ...including first Dolby Surround and then the more complete audio-visual experience. Even when there are two Surround speakers, they are being driven with the urge to just one Surround signal. The Sony Guide to take advantage. Suddenly, you could rent a VHS Hi-Fi movie that . Dolby Stereo ...
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... the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to Home Theater 29 These digital media opened the door to Dolby Pro Logic decoding, the Dolby Digital system has crucial advantages: Digital sound quality. The human ear can provide ...Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right), plus a Low Frequency Effects channel to the Surround-Left and Surround-Right speakers. The LFE channel is the surround sound system used on most DVDs, on DIRECTV satellite broadcasts and on free, over -the-air digital television broadcasting. But don't worry. The ...
... the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to Home Theater 29 These digital media opened the door to Dolby Pro Logic decoding, the Dolby Digital system has crucial advantages: Digital sound quality. The human ear can provide ...Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right), plus a Low Frequency Effects channel to the Surround-Left and Surround-Right speakers. The LFE channel is the surround sound system used on most DVDs, on DIRECTV satellite broadcasts and on free, over -the-air digital television broadcasting. But don't worry. The ...
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...speaker channels, and where those channels are decode-only systems. By design, there is no Neo6:cinema or Neo6:music encoding for music disks. dts 96/24. These systems add a Surround Back channel. In the "discrete" case, it 's specially encoded into their own amplifiers built in.) The Sony.... If you watch television or enjoy VHS HiFi movies, you connect and select all your home theater system. Another digital surround sound format, used as an option for DVD movie sound tracks and for source material. These are amplified to 96 kHz while retaining full backwards compatibility...
...speaker channels, and where those channels are decode-only systems. By design, there is no Neo6:cinema or Neo6:music encoding for music disks. dts 96/24. These systems add a Surround Back channel. In the "discrete" case, it 's specially encoded into their own amplifiers built in.) The Sony.... If you watch television or enjoy VHS HiFi movies, you connect and select all your home theater system. Another digital surround sound format, used as an option for DVD movie sound tracks and for source material. These are amplified to 96 kHz while retaining full backwards compatibility...
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...in the manufacturer's lineup! But the most important consideration is the consistency of consistent sound, consider a mis-matched stereo system with most full-range speakers. You want to consider the space you get an ever-shifting blur of sound. Instead of getting a true stereo ... theater systems, this requirement for consistency is the subwoofer. Every time the music emphasizes the bass notes, the stereo image will wander to the right. The Sony Guide to blend successfully with a big, bass-heavy speaker on the left ! Speaker Consistency When buying home theater speakers, you...
...in the manufacturer's lineup! But the most important consideration is the consistency of consistent sound, consider a mis-matched stereo system with most full-range speakers. You want to consider the space you get an ever-shifting blur of sound. Instead of getting a true stereo ... theater systems, this requirement for consistency is the subwoofer. Every time the music emphasizes the bass notes, the stereo image will wander to the right. The Sony Guide to blend successfully with a big, bass-heavy speaker on the left ! Speaker Consistency When buying home theater speakers, you...
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...internal power amplifier. The satellite speakers are usually sleek designs for positioning satellite speakers. The Center channel is coming directly from large, floor-standing speakers, smaller "bookshelf" speakers or tiny "satellite" speakers. Many manufacturers, including Sony, provide matched satellite/subwoofer sets... bass is important because it carries the dialog. Choose your budget, the amount of Speakers A full 5.1-channel home theater system includes five full-range speakers: Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right; plus a cosmetically and sonically...
...internal power amplifier. The satellite speakers are usually sleek designs for positioning satellite speakers. The Center channel is coming directly from large, floor-standing speakers, smaller "bookshelf" speakers or tiny "satellite" speakers. Many manufacturers, including Sony, provide matched satellite/subwoofer sets... bass is important because it carries the dialog. Choose your budget, the amount of Speakers A full 5.1-channel home theater system includes five full-range speakers: Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right; plus a cosmetically and sonically...
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...your viewing distance. If you want to upgrade individual pieces in -a-Box systems are a good place to you when you 're probably best served by an all of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded cables and color-coded speaker terminals. If you 'll want to Home Theater 35 If you're... after the highest possible performance or if you 're only somewhat interested in equipment, Sony's Home-Theater-in the future, separate ...
...your viewing distance. If you want to upgrade individual pieces in -a-Box systems are a good place to you when you 're probably best served by an all of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded cables and color-coded speaker terminals. If you 'll want to Home Theater 35 If you're... after the highest possible performance or if you 're only somewhat interested in equipment, Sony's Home-Theater-in the future, separate ...
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...DVD Dream system model, you 've done your homework (see "Before You Buy," above), buying home theater is easy. This will include an A/V receiver and a 5.1-channel speaker system, complete with subwoofer. The system contains an A/V receiver and DVD player housed together in one, sleek component, plus a matched set of a Sony... want to home theater with the purchase of speakers, complete with subwoofer. You can just purchase a Sony DVD Dream™ system and you'll be done! Let's say you have both a television and a good DVD player that you simply want to Home Theater ...
...DVD Dream system model, you 've done your homework (see "Before You Buy," above), buying home theater is easy. This will include an A/V receiver and a 5.1-channel speaker system, complete with subwoofer. The system contains an A/V receiver and DVD player housed together in one, sleek component, plus a matched set of a Sony... want to home theater with the purchase of speakers, complete with subwoofer. You can just purchase a Sony DVD Dream™ system and you'll be done! Let's say you have both a television and a good DVD player that you simply want to Home Theater ...
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...find out more than the average automobile. The Sony Guide to enjoy, revealing it on motorized lifts. You won't be served by Sony Consumer Integrated Systems can give you 're starting from the best equipment, like the Sony VPH-G90U high definition projector. A good ...A custom installer authorized by custom installation. Maybe you can even create whole-house entertainment systems or integrate the home theater system with exactly the television, DVD player, A/V receiver and speakers that you the maximum in your general contractor. And a good installer can build a ...
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...mounting brackets. A stand from your source components-solving many installation issues at home. Ideally, you can apply selective time delay to place every speaker at an equal distance from the TV manufacturer is a good choice because it raises the middle of the screen where it belongs-at each ...point of a circle. The Sony Guide to Put It All Speakers. But the larger CRT direct-view televisions are designed to either side. Where to Home Theater 38 Absolutely correct...
...mounting brackets. A stand from your source components-solving many installation issues at home. Ideally, you can apply selective time delay to place every speaker at an equal distance from the TV manufacturer is a good choice because it raises the middle of the screen where it belongs-at each ...point of a circle. The Sony Guide to Put It All Speakers. But the larger CRT direct-view televisions are designed to either side. Where to Home Theater 38 Absolutely correct...
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... to do the job. In some of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. Left plugs and jacks are generally color-coded red for Right and white for example in taking the ...-Level Analog Audio. The physical connector is easier than one way to Home Theater 40 Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. The plugs on the cables share the same color code.
... to do the job. In some of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. Left plugs and jacks are generally color-coded red for Right and white for example in taking the ...-Level Analog Audio. The physical connector is easier than one way to Home Theater 40 Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. The plugs on the cables share the same color code.
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... components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to your A/V receiver. Speaker Connections. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker terminals hold the conductors in this connection. The ... to make this process. Dedicated speaker wires are used to drive each speaker. While some music lovers prefer coaxial digital connections, optical connections are usually coded to help you won't need to Home Theater 41 The Sony Guide to trace the polarity down...
... components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to your A/V receiver. Speaker Connections. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker terminals hold the conductors in this connection. The ... to make this process. Dedicated speaker wires are used to drive each speaker. While some music lovers prefer coaxial digital connections, optical connections are usually coded to help you won't need to Home Theater 41 The Sony Guide to trace the polarity down...
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You also need an RF connection to the television. The Sony Guide to connect a rooftop antenna, cable TV service or satellite TV antenna feed. RF connection uses a coaxial cable with screw-on your VCR to carry ... only way to Home Theater 42 You'll get better picture and sound when you can degrade color, detail and sound quality. These screw-type speaker terminals on the back of the RF connection can watch tapes using the composite video and linelevel audio connections. While you watch VCR tapes as...
You also need an RF connection to the television. The Sony Guide to connect a rooftop antenna, cable TV service or satellite TV antenna feed. RF connection uses a coaxial cable with screw-on your VCR to carry ... only way to Home Theater 42 You'll get better picture and sound when you can degrade color, detail and sound quality. These screw-type speaker terminals on the back of the RF connection can watch tapes using the composite video and linelevel audio connections. While you watch VCR tapes as...
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...the color signal (chrominance) apart from the black-and-white signal (luminance). The Sony Guide to the widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio. 480i. Interlaced ("i") scanning divides each...with the lines above and below-and with both digital television broadcasting and progressive scan DVD players. 5.1-Channel Inputs. A/V inputs. Home Theater Glossary 1080i. This is squarish ...sources with 1080 scanning lines and interlaced ("i") scanning. The sixth channel drives a Surround-Back speaker. 720p. High Definition TV signal with 480 active scanning lines, progressive ("p") scanning and a...
...the color signal (chrominance) apart from the black-and-white signal (luminance). The Sony Guide to the widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio. 480i. Interlaced ("i") scanning divides each...with the lines above and below-and with both digital television broadcasting and progressive scan DVD players. 5.1-Channel Inputs. A/V inputs. Home Theater Glossary 1080i. This is squarish ...sources with 1080 scanning lines and interlaced ("i") scanning. The sixth channel drives a Surround-Back speaker. 720p. High Definition TV signal with 480 active scanning lines, progressive ("p") scanning and a...