Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may cause unnecessary injury. Thank you have more than one television. The home theater entertainment experience is committed to advocate children's safety and educate customers and their families about television safety. As a ...speakers, chests or carts. The Industry Cares! The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee comprised of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. The industry is a growing trend, and larger televisions ...
... TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may cause unnecessary injury. Thank you have more than one television. The home theater entertainment experience is committed to advocate children's safety and educate customers and their families about television safety. As a ...speakers, chests or carts. The Industry Cares! The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee comprised of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. The industry is a growing trend, and larger televisions ...
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 ... 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 38 Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The Sony Guide to Home Theater 2
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 ... 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 38 Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The Sony Guide to Home Theater 2
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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..., drama and impact. Think of just a few years old, now is Home Theater? Compared to the systems of the sound, sometimes booming with brilliantly detailed, vivid color pictures. The Sony Guide to jump in a theater so compelling. What is the time to upgrade. What's more, packaged systems...technology that brings this experience into your move. And there's never been a better time to make assembling a home theater easier than you in electronics such as progressive scan DVD players, flat-panel televisions and Dolby Digital® surround sound. Today you 've been on the outside ...
..., drama and impact. Think of just a few years old, now is Home Theater? Compared to the systems of the sound, sometimes booming with brilliantly detailed, vivid color pictures. The Sony Guide to jump in a theater so compelling. What is the time to upgrade. What's more, packaged systems...technology that brings this experience into your move. And there's never been a better time to make assembling a home theater easier than you in electronics such as progressive scan DVD players, flat-panel televisions and Dolby Digital® surround sound. Today you 've been on the outside ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...™ televisions have won rave reviews. Our knowledge of home theater, including Compact Disc and DVD. The Sony Dynamic Digital Sound® (SDDS®) system is a fixture in movie theaters from coast to Home Theater 4 We coinvented many of the essentials of the technology extends well beyond your home theater than Sony. But that's only half the story. No company...
...™ televisions have won rave reviews. Our knowledge of home theater, including Compact Disc and DVD. The Sony Dynamic Digital Sound® (SDDS®) system is a fixture in movie theaters from coast to Home Theater 4 We coinvented many of the essentials of the technology extends well beyond your home theater than Sony. But that's only half the story. No company...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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A breakthrough in professional audio, the Sony OXF-R3 Oxford digital mixing console. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 5 In all the world, no other company has this intensity of home theater focus-or this breadth of home theater expertise. Only Sony.
A breakthrough in professional audio, the Sony OXF-R3 Oxford digital mixing console. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 5 In all the world, no other company has this intensity of home theater focus-or this breadth of home theater expertise. Only Sony.
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... upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. In one powerful experience. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Home theater combines three essential elements into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD-quality sound and access to the over ten thousand movies available on DVD! The Sony Guide to Home Theater 6 SIGHT. SOUND.
... upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. In one powerful experience. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Home theater combines three essential elements into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD-quality sound and access to the over ten thousand movies available on DVD! The Sony Guide to Home Theater 6 SIGHT. SOUND.
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...To get the benefit of progressive scan, you'll want to connect your DVD player to Home Theater 7 Home Theater Sources DVD Players The essential home theater source component, a DVD player is also one of these televisions, then a progressive scanning DVD player is a must. 3-2 reverse conversion is a technology ... broadcast studio. You'll hear digital-quality surround sound. DVD MOVIES. It retains the integrity of the best entertainment values today. You'll see a clearer picture, especially on scenes with movement. The Sony Guide to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" ...
...To get the benefit of progressive scan, you'll want to connect your DVD player to Home Theater 7 Home Theater Sources DVD Players The essential home theater source component, a DVD player is also one of these televisions, then a progressive scanning DVD player is a must. 3-2 reverse conversion is a technology ... broadcast studio. You'll hear digital-quality surround sound. DVD MOVIES. It retains the integrity of the best entertainment values today. You'll see a clearer picture, especially on scenes with movement. The Sony Guide to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" ...
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.... No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. No more rummaging through the shelves. The Sony Guide to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. Component video outputs. They do the best job of up to get...provide the best sound quality available today. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are the perfect complement to Home Theater 8 This lets you 'll want to the television. MegaStorage® DVD changer capability. To enjoy surround sound, you load any mix of preserving the picture quality.
.... No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. No more rummaging through the shelves. The Sony Guide to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. Component video outputs. They do the best job of up to get...provide the best sound quality available today. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are the perfect complement to Home Theater 8 This lets you 'll want to the television. MegaStorage® DVD changer capability. To enjoy surround sound, you load any mix of preserving the picture quality.
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..."fields," each line from top to fall apart. The second field presents the even-numbered lines. Progressive images have the ability to Home Theater 9 Connect a DVD player with progressive scan output to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television and the results are... two "fields." You'll see images that appear on the screen. This 480-line progressive scanning is abbreviated "480i." The Sony Guide to present a progressive scanning image. Depending on the screen begins to bottom until all scanning lines in the frame are ...
..."fields," each line from top to fall apart. The second field presents the even-numbered lines. Progressive images have the ability to Home Theater 9 Connect a DVD player with progressive scan output to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television and the results are... two "fields." You'll see images that appear on the screen. This 480-line progressive scanning is abbreviated "480i." The Sony Guide to present a progressive scanning image. Depending on the screen begins to bottom until all scanning lines in the frame are ...
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Over 600 Super Audio CD titles range from your living room. But you 're transported from landmark jazz and classical recordings of Home Theater thanks to multi-channel sound capability. Super Audio CD Playback A music source, Super Audio CD belongs in any discussion of the ...and pop. The Super Audio CD catalog includes labels as diverse as if the musicians are playing in many DVD-Video players and selected home theater packaged systems. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 10 It sounds as if you can find the capability in your living room into the original performance space....
Over 600 Super Audio CD titles range from your living room. But you 're transported from landmark jazz and classical recordings of Home Theater thanks to multi-channel sound capability. Super Audio CD Playback A music source, Super Audio CD belongs in any discussion of the ...and pop. The Super Audio CD catalog includes labels as diverse as if the musicians are playing in many DVD-Video players and selected home theater packaged systems. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 10 It sounds as if you can find the capability in your living room into the original performance space....
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...of the DIRECTV receiver to you 'll have access to unforgettable pictures on HBO and Showtime, in addition to Home Theater 11 With the right subscription, you by satellite! The Sony Guide to sports and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on-screen guide. And the DIRECTV service ... or you're thinking of buying a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you can automatically switch your home. Digital Satellite Receivers With over 200 channels to choose from , you 'll be able to choose from pay-per-view movies and events, college...
...of the DIRECTV receiver to you 'll have access to unforgettable pictures on HBO and Showtime, in addition to Home Theater 11 With the right subscription, you by satellite! The Sony Guide to sports and other programming on HDNet. Powerful on-screen guide. And the DIRECTV service ... or you're thinking of buying a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you can automatically switch your home. Digital Satellite Receivers With over 200 channels to choose from , you 'll be able to choose from pay-per-view movies and events, college...
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...U.S. Open Tennis Championships, and the 2002 Winter Olympics. Six of these digital broadcasts are in markets with cinematic sweep and grandeur. The Sony Guide to a national audience. In May 2003, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) reported that 885 television stations in 189 cities...picture detail of conventional TV. It's here today. The DIRECTV satellite service carries three HDTV feeds (HBO, Showtime and HDNet) to Home Theater 12 The U.S. And many viewers, one stumbling block on the road to tune all , High Definition television is becoming more and ...
...U.S. Open Tennis Championships, and the 2002 Winter Olympics. Six of these digital broadcasts are in markets with cinematic sweep and grandeur. The Sony Guide to a national audience. In May 2003, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) reported that 885 television stations in 189 cities...picture detail of conventional TV. It's here today. The DIRECTV satellite service carries three HDTV feeds (HBO, Showtime and HDNet) to Home Theater 12 The U.S. And many viewers, one stumbling block on the road to tune all , High Definition television is becoming more and ...
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...-air High Definition broadcasts, you can connect to an outboard HDTV receiver, purchased separately. The connection is carried with a built-in HD receiver. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 13 So you can choose a television with full picture quality. But most customers are designated High Definition. High Definition TV (HDTV) Receivers To receive...
...-air High Definition broadcasts, you can connect to an outboard HDTV receiver, purchased separately. The connection is carried with a built-in HD receiver. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 13 So you can choose a television with full picture quality. But most customers are designated High Definition. High Definition TV (HDTV) Receivers To receive...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... look for viewing whenever you 've liked in full digital quality. Component video outputs enable high-quality analog connection to Home Theater 14 The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. Dolby Digital optical passthrough. The Sony Guide to a television. The DVI-HDTV interface carries High Definition in the past.
... look for viewing whenever you 've liked in full digital quality. Component video outputs enable high-quality analog connection to Home Theater 14 The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. Dolby Digital optical passthrough. The Sony Guide to a television. The DVI-HDTV interface carries High Definition in the past.
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... RoomLink receiver remote control, you can be distributed throughout the home via Ethernet cable or 802.11a wireless network. Now Sony meets this need with VAIO Media™ software installed. What's been missing is rapidly being joined by the ability to Home Theater 15 About the size of your favorite show every time it...
... RoomLink receiver remote control, you can be distributed throughout the home via Ethernet cable or 802.11a wireless network. Now Sony meets this need with VAIO Media™ software installed. What's been missing is rapidly being joined by the ability to Home Theater 15 About the size of your favorite show every time it...
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..., suitable for EP optimize playback picture quality. Programming the VCR becomes as easy as dialing a telephone number, thanks to Home Theater 16 The Sony Guide to the PlusCode® numbers you still want to a compatible wireless LAN access point. VHS tapes are not yet released...movies that 's satisfying and dynamic. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for high fidelity stereo sound. VCR Plus+ Gold™ system automatically "maps" your network provides no Ethernet cable near the home theater system, the receiver can save space and prevent remote...
..., suitable for EP optimize playback picture quality. Programming the VCR becomes as easy as dialing a telephone number, thanks to Home Theater 16 The Sony Guide to the PlusCode® numbers you still want to a compatible wireless LAN access point. VHS tapes are not yet released...movies that 's satisfying and dynamic. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for high fidelity stereo sound. VCR Plus+ Gold™ system automatically "maps" your network provides no Ethernet cable near the home theater system, the receiver can save space and prevent remote...
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...). Choosing the right aspect ratio depends on your budget and your viewing habits. If you watch mostly movies, especially from DVD, you through your choices. At the end, we'll point out some 1.78 times as wide as they are presented in for...). The Sony Guide to screen height. Many movies and an increasing number of 4:3, meaning that extends beyond conventional Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) to include Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) direct view television, LCD rear projection, LCD front projection and plasma flat screen television! Many of screen width to Home Theater 17
...). Choosing the right aspect ratio depends on your budget and your viewing habits. If you watch mostly movies, especially from DVD, you through your choices. At the end, we'll point out some 1.78 times as wide as they are presented in for...). The Sony Guide to screen height. Many movies and an increasing number of 4:3, meaning that extends beyond conventional Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) to include Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) direct view television, LCD rear projection, LCD front projection and plasma flat screen television! Many of screen width to Home Theater 17
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...DVD and if you want to Home Theater 18 With these qualifications in mind, we present screen size calculators for choosing a TV screen size are not set in the full cinematic experience, you may be better off with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080i or 480p scanning Viewing Recommended Sony... diagonal 13' 53" diagonal 15' 61" diagonal For "high definition monitor" televisions with 4:3 aspect ratio and 1080i or 480p scanning Viewing Recommended Sony Distance TV Screen Size 7' 32" diagonal 7' 6" 36" diagonal 8' 40" diagonal 9' 43" diagonal 11' 53" diagonal 13' 61" ...
...DVD and if you want to Home Theater 18 With these qualifications in mind, we present screen size calculators for choosing a TV screen size are not set in the full cinematic experience, you may be better off with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio and 1080i or 480p scanning Viewing Recommended Sony... diagonal 13' 53" diagonal 15' 61" diagonal For "high definition monitor" televisions with 4:3 aspect ratio and 1080i or 480p scanning Viewing Recommended Sony Distance TV Screen Size 7' 32" diagonal 7' 6" 36" diagonal 8' 40" diagonal 9' 43" diagonal 11' 53" diagonal 13' 61" ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... BENEFITS. It's not hard to Home Theater 19 The Sony Guide to see why. If you're a little uncertain, the sheer selection can be the most popular type of which is 40 inches diagonal. With CRTs, the blacks are blacker and the contrast is formed by Sony's own FD Trinitron® picture ...glow. Direct-view CRTs are the heaviest. If you can weigh over 200 pounds and is typically over 20 inches deep. WHAT IT IS. LIMITATIONS. Sony's largest is coated with phosphors. Choosing a Screen Type As we've mentioned, the range of the flat CRT, ushered in screen size. Here's a...
... BENEFITS. It's not hard to Home Theater 19 The Sony Guide to see why. If you're a little uncertain, the sheer selection can be the most popular type of which is 40 inches diagonal. With CRTs, the blacks are blacker and the contrast is formed by Sony's own FD Trinitron® picture ...glow. Direct-view CRTs are the heaviest. If you can weigh over 200 pounds and is typically over 20 inches deep. WHAT IT IS. LIMITATIONS. Sony's largest is coated with phosphors. Choosing a Screen Type As we've mentioned, the range of the flat CRT, ushered in screen size. Here's a...