Now that you have installed your new Home Theater System, you will want to adjust the picture and sound for the best overall entertainment. This requires a little planning and set up at the beginning but should require little if any daily maintenance.
First the HDTV screen settings may need adjustment for the room lighting. If the room has a window that allows sunlight for daytime viewing then you will need more brightness and possibly more contrast too. Some advanced remote controls may have a day/night settings button. If not, you will have to experiment on what looks right to you if you want a nominal setting that you do not have to change. Some DVD movies are also darker than others requiring adjustment each time.
Your surround sound system has many adjustments, some you may not be aware of. First, the typical treble and bass settings need to be adjusted for the sound reflecting or absorbing elements in the room. Curtains, wall board and furniture can cause a dead sound and some interiors may give a slight echo effect like being in a hall. Both of these can be enhanced using adjustments available on your Surround Sound amplifier.
To add color to a dead sound you might like the DSP Mode adjustments. Some include a choice of CHURCH, THEATER, HALL, or STADIUM sound. If you have Dolby adjustments, you can adjust the Panoramic, Center Width, Dimension, and Automatic Balancing controls. Some amplifiers include Pro Logic II for even more custom sound parameters. Read your manual to see what affects you can adjust for an improved sound.
You should be able to adjust the volume of each speaker channel too. This takes some trial and error. Some systems have a Test button that will buzz each speaker one at a time to insure all are working. The Sub Woofer will need to be tested using a movie with some heavy bass sounds like explosions. And finally save all adjustments by pressing the Memory button.
The large screen HDTV, the Surround Sound all seem impressive right out of the box, but you will enjoy your Home Theater System a lot more by making these final adjustments to add improved viewing and listening quality.
By: James Hayslip
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Home Theater System – Final Adjustments
April 19th, 2010Posted in Articles
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What is a Home Theater in a Box?
February 26th, 2010
If you are acquiring home theater for the very first time and don’t know a lot about electronics or are unwilling to take the time to put together a system in stages then a home theater in a box may be a excellent way to get on track. The comparative ease of setting up the system is the reason why it is the largest growth product in the audio category and why it is growing to be quite fashionable with the majority of consumers.
The term is given to all-in-one digital audio systems, which usually consist of a progressive scan DVD player, radio receiver, digital surround sound amplifier, speakers and a powered sub-woofer. In fact, it gives you everything except the big screen TV.
When considering a purchase however, there are a number of recommended pointers to be made. Some systems have a propensity to cut corners on speaker assembly and quality, when compared to separate unit systems and are intended for home cinema use more than for listening to music. You may possibly be disappointed, if you are a serious listener to music, with the performance of most home theater-in-box systems, that may not deliver the pure power that you might need for a larger room.
However, since it’s introduction, it has quickly caught on with consumers hungry for a convenient, easy-to-understand compilation. The biggest benefit offered is simplicity, it’s easy to install and use and, for the most part, all of the required connection cables are provided. Budget wise these systems in a box can strike a balance between sound quality and cost and although there exists a wide price range, a home theater in a box can start for as little as a couple hundred dollars. More importantly, for the consumer, there are many brands available.
Conversely a custom system is a lot more expensive and you may even have to employ someone to help you with the installation of the equipment since it can be a difficult task for beginners.
For anyone who needs an uncomplicated surround sound system, or lacks the budget for a big and elaborate system, home-theater-in-a-box is a remedy. It is also a solution if space is at a premium or a second system is required for a second room.
The wonderful feature about these systems is that you know that everything you require to get up and running is all there. So if you’re looking to get started easily and without a lot of trouble you may want to look at a home theater in a box for quick and easy entry into the world of home theater. For you, it could be perfect solution.
By: John Philips
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Tags: Audio Category Budget Wise Compilation Connection Cables Couple Hundred Home Cinema Home Theater In A Box Larger Room Listener Player Radio Pointers Powered Sub Woofer Progressive Scan Dvd Player Propensity Radio Receiver Receiver Digital Screen Tv Simplicity Sound Amplifier Sound Quality
