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Connecting Components
Learn about the cables and connection terminals used by home theater components. These articles will give you details on which cables will work best for your system.
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Types of
Connections
- Coaxial Cable - Combines audio and video in a single signal
- Composite Cable - Seperates audio and video
- S-Video Cable - Dedicated to video
- Component Video Cable - Dedicated to video
- Optical Cable - Dedicated to digital audio
- Digital Coaxial Cable - Dedicated to digital audio
- DVI Cable - Dedicated to video. Used for HD signal transmission.
- HDMI Cable - Sends both HD video and digital audio
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Speaker
Connections
- Banana Plug - Plugs into a terminal to make the connection
- 5-Way Binding Post - Accomodates several types of speaker connections
- Spade Lug Connector - U-shaped connector
- Spring Connector - Uses a spring to create a connection
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Cables & Wire
- How to Choose Audio Cables
- How to Choose Video Cables
- How to Choose Speaker Wire
- How to Place Home Theater Speakers
- What is "Home Theater Shielding"?
- Subwoofer Cable: Take Your Subwoofer Up A Notch
- Speaker Wire: Elevate Your System
- HDMI-to-DVI Cables
- What is THX?
- HDMI as a Digital-Video Only Cable
- Is it Really "Digital Cable"?
Interface Devices
These are the various devices that allow you to interact with your home theater system. These home theater accessories are your link to your components.
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Remote
Controls
- Universal Remote Control - Advice on choosing a universal remote control
- Learning Remote Control - Information on selecting the right learning remote control
- Learning Remote Control: Technical Terms You Should Know - Information on terms used in the area of learning remote controls
- Remote
Controls: Linking You to Your System
- Discusses the link your
remote control creates between you and your home theater system
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Headphones
- Surround Sound Headphones - An article detailing useful features in headphones
- Wireless Headphones - Information for those looking for freedom of movement
- Headphones: Technical Terms You Should Know - Information on terms used in the area of headphones
- Noise Canceling Headphones: How They Work - Information on how noise canceling headphones operate
HDTV Accessories
Home theater accessories that help you get the most from your HDTV.
- Digital Video Recorder (DVR System) - Allows you to digitally record television
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HDTV Signal Receivers
- HDTV Receiver - Allows you to watch HD cable channels
- HDTV Tuners - Allows you to watch FREE over-the-air HD broadcasts
- How to Choose an HD Programming Provider
- DishPronto Overview - Overview of DishPronto's service
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HDTV
Antennas
- Indoor HDTV Antenna - Small antennas capable of receiving over-the-air HD broadcasts
- Outdoor HDTV Antenna - Large outdoor antennas capable of better reception
Power
Home theater accessories that keep your system safe. Whether it's lightning or distorted current from the power company, these devices will protect your components.
- Surge Protectors - Protects your system from electrical surges
- Power Conditioners - Provides your system with clean, stable power
- Home Amplifiers - Boost the signal to your home theater speakers
- Power & Home Theater - The importance of electrical power in home theater
Home Theater Lighting
Create the desired lighting effects in your home theater or living room. The proper lighting not only improves picture quality, but it also adds the "cool" factor many home theaters are missing.
- Home Theater Lighting, Lighting, Lighting - Why you need to consider lighting
- Home Theater Lighting Control - How to control your home theater's lighting
- Colored Lighting: Transform Your Home Theater - How to change the atmosphere of your home theater with accent lighting
- Indirect
Lighting in Home Theater - The
benefits of indirect lighting effects
DVD/CD Care & Storage
Keep your discs in pristine condition. This information will keep your DVDs and CDs playing for years to come.
- 5 Ways to Prolong the Life of Your DVDs and CDs - Tips on keeping your DVDs and CDs in great condition
- DVD Storage Racks - Tips on choosing a DVD storage rack
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