http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/rss.xml The VCR's connected to the composite in. The DVD goes into the HDMI input - but the audio is still fed via S/PDIF. Where's that Ethernet cable go and what's that 9-pin serial cable do? DON'T PANIC! We're here and we'll get you squared away with pictures and step-by-step instructions on how to get your new system or component connected properly. It's not all that hard once you get into it (and perhaps, gasp, break open a user manual or two). hourly 12 2006-12-01T00:00 http://www.audioholics.com/static/logo.jpg http://www.audioholics.com/ http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/connecting-home-office-theater Thousands of words have been written about, and thousands of hours of labor devoted to, marrying our computers with our home theater and audio installations. On the Audioholics site alone there are 78 results from a search for "HTPC" (home theater personal computer). The problem with the concept of the HTPC is that, at its core, it’s a dedicated computer for multimedia applications. What happens if your computer is in your home office and your theater is elsewhere? What if you don’t want an HTPC? How do you combine your home office with your audio/video installation? It’s a question that’s seldom discussed in this industry. Joe Cornwall 2008-03-20T10:12:19+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/get-high-definition-hdtv Many people bring home a new HDTV and look forward to the excitement of viewing a true high definition picture. But is it really that simple? Well it can be - if you follow a few guidelines and understand the nature of real HD content and where it comes from. An HDTV doesn't give you high definition content - it simply means that you have the pixels to display high definition sources in all their glory. We'll take a look at four types of high definition sources most commonly received by HDTVs... clint 2008-02-25T08:19:31+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/connecting-a-cabletv-or-satellite-system Over-the-air (OTA) broadcast television may be making a comeback with major networks now sending HDTV signals capable of being picked up by the humble rooftop antenna. But subscriber TV services from cable and satellite providers are here to stay. wayde 2005-07-23T00:00:00+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/tips-for-building-a-home-theater-in-an-apartment You load up the latest and greatest action DVD into your home theater. You sit down with remote in hand and turn the volume up a bit so you can hear the wonderful special effects the movie sound track has to offer. All of a sudden you hear the familiar rapping on the wall of the elderly person that lives next door. This is your cue to turn the system down, being the polite individual that you are. You comply. ray 2005-02-07T00:00:00+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/ground-loops-eliminating-system-hum-and-buzz You've just connected your system and there's a buzz or hum that won't go away. You're beating your head against the wall trying to figure out what's up. Congratulations - you've just entered The Ground Loop Zone... clint 2004-11-20T00:00:00+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/basic-audio-video-set-up-guide We have other articles which will help you actually connect your home theater system. This article assumes that you are indeed getting sound and video through the components and that you are ready to move on the the next phase of configuring and tweaking the many settings and physical options associated with all of that AV gear. wayde 2004-11-07T00:00:00+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/receiver-setup-and-connections The back a of a Home Theater receiver can be confusing for a beginner, but as you learn what all the connections are taking a look at the back becomes the fastest way to assess the options and whether or not the unit will fill your needs. We'll break it down section by section. wayde 2004-09-22T00:00:00+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/dvd-player-setup Let's dispel the mystery about the back of your DVD player by using the most complex type of DVD player available as our example, the Universal DVD player. Universal DVD players like Onkyo's DV-SP1000 has more connection options than most DVD players; if you can hook up a Universal DVD player to an A/V receiver you'll have the fundamentals to make any DVD player connection. wayde 2004-09-17T00:00:00+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/setting-up-your-home-theater-system-basics You got all your brand new Home Theater gear home and you're unpacking boxes and wires and about to embark on hooking everything up. Here are some basic tips: wayde 2004-09-04T00:00:00+00:00 Tech Article http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/dvd-audio-setup-tip-1 DVD has truly changed the Home Theater realm by providing the home audio enthusiast with audiophile and videophile quality as good, or even better than the Cinema. However, many neophytes may not always recognize how to properly configure the DVD player before viewing a movie. Gene 2004-08-26T00:00:00+00:00 Tech Article