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ISBN10: 1260461645 | ISBN13: 9781260461640

ISBN10: 1260461645
ISBN13: 9781260461640
By Michael Jay Geier

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Learn to set up and use today's home entertainment products
 
Want to buy a new TV, projector or stereo, but don't know where to start? Got problems with items you already bought? In this straightforward guide, a lifelong electronics guru walks you through buying, setting up and using home entertainment technology, and helps you resolve any issues that might arise. Filled with clear explanations, tips and insider tricks, this friendly, conversational resource covers today's tech in plain language, with plenty of pictures and illustrations. You'll feel like there's an expert by your side every inch of the way! Along with an extensive glossary, there's an appendix of connectors showing what the different plugs and jacks look like and do.

  • Make informed choices when buying video and audio gear
  • Save money by picking what's right for you and avoiding overpriced gimmicks
  • See how to set up and connect today's seemingly complex products
  • Explore programming sources like cable, satellite, antenna and streaming
  • Learn how to integrate older tech like vinyl turntables into a modern digital stereo
  • Avoid making mistakes that could damage your expensive equipment
  • Discover tricks and solutions you didn't know existed
  • Solve those "why won't this work" head-scratchers
  • Select and use batteries properly, for longest life
  • Stay safe when connecting wires and charging batteries
  • Test malfunctioning remote controls, using your phone
  • Maximize the lifespan, performance and ease of use of your electronics


Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 TV and Home Theater
   Keep It Simple
   Antenna Reception
   Overview of Modern TV Technology
   How to Buy Your Video Entertainment System
   How to Set Up Your Video Entertainment System
   How to Operate Your Video Entertainment System
   Solving Problems
Chapter 2 Stereo Systems
   Keep It Simple
   Overview of Stereo Technology
   How to Buy Your Stereo System
   How to Set Up Your Stereo System
   How to Operate Your Stereo System
Chapter 3 Remote Controls
   Keep It Simple
   Overview of Remote Control Technology
   How to Buy Your Remote Control
   How to Set Up Your Remote Control
   How to Operate Your Remote Control
   Solving Problems
Chapter 4 Batteries
   Keep It Simple
   Overview of Battery Technology
   Buying Batteries
   Setting Up Your Batteries
   Using Your Batteries
   Solving Problems
Chapter 5 AC Adapters
   Keep It Simple
   How to Buy an AC Adapter
   Setting Up Your AC Adapter
   Using Your AC Adapter
   Solving Problems
Appendix of Connectors
Glossary
Index

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