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About M A Khan
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Any question regarding Home Theater Systems. What to buy? How to do the hookup and troubleshoot. (Only surround sound hook up) Please note that I am not a technician. When sending me questions, please make sure you provide me with as much information on your equipment as possible. I would like to know if you have HDMI,Optical and or Digital Coaxial ports. Do not forget to include make and model of your equipment......Thanks

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Incorrect audio output from SonyPS3 to Sony DAV-HD576WF11/14/2009
  Q: Greetings. I have a PS3 and I have the video output stream to TV using HDMI. For audio, I am using ...
  A: I am not a technician, but the following should help you to troubleshoot. First change your ...
HDMI and component connections.11/11/2009
  Q: I own a Samsung LCD HDTV, LN52B750, with 4 HDMI ports and an older Onkyo tuner with no HDMI port(s) ...
  A: It is a shame when you need to use an old DVD player because you do not have either HDMI or optical/ ...
home theater connection11/10/2009
  Q: I need advice on the proper way to connect: (1) HD cable box with coaxial in/HDMI output; (2) Denon ...
  A: Please connect HDMI out of your Denon to TV HDMI in. Then connect HDMI's of cable box and DVD/VCR to ...
surround hook up11/8/2009
  Q: new panasonic hdtv dish hd dvr pioneer dvd reciever with sur sound - no hdmi dish to tv hdmi cable ...
  A: Without inputs and outs on your system or at least you should have given the model numbers of your ...
Connecting Samsung equipment11/5/2009
  Q: ..I have a Scientific Atlantic HDTV model Explorer 8300HD cable box....a Samsung PN50B550 Plasma ...
  A: I will give you a basic configuration of how you should have this equipment connected. I do not know ...
HDMI connection11/5/2009
  Q: I have a LG home cinema system and a LG plasma TV.If I connect the 2 with a hdmi cable i get no ...
  A: Your question is not very clear to me, nor have you provided me with model numbers of your systems. ...
S video cable10/31/2009
  Q: I recently installed satellite dish and it used my RWY cable slot which i used for input from my ...
  A: S-Video as it says is only a video cable, which will give you a fair to good picture quality, then ...
Samsung 7100... No Audio10/29/2009
  Q: I have a have a Scientific Atlanta Explorer (Comcast) cable box, and a Samsung LED 7100 (55") I am ...
  A: Dave, What you need is an audio out and please check the cable box mini to make sure it is an audio ...
Sony Bravia to a Samsung lcd with cable10/27/2009
  Q: I have a 52" Samsung LCD model ln52b610 series to sony bravia home theatre system dav-hdx589w and a ...
  A: Surround sound comes from surround sound source, TV programs do not broadcast surround sound unless ...
Hdtv and hdmi cable help?10/25/2009
  Q: im getting a new hdtv soon and was wondering if i have 3 hd components (blu-ray player, time warner ...
  A: Yes you do. HDMI is a HD Multimedia Interface. This connection carries HD video and HD audio. You ...
hook up equipment10/23/2009
  Q: I need some help please. Here is my equipment: Sanyo TV model #: DS27930, Playstation 2, XBOX 360, ...
  A: You need to go and get a 3 in 1 switch from radio shack or any electronics store It will have 3 ...
DVD home theater system, a comcast hdtv receiver, tivo and wii.10/22/2009
  Q: I recently purchase a Philip DVD player with home theater system and very lost in putting it ...
  A: HDMI out of Philips goes to TV. 1 Then connect your Cable receiver's audio out to Philips TV audio ...
Home Theatre Sytem10/22/2009
  Q: We have a Panasonic TC-P42X1 TV, a Samsung HT-TZ515 Digital Home Theater System and Direct TV Plus ...
  A: You need to connect audio out of Direct TV receiver to your Samsung HT's TV audio in. It could be an ...
Stereo receiver hook up with HDMI10/21/2009
  Q: I have hdmi cable connecting comcast to receiver and blue ray to receiver. Then hdmi from receiver ...
  A: You need to re-do the connection THE HDMI from comcast receiver you have connected to receiver ...
TV, Blue Ray, and Home Theatre Set UP10/21/2009
  Q: We have a Sony Home Theatre System (Model # STR-K650P) and we just purchased a 50" Samsung Plasma TV ...
  A: It should. First thing you need to do is look at your "IN" and "OUT" connections on your SONY, TV ...
SC-PT770 Audio for TV/Xbox10/19/2009
  Q: I have the Panasonic SC-PT770, I have an optical cable from my sony bravia to the receiver and an ...
  A: Surround sound comes from the surround sound encoded DVD disks or from TV, if the broadcast is in ...
Hooking up my ht to my hdtv10/18/2009
  Q: I have a samsung hdtv,a samsung Home Theater- HTx50 with 1 HDMI hookup and a Digital Cable Box from ...
  A: Please connect HDMI OUT of your HT system to your TV HDMI IN. This gives you HD picture from DVD. ...
Need Help With Panasonic TH-50PX60U SC-PT750 combination10/16/2009
  Q: I have a Panasonic TH-50PX60U 50" plasma and a Panasonic SC-PT750 home theater surround system. ...
  A: You do have a problem, your system does not have enough ports. You can use HDMI for Video input to ...
Connecting 2 systems at home sharing the same DVD, Apple TV, Direct TV10/11/2009
  Q: How do I share the same sources with 2 separate stereos? The 1st system is an Adcom preamp and amp ...
  A: In order for you to do this, you need to look at the inputs on your both systems. There must be 3 ...
surround sound hook-up10/5/2009
  Q: I just purchased a new Yamaha RX-V665 receiver, which I'm pairing with a Klipsch Quintet SL speaker ...
  A: All videos signals from DVD, VCR, Playstaion 3, Xbox 360, Wii and other devices should be connected ...
Connecting HDTV / DVR / DVD / Receiver10/5/2009
  Q: I need help connecting the following. This will be a home theater/surround sound. I know how to hook ...
  A: TV Samsung DLP 2 HDMI in / 2 component in / 2 svideo in / 3 audio video in / 1 audio video out ...
hooking up electronic components to tv10/5/2009
  Q: I recently changed to Directv and the installation people disconnected my cables moving things ...
  A: I am sorry I have no way of attaching a diagram. However, I will make it simple and easy to follow. ...
Connecting lg blu-ray home theater system to tv with audio10/4/2009
  Q: basicly i want to watch tv and use my lg blu-ray home theater system as the surround sound on ...
  A: Greetings from Hawaii, In order for you to have TV sound from your receiver, you need to connect an ...
surround sound hook-up10/4/2009
  Q: I just purchased a new Yamaha RX-V665 receiver, which I'm pairing with a Klipsch Quintet SL speaker ...
  A: I just purchased a new Yamaha RX-V665 receiver, which I'm pairing with a Klipsch Quintet SL speaker ...
how to connect home theatre with tv channels directly?9/25/2009
  Q: Ok, I just bought a new Sony Bravia 32"LCD TV and a new Sony Home Theatre system. I've connected it ...
  A: Ps2 should be connected by optical cable for sound and Composite (Yellow) RCA cable to TV's Video 1. ...
home theater set up9/20/2009
  Q: i have an lg surround system and a mitsubishi t.v ....t.v is 1080 lcd with 3 hdmi inputs on back ...
  A: Please read page 14 of Mitsubishi Manual which tells you how you should do an initial input setup ...
TV, Surround Sound & PS3 hookups help?9/17/2009
  Q: im having an issue where im unable to get my ps3 to work through my surround sound. Models: PS3: ...
  A: For you to connect your PS3 audio with your Home Theater, you need to get an optical to coaxial ...
new hook up for tv, blu-ray and surround sound9/15/2009
  Q: I just purchased a Panasonic Plasma Viera HDTV, model TC-P58S1 and a panasonic blu-ray dvd player, ...
  A: TV will be one component, but mostly all your audio video should be controlled by your AV receiver. ...
Sony STR-K7000 HDMI audio9/11/2009
  Q: I have a Sony HT-7000DH home theater in a box. It includes the Sony STR-K7000 receiver and the Sony ...
  A: Looking at the specs, I know that Sony Receiver has 2 HDMI "IN" and 1 HDMI "OUT". So you need to ...
connecting a stereo to dish receiver9/11/2009
  Q: I have tried everything to connect my yamaha surround sound home theater speakers to my dish network ...
  A: You need to buy a "Y" connector from Radio Shack or any electronics store. This "Y" connector is a ...
Hooking up HDTV WOW cable with DVD Home theatre system9/6/2009
  Q: Please help me! I'm trying to hook up a Sony DVD home theatre system with my HDTV WOW cable + my tv ...
  A: Looking at the specs of your Home Theater, You do not have much connectivity options on your Home ...
hooking surround sound system to new DVD9/5/2009
  Q: I have a Vizio VW42L HDTV, a Zenith ZHX-313 DVD+ Hi-Fi VCR system and a Sony DVP=-NS710H DVD player. ...
  A: For you to hear surround sound, you must have surround sound signal from the source and in your case ...
Connecting Samsung LCD to Yamaha Receiver9/5/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a Bose Acoustimass 10 Series IV system along with a Yamaha RXV465 Receiver. I ...
  A: In order for you to hear TV sound you need to feed an audio signal to the receiver. HDMI from Yamaha ...
cable box to vcr to record8/31/2009
  Q: How to hook cable box to JVC vcr? I have rca connectors on front of vcr and I hooked from cable to ...
  A: You need to connect Cable from cable box to VCR cable in and VCR Cable out to TV. Or you can split ...
Connect HDTV BluRay Satellite Receiver and DVD Player8/31/2009
  Q: I am new and would like to learn how to connect the above devices? Your help will be greatly ...
  A: You have the following equipment that needs to be hooked up. Please follow my instructions below: ...
Need longer Speaker wiires8/28/2009
  Q: I just bought and installed a new Sony dav-hdx589 home theater system. The speaker wires are too ...
  A: Wires are easy to obtain, take sample of your wire to Radio Shack and they will give you the right ...
How to connect digital cable box to Home Theater to tv8/26/2009
  Q: Just bought all new equipment, i need to connect my digital cable box to my Sony Home Theater to my ...
  A: Helo Chris, The one HDMI port you mentioned I am wondering if it is a HDMI "IN" or "OUT". If it is ...
hookup of fios dvr box,sony vcr,home theatre and hdtv8/24/2009
  Q: I have a motorla fios dvr box,a sony VCR(SLVN51) older model,a Sony Home Theatre (DAVHDX275 and a ...
  A: Please connect video out of Sony HT to Tv video 1. Then connect audio out of DVR to Sony HT's TV ...
Home Theater System hookup8/22/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a RCA DVD Home Theater System. We have a HDTV and Directv with HD receiver. ...
  A: ello Sharon, Since you did not provide me with either model number or type of ports you have n your ...
Home Theater8/21/2009
  Q: I recently bought a Panasonic HDTV, Samsung Blu-ray, and Yamaha receiver/speakers. I made all of my ...
  A: Your connections seems to be accurate and good. You may have a compatibility issue with HDMI. I am ...
Home Cinema System8/18/2009
  Q: I have a HDTV - 32LG3000 (LG), and i am looking to purchase a home cinema system for it however i am ...
  A: Please make sure what ever receiver you buy it has at least 2-3 HDMI "IN" and one HDMI "OUT". Also ...
wiring instructions Sony to PIONEER Receiver8/18/2009
  Q: The List: Sony 46" Bravia, KDL-46S5100 HD TV, it does have 2 HDMI ports, an optical port and some ...
  A: This is your list, you gave me. Please read my comments for each connection. The List: Sony 46" ...
Using Technics speakers with Panasonic 5.18/14/2009
  Q: ) I own a Panasonic SC-HT740 5.1 home theater, as well as a pair of Technics SB-31 floor speakers ...
  A: Basic info about connecting to a system having matching speakers: Most Home theater in a box, the ...
Hooking up surround sound to a tv.8/13/2009
  Q: We have an LG 47" HDTV and a Samsung home theater where the surround sound is only hooked up to the ...
  A: I do not understand your question. Please clarify for me the following: Are you talking about ...
connections8/10/2009
  Q: What is the best way to connect these componets: 52" Mitsubish TV FIOS DVR cable box Surround Sound ...
  A: You connect Video out of your cable box to your TV and audio out to your Surround sound. DVD/VCR 's ...
hooking up cable -dvd player and home thearter to tv8/8/2009
  Q: I have a motorola dch3200 cable box -onkyo tx-sr304 av receiver -philips dvp642 dvd player and a ...
  A: You need to connect audio out from your cable box to Onkyo receiver's TV audio in. It could be ...
Connect Panasonic Viera TV to Sony surround sound8/5/2009
  Q: I purchased a digital audio cable and connected to my Panasonic TV and to my Sony surround sound ...
  A: Please check your optical out on your TV, connect your optical cable to your TV and look at the ...
Integrating HTS, DVR, PS38/1/2009
  Q: I have a Panasonic 1200W Home Theater System from Costco a litle over a year ago that I love. It has ...
  A: It is a shame that you have to connect your PS3, Dolby digital sound to a composite audio input. If ...
hdmi hook up8/1/2009
  Q: I want to hook up satellite, hdtv,blue ray dvd, and my pioneer vsx-517-k receiver. the problem is ...
  A: I you do not havs any HDMI ports, then you can use HDMI out of your Blue Ray and Satellite receiver. ...
hd tv and components hook-up7/31/2009
  Q: Everything worked ok until I disconnected a samsung VCR/DVD player that didn't always play DVDs, ...
  A: So you have the following equipment: Direct TV DVR Cable box: If you are using a cable, then you ...
Hook up electronics7/30/2009
  Q: I have a direct TV DVR, Samsung HDTV, Onkyo audio rcvr w/speakers, JVC DVD/VCR player working fine. ...
  A: The question is not clear, please tell me: Are you trying to watch a DVD or VCR tape and there is no ...
Hooking up HDTV and components7/25/2009
  Q: I just upgraded to a DishNetwork HD Satellite but they did not hook my equipment back up and now I ...
  A: Amy, Without knowing ins and outs on your equipment it is impossible for me to suggets proper ...
how too connect7/23/2009
  Q: I have a Panasonic TH-50PY850 T.V with 4 x HDMI inputs and everything else, a panasonic DMR-EH68 DVD ...
  A: T.V Panasonic TH-50PY850 has:1 x Digital Audio Out 2 x Component Video ...
How do I hook up my theater system?7/17/2009
  Q: I hope you can help! I have a 1996 Sony Trinitron TV, Direct TV DVR and a JVC TH-G31 Surround Sound ...
  A: You did not send me in and out ports on your JVC. So I will give you an answer not knowing what ...
home theatre7/16/2009
  Q: I have a home theatre with a harmony wireless remote. I have picture but no sound for watching TV. ...
  A: It's worth noting that Geek Squad set this up a little over a year ago. From the cable box:cable in, ...
Samsung tele and samsung dvd7/15/2009
  Q: I bought a home cinema package wiv surround sound, i can use the surround sound while watchin a dvd ...
  A: Good Morning, For me to help you accomplish that, I need to know if you have a cable box and what ...
Time Warner HD box7/15/2009
  Q: I live in Los Angeles,trying to get picture from Time Warner HD box thru the HDMI and the Component ...
  A: If you have HDMI on your cable box and have HDMI on both TVs. I suggest you buy a 1 input and 2 ...
Surround sound with dish dual dvr7/11/2009
  Q: I have two TVs' both have surround sound speakers with receivers connected until yesterday i had two ...
  A: I thank your Husband for all the sacrifices he has done and the service to this nation, Thank you. ...
how to connect a ht system to a dvd player and tv_7/10/2009
  Q: here are the players: A Sanyo 27' flat screen tv that was manufactured in 2003,(to avoid confusion ...
  A: In order for me to assist you so your system's capabilities are utilize, you must tell me for each ...
Home theatre7/9/2009
  Q: I have a Samsung Plasma PS42c91HD and I bought a Panasonic SA-PT 560 DVD Home Theatre Sound System. ...
  A: HDMI should be connected for audio and video and it goes between Panasonic, if it has a HDMI to TV ...
Connecting Home Theatre,TV,Sky Plus and XBOX7/7/2009
  Q: I have the following equipment and am looking for the best way to set it up. A samsung series 5 ...
  A: Youa asked: My main questions, Does the XBOX 360 have an optical out line? Yes it does. I have ...
sony ht7000dh7/5/2009
  Q: This is going to sound really lame but I bought a used sony ht7000dh and I don't know how to insert ...
  A: Mu research shows that you have speaker terminals on the back of the receiver with "PUSH TYPE ...
sa-ht520 woofer cable7/1/2009
  Q: i have a sa-ht520 home theatre system, i have also cable of woofer but i have not any port in my dvd ...
  A: Your question does not give me information I need to help you. I need to know the make of your HT ...
Fiber optic7/1/2009
  Q: I just bought a brand new LG 50" plasma tv. The only audio output on this tv is fiber optic. I ran a ...
  A: Please make sure you have optical port working on your TV. You can plug the Optical cable in the ...
how do I hook up my bose, cable box and blue ray7/1/2009
  Q: I have a sony LCD TV. Model KDL 40v3000 a bose 321, a Samsung Blu-ray player BD-P1400 and a cox ...
  A: Please connect Video Out of Bose to TV Video 1. Then connect your Blue Ray using HDMI to TV HDMI in. ...
bose3-2-1 GS to dct5100 to samsung plasma6/29/2009
  Q: I want to connect my system. I have a Comcast dct5100 hi definition box, a bose 3-2-1 gs system and ...
  A: Since you did not tell me if your cable box is connected to TV or not. I am assuming it is ...
how do I hook up my bose, cable box and blue ray6/29/2009
  Q: I have a sony LCD TV. Model KDL 40v3000 a bose 321, a Samsung Blu-ray player BD-P1400 and a cox ...
  A: Your Bose 321 has many connectors at the back of the unit. Please tell me after you look at the back ...
hooking up xbox 3606/27/2009
  Q: I have a vizio 42" lcd with two hdmi ports. I bought a sony 5 disc home theatre DAV-HDX 589W. Also a ...
  A: Your connection is correct. You need to have a sound source coming in the Sony HT to process sound ...
xbox and home theatre6/25/2009
  Q: I am having trouble fixing my home theatre system to where it can play both the regular dvd player ...
  A: You need to go and get 2 "Y" RCA splitters that has one male to 2 females connectors. Then connect ...
Please help me decide what are best hook up options for my home theater6/24/2009
  Q: I am trying to connect my tv and I am not sure what are the best connection options. I just ...
  A: For Nintendo Wii, you should connect it as an analog connection to your receiver and then on your ...
Hook up RCA DVD surround6/23/2009
  Q: I have a JVC tv, connected to Dishnetwork. Hooked up the RCA DVD surround sound but only get ...
  A: Please connect audio out of your cable box or TV and connect it to RCA HT TV audio in. You may have ...
Please help me decide what are best hook up options for my home theater6/19/2009
  Q: I am trying to connect my tv and I am not sure what are the best connection options. I just ...
  A: Pleas read my answers below: 1. I will be connecting tv to an HD dvr from comcast using HDMI which ...
Connect6/19/2009
  Q: I have a HD-TV, a dvd, a stero receive(which has a speaker bar attached), and a time warner HD cable ...
  A: You do not have very many choices, here is waht i would do. On your receiver, monitor out goes ...
HDTV/HTIB/Xbox360/Cable Box Hookup6/19/2009
  Q: I am usually alright at hooking up stuff like this but my new setup has me perplexed. I currently ...
  A: The other way will be to hook up HDMI out of X-box to TV and Optical out from X-box to HTIB. You ...
Using TV optical out for controlling multiple audio sources6/16/2009
  Q: Here is what I have, - Sony XBR4 - 3 HDMI Inputs, 1 Optical output - HD DVR - Bose lifestyle 18 - ...
  A: The ideal situation will be to use PS3 optical out to Bose Optical in. The other way will be to get ...
Philips HTS34406/16/2009
  Q: My surround sound keeps saying "No disc" even though there is one in the disc player. Any ...
  A: This problem normally occurs when: 1. If the DVD is upside down. Check to see if the disk is in the ...
Using TV optical out for controlling multiple audio sources6/15/2009
  Q: Here is what I have, - Sony XBR4 - 3 HDMI Inputs, 1 Optical output - HD DVR - Bose lifestyle 18 - ...
  A: Your system have the following specs that you sent me, but you failed to provide me with Bose LS 18 ...
connect cable box to surround sound6/9/2009
  Q: i have a motorola cable box.cann't get surround sound from my t.v. its an older model sharp t.v. ...
  A: Surround sound comes from Dolby Digital 5.1 signal. This signal comes from DVD movies and in some ...
Sony home theater6/7/2009
  Q: I have a Sony DAV-DZ111 home theater system which I am trying to connect to my Sony KDL-40U2000 tv ...
  A: Have you connected your wires correctly, the "Y" should be connected to "Y". "Pb Cb" should be ...
video projectors6/6/2009
  Q: I am looking for a video projector to show backyard movies. I originally planned to rent a ...
  A: Projectors are a complicated to choose from, here is what I think you should do. You need to do some ...
confused!!!!!!!!!!6/6/2009
  Q: I have a sylvania t.v,sherwood audio/video reciever'RVD-6095R',onkyo 6 disc compact disk ...
  A: Are you asking if i can recommend a site for user manuals for your equipment? If this the question, ...
Connecting PS3 to Home Theater6/4/2009
  Q: I just got a PS3 and want to hook it up to my SOny Grand Wega LCD TV and Sony DAV-X1 Dream Machine ...
  A: Please get yourself a HDMI HUB. It is widely available on the internet. Once you have the hub, ...
Home Theater Setup6/1/2009
  Q: I need help connecting my Bose 321 system to my Directv HD DVR and to my Mitsubishi HDTV (WD-65737). ...
  A: Well Derek. Good Morning. You need to connect HDMI or Video out of Bose 321 to your TV HDMI or Video ...
hook up sony 576 with cable box5/24/2009
  Q: I have a panasonic 42" plasma TV and a charter cable box. Just bought Sony 576 surround sound ...
  A: HDMI will not work since you do not have a HDMI "OUT" on your TV, It is a HDMI "IN". You have a HDMI ...
Cables to connect Samsung HT-Q100 to various components5/23/2009
  Q: I am trying to find the best connection/cable solution for the following equipment. Would also like ...
  A: Please look at the specs for your Sansung HT-Q100 You have only on optical input and 1 HDMI out. ...
Onkyo receiver to Xbox 3605/22/2009
  Q: I have an Onkyo HT S5100 connected to (Polaroid 42 inch LCD TV via HDMI) (Mediacom digital cable ...
  A: Does there need to be a matching RCA connection from the receiver to the TV? NO, you can plug in ...
need help in hooking up theatre system with lcdtv and ps35/21/2009
  Q: i have got the 3 items, Sony v series 40inch + sony dz777 home theatre + sony ps3.. now the problem ...
  A: You are correct, but if It was me who was connecting the system, I will take advantage of HDMI OUT ...
need help in hooking up theatre system with lcdtv and ps35/19/2009
  Q: i have got the 3 items, Sony v series 40inch + sony dz777 home theatre + sony ps3.. now the problem ...
  A: In order for you to get surround sound from your TV and PS3, you need to connect the HDMI out of ...
sound issue5/17/2009
  Q: i have a sony surround sound dvd player connected to a samsung plasma tv thru a scart socket. i have ...
  A: Since you are using surround sound and all the processing of the sound is done in the Sony Surround ...
hdtv/home theater/cable hookup5/17/2009
  Q: euipment:Samsung 650series 46inch hdtv, samsung 5.1 ch digital home theater system model ht-z510, ...
  A: Sorry I have no way of adding a diagram to this e-mail system. These are the ins and outs on your ...
6 Channel or Optical?5/15/2009
  Q: My question concerns some fairly old components along with some new ones. Recently, thanks to my TV ...
  A: DVD Player: Please use optical, it is better than an anlog connection. Set top box: Please use ...
home theatre connection5/14/2009
  Q: I have a samsung LCD tV 4O INCHES, When i connect it with cable receiver box i get tv sound and no ...
  A: FOR TV SOUND: You need to connect TV audio out either form a cable box or TV, using appropriate ...
multiplie vcr connections5/9/2009
  Q: I'm am trying to hook up multiple vcr's together and to one television. This system is used to make ...
  A: If by connecting multiple VCRs you are trying to copy tapes or dub them?. Then it is easy to do. You ...
problems connecting my ps3 and 45" sharp aquos hdtv to my yamaha htib reciever..5/8/2009
  Q: I'm not too sure how to connect all my equipment together so it all works in harmony with the 5.1 ...
  A: The "OUT" of your receiver goes to HDMI 1 "IN" on your TV. Then connect your HDMI "OUT" of cable box ...
Connecting Samsung TV to Sony Home Theatre amp and dvd player5/5/2009
  Q: The Sony Home Theatre disc drive broke so that's why there's the additional (cheap) Soniq Qplay DVD ...
  A: S-Video is a video port that allows you to have good quality sound. If you do not have a S-Video ...
Home Theater no sound5/5/2009
  Q: All Sony - Bravia kdl40s2000, home theater ht7000dh, dvd dvpnc85h and Directv hd. we are able to ...
  A: I do understand your connections, but let me try helping you. These are the inputs and outputs on ...
Connecting Samsung TV to Sony Home Theatre amp and dvd player5/2/2009
  Q: The Sony Home Theatre disc drive broke so that's why there's the additional (cheap) Soniq Qplay DVD ...
  A: Please make sure your video out of your Sony Home Theater (HT) is connected to TV's Video 1. Then ...
Samsung home theater connection issue4/28/2009
  Q: I am having isues connecting my sony HDTV, Comcast Motorolla DVR and Samsung home theather system ...
  A: Please check to see if you have optical port working Plug your optical cord to TV and look at the ...
JVC JVC TS-42D30 home theatre hookup problem!4/25/2009
  Q: i recently been given a JVC 42 inch plasma tele (model No JVC TS-42D30DD) it came with a Plasma ...
  A: Inspire speakers are used for computer and have the connectivity for computer sound card. What I ...
Bose Lifestyle 48 connections4/24/2009
  Q: Where to start - I have the above system, with a cable box and a tv. My tv has component and ...
  A: Please do this, Connect your Bose's Video out to TV's Video in using appropriate connections. In ...
Connections4/23/2009
  Q: I have a panasonic TH-50PX75U 50" PLASMA TV 720p HDTV, I recently purchased the Panasonic SC-PT760. ...
  A: My answer that confused you was based on the information you furnished to me.HDMI AV Out, Optical ...
connecting home theater system to Vizio 474/22/2009
  Q: I have Vizio GV47L FHDTV and trying to connect STR-DE635 FM-AM Receiver and set of SAVA-29 Home ...
  A: Connect monitor out of your receiver to TV Video 1. Then connect your DVD palyer using Optical ...
Home theatre connections4/21/2009
  Q: I am having trouble getting an audio signal from my surround receiver through the Zone 2 audio ...
  A: These are the ins and outs on your receiver. You have 2 HDMI "IN" ans 1 HDMI "OUT. You need to ...
Connections4/18/2009
  Q: I have a panasonic TH-50PX75U 50" PLASMA TV 720p HDTV, I recently purchased the Panasonic SC-PT760. ...
  A: Please connect HDMI out of your Panasonic to HDMI in on your TV.then connect PS3 Optical out to ...
trouble hooking my ps3 to my ht-tz512 surround sound4/17/2009
  Q: I'm am having difficulties getting my ps3 to play through my ht-tz512 surround sound system. After ...
  A: Since you do not have a HDMI in on your receiver, you need to use Optical out of PS3 to Optical in ...
HITACHI REAR PROJECTION4/16/2009
  Q: we have a 50 inch hitachi rear projection lcd/hdtv bought 12/07 new. as of this morning, we HAVE ...
  A: Did you try playing a DVD or any other video source? If you have a picture and no picture with TV ...
Home theatre Hookups4/13/2009
  Q: I am so confused. I dont know if everything goes to receiver or what! Basement is under ...
  A: Ok, here we go: Yahmaha RX V 365 AV Receiver The HDMI out of your receiver goes to HDMI 1 on your ...
Home theatre Hookups4/11/2009
  Q: I am so confused. I dont know if everything goes to receiver or what! Basement is under ...
  A: Before I give make a suggestion to you that will help you in getting maximum out of your system and ...
recieving the hdtv signal in 1080i4/10/2009
  Q: I upgraded my cable to hd. I was given a hdtv compatable box from comcast. I own a mitsubishi ...
  A: Your Tv is 7 years old and I can not find any info about this TV anywhere. 7 Years ago, there was no ...
Home Theater hook up4/9/2009
  Q: I am in the process of updating my home system. I have a few questions. 1. Do I need(have to) update ...
  A: You did not provide me with any relevant information to give you a specific answer. However having ...
Koss KS5190 Home theater system4/8/2009
  Q: Okay so I have this Koss system and I'm trying to hook an xbox to it, I have a very old tv a philco ...
  A: You need to tell me how have you hooked up your video from Xbox and DVD player? Are you using a RF ...
Surround Sound Hookup4/7/2009
  Q: I have a 52 inch Samsung HDTV, a DirecTV HD-DVR box, a PS3 (which I mostly use as a blu-ray player) ...
  A: Please connect HDMI out of your Yamaha to TV HDMI 1 "IN". Then connect PS3 HDMI to Receiver's HDMI 1 ...
Samsung 750 & Home Theater & Direct TV4/7/2009
  Q: I've had my Samsung LN52A750 and HTZ510T Home Theater system for two weeks now and have not been ...
  A: In order for you to hear TV audio from your surround sound system, you need to feed the audio out ...
Sony receiver without HDMI4/6/2009
  Q: I have a Sony LCD XBR Full 1080 HDTV w/HDMI. I have a cable box made by Motorola w/HDMI. My Sony ...
  A: Please connect HDMI OUT of cable box to TV HDMI IN. Then connect Digital Coaxial out (orange or ...
Connecting my HDTV to Surround Sound System4/4/2009
  Q: How do I connect my Sony DVD Home Theatre System to my VIZIO HDTV #VW32L. I can get surround sound ...
  A: Since I do not know your Sony system, I will give you a generic answer. You need to connect audio ...
Speaker Outputs on Vintage rec'vr4/2/2009
  Q: I am remodelling my kitchen. I am installing 6 polk ceiling speakers and 2 outdoor speakers on my ...
  A: For all of these speaker to work, you need a stereo amplifier. Then you need to buy 25 or 70 volt ...
Hooking up HTS4/1/2009
  Q: I am having trouble getting surround sound speakers to work through my HTS. I have a Samsung TV, # ...
  A: Connect HDMI out of Dishnet box to TV HDMI "IN" Please connect optical out of your Dishnet box to ...
Guidance for matching 5.1 Speakers3/26/2009
  Q: Sir, Currently, I am in Doha-Qatar. I Have just purchased a Yamaha A/V Receiver RX-V463. I am ...
  A: Since you bought your system in Qatar, there is no problem in VOLTAGE and HZ (Cycles). India and ...
how to hook up3/25/2009
  Q: i have a lg plazma t.v. and a phillips dvd surround system i can get the surround to work on dvd and ...
  A: You have not given me anything that I can work on. I do not know the model number of philips, I do ...
optical audio bewteen LG TV and Pioneer XV-DV313 Home Theater System3/25/2009
  Q: I want to hook up the audio bewteen my LG TV and my Pioneer XV-DV313 HT System. I want to listen to ...
  A: Please check TV menu and see if you have optical out in the "ON Position. The other way to check ...
optical audio bewteen LG TV and Pioneer XV-DV313 Home Theater System3/24/2009
  Q: I want to hook up the audio bewteen my LG TV and my Pioneer XV-DV313 HT System. I want to listen to ...
  A: Annyong ha shimnikka Mr. J, It is amazing that you would rate my answer without even bothering to ...
hooking up home theater3/20/2009
  Q: I have direct TV HD... I also have the new speaker for home theater setup . Do I need a receiver and ...
  A: Yes Robert you do need a receiver, once you have the receiver, please contact me. I will help you ...
Wiring TV, ps3, comcast box, and panasonic reciever3/20/2009
  Q: I am attempting to connect the following: PS3, HD comcast box, Samsung LN-4695D, and a Panasonic ...
  A: Please connect your cable box's audio out using either (if available) optical or digital coaxil to ...
Hooking Surround Sound to all of my components3/19/2009
  Q: I have a 4 year old Panasonic DVD Home Theater System SA-HT720. I just purchased a Samsung LN40A550 ...
  A: I am confused, are we talking about inputs or outputs. Because to connect anything to your ...
Hooking up a playstation 3 to my sony dream machine DAV-FX900W3/19/2009
  Q: I am trying to hook up the playstation 3 to my sony dream machine, but I can not get any audio. I ...
  A: Looking at the specs of your system the only option you have is to get an optical to digital coaxial ...
hooing up tv plus comonents3/18/2009
  Q: I have a 52in HD LCD LG TV, a 6140 Yamaha receiver, a new HD DIRECTV receiver with HDMI slot, a new ...
  A: So you have red, white and yellow ports on your VCR. One set of ports are for signal coming in to ...
Sorround Sound3/15/2009
  Q: I want to connect a Yepo D-300 DVD player to my Bose Lifestyle 28. Is there any way that I can ...
  A: Bose Lifestyle 28 does have digital inputs. 1. OPtical 2. Digital Coaxial You can use either of ...
Home Theater hookup3/13/2009
  Q: I am a complete greenhorn and want to hookup up new Samsung LN46A650, Sony HT-5500D (HTIB), HD/DVR ...
  A: Below are the specs for your SONY HTIB. IF YOUR CABLE BOX HAS A HDMI OUT, IT SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO ...
How do I hook up my home theater, TV and Direct Tv all together?3/10/2009
  Q: I have a Sony DAV-HDX277WC, Philips 50' Plasma 1080i and Direct TV with HD-DVR. Not sure on the ...
  A: In order for TV sound to come through the surround sound you need to have source for the TV ...
How to hook up surround sound?3/9/2009
  Q: I need help hooking up an RCA DVD with Surround Sound to my new Phillips 47" LCD television. The ...
  A: Please note that TV signals are in stereo unless you have a HD cable box and the broadcast is in ...
Setting up home theater3/8/2009
  Q: I am having some difficulty and frustration setting up my home theater. My equipment is as follows: ...
  A: Because you did not provide me with inputs and outputs information, and the system is 5+ years old, ...
Home Theater Cable Hook-up3/3/2009
  Q: Can you please tell be the best way to install: I have an Epson Powerlite 700 projector: 1 HDMI ...
  A: I see the problem, you do not have either an optical/digital coaxial or HDMI input on your HTIB. In ...
Connect: TV, Digital Cable Box, Panasonic DVD Recorder, & Panasonic Home Theater System3/2/2009
  Q: Khan, I would like to know how to connect the following components so that when I play my recorded ...
  A: Below are the specs for your Home Theater System. If you look at the specs, you will find its ...
Hooking up my surround sound system3/1/2009
  Q: I have a Sony KFD-50WE655 TV to a Sony DAV-HDX576WF surround sound system. I am using an HDMI ...
  A: Please make sure that the connection you are using is audio out and is connected to audio in. Try ...
Home Theater Cable Hook-up2/28/2009
  Q: Can you please tell be the best way to install: I have an Epson Powerlite 700 projector: 1 HDMI ...
  A: On each HDMI below, are these ins or outs. Please list them Thanks Can you please tell be the best ...
Connect: TV, Digital Cable Box, DVD Recorder, & Bose Home Entertainment System2/27/2009
  Q: I need to know how to connect a 3.2.1 Bose Home Entertainment System (2002(Model#AV3-2-1 Bose Media ...
  A: Well, this is what I told you earlier: ANSWER: Hello Kristine, You need to connect only one Video ...
hooking up surround sound to hd digital cable box2/26/2009
  Q: I have a hd digital cable box from time warner cable and i have a Ross Ks3102 surround sound system. ...
  A: Tyler, It is still not clear to me what type of audio plugs you have on your ROSS. Do you have ...
what to buy & how to wire new HD Samsung tv/Ps3 to existing Bose speakers2/25/2009
  Q: I have a room that is currently wired into a surround system from a room next door. There are 2 ...
  A: Please go down and look at just the amplifiers/receivers and not hometheater systems. Choose one ...
HD Home Theater Hook Up2/25/2009
  Q: I am trying to figure out the best way to hook up my new bedroom home theater system with the ...
  A: PS3 --> TV via HDMI......................................Yes JVC --> TV via ...
Connect: TV, Digital Cable Box, DVD Recorder, & Bose Home Entertainment System2/25/2009
  Q: I need to know how to connect a 3.2.1 Bose Home Entertainment System (2002(Model#AV3-2-1 Bose Media ...
  A: Hllo Kristine, You need to connect only one Video for TV and I suggest connecting video from cable ...
hooking up home theater2/24/2009
  Q: I recently returned from overseas with the military and purchased a sony XBR 40", and Harmon Kardon ...
  A: Good Morning Staff Sergeant: Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice for this nation. I ...
HD Home Theater Hook Up2/23/2009
  Q: I am trying to figure out the best way to hook up my new bedroom home theater system with the ...
  A: Wow, you are one of the few who gave me so much details that I did not have to do much research. ...
surround sound problem2/22/2009
  Q: I was hooking up a home theatre system with a new HDTV and Comcast cable setup. Everything is ...
  A: Please note that most TV broadcasts are not in Dolby Digital 5.1, it is in stereo. So thats what ...
Installing a Mitsubishi tv to a Sony 5-disc dvd system2/22/2009
  Q: I need help installing a 60" Mitsubishi DLP 1080P HDTV to a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 3250 cable ...
  A: 1. Connect Video out of Sony to your TV's component Video 1. Use component Video out on Sony. It is ...
home theater2/21/2009
  Q: I have a PS3, Sony Bravia t.v(KDL-40V2500), Sony Dream System(DAVFX900W) and Bell HDPVR 9200 that I ...
  A: These are the specs for your Sony HTS. The problem I see is that your Sony HTS is limited in it's ...
surround sound2/20/2009
  Q: I have a sony bravia 46 inch KDL46V4100 tv. I have it hooked to a pioneer dvd player/surround sound ...
  A: Please tell me how have you hooked up your TV sound. I need to know the source and what type of ...
digital coax to digital optical2/19/2009
  Q: I have a Yamaha HTR-5650 receiver w/ digital optical audio inputs, but my current Phillips DVP 5990 ...
  A: Copy and paste this link or go to http://www.cablestogo.com It is widely available. It is a coax to ...
Basic home theater install2/19/2009
  Q: I just purchased a Mitsubishi 73" DLP and was hoping for some advice on how to get the install just ...
  A: Cable box: 1. Please connect Component out of cable box to TV's video 1. 2. Connect Optical out to ...
wiring various electronic components2/18/2009
  Q: I have Verizon FIOS enhanced DVD player, a Bose surround sound 3.2.1 Series II. There is a GS in ...
  A: I did mention above that you need to connect optical out of your Fios DVD player( Cable Box) to the ...
hookup questions2/17/2009
  Q: So what settings do i set on both the ps3 and the stereo. step by step would be an excellent help. ...
  A: If you are using optical cable, then all you have to do is connect optical out of your PS3 and ...
wiring various electronic components2/15/2009
  Q: I have Verizon FIOS enhanced DVD player, a Bose surround sound 3.2.1 Series II. There is a GS in ...
  A: You need to connect DVD player's optical out using optical cable to Bose optical in. VCR audio out ...
home theater2/13/2009
  Q: I have a Samsung HP-S5053 t.v.,Panasonic SC-PT650 home theater sound system, and Directv receiver ...
  A: The best would have been HDMI out of your Direct TV to your TV and Optical out of your Direct TV to ...
Home Theater Installation2/13/2009
  Q: a Panasonic SC-PT960 home theater system, a cable box, and a Playstation two. Can you help me with ...
  A: HDMI out of Panasonic goes to TV HDMI in. Your playstaion 2 has an optical out and you cable box ...
tivo hook-up2/11/2009
  Q: Help! Just purchased new tv-Philips LCD. Need to connect tv, tivo, cox digital cable box (explorer ...
  A: The problem I see is your AudioVox system. It does not have any digital input. Aaudiovox sts 93is ...
connection problems2/11/2009
  Q: I have purchased a LG(42LG50FD)LCD full hd tv, A LG home theatre 5:1 (HT903TA) and a playstation 3. ...
  A: I tried researching about your LG model and the information available is very generic and very few ...
Hooking Up Home Theater System2/10/2009
  Q: I have a 37" Vizio w/ 2 HDMI Samsung HTx40 Home Theater w upconvert DVD Samsung BDP 1500 Blue Ray ...
  A: First, you need to connect HDMI out of your HTS Home Theater System) to your TV HDMI in. Second, ...
surround sound2/10/2009
  Q: We just purchased a Vizio VW32L HDTV TV and have hooked up our DVD player; which has surround sound. ...
  A: TV sound can only be heard if you feed a signal from TV or Cable Box to your surround sound. There ...
surround sound2/8/2009
  Q: TV > Sony Bravia KDL 46v3000 dvd player/5.1 surround sound system > Samsung HT-TX75 Bell HD ...
  A: Surround sound from TV is only available if the broadcast is in Dolby Digital 5.1. If not you will ...
home theater hookup2/7/2009
  Q: I have a new hdtv phillips 42" lcd flat screen,I have a comcast hd cable box,and an older technics ...
  A: Sincec your surround system only supports analog signal, you have not much choice. You need to ...
what to buy2/7/2009
  Q: I was wanting to buy a new HDTV and was wondering if you can suggest what questions I should be ...
  A: You must buy a 1080 p resolution TV. It must have HDMI input, and if possible a optical out. Then ...
Connecting1/30/2009
  Q: I want to connect my surround sound to the directv and have it work all the time, not just on ...
  A: There are many ways to connect your Direct TV's audio to surround sound. To do that you need to ...
Bose 321 GS1/30/2009
  Q: I have a Bose 321, Samsung LCD, two set top boxes. I have connected all set top boxes to Bose 321 ...
  A: As-salam-o-alikum Brother Atif, You use optical cable to get true digital sound. Optical cables can ...
how to hook up cable box, dvd and surround sound system1/28/2009
  Q: I need to know how to hook up my cable tv box to my new dvd player and a new sound surround system. ...
  A: After researching for hours I came up with these specs. However please note that nowhere on the web ...
best way to hook up home theatre system1/28/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a sharp 52" aquos lcd tv (LC-52D64U).I would like to know the best way of ...
  A: I am assuming that your satellite is connected to your TV. Please connect monitor out of your ...
Connecting a Blue Ray to my Surround Sound1/28/2009
  Q: This may be really simple, I just don't know how to do it. I have a Samsung HT-TX75 surround sound ...
  A: Your system has the following ins and outs. Component video out, Composite video out, HDMI ...
how to hook up cable box, dvd and surround sound system1/28/2009
  Q: I need to know how to hook up my cable tv box to my new dvd player and a new sound surround system. ...
  A: I do not want to give you generic instructions. I would like to give you proper and precise ...
BOSE HOOKUP1/25/2009
  Q: I have a 46" sony bravia LCD TV, PS3, comcast cable box and bose gsx series III? I would like to ...
  A: The problem I see with your Bose system is this: I do not see any HDMI inputs. I see 1 only 1 ...
Comcast Digital box hookup w/Bose321Series II, LG 32LC7D and Playstation 31/24/2009
  Q: Would like instruction on how to hook up these components in order to get surround sound from TV and ...
  A: The problem I see with your Bose system is this: I do not see any HDMI inputs. I see 1 only 1 ...
Surround Sound Optical Settings1/24/2009
  Q: Just got a Panasonic PT760, and I'm hooking it up to a Dish 722. The audio connection is optical. I ...
  A: This will give you idea Digital inputs and PCM: Digital audio inputs and outputs A home theater ...
follow-up on wiring1/24/2009
  Q: Mr. Khan - thanks. Here's the info I was missing previoiusly. I have a Panasonic HDTV (720) with ...
  A: Since your Onkyo does not have any HDMI, you can only connect HDMI between PS3 and your TV. So ...
home theater problem1/23/2009
  Q: hoping somebody can help me figure this out. Ok now the problem is i am only receiving HD channels ...
  A: Connectivity for Denon Receiver: CONNECTIVITY Digital Inputs: Coaxial 2 Digital Inputs: Optical ...
home theatre purchase1/22/2009
  Q: When buying a home thatre whats is the main thing that contributes to price and what should I be ...
  A: A while ago I read this article and I thought it will a great guide for you to follow when buying a ...
home theater problem1/22/2009
  Q: hoping somebody can help me figure this out. Ok now the problem is i am only receiving HD channels ...
  A: If you do not want to have the present configuration, then I suggest you connect the HDMI out of the ...
satellite receiver connection confusion1/19/2009
  Q: I have been searching the post on this site and found some answers to connecting HTS components. I ...
  A: You need to connect HDMI from your satellite receiver to HDMI "IN" on your Denon. Then connect HDMI ...
surround sound hook up1/18/2009
  Q: I have a Samsung HD TV, Sony blue ray DVD player, Digital cable box and a Panasonic Surround sound ...
  A: As you said, "Again, I am using all HDMI cables to the TV." Thats the problem, You need to connect ...
surround sound1/18/2009
  Q: Hopefully, you can help. I have a 47" Philips LCD TV (47PFL7403D/27), a Samung digital home theater ...
  A: If you look at the specs of your system below, you will notice that this system has limitations. Fo ...
Wii surround sound connection1/17/2009
  Q: I have a Panasonic receiver Model #SA-HE100. It has two component inputs which I am using..., one ...
  A: You have A/V receiver, this means you can connect your audio and video sources to the unit and the ...
Tevion ALCD3270 to LG D64301/17/2009
  Q: I currently have a Tevion LCD TV (ALCD3270) with a PS2 and a Wii connected to it via a switching ...
  A: The limitations on your system make s it impossible for what you are trying to accomplish. However, ...
hook up dish satellite receiver, tv, vcr/dvd recorder player and cd player1/17/2009
  Q: I have a 42" Samsung tv, a Samsung dvd/vcr recorder/player, and a 5 disc changer Magnovox cd player. ...
  A: These are the specs on your system. Looking at the specs, it is not clear how many inputs the system ...
Home Theater Setup1/15/2009
  Q: Can you please tell me how to hook up seperrate components to my SA-HE 200 receiver.the components ...
  A: I assume that the system SA-HE200 is a Panasonic?. In order for me to respond to you accurately and ...
hook up magnavox dvd player to tv1/15/2009
  Q: I have about a magnavox dvd player (approx. yr. 2001)611 with surround sound. I am having trouble ...
  A: This is not hometheater related question, but I will try helping you out. Your VCR is a mono VCR. ...
Home Theatre Set-Up1/15/2009
  Q: We just got a home theatre system and are unsure of how to set up all of our components now. We have ...
  A: Since you did not give me the make and the model number for your receiver, it is impossible for me ...
DVD connections to AVReceiver1/14/2009
  Q: I was given philips 3962 DVD player. I am connecting to my Pioneer VSX-918V Receiver. I hooked up ...
  A: HDMI, High Defination Multimedia Interface has audio and video in one connection. You may have a ...
Home Theatre hook-ups1/14/2009
  Q: I have a Samsung Plasma HDTV (new), a DVR cable box, a Sony Blue-ray DVD player and an older ...
  A: True HD sound will be by HDMI, Optical or Digital Coaxial. Since you do not have any of these on ...
connecting up the right way1/14/2009
  Q: I know that their is one for rca cables on it but i have got my dvd player pluged into that one ...
  A: This the first of this model that I have heard of. Do this: Connect HDMI "OUT" of your 900 to TV ...
2.1 surround sound1/13/2009
  Q: Recently I bought a Toshiba 40XV551D (40 inch LCD HD ready TV). I then bought an LG HD ready DVD ...
  A: Ok, so where are you getting your TV sound source from? Is it from TV or if you have a cable box, is ...
HELP! VIZIO HDTV, Phillips Surround Sound and Cox Cable Motorola DVR1/10/2009
  Q: I had my phillips surround sound hooked up with the traditional cable box and recently upgraded when ...
  A: You need to make sure the optical cable is working. To make sure it is working, You need to plug one ...
Pioneer SD-P5183-K1/10/2009
  Q: I am trying to find out the original cost of this television as mine was crushed by my pole barn ...
  A: I am not an expert on pricing, but I suggest you do this: Look at your TV, Know the screen size, ...
Tevion ALCD3270 to LG D64301/10/2009
  Q: I currently have a Tevion LCD TV (ALCD3270) with a PS2 and a Wii connected to it via a switching ...
  A: Below are the specs for your system. If you look at these specs, you will notice that It only has ...
Surround sound.1/9/2009
  Q: I recently bought a Sony BDP S350 Blu Ray DVD player. I used all the same hookups as my old DVD ...
  A: If you are getting surround, then your optical is working. For you to figure out if Yamaha coaxial ...
Connecting theater components1/9/2009
  Q: I have the following components: 1. Sony 46" LCD XBR5 2. Sony Blu Ray 3. Bose 3 2 1 4. HD Cable ...
  A: Optical splitter can be used as either 1 in 2 out or 2 in and 1 out. In case of 2 in and 1 out, the ...
HD Connections1/8/2009
  Q: I have a Samsung BD P2500 HD Blu Ray and a Samsung 46" LN 46A850, 1080p LCD. I'm looking at the ...
  A: HDMI from DVR and Blu Ray directly to TV HDMI and digital optical from DVR and Blu Ray to sound ...
Adding a DVD recorder1/8/2009
  Q: I have a Sony HDLCD TV (KDF-60XS955), a DirecTV HD Receiver/DVR (HR20-100S) and a Yamaha Home ...
  A: These are the inputs and outputs on your Panasonic. DVD Recorder. Video Input: USB 2.0 ...
AV Receiver1/7/2009
  Q: I am in the process of trying to determine which AV Receiver to purchase. I had it down to the ...
  A: You will be buying one the finest systems available. If you look at the specs I found on the ...
Home Theater Connection1/6/2009
  Q: I have a Sony HDTV, home theater system(HT-SS2300) and a Blu-ray(BDP-S350). I want to run my ...
  A: Yes Tony you are right that is the right connection. For TV sound, I recommend that you connect ...
audio1/6/2009
  Q: I am considering a micro system JVC ex-A10 (they call it "theater " system...) . However, at the ...
  A: This is what I recommend: Please get a separate and a good system. This system should have at least ...
Connecting Speakers Together1/5/2009
  Q: In my home theater room, the previous owner installed some ceiling speakers which I think would work ...
  A: Yes it is possible if the spekers impedence matches with the the impedence of the receiver. 8 ohms ...
flat screenTV1/4/2009
  Q: I'd like to get a flat screen TV but don't necessarily need the HD feature. Is it sold as just flat ...
  A: You will have tough time getting a non HD flat screen TV. What I suggest, that you biy a 720 p Tv it ...
Connection - configuration1/3/2009
  Q: Mr Khan, We have recently purchased a plasma DTV (Samsung PS50Q91HDX) and seeking advice as to the ...
  A: Since no HDMI, you must connect audio and video seperately. First thing to do is to connect monitor ...
HTIB,SamsungTV,Wii, DVD hook-up1/2/2009
  Q: M A. I have a Yamaha HTIB, Samsung LCD TV, Wii and DVD player (will change to BR soon).. How to ...
  A: .. The Wii component you said to the Yamaha, is that for audio only or will video get to the TV via ...
HD Plasma TV, Directv, Panasonic 5.1 surround sound system and Wii1/1/2009
  Q: I have a Samsung HP-T5054 Plasma HDTV, and a Panasonic SA-PT750 surround sound DVD system all ...
  A: Helo Valerie, These are the inputs and outputs on your Panasonic surround sound system. Inputs & ...
Compatibility question concerning a STR-DE 895 receiver1/1/2009
  Q: I own a Sony STR-895 a/v receiver and it has component video inputs for TV/SAT and DVD with optical ...
  A: I own the same unit and you are right this unit was desined for 480i, it is not designed for 720i/p ...
Confused & Tired... Setting up Blu-ray, hd tv, hd cable, wii, mac mini to receiver...12/31/2008
  Q: Ok... I will mail you cash/check for 20+ bucks if you can help me get up and running... I just ...
  A: These are the specs for your ins and outs on Yamaha. HDMI (In/Out) (2 / 1) i.Link (IEEE 1394) ...
wiring12/31/2008
  Q: I have an ATT uverse cable box with optical audio out as well as a panasonic TV with optical audio ...
  A: You need to trouble shoot..... First plug in the optical cable in the cable box optical port, Check ...
basic hook up12/30/2008
  Q: I am going to purchase a sony DG820 A/V receiver. I want to know is it best to hookup my cable box ...
  A: You connect your cable to TV and use optical or coaxial digital out of the cable box to the receiver ...
set up12/30/2008
  Q: I have a Samsung DLP TV (HL-R5667W) and a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 HD DVR Cable Box. I just ...
  A: Please connect HDMI out of your HT-Z510 to your TV HDMI in, using HDMI cables. Then connect HDMI out ...
No audio from TV12/30/2008
  Q: I have a friend who has a 46inch magnavox tv. I don't know the model, but here is the problem. He ...
  A: For sound to be produced by Bose System, you need to feed audio out of either cable box or TV. TV ...
HTIB,SamsungTV,Wii, DVD hook-up12/29/2008
  Q: M A. I have a Yamaha HTIB, Samsung LCD TV, Wii and DVD player (will change to BR soon).. How to ...
  A: You do have HDMI on your Yamaha. You connect HDMI out of your Yamaha to your TV HDMI in. Once you ...
HDMI Hookup12/29/2008
  Q: I recently purchased a Sharp Aquos 46 LC46D85U 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV and also recieved a Sony Bravia ...
  A: Your TV has limitations as it does not have many HDMI inputs. These are the inputs and out puts on ...
speaker wire12/29/2008
  Q: Christmas brought me a Sony Home Theatre system. The rear speakers are through a wireless receiver. ...
  A: You can get 14-16 gauge wire and splice the wires in such a way that you know the polarity of the ...
Hooking up cable,tv,vcr/dvd-r,home stereo system12/28/2008
  Q: Can you please help me? I need easy instructions for hooking up our Motorola digital cable box to a ...
  A: Yes you need to connect your VCR/DVD combo to TV using HDMI. Then you need to connect TV audio out ...
Samsung HT-Q7012/28/2008
  Q: Before I start, thanks for the help! The front panel display on my Samsung HT-Q70 stopped working. ...
  A: Display is a very important part of a system. If your system is out of warranty, then If I was you, ...
Surround sound on Panasonic SC-HT70012/27/2008
  Q: I cannot get audio output from TV to play "in surround sound" on my Panasonic SC-HT700, which is an ...
  A: These are the connections available on your system Connections Connector Type Component video ...
TV, HTS, cable box conection12/27/2008
  Q: I have a Sony TV (trusurround by SRS KP/51ws500), a Sony bravia (DAV-HDX576WF) home theater system, ...
  A: You need to connect HDMI out of your Sony HTS to your TV's HDMI in. Then connect optical out of your ...
home theater12/27/2008
  Q: i have an older rca tv and a cable box and rf modulator and just bought a rca receiver with am and ...
  A: I assume you want to use the RCA Receiver for the TV sound? To do this, you need to have an audio ...
i have another one....12/27/2008
  Q: I got an answer to my question on my home theater from matt. BUT I had a follow up and It wont let ...
  A: The reason Matt is asking you to go the optical route is for you to have Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. ...
blueray disc player12/26/2008
  Q: i have a sony bravia lcdhd v series tv.ijust got a sony blue ray disc player.do i really need the ...
  A: No, you do not need to buy a monster cable with a monster price. Please go to your favorite ...
wiring12/23/2008
  Q: am i losing any audio or visual effects with the following setup? panasonic dmk-bd35k(1.3a) with ...
  A: 1.2a to 1.3a software upgrade should be available from Yamaha. Please call Yamaha and see if they ...
PS3 Hookup12/22/2008
  Q: Have a Panasonic TH-42PZ77U TV,with a Panasonic SA-PT750 sound system, with satellite receiver(Bell ...
  A: This are INPUTS AND OUTS on your system. Input FM Antenna: - Coaxial x1 Output Analog A/V: - RCA ...
bose12/22/2008
  Q: I just bought a bose cinemate, and right now I have it hooked up to the cable box because my tv ...
  A: The TV inputs are for all devices that needs to be connected to TV. Thats what the input is. For ...
Hooking up Sony LCD with all components12/21/2008
  Q: I just purchased a Sony Bravia 40 inch W series. I want to hook up a Playstation 3, Denon ARV-685 ...
  A: I do not know what you want to do with accustamass 3? For the rest of te componenets. These are the ...
Home Theater Set-up12/20/2008
  Q: I'm trying to setup my new home theater system but I am running into problems. I have a Sony Bravia ...
  A: Sharp Tv will be better because it has 2 HDMI inputs These are Inputs and Outputs on your Sony HTS. ...
hooking up home theater to hdtv to get surround sound?12/19/2008
  Q: i have a sony home theater model HDX576WF it is also a dvd player and a sony 46" bravia z series ...
  A: These are the Inputs and Outputs on your receiver. HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 This is ...
hooking up tv to receiver12/18/2008
  Q: ! I have just the regular receiver for Dishnetwork and I want to hook up 2 TVs' to that receiver. ...
  A: You need to get a cable splitter and coaxial cables. You must choose the length of the cable based ...
HTIB, XBOX 360, LCD Tv & Cable Box Hook up12/17/2008
  Q: I just purchased a Samsung HTZ310 HTIB (1 hdmi output, no no hdmi inputs), LG 37" LCD TV LG37LG30, ...
  A: Please connect HDMI out of Samsung to your TV. HTIB Connections: Connect Optical out of Cable box ...
DVD with built in decoder12/17/2008
  Q: I have a sony dream system dvd player which came with the 5 speakers and sub woofer. The dvd player ...
  A: On your Dream system, what inputs do you have. Do you have an optical or Digital coaxial input. If ...
hdtv-blue ray--home theater system12/16/2008
  Q: I just purchased a Samsung 630 series hdtv and Samsung blue ray dvd and a lg home theater system. ...
  A: In order for me to help you, I need to know the specs of each component. To find out if these ...
How can I connect my Panasonic HT to Verizion Fios HD box12/15/2008
  Q: I have a fios hd box i use a hdmi connection from my fios box to my TV. But i cant connect it to my ...
  A: There are many ways to wire this. 1. You can connect through HDMI, if it is not being used. If used, ...
Home theater system hook-up12/14/2008
  Q: I purchased a Samsung dlp hdtv and need help connecting all my components. Can you just run through ...
  A: In order that I can assist you to connect all your components efficiently, I need to know the ...
hooking up vcr/dvd combo to new hd tv12/14/2008
  Q: Toshiba D-VR610KU shows the DVD but not the VCR tape. It worked with the old TV but the new Pioneer ...
  A: It seems to me that you have connected DVD out and not DVD/VCR out. Please make sure you connect the ...
setting up surround for dish tv12/13/2008
  Q: I have a flat screen TV that has only one set of audio outputs and a surround sound receiver that ...
  A: Your TV sound is in stereo, thats why rear speakers will not produce sound. If you have a Dolby ...
Home Theater System for HDTV, Blu Ray, and HD DVR12/13/2008
  Q: I am trying to set up a home theater system with surround sound in my bedroom.I would need to hook ...
  A: HDMI: The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video interface for ...
How to connect cable box & home theater sys with HDTV12/11/2008
  Q: I have comcast non hdmi cable box, panasonic sc-rt50 home theater system and Samsung HDTV. I need ...
  A: Here is waht is on your system: Input S-Video: RCA x2 Composite Video: RCA x2 Audio: RCA x2 DV ...
HDTV Hookup12/10/2008
  Q: I'm trying to simplify the mess of cables behind my fathers hdtv and decieded that I wanted to take ...
  A: I am not very clear if you are using the cable box in this mix. There are 2 ways of getting TV ...
home theatre hookup12/10/2008
  Q: I have an issue with the sound. I have a Sony Z series with 4-hdmi slots, a Scientific Atlantic HD ...
  A: Please leave your connections as they are. Then connect PS3 audio video out using RCA cables to TV's ...
Home Theater12/10/2008
  Q: I have a Sony Bravia KDL-32S2010 TV and recently purchased a sony receiver str-dg820. When I hook ...
  A: In order for you to get a picture, you need to feed an audio video signal from your Cable box to ...
Cables needed12/9/2008
  Q: I recently purchased the Sony DAV-HDX576WF home theatre system and the Sony KDL40V4100 tv. It ...
  A: I read this article and found it to be very interesting about your SONY HT SYSTEM. This is an ...
How do I set up properly?12/8/2008
  Q: I am a bit lost as to how to properly set up my Home Theater. The components I have are as follows. ...
  A: First thing to do is to see what type of connectors you have on your componenets. Number 1 ...
Home theatre connection12/8/2008
  Q: I just bought a Sony HT-WWDG700 surround system. There is no HDMI port on it. Do I connect the HDMI ...
  A: Please connect HDMI from cable box to TV. Then connect cable box audio out by connecting this way. ...
what to buy12/8/2008
  Q: what is the best brand of tv to buy?????????????? thank you very much........
  A: This is not an easy question to answer. Best depends on the following: 1. Money you want to spend. ...
Home Theater12/7/2008
  Q: I have a 65" Mitsubishi HDTV/Digital....i just bought a Samsung Home Theater and i also have Dish ...
  A: Below are the specifications of your system. Specifications Samsung HT-TZ515 5.1 Dolby and DTS ...
how to get surround sound with hdtv12/7/2008
  Q: I have an older Sony STR DE635 receiver and just got a Toshiba 32" Regza 1080 HDTV with a 8300HD ...
  A: Please tell me if you are using monitor out on your Sony HTS. If you are then all you have to do is ...
Home Theater12/6/2008
  Q: I have a 65" Mitsubishi HDTV/Digital....i just bought a Samsung Home Theater and i also have Dish ...
  A: Since you did not mention the type of connections you have on your Samsung and Dish cable box. You ...
Home Theatre Options12/5/2008
  Q: I am trying to identify the appropriate home theatre system for my current environment and future ...
  A: I am trying to identify the appropriate home theatre system for my current environment and future ...
Best Home Theater Setup12/4/2008
  Q: TV: Samsung HP-T4264 HTIB: Samsung HT-X70 Satellite: Directv HD-DVR Receiver What are the best ...
  A: The best cables to connect your system will depend on the "IN" and "OUT" ports you have on each ...
Samsung Blu-Ray Theater12/3/2008
  Q: I have a Samsung LCD TV and a Samsung Blu-Ray Home Theater system (speakers hook directly into the ...
  A: No, The port must be a HDMI "OUT" port. Most TV's that I know of have HDMI "IN" port. You need to ...
hook up of my cinema surround sound to my tv.12/3/2008
  Q: i recently bought my samsung surround sound inema system the HT-TZ215 version. it is all hooked up ...
  A: In order for TV sound to play through your HT system, you need to feed the signal from either TV's ...
how to?12/2/2008
  Q: We recently purchased a panasonic surround sound and we are trying to hook it up to the ps3 and tv ...
  A: Since I do not know how you have all this hooked up, I will start from the very beginning. 1. What ...
Home Theater Installation11/29/2008
  Q: I wish you could help me on how to set up my home theater. Recently I bought a Sony - BRAVIA 1000W ...
  A: Since I do not know what type of connectors you have on your Home Theater System (No Model Number ...
Proper connection order11/28/2008
  Q: I have a standard Motorola Comcast cable box, a TiVo system (not HD yet), a home theater ...
  A: In order for me to suggest proper connections for your system, you need to tell me what do you have ...
Sony Bravia Speaker Option11/24/2008
  Q: Good morning Mr Khan, I recently purchased a Sony Bravia A/V Receiver Model # STR-DG 720. The unit ...
  A: Your A/B switch will work as A or B. A should be when you are listening to your DVD, TV surround or ...
help me11/24/2008
  Q: i bought a home theatre system for my television but my cable goes into my tv i do not have a cable ...
  A: For TV sound, you need to have a TV sound out put that needs to be fed to the receiver of your home ...
Home Theater hook-up11/23/2008
  Q: I have a Denon 1705 surround sound that was previously connected when we had satellite TV. Recently, ...
  A: The first thing to do is to find out if you need to connect optically or by RCA. You also need to ...
hooking up receiver to TV11/23/2008
  Q: This is what I have- Dish VIP 722 DVR, Pioneer VSX-517 Audio/Video Multi channel receiver,Magnavox ...
  A: Please connect audio out from cable box using appropriate cables (HDMI, Optical or RCA)to your ...
how to connect panasonic 5.1 1000w home theatre to cable box11/22/2008
  Q: how do i get my home theatre to play sourrond sound while i watch tv rather then just a dvd. i have ...
  A: In order for you to listen to TV sound, you need to connect audio out of your TV or the Cable box. ...
advice please11/21/2008
  Q: i just bought the pioneer dcs370 home theatre and discovered it does not have a optical digital ...
  A: The only things you have on this system are USB and HDMI. You also have SCART (European Multimedia ...
wire hook up11/19/2008
  Q: I have these new componets: Sony LCD KDL46W4100 46" TV, Direct TV w/DVR, and Sony DAV-HDX275 5.1 ch ...
  A: Please note that your TV has HDMI ports on it. 9 A/V inputs, including: 3 composite video (2 rear, ...
BluRay on 720p11/19/2008
  Q: My neighbor got transferred to Switzerland by his company. He gave me his collection of 24 BluRay ...
  A: Your picture will be of TV's native resolution quality provided your DVD player is upconvert ...
HDMI Sound11/17/2008
  Q: Ok I will explain to the best of my abilities. I have a new Vizio Plasma HDTV. It has 4 HDMI ...
  A: For you to get surround sound from TV shows, your system must detect a Dolby Digital 5.1 signal ...
Getting sound from a DVD/VCR combo11/17/2008
  Q: I have a Samsung DVD/VCR player. I want to use a projector instead of a TV to watch movies. I can ...
  A: Some projectors have the speakers and some do not. Yours may not have them. Did you check to see if ...
RCA RT 2280 Home Theater sound11/17/2008
  Q: I have a RT 2280 system and for some reason I can only get sound from the right and left front ...
  A: I do not understand your question. Please give me the following information: 1. The sound you are ...
Sony Home Theater and HDTV/cable installation11/14/2008
  Q: Greetings, I am a newby, so I apologize for the lack of knowledge. Here goes... I'm having trouble ...
  A: Thease are the inputs and outputs on your surround sound sysytem. Inputs: 1 analog audio, 1 optical ...
home theatre set up w/hdtv directv11/13/2008
  Q: I have upgraded from drecitv digital to directv hd, now here is my problem: I have a sony hd tv ...
  A: have a Sony hd tv model kdmlm4000 with 2 hdmi inputs,1 supervideo input,2 component video inputs,2 ...
Subwoofer11/12/2008
  Q: i have a subwoofer that has push buttons to connect speaker wire to (for the two fronts, backs, and ...
  A: your sub woofer has how many of these speaker wire connectors. I am assuming that there are 2. ...
Connecting a DVD/VCR Combo into Home Entertainment System11/12/2008
  Q: We have a home entertainment system and just purchased a Magnavox DVD/VCR Combo. We are having ...
  A: Please connect video out of your DVD/VCR combo to Tv video 1. Connect audio out using either optical ...
Help me set up my home theater11/11/2008
  Q: I am trying to help my Mom set up her new home theater system. We just got a 50 inch Samsung tv, ...
  A: Please take care of your finger and I hope it heals as good as new. Yes for component cables you ...
Connect my samsung lcd tv to a LG Home theater11/8/2008
  Q: How can I make my samsung LCD TV sound through my LG Home theater System?? I connected the RCA white ...
  A: A surround sound can only be produced if there is Dolby Digital 5.1 signal detected by your system. ...
Connecting DVDR & VCR to TV11/8/2008
  Q: I have the following setup: a broadcast antenna coax to a DVD Recorder w/ TV tuner IN, OUT to an RF ...
  A: I have the following setup: a broadcast antenna coax to a DVD Recorder w/ TV tuner IN, OUT to an RF ...
Projection TV11/8/2008
  Q: Am confused, hope you can help? I have a 21 inch Flat Colour TV and how I wish I could have a ...
  A: I am sorry to tell you, if it is too good to be true. Then, it is too good to be true. Never heard ...
Sound problems with playing ipod through Bose 32111/7/2008
  Q: I'm having problems playing my ipod through my Bose 321 system. Why is sthe volume so soft? If I ...
  A: Did you try upping the volume on your ipod? Try that It should solve the problem. Amplification of ...
home theater11/7/2008
  Q: I recently purchased a Samsung surround sound system and wanted to be able to connect it to my TV ...
  A: I tried downloading the manual and I did not succeed. I suggest you call Samsung Support or go the ...
Surround Sound w/ Comcast HD11/5/2008
  Q: I have a Samsung DLP model #HL-R5667W, and I just bought a Samsung DVD/Reciever surround system ...
  A: I looked at the specs and you do not have much choices. Connectivity Anynet+ ANYNET+ IEEE1394 ...
RCA Video Jack11/3/2008
  Q: When hooking TV back up after moving it the picture would not come back on - discovered the prong on ...
  A: Please tell me or if possible take a picture and send to me atmakhan380@gmail.com and I will give ...
sony surrond set up10/30/2008
  Q: I need help with setting up my surrond sound to comcast cable.
  A: To connect your TV sound to your surround sound system, you need to make sure you have appropriate ...
Home Theatre Question10/28/2008
  Q: I purchased a Sony 46 LCD and a Sony 5.1 Surround system as well as a Sony BluRay as a package deal. ...
  A: If you do not have a cable box, for TV sound you need to get the TV sound from your TV. Using ...
connecting HD cable & DVD recorder10/27/2008
  Q: I just purchased a DVD recorder, I have an HD cable box (Comcast)and a Toshiba HD TV. How it is ...
  A: sorry for the delay in answering your question. You need to get 2 RCA "Y CONNECTORs". The connectoe ...
sound only10/27/2008
  Q: We purchased a DMR-ES20 approx. 3yrs. ago. It has been used hardly at all. Recently after moving ...
  A: Sometimes when things are not used, the rubber belts, the sliders, the optical or laser heads get ...
TV Audio Out10/26/2008
  Q: I wish to add some speakers to my tv. I do not mean a surround system but simply a few speakers I ...
  A: Yes!!! this is the the right way of getting TV sound amplified. What you need is a "Y" connector. ...
HD dvd's10/24/2008
  Q: I also own a "Panasonic" surround sound system a couple of years old, I noticed while shopping ...
  A: You question is confusing. First part of the question you asked if if HD-DVD is compatible (work on ...
5.1 Surround Sound from Television10/23/2008
  Q: I have the following hardware: -Samsung 32A450 HDTV -Pioneer HTZ-370DV DVD/Audio Receiver with 5.1 ...
  A: This problem you have will be the case wit every system you will buy. TRUE surround sound is only ...
Sony Wega 60' LCD+Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR+Sony Bravia DVD Home Theater System Hookup??10/23/2008
  Q: Help?! I cannot figure out how to have the TV play through the Home theater system. The DVD works ...
  A: Plug one ned of the optical cable in the optical plug in your the optical jack on the TV. Look at ...
Video Component hookup10/23/2008
  Q: I have an old Phillips TV/VCR combo set in which the VCR does not work. I have purchased a DVD/VCR ...
  A: You connect your DVD/VCR combo by connecting audio video out of the combo(yellow, red and white ...
5.1 Surround Sound from Television10/21/2008
  Q: I have the following hardware: -Samsung 32A450 HDTV -Pioneer HTZ-370DV DVD/Audio Receiver with 5.1 ...
  A: The program says that it is being broadcasted in 5.1, but your TV station or cable provider did not ...
Hooking up TV, PS3, DVD and receiver with hdmi cables10/17/2008
  Q: I have a Sony full HD TV, a Sony 6.1 receiver, a Sony DVD player and a PS3.I have 3 HMDI at my TV ...
  A: HDMI is a preferred way of connecting High definition video and audio If your receiver allows you to ...
home theater10/16/2008
  Q: i got a samsung system for surround sound... I have a philips hdtv... ive got a hd time warner ...
  A: HDMI from TV to Samsung, this HDMI on your TV is this a HDI out or in. I think it is in. If you have ...
wireless headphone connection to televisions10/12/2008
  Q: I am not sure if you can help, but I am having a hard time connecting my wireless headphones to my ...
  A: I do have some experience with these headphones. First thing to locate will be to find out if you ...
help with hookup10/11/2008
  Q: i have a panasonic Tau tv. it's hd but not a flat screen. i also have a onkyo htr520 amp with ...
  A: If you have a cable box, you can take audio out. You may have 2-3 options. For HD sound out of your ...
Yamaha RX-V1500 composite monitor out10/10/2008
  Q: I have my amplifier connected to an optoma projector using the composite cable. It stops working ...
  A: This requires you to trouble shoot the problem. You need to find out if it is your projector or your ...
Philips HTS 3555 receiver and speakers problem10/6/2008
  Q: I just won a bid on ebay and received the Philips HTS 3555/37 home theater system. Somehow the ...
  A: Below is the link for the manual for your system. What I saw, is that the speakers have a molded ...
set up and compatibility for 5.1 surround10/6/2008
  Q: Can an Onkyo GXW-5.1 digital theater station, a YAMAHA HTR-5250 Natural Sound Home Theater ...
  A: Yes you can create a Home Theater System. To achieve this, you need to find out if you can connect ...
wiring question10/2/2008
  Q: Nagy George passed on my question, can you help? Have Hit 51F500 with DVI and am considering new ...
  A: Olease note that the best possible HD resolution from your HD/DVR and Blue Ray is to have a HD TV. ...
Powered Subwoofer9/24/2008
  Q: My passive subwoofer from my home theater in a box, Panasonic SA-HT75, is no longer working. I was ...
  A: Your Panasonic sub is connected with front left and right speakers in and left and right speakers ...
No sound coming from back speakers9/22/2008
  Q: When I view hd with dolby d the back speakers do not work?? Here are my hookups. optical from cable ...
  A: If your speakers work fine with DVD (that has Dolby Digital 5.1 coded signal on it) and you get ...
DVR Cable Box DVD VCR Combo Recorder hookup question9/22/2008
  Q: I just bought a DVD/VCR Recorder and i'm having trouble getting the connections right. I currently ...
  A: Please go to radio Shack and buy a cable 1-2 splitter, It will have 1 in and 2 outs. The cable ...
hooking up dvd recorder with theatre system9/22/2008
  Q: I recently purchased a Sony Dvd recorder. The problem is I cannot for the life of me hook this up ...
  A: It not very difficult. Ok look at the back of your DVD recorder. You have Audio Video in and Audio ...
Connecting Toshiba DVR/VCR-Regent Surround Sound-TV-Dish9/21/2008
  Q: I've tried multiple ways of hooking this up. I can get everything working but I can't record ...
  A: As-salam-o alikum, Brother Surround sound comes from from a Dolby Digital 5.1 coded signal. This is ...
connecting a ps3 with a Pioneer Elite VSX-90TXV9/20/2008
  Q: I wanted to know the best way to connect my PS3 to the Pioneer Elite VSX-90TXV. Currently I have it ...
  A: HDMI should give you both Audio and Video. If you are having problems with sound, it sounds like a ...
HD satalite to 5.1 surround system9/17/2008
  Q: I have a Sanyo intregated HD flat screen TV and a direct TV HD satalite reciever and a phillips 5.1 ...
  A: Your surround sound system is doing exactly as it is designed to do. If you have a Dolby Digital 5.1 ...
Home theater setup9/16/2008
  Q: How do I get surround sound to my JVC dvd player from my YAMAHA YAS-70. The yamaha is already ...
  A: If your JVC DVD Player has an optical out, then you need to get a Y optical cable splitter. This ...
Home theater setup9/16/2008
  Q: How do I get surround sound to my JVC dvd player from my YAMAHA YAS-70. The yamaha is already ...
  A: Playstaion 2 does not have Dolby Digital decoders built in. So you will only get a stereo sound. ...
record DISH network pvr recorded programs to DVD9/14/2008
  Q: Help! I am attempting to record to a Panasonic DVD (DMR-ES46V) programs for my 7 year old daughter ...
  A: Normally the audio video out of PVR should be connected to DVD recoder's Audio Video in. Once it is ...
Plasma Television Connections9/13/2008
  Q: I want to make the connections for the following pieces of equipment and would greatly appreciate ...
  A: First thing you need to have is a 1-2 RF splitter. This splitter is required to split the signal out ...
Setup9/13/2008
  Q: Here's what I have: TV: Samsung HP-T4264 Home Theater: Samsung HT-X70 Directv: HD/DVR receiver ...
  A: I can help you with the setup of the system, I do not think you can use just 1 remote to control all ...
Bose 321, Samsung, Motorola9/12/2008
  Q: As I type I can only acces my radio and DVD on my Bose. I have a Bose 321, Samsung tele (LN S1952W) ...
  A: First, I do not know any codes, please contact Bose and I am sure they will be more than happy to ...
Home theatre connectio9/10/2008
  Q: I have a Sony DAV-HD265 home theatre and want to connect to a Sony Bravia KDL-40V2500 TV thru a ...
  A: HDMI will be the best way to hook up your system. However, if you have software compatibility ...
new receiver9/10/2008
  Q: I have a Sony KDS-R70XBR2, PS3 (for movies), Oppo DVD, Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 HD DVR. ...
  A: HDMI is a great innovation and it has some great benefits. Benefits of HDMI over traditional analog ...
how to hook up a Sony Bravia, a sony DAV-HDx465 home theater to a PS39/10/2008
  Q: .how would i hook it up...sorry for asking but i am new with this...thanks everyone...lol Thanks, ...
  A: It is very easy, First, connect your HDMI out of your Sony Home Theater to TV HDMI. This will give ...
How to hook up a vcr, dvd, tv, cable box, and am/fm stereo receiver9/8/2008
  Q: I have the following equipment: Sylvania VCR (unknown make and model...it has one audio (white) and ...
  A: You asked: want to be able to hook everything up so that I can hear the TV or DVD or VCR across the ...
Pioneer SX-3169/8/2008
  Q: Ive had a Pioneer SX-316 system for over a year now and having been using it to play music and DVD's ...
  A: Well, the first thing to do is to figure out what type of ins and outs you have on your receiver. ...
Connecting a home theater speaker system to a dvd9/7/2008
  Q: I would like to know if i can connect a regular dvd player to power my home theater speaker system ...
  A: YST-SW102 is not a speaker system. It is only a sub woofer. For you to have a home theater system, ...
Home Theatre Connection9/6/2008
  Q: am looking for a connection line diagram or any info to help me connect an LG dvd/vcr combo model# ...
  A: I do not know any site that offers this type of service. However, I can give you an idea as to how ...
Surround Soud Problem ONLY DVD Surround Sound Works9/4/2008
  Q: I have a Vizio GV42L FHDTV, a Panasonic DVD Home Theater Sound System, model number SC-PT753 and a ...
  A: Okay, You need to take audio out of Satellite System (RED and WHITE) to TV Audio in on your ...
Digix HT-1056A9/1/2008
  Q: I've successfully hooked up my Digix HT-1056A, speakers and all, and once plugged in, the dvd player ...
  A: Did you connect the video out of your system to TV's Video 1? If not you need to connect the video ...
Hooking up surround sound.9/1/2008
  Q: Do you know a good website that i can use to hook up a Sony receiver, dvd player, cd player and TV ...
  A: It is easy Please tell me what you connections you have on your Receiver, TV, Cable box, DVD and CD ...
Problem8/31/2008
  Q: I have a Koss Home Theater System s3102 and I accidently switched from NTSC to PAL and now I cannot ...
  A: I tried to find S3102 system on Koss's web site and there is no such system on their web site. ...
hdmi connections8/29/2008
  Q: cable box, and DVD/VCR Recorder with 1080P upscaling with HDMI; and am curious about the wiring. i ...
  A: HDMI will be the best way to connect your DVD recorder. RF in and HDMI out will be the way you ...
New T.V. and Home Theatre8/28/2008
  Q: .I have no clue when it comes to audio/video/home theatre set up and I just bought a new T.V. and ...
  A: Surround sound is produced when a coded signal is decoded. DVD's have a coded signal that gets ...
Scientific Altlanta 8300HD with Home Theater - sound troubleshooting8/27/2008
  Q: Sony home theater system (A/V receiver model STR-K7000). All have HDMI ports (TV has in only, ...
  A: Please tell me if anything works on your STR-K7000? Please check and replace the HDMI cable ...
Hooking up multiple components8/26/2008
  Q: I have a VIZIO 42" TV, Sony DVD recorder, DirecTV DVR, and XBox 360. Little stumped on where ...
  A: Your Tv has the following connections: Connector Type 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x ...
connecting HDTV, cable TV box and home theater system8/25/2008
  Q: I just ordered a Panasonic 50" plasma HDTV model #TH-50PZ85U and a Panasonic 5.1 channel Blu-ray ...
  A: The best possible way to connect Cable Box to Panasonic Surround Sound System will be by HDMI. If ...
Home Theater hookup problems8/22/2008
  Q: for starters...what I am trying to hookup are a; JVC Home Theater receiver RX-5042 Toshiba SD-K741 ...
  A: Brian Thanks, You need to get a Cable A/B switch. You also need a RF converter. The switch will ...
lack of 1080i from my ps3 to tv8/21/2008
  Q: i have a 40" sony bravia and a brand new ps3. i hooked them up using an hdmi cable and its only ...
  A: Sony LCD TV, 40 inch, HDTV Television, Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels. What you have is a 720 P TV. ...
bose 321 with direct tv dvr connection8/20/2008
  Q: Can you please help with connecting a bose gs 321 system with a direct tv dvr and a toshiba 42 inch ...
  A: Not all Remote Controls have capabilities to handle no brand functions. Remote controls are designed ...
philips 50PF9631D and PAL8/18/2008
  Q: I have a Philips 50PF9631D plasma TV with built in ATSC and NTSC tuners. TV does not accept PAL ...
  A: It is a hardware limitation. You can get a PAL to NTSC converter. There are many available in the ...
audio hook up8/18/2008
  Q: but to my surprise had no optical digital outputs,now the trouble im having is trying to find the ...
  A: This what you have on your receiver: Connections Connector Type HDMI output 1 x audio line-in ( ...
Home Theater Hookup8/17/2008
  Q: If you don't mind...1st the HW and then the ?'s. Toshiba 42" Flat Screen Phillips HDMI DVD Comcast ...
  A: Your DVD audio video goes to TV's Video 1. (VIDEO AUDIO) Your Cable out of the box goes to the RF on ...
Home Theater hook-up8/16/2008
  Q: I have a question about hooking the sysem up. I have a 37inch LCD HDTV, and a diret tv HD-DVR. The ...
  A: It sounds as though you are on the right track. If I was you. I will connect DVD out using either ...
Connecting Panasonic VCR/DVD recorder combo to exisitng home theatre8/14/2008
  Q: On my existing home theatre I have an Onkyo receiver, Sony DVD player, Comcast digitable cable box ...
  A: Please connect the cable from the cable box to cable in on your DVD combos RF in. The cable or RF ...
Home Theater Hookup (specifically cables)8/12/2008
  Q: Equipment TV: LCD Samsung LN46A750 DVD: JVC THC5 Cable: DirectTV DVR+ Game: WII Component: Sirius ...
  A: Your JVC SYSTEM has the following INs and OUTs. What you need for your cables depends on the ports ...
Panasonic - tv, dvd, home theatre8/9/2008
  Q: I have the equipment above & want to link them all so that the sounds comes out the home theatre (cd ...
  A: To connect your TV sound to your Home Theater Sytem, you need to have an audio out. This audio out ...
Theater8/6/2008
  Q: M A, I have a 50" plasma Samsung (don't know model # as I'm at work) with 1 hdmi input. It's an ...
  A: Heello Ryan, HDMI is a High Defination Multimedia Interface and carries audio and video. Yes you ...
carnt get picture to come through8/5/2008
  Q: but nothing from the tv, i am using a hdmi cable from tv to receiver, optical cable from tv and ...
  A: I got it. You need to connect either HDMI out of your foxtel box or RF out (Cable out) from foxtel ...
Fuse8/4/2008
  Q: Hey, I was just wondering where I could buy a 6.3A 250V fuse for a Durabrand HT-400 Home theater ...
  A: Did you try going to Durabrand web site and order the parts. If I was you i would not play with ...
optical cable8/3/2008
  Q: my 50 inch hatachi plasma has a optical out connection.i do not know what product to buy to connect ...
  A: HDMI stands for High Defination Multi Media Interface. Through HDMI you are getting digital sound. ...
Hooking up surround sound7/31/2008
  Q: I have just purchased a HDTV that has a coaxial audio output. My surround sound system is older and ...
  A: If your receiver has only RCA jacks it is not surround sound. It can not process digital signal and ...
wirelss headphones7/31/2008
  Q: Due to living in an apartment, I bought a set of wireless headphones so tv volume wouldn't anger my ...
  A: The way I have it set up in my house is this. I am using audio out of the cable box which is red and ...
Problem getting DVD/VHS to record7/30/2008
  Q: I have a DVD/VHS recorder combo that is hooked up to a cable box that goes to a big screen ...
  A: For you to record a program from TV, you need to supply a signal to the recorder for it to process. ...
Speaker wires to amplifier-how to test?7/30/2008
  Q: I have the following problem with my home theater setup: The setup is a 5.1 system with amplifier ...
  A: What I would do will be to sort the wires. Once sorted, I would use a 1.5 volt battery (AAA) and ...
help!7/30/2008
  Q: I have a Samsung 4061, ps3, directv, and am trying to hook them all up to a Panasonic SC-PT760 Home ...
  A: I have a Samsung 4061, ps3, directv, and am trying to hook them all up to a Panasonic SC-PT760 Home ...
help!7/29/2008
  Q: I have a Samsung 4061, ps3, directv, and am trying to hook them all up to a Panasonic SC-PT760 Home ...
  A: A receiver with HDMI will be best. Please return the Panasonic as it is very limited in it capacity ...
hook up7/21/2008
  Q: i have a bose 321, a ps3, a samsung lcd tv, and a cable box (scientific atlanta) 8300hd. i have my ...
  A: Please plug an optical cord in PS3 and look at the other end and see if you have a red light shining ...
Blown Fuse7/18/2008
  Q: I have a Durabrand ht-400 Home Theater System and a couple of days ago 2 of the 3 fuse in it blown. ...
  A: There is always a reason for a Blown Fuse. You have a short in your circuit and that is causing the ...
cable tv through Home theatre system7/17/2008
  Q: I recently bought a Insignia 32" LCD and also a Insignia home theatre system. I can play the DVD and ...
  A: You need to figure out How would you like to connect your TV sound. If you are taking audio out of ...
how to connect headphones7/17/2008
  Q: can we connect headphones to this home threater-(sony s master 5.1) ANSWER: Hello Shyju, Yes you ...
  A: Sorry that your system does not have a headphones input. That will be the only way that you can plug ...
Correct wiring for surround sound on my HDTV7/17/2008
  Q: I can't seem to get my bose surround sound hook up right. Please tell me the right way to connect my ...
  A: Your wiring should look like this: Your Cable box if it has an opticalor a digital coaxial out, this ...
Can't connect please help7/15/2008
  Q: I have a dvd/vcr combo, satellite, tv, and simple wal-mart surround sound. I would like some simple ...
  A: In order for me to get the systems connected, I need you to please help me and tell me what type of ...
Rear-Projection Samsung SP-55W3HF - Price & Literature7/14/2008
  Q: Multisystem-TV Samsung SP-55W3HF 55" We need urgently the approximate price for the above model. TV ...
  A: A similar model sells for $1350. In UK it sells for about 600 British Pounds. I used to work for ...
Maraniz Receiver7/10/2008
  Q: My mariniz receiver will not work with my Samsung Plasma Tv. This happened after a storm. It works ...
  A: Sorry I was out of town for the weekend. It is impossible for me to guess how are you connected to ...
optical with comcast box7/9/2008
  Q: I have had a sony surround sound for a year now. I have a Samsung DLP with a PS3 and a cable box to ...
  A: If you plug one end of the cable in the cable box and look at the other end, do you see a red light? ...
Bose Acoustimass HELP!7/8/2008
  Q: Okie dokie.. well. thanks in advance for any input!.. I am SO.. new at all this so, please excuse ...
  A: I am sorry to hear that. Main thing is you are ok. Now for your Bose speakers. Yes, you need a ...
DVR to DVD Recorder7/8/2008
  Q: I have a Motorola DCT6416 III from Comcast Cable and would like to transfer stored programs directly ...
  A: Well, You can connect them through component connections. No you do not have to. It depends how your ...
home theater setup7/8/2008
  Q: I have a Panasonic Home Theatre sound system SA-HT700. It is a 5 disc changer with DVD audio ...
  A: Please connect video out of your Panasonic to TV's Video 1. Connect Homedock's Audio (Red and White ...
Hooking up a cinema system to a 3607/8/2008
  Q: Hey there, was wondering if you could help me out here... I got a Panasonic TX-32LZD85 HD tv and an ...
  A: Yes for Xbox 360 you need to connect the sound through an Optical cable. Optical out of Xbox 360 to ...
Yamaha Home Theater Receiver7/7/2008
  Q: I am from Mumbai, India My Questions are. What are the advantages of a transistor based amplifier ...
  A: NOT TRUE!!!! An IC has millions of transistors and the capability of of an IC is far greater than a ...
Purchasing a new TV7/5/2008
  Q: I trying to find a new tv. I want a 2 tuner, picture in picture or picture and picture feature. I ...
  A: I hope you also had a great 4th of July. Please trust me when I say this,I have seen SONY, JVC, ...
home theatre set up7/4/2008
  Q: I have a Panasonic TX-32LXD700 which has HDMI1 + HDMI2 connections. I have a Sony RDR-HXD970 DVD ...
  A: How is the DVD recorder and AVR connected? Thanks I am sorry to see that you made it personal. ...
Entire home theater hook up7/3/2008
  Q: I have an HD tv, satellite receiver, Harmon Kardon stereo receiver, DVD player, and 2 game consoles. ...
  A: Well PS3 has a HDMI and if I was you, I will use that to connect it to TV to. Use an optical cable ...
Purchasing a new TV7/3/2008
  Q: I trying to find a new tv. I want a 2 tuner, picture in picture or picture and picture feature. I ...
  A: This has all what you are looking for 2 tuner PIP and cabinet size is 36.54 Thanks and have a great ...
hometheater setup7/3/2008
  Q: I have ps3+samsung LCD tv with multiple hdmi ports+samsung ht-tz512 home theater (only hdmi ...
  A: Your Samsung does not give you very many choices. It does not have HDMI inputs or Optical inputs. It ...
HDTV sound6/30/2008
  Q: We have an older surround sound sys. and a new HDTV. When we connect the satellite receiver to the ...
  A: No, You need to find out what type of connectors you have on your satellite system. Then check waht ...
Sony Home Theater - SPL sound meter calibration6/30/2008
  Q: I have a Sony STRK750P Home Theater System. I have successfuly calibrated the center speaker, ...
  A: On page 45 of your manual it says that "ADJUST BALANCE PARAMETERS IN THE "LEVEL" MENU. So I suggest ...
home theatre set up6/30/2008
  Q: I have a Panasonic TX-32LXD700 which has HDMI1 + HDMI2 connections. I have a Sony RDR-HXD970 DVD ...
  A: The first thing you need to do is to tell me other than HDMI on your PVR, do you have an optical ...
hooking up an optical cord6/29/2008
  Q: I have a Bose Lifestlye sound system with a DVD player in it. I have a Panasonic DMR-EA38V DVD/VCR ...
  A: Diane, Optical cors is basically a digital signal carrier from the source to where you amplify this ...
Entire home theater hook up6/27/2008
  Q: I have an HD tv, satellite receiver, Harmon Kardon stereo receiver, DVD player, and 2 game consoles. ...
  A: 1. TV sound is almost 99% in stereo. Untill the time when the TV broadcasts be in Dolby Digital 5.1, ...
Output Audio from LCD TV to Home Theater while on TV Mode6/26/2008
  Q: Output Audio from LCD TV to Home Theater while on TV Mode: I have bought an LG Home Cinema System ...
  A: Please remembr this, you will not be able to hear surround sound from TV because most broadcasts are ...
HOOKUP ADVISE FOR 5.1 SOUND6/20/2008
  Q: TV-HITACHI 51" HDTV (51F500) SONY A/V RECEIVER (STR-DE898) DIRECT TV HD/DVR UNIT (NEW MODEL 2008) ...
  A: Please tell me about the jacks you have on your systems. I am looking for HDMI, Optical, Digital ...
Component hook ups6/20/2008
  Q: Hopeing you can help! I disconnected everything but neglected to write down how everything was ...
  A: Let me understand the situation a littele better. Your TV has a RF(Cable input) and a S-video input. ...
Panasonic SA-HT830V6/18/2008
  Q: ..I have cable hooked up to a Magnavox television, which is hooked to the subject system...VHS is ...
  A: I only know surround sound and I do not have any expertise in TV repairs. In order for you to hear ...
Connecting PS3 to Home theater system6/18/2008
  Q: I just bought a PS3 and am using HDMI cable to connect it to WestingHouse 32" TV. I also have a ...
  A: Helo Alkesh, Yes you can connect your PS3 to your home theater using HDMI if panasonic has it, if ...
Home Theater hook-up6/16/2008
  Q: I own a Toshiba LCD TV (40RF350U) with multiple HDMI slots, using a Comcast HD cable box (recording ...
  A: HDMI will not work. I am assuming you have your cable box connected to your TV? If not you can ...
Antenna - dvd recorder combo hookup6/13/2008
  Q: 60" Pioneer Plasma, Panasonic DMR-EZ48 VK Recorder, and Denon 2801 (no HDMI receiver) and use an HD ...
  A: You wrote: 60" Pioneer Plasma, Panasonic DMR-EZ48 VK Recorder, and Denon 2801 (no HDMI receiver) and ...
Component hook ups6/13/2008
  Q: Hopeing you can help! I disconnected everything but neglected to write down how everything was ...
  A: Please connect cable box to your TV using cable. Connect DVr's video out to TV video 3. Connect ...
trouble with home theatre system6/12/2008
  Q: I recently bought an rca home theatre system model RT2770, I'm having trouble hooking up my ilo 32" ...
  A: What I read about this sytem is that it has 2 digital inputs 1. Coaxial 1. Optical If you have a ...
Home theatre advise6/10/2008
  Q: I was reading all the help given on connecting cable to Home theatre. My systems front and center ...
  A: Firdt you need to figure out if you have a HD cable box. If it is, does it have a HDMI? Same goes ...
How to hook up TV, cable box and DVD player6/9/2008
  Q: My cable box has a HDMI cord running to TV. My new DVD has HDMI also. I've only received a red ...
  A: I assume that your TV has 1 HDMI port on it? If this is the case and you want to connect it through ...
Can't figure out my surround sound setup6/8/2008
  Q: Was working great on our other HT TV, moved big screen upstairs and can't get it working now. ...
  A: Back of the TV has input 1, 2, 3 and 4. 1 & 2 are HD settings (green, blue and red inputs for video) ...
Can't figure out my surround sound setup6/8/2008
  Q: Was working great on our other HT TV, moved big screen upstairs and can't get it working now. ...
  A: Before last night when i unhooked everything, my TV worked through the surround sound when it was ...
Onkyo TX-SR603X input switched6/7/2008
  Q: after a power outage, my inputs are wrong, and I have not volume. EX: My Dish goes to Video 1, ...
  A: Yes it sounds like you have problem with the receiver. Is you system under warranty? If it is, let ...
Plasma +directv+satellite hookup6/7/2008
  Q: I have a Samsung FP-T5084 and DTV HD-H21-200 along with a PS3. I added a Panasonic DMR-EZ28 and I am ...
  A: DMRE is a Panasonic DVD Recorder? If it is, you need to connect audio video out of your cable box to ...
No Video Signal from Toshiba DVD Upconvert player via HDMI cable6/7/2008
  Q: I am getting a "No video signal" message when I try to play a DVD on my Toshiba DVD Upconvert DVD ...
  A: You need to find out if it is your cable, the port HDMI firmware problem or DVD player. To do that, ...
Sony str de 8956/6/2008
  Q: ok, i have a sony str de895 and my problem is that my subwoofer works well if the setting is for ...
  A: I have the same receiver and it works fine with my system. The way I have set up is this. My sub is ...
Hook-up Help6/6/2008
  Q: I have a wallmounted Vizio Gallevia TV 42". The components (3 total) I would like to use with the ...
  A: Yes it is possible as long as all your video outs are connected to the receiver and a single HDMI ...
HDMI to HTIB & TV6/5/2008
  Q: Is it possible to run Componet cables from Cable Box to HTIB and HDMI from HTIB to TV. I have ...
  A: For video to appear on your TV, you must feed video signal from Cable box to TV. If you can connect ...
Just Blue Ray player or Play Station 36/4/2008
  Q: I want to buy a Blue Ray player to watch movies on my 1 year old 62" Mitsubishi TV. I am thinking ...
  A: No it is not. PS3 is a better choice. Thanks I do not understand what you were looking for in an ...
Sony DAV-DX255 HT system6/4/2008
  Q: I have the above referenced (Sony DAV-DX255) HT system with an LG 42" LCD HDTV, HD DVR cable box, a ...
  A: For all speakers to work it has to have 2 scenarios. 1. The signal must be Dolby Digital 5.1 or if ...
Sony Bravia HDTV, PS3, Theatre DZ2305/30/2008
  Q: I have a Sony Bravia HDTV which is connected to my PS3. I have now bought a sony theatre surround ...
  A: While doing research on your Sony DZ230 I realized that the system does not have many input choices. ...
No sound coming from both front speakers in stereo mode5/29/2008
  Q: I have Boston Acoustics VR30 Speakers which I have had a long time and never had any issues. I ...
  A: Good Morning Greg, Since I do not know these speakers, you need to help me to understand. Please ...
help with surround sound5/28/2008
  Q: i have been asked by my new girlfriend to wire in her Sony compact ac system ,davs800 to her Sony ...
  A: Since you will be wiring the system for TV (SKY BOX) audio, it is very simple. Please connect (if ...
Bose Acoustimass 10 Series Vs Pioneer VSX 8155/27/2008
  Q: Currently I have hooked up Bose Acoustimass 10 Series with Pioneer VSX 815 AV Receiver. Recently I ...
  A: I have never hear dof this sort of problem in my 25 yeras of dealings with speakers amplifiers, ...
surround sound hookup5/22/2008
  Q: I bought a Genesis G 6.1 system with non-powered sub woofer, then found out I needed a receiver. ...
  A: You are not a pain John, You see , sub woofers if powered get their signal from SUB OUT on the ...
home theater5/22/2008
  Q: Can I connect a 5.1 phillips surround sound to a pioneer receiver even though the connections from ...
  A: You can connect any spekaer to any receiver when the following is a match. 1. Wattage. Your reciver ...
surround sound hookup5/20/2008
  Q: I bought a Genesis G 6.1 system with non-powered sub woofer, then found out I needed a receiver. ...
  A: For you to enjoy sound there must be a signal from AM-FM radio, DVD input,TV input or CD input. Your ...
Speaker hook up5/19/2008
  Q: I have a Yamaha HTR-5860 set up as my home theater system. I recently added 2 outside speakers on ...
  A: I did some research and I found that when you are in "B" it should be just the "B" speakers. So if ...
home theater5/18/2008
  Q: how do i hook up my Emerson DVD player with my Scientific Atlantic Explorer 8300 HDC DVR to my tv
  A: Since I do not know what ports you have on each system. Please use appropriate cables. Please ...
HT-TX30 install5/18/2008
  Q: I have a Samsung PS42V6S TV and have just bought a samsung HT-X30 home cinema system. I have BT ...
  A: I do not have much experirnce with SCART ports or cables. Do you have an optical or digital coaxil ...
HOOK UP PROBLEMS5/16/2008
  Q: COULD SOMEONE TELL ME HOW TO HOOK UP TO HD TV A DVR CABLE BOX AND RCA HOME THEATER. I WANT THE HOME ...
  A: The first thing to do is to connect audio out of your Cable Box to your Surround sound. Make sure ...
phillips surround sound5/16/2008
  Q: I just got a Phillips surround sound system, and I can't for the life of me get my Xbox sound to ...
  A: Do this, to see if it is your Xbox or your surround sound, connect your audio cables to TV ...
Home theatre hook up5/15/2008
  Q: My components are a HDTV,a cable box that is for hd,a technics dolby digital receiver and a dvd ...
  A: My components are a HDTV,a cable box that is for hd,a technics dolby digital receiver and a dvd ...
No Surround Sound for Cable/PS25/14/2008
  Q: I have read through post after post and tried numerous things, but I cannot get surround through my ...
  A: Dolby digital 5.1 coded signal(Surround sound) comes from any source that sends this signal. A DVD ...
Home theater to HDTV connect uo.5/13/2008
  Q: I have two components by Phillips, a 47" LCD HDTV model #47PFL3603D/27 and a home theater system ...
  A: Please understand that most of the TV sound is in stereo, unless you have a Dolby Digital 5.1 ...
surround speakers5/13/2008
  Q: I have a Panasonic surround system (model# SC-PT760) and a Panasonic 50" plasma (model# TH-50PX80U) ...
  A: Surround sound comes from Dolby Digital 5.1 coded signal. It is on the DVD and in very rare case on ...
tuner or no tuner5/12/2008
  Q: question relates to an RCA model DRC8030N DVD Recorder with dvr. in order to record to disc or dvr, ...
  A: Your cable box determines the TV broadcast. Since you have one cable box you are limited to the ...
bose 123 / satelite set up5/12/2008
  Q: I recently moved our bose 123 system into another room with another tv and satelite box. I cannot ...
  A: Good morning Suz, Connect audio out of your satellite box optical out to optical in on your bose TV ...
hd cable box,hd tv,home theater,dvd recorder5/8/2008
  Q: i need to hook everything up so i can watch dig,hd,programs and record them could u please give me ...
  A: Please give me information on your system, so I can help you connect your system as efficiently as ...
Denon AVR-1908 HDMI cable box hand shake...5/4/2008
  Q: I appreciate you being here to try and help by the way. I just purchased a Denon receiver and ...
  A: Good Morning Steve, Is it not sad that cable companies do want to help their customers because they ...
wiring my setup5/1/2008
  Q: I have a HD TV and a cable HD box , I also have a surround sound system as well as a DVD recorder, A ...
  A: For you to record TV programs, first thing to do is to find out what type of connectors you have on ...
Denon hook up4/30/2008
  Q: I am attempting to connect the fiber audio out put from my cable box to my Denon 888 receiver. ...
  A: NO. My experience with optical connection is this. Sometimes an optical port is not turned on. This ...
wiring assessory components4/29/2008
  Q: I just had a Toshiba hdtv installed with a Motorola hddvr receiver. We are on Comcast cable. Now I ...
  A: TV Music: You can take audio out of your camcast box and feed it to your receiver's TV Audio in. ...
Samsung Home Theater/RCN cable4/28/2008
  Q: I just bought the Samsung HTX75 5.1 Home Theater System. I have a Sharp Aquos 46" HDTV and a ...
  A: Do this, Plug the optical cable in your cable box and check the other end of the cable for a red ...
suround sound4/28/2008
  Q: I recently hooked up our suround sound system. It is a 5 speaker system with a subwoofer. It works ...
  A: Please do this, play a DVD that has a dolby digital 5.1 signal coded. Check your center speaker and ...
HOME THEATHER HOOKUP4/26/2008
  Q: I RECENTLY BOUGHT A SAMMY 5271 HDTV, PS3, ONKYO 805 RECIEVER AND WILL BE GETTING A HDDVR FROM DISH ...
  A: Please provide me withe info I need to help you in getting your system hooked up right. I RECENTLY ...
5.1 channel speakers4/24/2008
  Q: I am looking for a new home theatre system. I zeroed in on Infinity Modulus II 5.1 speaker system. ...
  A: Technology has definitely advanced, but very far. Infiniti by far has one of the best speakers. I ...
Pioneer SX-316-S4/22/2008
  Q: .. was running our of places to ask, as our local Pioneer here in Malaysia has not responsed to my ...
  A: Please tell me why do you not have a sub woofer. My understanding is that you have high and mid ...
sherwood receiver4/19/2008
  Q: I disconnected by stereo for my move. when I hooked up in my new place the receiver lights up and ...
  A: Please make sure you have an antenna hooked up where the antenna terminal is on the back of your ...
mushy DVD sound4/14/2008
  Q: Although I have a high end Dennon receiver, all DVDs are hard to understand at low volumes while all ...
  A: I wish i was a technician so I could help you out but I am not. If your receiver is less than a year ...
surround sound4/14/2008
  Q: i just bought an RCA surround sound with dvd and i cant figure out how to connect the surround to ...
  A: You need to look at the plugs you have at the back of your Surround sound, the cable box or TV and ...
connections to dvd player4/14/2008
  Q: i have and older panasonic dvd player and a new sony bravia 40" hdtv. i also have a cable tv ...
  A: Component video is only video no audio. For audio please check and see if you have red and white ...
"mushy" voice sound on DVDs4/14/2008
  Q: Although I have a high end Dennon receiver, all DVDs are hard to understand at low volumes while all ...
  A: If you have an extra DVD player. Please try hooking it to the system to see if it is your DVD player ...
Home Theater Setup4/13/2008
  Q: Kahn my name is Dana and I have a question about what equipment to buy because I am looking to get ...
  A: Congratulations on your higher academic achievement. Please know this: The only true home theater ...
Hook up4/8/2008
  Q: I have a comcast DVR, old vcr and 4 year old dvd player. Can you help me to hook all of them up ...
  A: How old is your TV and does it have at least 2 video inputs. Video 1 and Video 2. You also need a RF ...
multiple component hookups w/new hdtv4/7/2008
  Q: I have a new HDTV that I also want to connect the following to: Surround Sound, Cable box, DVD ...
  A: Please connect your cable box using HDMI to TV HDMI Connect Coaxial or optical out of your cable box ...
TV, DVR, Sound Surround4/5/2008
  Q: I seem to have connected my home theatre system correctly for the most part, however, I must have ...
  A: First thing first. You need to connect your DVD player or if it is connected then you need to play a ...
multiple component hookups w/new hdtv4/4/2008
  Q: I have a new HDTV that I also want to connect the following to: Surround Sound, Cable box, DVD ...
  A: Heloo Peggy and Jeff, What I need from you is this information: How many DMI you have on each(Cable ...
DVR-HDTV-PS2-Receiver Hook Up Problem3/31/2008
  Q: I have a Sharp Aquos HDTV (2 HDMI ports), Playstation 2, Sony HT-SS2000 receiver, and Scientific ...
  A: Please tell me what connections do you have on the back of your Cable/DVR box other than HDMI. I am ...
DVR/DVD/Audio connection3/31/2008
  Q: I recently moved. At my old location I just had regular cable and had the cable coming in through ...
  A: Your cable man was right. Please connect your DVR audio video out to TV. You should use HDMI if it ...
Hookups3/30/2008
  Q: I connected a Sony 46XBR4 to a Motorola DCT6416III Cox Cable Box to a Sony DAV500 Home Theater and a ...
  A: You said: I have used HDMI from the cable box to the TV.(This is correct connection) I used HDMI ...
Hook up to a 3603/26/2008
  Q: Hey, i have a Wharfedale HT-6180 Home theater system, how do i connect it up to my xbox 360? i have ...
  A: The only way you can get a surround sound from your X-box 360 is to connect a Toslink(Optical cable) ...
Panasonic TH-50PX50U3/25/2008
  Q: I have purchased a Panasonic TH-50PX50U 50" Plasma TV. I'm looking forward to it, or I was until I ...
  A: I am sorry you heard the horror stories of BURN IN. Burn is a very common. If you have a fixed image ...
tv's3/24/2008
  Q: What is the difference between LCD and Plasma? Thanks
  A: I read the following article a while ago and I thought you should read it so it can give you an idea ...
hooking home theater3/23/2008
  Q: What is the best way to hook up my plasma pioneer 5010 i have the vsx 92 elite pioneer receiver ...
  A: Please connect motorola HDMI out to Pioneer TV's HDMI. Please connect HDMI out of your receiver to ...
HDTV, HD-DVD, A/V RECEIEVER, SAT RECIEVER .3/20/2008
  Q: i bought my home theatre system about 2 months ago and have done the connections but i dont think ...
  A: Your connections should look like this: You need to split the signal from your Satellite reciver ...
Sony HDTV Bose Connections and HDMI Cables3/19/2008
  Q: Mr. Khan, I purchased a Sony KDL46BR5 HDTV and a Bose V30 Theater System. The Sony is 1080P with ...
  A: I will use Bose connection. Frank, I sell Monster cables and other cables. Monster cables are higher ...
Component vs Composite vs S video, etc.3/18/2008
  Q: I am so confused, I am NOT smarter than a fifth grader. I'm getting a new plasma tv - it has input ...
  A: You are on the right track, once you have evrything with HDMI, please email me and I will help you ...
denon avr8873/18/2008
  Q: I have a denon avr 887 and a Motorola dct 5100 cable box that connects to a olivia 1080i flat panel ...
  A: Picture quality depends on the signal your TV receives. If it is poor, you will see a low quality ...
Home Theatre Hookup3/17/2008
  Q: Re-finishing my basement and I am building a bar-- I am putting in a system that I am doing all ...
  A: You are on the right track, good job. For Ipod, you need to connect your audio out cables to aux ...
Denon receiver/vizio tv/ 7.1 surround sound speaker system3/15/2008
  Q: I have about pulled all my hair out trying to find a way to hook all this up together! We have a ...
  A: First and the foremost thing to remeber is to know what the wattage (for each speaker) is for your ...
HOME THEATER/LG7903/15/2008
  Q: I'M HAVING TROUBLE HOOKING UP MY HOME THEATER SYSTEM. I HAVE A PHILLIPS 32" LCD TELEVISION AND A ...
  A: If you are trying to connect the TV to your home theater, you must know this. TV Sound will be in ...
connecting TV, VCR and Dish satellite receiver3/13/2008
  Q: In an effort to try and connect the VCR between the TV and receiver, I stupidly began disconnecting ...
  A: You siad you will be happy to have the satellite and TV back working and thats what I told you to d. ...
Bose 321 systems3/12/2008
  Q: I'm buying a Bose system and have found two systems I'm interested in. Bose 321GS Series 2 and the ...
  A: GS uses new type of speakers and a new sub. Old 321 had larger speakers than GS 2. Thanks This what ...
Buying a new tv!3/11/2008
  Q: I could really use some advice on buying a new television. My husband and I are looking into which ...
  A: Please make sure whatever you buy, it is 1080p resolution It must have 2-3 HDMI inputs. It must be ...
HK receiver hook up to home theatre3/8/2008
  Q: ok -- what a disaster -- I need some help hooking up my components ... i have: a samsung lcd hdtv ...
  A: I do not know if you have any HDMI on TV and your HK receiver. Having siad that, The first thing to ...
AVR set-up3/7/2008
  Q: I have a Denon AVR-1908 polk speakers M50's front cs2 center, rc80i rears, velodyne sub. TV is a ...
  A: If you do not have a cable box, you need to call your cable company to help you. Once you have the ...
Big Screen TV - Plasma or LCD?3/1/2008
  Q: I'm looking to purchase a large flat TV for my living room. I would like something in the 50-60" ...
  A: The simple answer is this. TV should be 1080P. No matter what brand you purchase, must have a local ...
2009 cut off date3/1/2008
  Q: I have an older tv about 11 years old. I know that the cut off date for hd is the first of 2009. My ...
  A: Now is the time to buy HD TV and a PS-3. There some graet TV's out there and the prices are dropping ...
LG tv and dvd player setup2/29/2008
  Q: I have an LG HD tv. I also have a direct tv bos as well as a dvd player. Now I have tried to hook ...
  A: I am surprised that there is no video signal from your DVD player. If you have another TV in the ...
LG tv and dvd player setup2/29/2008
  Q: I have an LG HD tv. I also have a direct tv bos as well as a dvd player. Now I have tried to hook ...
  A: If you are using Yellow red and white cord, you must have plugged these in a video 1-2-34.....etc. ...
Home Theater Hook-up2/29/2008
  Q: Please provide me with the best way to hook up my home theater components. I'm not at all familiar ...
  A: Please tell me: sharp aquos lc-46d64u...........How many HDMI ports you have? onkyo tx-805b a/v ...
Which Speakers2/26/2008
  Q: I am buying a Onkyo TX-SR605 - soon for a Medium size room with DVD's and HDTV as a priority over CD ...
  A: Things to remember before making a purchase of speakers. It must match the impedence of your ...
DaVinci 5.1 surround system2/25/2008
  Q: I recently acquired this system on a good deal(?) which as you probably know is just the speakers. I ...
  A: Something to remember when buying a receiver. It must be 100 watts per speaker. (You must also have ...
hooking up my home theater2/25/2008
  Q: I have a home theater amp,dvd recorder,hd cable box and a rear projection 50 inch tv.can you give ...
  A: You need to connect HDMI out of your receiver to HDMI in on your TV. Then connect Cable box HDMI to ...
LG home theater system in a box up Hook up to ALL!2/24/2008
  Q: I recently bought a Lg home theater sytem in a box to add some extra sound to my small living room. ...
  A: Please know your connections first and these are HDMI, Optical and Co-axial. You need to locate ...
dvd recorders2/24/2008
  Q: Not sure if you can help, but here goes. I just bought a TRUTECH DVD Recorder(T650)and nowhere in ...
  A: Do you have a RF splitter at home so you can split the signal coming from satellite TV. Please feed ...
Setting up HDTV, DVD, HTIB2/23/2008
  Q: .I am very confused regarding hooking up new system. This is what I have: Scientific Atlanta ...
  A: What is missing is the connections to your HTIB. You need to connect HDMI(If you have on your ...
connecting lcd tv, satellite receiver & dvd/vcr combo unit2/20/2008
  Q: What is the best way to connect these components so that I can record on the dvr satellite receiver, ...
  A: You should have the componenets connected this way. Please check. Dish network's audio video out ...
Setup - AV Receiver, DirecTV receiver box, TIVO,2/17/2008
  Q: I'm having problems setting everything up through an av receiver I have. Here is what I have: ...
  A: This is what you said: If I take the av receiver out of the equiation, the following setup works: ...
Home Theater Connections2/16/2008
  Q: I've been searching but haven't found a question that deals with all the components I am trying to ...
  A: I see some problem areas that I need to adress. You said: I have a surround sound system that has ...
home theater hook up2/14/2008
  Q: We have a motorola HD cable box, sony bravia HDTV, PS 3, TIVO; and a sony AV receiver with 3 HDMI ...
  A: you wrote: --planning to hook HDMI from PS 3/blue ray to AVR video2/BD in, & use optical cable from ...
VCR - video won't play2/11/2008
  Q: How do I hook up the following components: Emerson 32" LCD HD TV Toshiba DVD player/VCR recorder ...
  A: Let me understand this, You are getting sound through the reciver for both DVD and VCR? And you are ...
Volume on Insignia Low End Home Theater2/11/2008
  Q: Purchased a $100 Insignia home theater at Best Buy for my 80+ year old parents, just to get more ...
  A: All input db levels (volume) is not the same. So you may need to increase your TV volume to get the ...
Hooking up DVD recorder -- I think I did it wrong!2/10/2008
  Q: I recently upgraded to a Samsung LCD HDTV (LNT4065F) and upgraded my receiver along with it (Sony ...
  A: The link info is accurate and yes you do need a splitter. The splitter gives you independence from ...
Home theater connections2/7/2008
  Q: I am having trouble connecting the following: RCA L46WD22YX5 lcd, technics SA DX-950, Magnavox ...
  A: Steve, Please connect your audio out of TV to your receiver's TV audio in. Then connect your DVD's ...
Receiver recommendation2/4/2008
  Q: I'm wondering if you can provide some advice on the best route I can take for setting something up: ...
  A: If all of your components have HDMI, I would suggest that you get a HDMI HUB and this way you can ...
Help getting Onkyo, TV, PS2, Comcast, and DVD combo connected2/1/2008
  Q: I am really new to the Home Theater stuff but I want more sound than my Samsung speakers put out. I ...
  A: For you to have the system working for Super bowl, I hope you can follow and do it for the event. ...
connect tv, dvd, cable, surround2/1/2008
  Q: components: vizio plasma tv, kenwood receiver, jvc progressive scan dvd, jbl surround sound speakers ...
  A: Please connect audio out of cable box to Kenwood's TV audio in. Connect JVC DVD audio out using ...
setting up my cable tv to other components1/30/2008
  Q: I have a 32" Magnavox TV, an RCA Home theater audio video receiver,and a memorex DVDplayer/Video ...
  A: This email system does not allow me to send any printed instructions. So, here is how you should ...
hooking up DVR to pioneer receiver1/30/2008
  Q: recently i finished my home theater in the basement. i am puzzled as to how i should hook up my DVR ...
  A: You can connect DVR audio out or HDMI out if you have to the nearest TV. Move is your choice and DVR ...
Home Theater Connections1/29/2008
  Q: I have an HD Cable Box with <1> HDMI out and <1> Component AV out, Pioneer Elite AV receiver with ...
  A: You can connect Wii to your TV's Video 1 using Red White and Yellow cables. You can wire your other ...
Hooking up Xbox 360 to sound system1/29/2008
  Q: I am trying to hook up my Xbox 360 to my Harmon Kardon sound system and am having trouble. I cant ...
  A: You need to connect your Red and White cables out of Xbox to Aux IN on your receiver. If it used use ...
HELP! on tv/receiver/dvd player1/27/2008
  Q: I want to hook up a Magnavox DVD/VCP player. We have a Direct TV receiver that's hooked into an old ...
  A: You need 1. A cable splitter You can go down to your favorite electronics store and you can get ...
Cox DVR - Samsung Xt40 Surround - HDTV LCD1/25/2008
  Q: I just set up my new Mitsubishi HDTV LCD which is connected to the Cox HDC 8240 via the HDMI. I also ...
  A: You will not be able to get a Dolby Digital 5.1 effect out of your Samsung. Reason, TV signals do ...
STB/LCD/Home Theater Connection1/24/2008
  Q: I have a Sony DAVHDX265, Sony KDL46V3000 and Time Warner Digital Cable box. What is the best way to ...
  A: Please Connect video out of Sony to your TV's Video 1. Then connect your Digital Cable Box's audio ...
Connecting my PS3 and Sony Trinitron XBR tv to Denon AVR 1907 receiver1/23/2008
  Q: I have sounds for my left and right speakers that I hook up, then I got all the wires here ready to ...
  A: Please connect Video out of PS3 Video using appropriate cables to TV's Video 1. Then connect audio ...
HOME THEATRE1/20/2008
  Q: I've got a 40" samsung hdtv. It was sold to me with a samsung dvd home cinema system HT-THX22. It ...
  A: Please note that you will not be able to get surround sound fron TV. It is the type of signal being ...
No surround sound on cable tv1/19/2008
  Q: I have a sony bravia, sony home theatre, sony dvd, and cable box. I can get surround sound through ...
  A: TV signal 99% of the time is in stereo and not in 5.1 surround. So all you will get will be a stereo ...
connecting my tv, cable, xbox1/19/2008
  Q: I have a mitsubishi WS-65517, a wonderful tv, but How can I hook up my xbox 360, my comcast cable ...
  A: Please connect your Cable box to your TV. If it not already connected. Then connect Audio out of the ...
AV Connections1/18/2008
  Q: I have just upgraded to a new Panasonic plasma tv (TH-50PZ70B) which has 2x hdmi connections, 2x ...
  A: First choice should be HDMI, then DVI with optical or co-axial digital cable. You can use your ...
Onkyo 805 hookup1/17/2008
  Q: My new Onkyo 805 arrives next week and I want to make sure I know best way to connect my components ...
  A: Answer for 1, yes you do if you have a AV(Audio Video) receiver. This way everything is controlled ...
home theatre1/13/2008
  Q: first, allow me to explain the rear panel of my subwoofer. It consists of two RCA type plugs (red ...
  A: Please go down to your favorite electronics store and get your self a "Y" splitter cable. It will ...
best way to hook up my surroundsound.1/13/2008
  Q: I have a Marantz sr7200 receiver, it has no HDMI inputs and I don't want to buy a new receiver. What ...
  A: The best way to connect your HD Cable box to your Marantz will be using optical cable and if you do ...
TV, Bose, Cable, Blu-Ray connection1/13/2008
  Q: I have a 50" Panasonic plasma HDTV, a Bose cinemate system, a Sony Blu-Ray, and time-warner dvr with ...
  A: You have a problem with 1 audio connection and it is not even digital sound. You can either connect ...
Hooking up pioneer home theatre to tv1/12/2008
  Q: I have a Pioneer home theatre system with a audio multi channel reciver sx-316. I am trying to ...
  A: Brent, In order for me to assist you with fail proof help you need to tell me what you have. Do you ...
Total Cable Confusion.12/30/2007
  Q: I have a Sony HDTV. I also have a Toshiba DVD Recorder/Player, Model# D-R400. I have a JVC ...
  A: Happy New year Woman well I can say this My wife is a brilliant woman, so is my sister and my mother ...
Total Cable Confusion.12/30/2007
  Q: I have a Sony HDTV. I also have a Toshiba DVD Recorder/Player, Model# D-R400. I have a JVC ...
  A: Please connect your JVC using HDMI(out) to your TV HDMI. Then connect your Satellite TV's Audio out ...
hook up dvd recorder to surround sound and sattelite12/30/2007
  Q: I have a vizio hd tv and dish hd sattelite. i want to hook up my dvd recorder to sattelite and ...
  A: You need to connect your DVD Recorder to Satellite and surround sound system. To do this you need ...
home theater connections12/28/2007
  Q: I have a 40" samsung lcd tv, scientific atlanta cable box 8600(old kind required because of condo, ...
  A: You need to use a splitter to split the signal from your cable box or if your box has audio video ...
Total Cable Confusion.12/27/2007
  Q: I have a Sony HDTV. I also have a Toshiba DVD Recorder/Player, Model# D-R400. I have a JVC ...
  A: Please connect your Satellite box HDMI to HDMI on your Sony TV. If it is already connected, then use ...
delay in tv speakers vs audio reciever12/26/2007
  Q: I have a 42' lcd mounted. I have a comcast stb dvr. I have 2 pairs of audio out on the cable box. I ...
  A: In your Surround Sound Receiver, you have a Dolby Digital 5.1 or AC-3 decoder.The decoder recognizes ...
wiring trouble12/26/2007
  Q: ok so i have a Sony 5.1 home theatre system, ps3 and comcast HD box. how do i get everything hooked ...
  A: Since you have the HD box and PS3 that has Blue Ray HD DVD, you must have the HDMI ports on both. I ...
PS3 / Cable Box / Surrond Sound / TV Hook Up12/25/2007
  Q: I recently bought a Sony Surrond Sound / DVD systems (model # DAV-HDX265) that i would like to hook ...
  A: You can connect Audio Video out of your Cable box to Audio Video in on Siny, you will not get the ...
Sony STR-DG91012/23/2007
  Q: I was wondering if you could recommend the best way to connect the components I have. I have a Sony ...
  A: Please connect all your devices to Sony using HDMI cables. 1. Sky cable box is connected to TV by RF ...
DVD - TV - VCR - Cable Box Hookup12/22/2007
  Q: I am trying to connect a Memorex VCR (has Video Out- Audio left/right - UHF/VHF In - Out to TV) and ...
  A: If your cable is connected to your TV, then Connect audio video out of your VCR to TV's audio video1 ...
HDMI connections/Onkyo receiver, Samsung TV12/21/2007
  Q: Onkyo 505 receiver; Onkyo DVD player; FIOS digital HD set-top box, or STB) to work. I've followed ...
  A: Your connections as described above seems to be correct, possibility is that either the input or the ...
Home theater hookup12/20/2007
  Q: Generally speaking is it better to hook the cable box and the dvd player to the HDTV and then audio ...
  A: It is better to connect DVD audio straight to the Onkyo DVD Audio IN. This way you will have the ...
HDMI setup12/20/2007
  Q: I bought a new 58" Panasonic plasma and a Panasonic home theater system. I hooked up the both with ...
  A: How many HDMI ports you have on your Cable box/DVR? Do you have a HDMI out on your TV? Thanks Jim, ...
Connecting DLP TV to home theater system digitally12/19/2007
  Q: I have a Toshiba 46HM95 and a JVC TH-C50 home theater system. I have tried numerous time to connect ...
  A: Please connect the cable to the TV and check if you have a red beam coming out of the other end of ...
hook up12/19/2007
  Q: i ve just bought a plasma tv 427xd ,yamaha amlpifier rx-v1700, 2 floorstanding speakers rf-52, an ...
  A: Kalimera Panos I do not speak greek but I try my best to know something about countries I love. Ok ...
Multi sources in PIP12/16/2007
  Q: Is it possible to have two different sources in your tv pip? For example, can I have my dvd and my ...
  A: It is easy to do. You have PIP input on the back of the TV and there you connect your DVD. Turn on ...
Switched to HDMI video, now surround sound doesnt work!12/16/2007
  Q: I have a hitachi 57" hdtv with 1 hdmi input. I have a motorola HD DVR box for digital cable with 1 ...
  A: If your Video is working fine, then all you need to do is to connect audio out of your cable box ...
wiring sony dream dav-s500 with new hdtv12/16/2007
  Q: Just bought a new 40" Sony Bravia HD/LCD. Trying to wire in the HD/Digital cable box using an HDMI ...
  A: If you do not have HDMI on your Sony Home Theater System, then next best would be to go with ...
Hook up12/14/2007
  Q: How would I hook up a ilo HDTV, ps3, motorola cable box and a Phillips HTS 3555/37 HTIB to get full ...
  A: For you to have Surround sound, you must have a surround sound or 5.1 signal source. Ps3 will give ...
Connection of Home Theater Help12/14/2007
  Q: I have a Explorer 8300HDC Cable Box from Turner Cable, a new Sony Full HD 1080 Blu-Ray Dvd Player, a ...
  A: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface standard used for audiovisual equipment ...
Want to buy a new tv12/12/2007
  Q: Not sure if this is a question you specialize in but I need some help choosing a new tv, the only ...
  A: It is tough to recommend TV's. However, The things to remember is this. 1. The TV you will buy must ...
No picture VHS/DVD12/12/2007
  Q: TV: Sony Bravia KDL-40S2010 DVD/VHS Combo: Sony SLV-D271P Satellite Receiver: RCA DRD435RH Bose ...
  A: To connect these together, You connect Audio out of your RCA to your Bose Aux audio in. Then connect ...
No sound out of Bose 32112/11/2007
  Q: I have my comcast cable box connected to my 50" Vizio plasma via HDMI. I then have my Bose 321 ...
  A: Optical cable, is it working? Do you see a red light when you plug one end in the Cable Box and look ...
LCD, Denon, DVD, DVR, VCR hook-up?12/11/2007
  Q: I am trying to connect a Denon AVR-1906 receiver, with a Samsung LCD (2 video inputs, optical, RCA ...
  A: It is a question that requires a lot of work. On your Denon if you have optical inputs, then use ...
What should I buy for $500 budget?12/11/2007
  Q: Oh, I really hope you can guide me here. I have a Panasonic plasma HDTV and a recordable DVD, all ...
  A: If it makes you feel any better, my wife says the same thing to me. Somehow deafness has become the ...
HDMI/ audio split12/10/2007
  Q: I have a dilema. I purchased several months ago an upconverting hdmi dvd player. But when I connect ...
  A: Most of the time your TV broadcast is and will be for a while in a stereo format and you can not get ...
Help! Home theatre hookup12/9/2007
  Q: I have sony 40" LCD Bravia with HDMI connection, a panasonic DVD player (no HD or HDMI connection) ...
  A: HDMI would be the best way to connect. Since you do not have HDMI on your cable box and DVD Player, ...
connecting DVD-surround sound (Sony), TV (Sony), Comcast12/9/2007
  Q: I recently moved into an apt. with my sister, I lived by myself with the list below. Also, when I ...
  A: From Digital Comcast box please connect your TV. It may be a co-axial connection. Then connect Audio ...
Samsung HT-X30 connect to Sony Bravia LCD TV12/8/2007
  Q: Mr Khan - a little help please - I have connected my Home Cinema everything works except I cannot ...
  A: No you are not. Please tell me if your TV has an Audio out on the back of the TV. If it does, you ...
Wiring a DVR box, Home Theater System, and HDTV12/7/2007
  Q: I have a Motorola DCT6412 DVR Cable Box, a Panasonic SC-PT950 Wireless Home Theater System, and a ...
  A: The first thing to do is to connect your Cable box HDMI to your TV. Second, Connect HDMI out of ...
Hook-up12/7/2007
  Q: I have a 40" Sony Bravia HDTV, HD digital cable box, PS2 and JVC DVD home theatre system. I want to ...
  A: The best way to connect all of this is to connect all audio outs from your systems to JVC. Connect ...
Sony TV/Digital Cable/DVD Player hook up12/6/2007
  Q: Recently a wire came undone at the back of the tv - cleaning person knocked it off - then tried ...
  A: Coaxial wires do not come off easily, they have a connector at the end of the coaxial and it is ...
HDMI connections12/6/2007
  Q: This is a follow up to a previous question. I don't know which cables I should be using to connect ...
  A: This how I will connect: 1. I will connect Toshiba HDMI, Dish HDMI to Sony HDMI 1 and 2. So both are ...
Hooking up a Bose 3-2-1 to a TV with no audio output12/5/2007
  Q: I just bought a Bose 3-2-1 surround sound system. I want to hook it up to my 37" Vizio LCD HDTV ...
  A: In order for you to hear TV sound, you need to have a TV signal fed to the BOSE System. Since you do ...
Home theater setup with HDMI/Optical/...12/4/2007
  Q: I have a Sony HD Wega 1080 tv, Dish 622 dvr, toshiba d-r400 dvd recorder and an older JVC RX-778VBX ...
  A: The only way you can connect, since you do not have digital (optical) out on either dish or DVD ...
Hooking up tv, speakers, dvd player to receiver12/3/2007
  Q: I purchased an LCD tv with lots of AV inputs, pc input, HDMI, etc. I also purchased a set of ...
  A: 1. Banana plugs are good they are a easy connect and disconnect. Please buy two different colors so ...
Home theater setup with HDMI/Optical/...12/3/2007
  Q: I have a Sony HD Wega 1080 tv, Dish 622 dvr, toshiba d-r400 dvd recorder and an older JVC RX-778VBX ...
  A: Please tell me if you have an optical, coaxial or regular (RED & WHITE RCA Plugs on your dish ...
Home Theatre Hookup suggestions12/1/2007
  Q: I would appreciate your help with some components/TV hookup. I just bought a Panasonic TH42PX75U, I ...
  A: The best connection will be to connect everything with HDMI. If not, Pleease connect your video ...
Connecting HDMI to non-HDMI TV12/1/2007
  Q: How do I connect following components: new HDMI (Sony)receiver, HD DVD (Toshiba), HD cable box ...
  A: Hank, You use HDMI where ever you can use. So for HD TV for it to get HD broadcast ask your Cable ...
HDMI switch with Digital coax output11/30/2007
  Q: I am trying to figure out how to hook up our tv(hmdi), our ps3 (hdmi), and our HD cable box (hdmi) ...
  A: Tough question.... I did do some research and failed. I have a link for you to go to see if it ...
philips 43P8341 tv and want to connect to surround sound11/30/2007
  Q: I need help hooking up surround sound to my tv. the home theater system is elite audio and i have a ...
  A: It is easy to do. Please find audio out either on your TV or your cable box. Please make sure you ...
sharp aquos 42 lcd and built ins11/30/2007
  Q: We got a new TV at a great price last Friday, but last year we had a built ins built to fit our TV. ...
  A: Happy Holidays. There are some great TV mounts are available for you. Please make sure which ever TV ...
surround sound system11/29/2007
  Q: I'd like to hook up speakers throughout my apartment and have them connected to my comp and possibly ...
  A: If you are using computer for the home theater source for video and audio, then there are some great ...
Home theater connection11/29/2007
  Q: I have an older Sony home theater system that was disconnected when remodeling the den. I have no ...
  A: Seasons Greetings. I tried real hard to find specs for your model and failed to get it. I also ...
Connecting hdtv with IO DVR(HD) with DVD/VHS Recorder Combo Player(has 720p/1080i upscaling)11/27/2007
  Q: I have 2 HDMI cables and cable wire and not sure what else i would need, if I need anything at all. ...
  A: You need to connect your TV, DVD Recorder and DVR. You need to have cable signal for DVR, DVD ...
Home Theater Audio11/25/2007
  Q: I just purchased a Panasonic 50" plasma (1080i) yesterday. Just for some background, the tv will go ...
  A: 1. Look at a JVC or Panasonic system. 2. Yes, you have a 1080 TV and your upconvert DVD will give ...
home theater set up11/23/2007
  Q: I have Sony projection TV, Sony VCR, DVD and AV, need the guidance on how to set them up to work ...
  A: First step: Connect your cable to your TV using appropriate cables. Second step: Connect Audio out ...
Bose 321 System and Ipod11/22/2007
  Q: I own a Bose 321 theater system hooked up to an LG 42" plasma TV. I want to buy an Ipod and hook it ...
  A: Happy Thanksgiving: Yes you can all you need is a cable 3.5 mm male to 2 RCA male. It is available ...
5.1 Surround Sound11/21/2007
  Q: I want to purchase a new 5.1 Surround Sound system but not sure how to set it up or if my devices ...
  A: For all that you want to achieve, it is better to buy a good system. Not an expensive but good ...
Sa-HT90011/20/2007
  Q: I have just got one of these and i cant get the speckers to come on the dvd player and all works but ...
  A: There no such model as Sa-HT900, there is one that is SC-HT900. I do not know if we are talking ...
Optimal Home Theater Setup11/20/2007
  Q: I am currently setting up a home theater system that includes the following. - 52" Toshiba Cinema ...
  A: HDMI will be my choice and if your receiver does not allow audio to go through I would connect it ...
Home Theatre System - sound11/18/2007
  Q: I have bought a Sony DAV-DZ230 and have connected it to my Sony KDL32D3000 TV and have also ...
  A: Yes you should be able to get stereo sound out of your Onkyo when listening to TV sound. Please ...
component connection11/18/2007
  Q: What is the best connection setup for Sony SXRD 50" HDTV with HDMI connection. Sony SRT-DG510 5.1 ...
  A: You need to connect your receiver to your TV using HDMI. Then connect cable box to receiver using ...
Surround Sound Speaker & Crossover Set-up11/17/2007
  Q: I have a Denon AVR-1907 Receiver connected to a speaker system consisting of a left & right front ...
  A: I thought I answered your first question by telling to try both settings and listen to each and set ...
cable box11/16/2007
  Q: I am interested in purchasing a home theater for my plasma tv. At present I have a hd dvr cable box ...
  A: When making an informed decision, I suggest you go to your favorite electronics store and hear and ...
home theatre11/15/2007
  Q: i am trying to hook up a divinci platinum series home theatre system(cant remember which model at ...
  A: Well, I finally found the information I needed. It is located at: ...
home theater system 3ohm to Paradigm 6 +ohm speakers11/14/2007
  Q: Would like to hook two paradigm stereo speakers, normally set up on a 6 to 16 ohm reciever, on to my ...
  A: When matching speakers with reciver you must have: 1. Impedance to be matched exactly with the ...
Surround Sound Speaker & Crossover Set-up11/13/2007
  Q: I have a Denon AVR-1907 Receiver connected to a speaker system consisting of a left & right front ...
  A: Cross over setting is a matter of your ear and the acoustics. The best place will be between 80-120. ...
HomeTheater Question11/11/2007
  Q: I am looking to purchase a Home Theater system. Basically I an looking for a system including: 1) ...
  A: There are so many good and great systems available. If you know your budget, please go down to your ...
Connection from Home theatre to TV through DVD reciever11/9/2007
  Q: .. i jus bought a pioneer home theatre 5.1 with a dvd reciever... i installed everything .....the ...
  A: There is, and the way to find out is to look in your user manual and see if your receiver has a ...
Father Disconnected Everything, having trouble putting it back together11/9/2007
  Q: I'm trying to hook up several things, maybe you can help. I need to hook up a satellite ...
  A: Ok Dave, You first connect your Video out of your receiver to TV's Video 1. The start connecting ...
tv dvd hook up10/23/2007
  Q: I have an older model tv with a vcr hook up but I can't find what I need to connect to a dvd player? ...
  A: Please go to a nearest electronics, consumer electronics or a Radio Shack store and pick your self a ...
hdmi color space10/23/2007
  Q: I have a Panasonic home theatre with up-conversion dvd and a Sony Bravia 40"lcd. Panasonic manual ...
  A: This is what I found on the internet about your system.These are straight forward connections. Use ...
Home Theater HDMI setup10/22/2007
  Q: Have a home theater dvd with 1 HDMI output, a Samsung HDTV with 1 HDMI input and can get a cable box ...
  A: If you are connected to the cable box using RF then you do not need a hub if your cable box is ...
Surround Sound issue10/22/2007
  Q: I have a Sony 55" wega LCD TV and I bought a RCA RTD215 Home Theater System w/ DVD Player. I have ...
  A: Surround Sound Dolby Digital 5.1(and dts if its available) -channel data comes from a coded signal ...
installation help10/19/2007
  Q: hey, im trying to install my surround system (which also is my dvd player, cd player, and regular tv ...
  A: Please connect your DVD recorder by connecting Audio Video OUT using RCA cables from Cable box to ...
Which HD TV is the best?10/19/2007
  Q: Looking to spend around 1500. First I want to know wich is the best LCD, Plasma etc. Keeping in ...
  A: I would look at a LCD 42" 1080p resolution with HDMI built in. If I was you, I would go down to my ...
Home Theater Panasonic10/18/2007
  Q: OK I have a Panasonic 42 inch plasma Model number TH-42PX75U. A Panasonic Home Theater System Model ...
  A: You said, When I watch Dish I can only hear sound from the front left and right speakers. This is ...
How to connect Comcast DVR -TV-DVDw/surround sound10/18/2007
  Q: I have a Jensen TV Model TS2750J, a Regent HT-500 DVD/CD/Surround sound system, and a Comcast Duel ...
  A: You need to connect DVR Sound. You need to take a pair (RED&WHITE) Rca cable and connect it from ...
Connecting Home Theatre Speakers10/18/2007
  Q: i recently purchased a LCD TV with a home theatre kit. the surround sound works when i watch a DVD. ...
  A: Dolbi Digital 5.1 works with Dolby Digital 5.1 signal and this signal comes from DVD and not from TV ...
new home theater set-up/connections10/17/2007
  Q: i really need your help. here is a list of the equipment: 1. panasonic 42" plasma th-42px75u. it ...
  A: Please use HDMI whereever you can use HDMI. I would connect Toshiba using HDMI out to Pionner HDMI ...
hook up connections10/16/2007
  Q: I am trying to hook up new TV, New DVD/VCR combo with old equipment. Having no success. Here is a ...
  A: Samsung DVD-VR357 (without receiver), VIZIO GV47L HDTV, TEAC AG-V6200 audio video surround ...
Advice neeed!10/16/2007
  Q: I have a PHILLIPS HTS3357 DVD home cinema system. And was thinking a buying a AV receiver - not sure ...
  A: Please be 1000% sure that you know the impedance of your speakers. Normally 4-8-16 ohms is the ...
LCD/Plasma TV10/15/2007
  Q: I was finishing off my little home theater and need some guidance about TV's. I have bought a new ...
  A: Please look into a LCD, 16:9 aspect ratio, 1080P resolution with at least 2 HDMI inputs and must ...
Home theater to TV hookup question...10/15/2007
  Q: I just bought a 50" Panasonic TH-50PX75U TV, a Panasonic SC-PT750 Home Theater, and I have Comcast ...
  A: The best and easiest way to hook everything up is to see what ports you have on each unit and then ...
Hooking up my home theatre system10/14/2007
  Q: I have an older JVC (about six years old). The back of the TV has two inputs for R/L Audio and ...
  A: Please leave your TV connections the way they are so you can watch your TV without any problems. For ...
Dolby Digital sound problems10/13/2007
  Q: i really hope you can help me as this is doing my head in. I recently purchased a 42inch LG HD tv ...
  A: For your TV to produce Dolby Digital 5.1, it needs to have signal from a source that it can decode ...
Home Theater connaction10/12/2007
  Q: I wan to see the T.V.program on projector and dvd movi on my projector.How i connact my projector to ...
  A: I do not know what type of connections you have on your Projector. I also do not know if you have a ...
HDTV / HT / Cable hook up10/12/2007
  Q: I have my HD cable box hooked to my HDTV via a HDMI port. My HT uses an HDMI tot he TV as well. I ...
  A: Due to the extensive processing requirements of HDTV, images are increasingly lagging behind sound ...
hook up connections10/11/2007
  Q: I am trying to hook up new TV, New DVD/VCR combo with old equipment. Having no success. Here is a ...
  A: I am assuming that your Dish Network has connected the Dish Network to your TV. Sinc e you have a AV ...
hooking up digital cable box to dvr10/10/2007
  Q: Help! I just bought a Toshiba DVD Recorder and want to set it up so that I can record off of my ...
  A: I have looked at the Motorola DVR and found that it has RF and Regular RCA outs. Please connect, ...
Home Theatre Hook Up10/10/2007
  Q: How do I connect an old TV with 2 audio 1 video RCAs, to a DVD/VCR combo has DVD exclusive out with ...
  A: So in this case you need to feed audio video out of your cable box then connect audio video to ...
Hooking up comcast DCH3200 to HDTV10/9/2007
  Q: What is the best way to hook up my Motorola Comcast dch3200 to my sharp aquos 32" 1080p model ...
  A: The best way to hook up will depend on what type of Audio Video connections are available on your ...
Wiring up Home Theatre with component cables10/8/2007
  Q: I've just bought a Sony AV Receiver STR-DG500 and am busy connecting it to my Sony TV (KV-SR34) and ...
  A: Your TV has many inputs and for you to see any video either by DVD player or PS2 you must be in ...
surround sound experience10/7/2007
  Q: Ok, First I want to say that i'm one of those individuals that was caught outside of walmart with ...
  A: 5.1 surround sound comes from a coded signal and usually it is on a DVD Audio. It gets decoded and ...
Samsung HT-X40 System Problem10/5/2007
  Q: I have recently connected my home theatre to my Samsung 40' LCD via an optical cable so that I can ...
  A: High-definition video requires more intensive processing on the part of your TV than digital audio, ...
Home Theater Set-Up Problems10/4/2007
  Q: I have a Samsung 50" HDTV, a Samsung 5.1 surround sound home theater with DVD, and a DirecTV HD-DVR. ...
  A: Unfortunately the commercial sound volume is a problem and I have the same proble. You have ...
HTIB QUESTION RE HOOK UP10/2/2007
  Q: I just bought the Pioneer HTP-65HD and I am having problems setting it up. It comes with a seperate ...
  A: Brother, On your satellite receiver, you have haow many connections? I think you should have one RF ...
Home Theater Connection10/2/2007
  Q: I have an Onkyo TX-DS777 home theater receiver a Samsung LN-T4061F LCD TV, a Scientific Atlanta DVR ...
  A: I am surprised that the DVD startup menu shows up but no Video from the DVD. Please try using just a ...
HTIB QUESTION RE HOOK UP10/2/2007
  Q: I just bought the Pioneer HTP-65HD and I am having problems setting it up. It comes with a seperate ...
  A: Ramadan is Allah's gift for all of us and i am fortunate enough to have Ramadan and am fasting. May ...
Panasonic SA-HT72010/1/2007
  Q: I recently noticed that my Panasonic DVD player was showing a new display that I have never seen ...
  A: A DVD-V (short for DVD-Video, of all things) is a DVD-ROM that holds broadcast-quality digital video ...
HTIB QUESTION RE HOOK UP10/1/2007
  Q: I just bought the Pioneer HTP-65HD and I am having problems setting it up. It comes with a seperate ...
  A: As-sala-o-alikum Brother Ahmed, You need to connect Audio out of satellite receiver, to TV audio IN ...
Home Theater Connection9/29/2007
  Q: I have an Onkyo TX-DS777 home theater receiver a Samsung LN-T4061F LCD TV, a Scientific Atlanta DVR ...
  A: The best connection is HDMI, if you can connect your devices with HDMI the, please use HDMI whre ...
Why not just coaxial?9/28/2007
  Q: First: Please understand that as recently as 6 months ago, I was still using VCR and a 19" tube ...
  A: As DVI and HDMI connections become more and more widely used, we are often asked: which is better, ...
Home theater speaker trouble9/28/2007
  Q: I just purchased a Sony - BRAVIA (DAV-HDX265) 5.1 home theater system. I'm able to get sound out of ...
  A: No, the TV signal is not in Dolby digital 5.1, it is in stereo most of the times. Your Sony must ...
Home theater9/27/2007
  Q: Please could you tell me how i get the sound to come through my surround sound when watching normal ...
  A: You need to feed TV sound signal from your cable box or TV Audio out to your receiver to get the TV ...
lg home theatre model LH-T550SB9/26/2007
  Q: when we play a dvd you can only hear the background music loudly and no speech - can only hear ...
  A: I looked at the specs and I could not find any thing I can offer as a solution. Try connecting DVD ...
46"samsung lcd 1080p picture quality (hd vs normal dish network)9/26/2007
  Q: We recently purchased 46" samsung LCD 1080p.The picture in hd is perfect,when we change to a ...
  A: There is a big difference between a HD Quality picture and regular quality picture. However, the ...
TV,DVD,VCR,Cable Box,Receiver Hook-Up9/25/2007
  Q: I have had my system approximately 8 months. My system includes a Panasonic 50" Plasma (TH-50PX60U), ...
  A: Video Conversion – Analog to HDMI "NO" DVI/HDMI Video Inputs "NO" Compatible with 1.1 Spec. "NO" ...
TV,DVD,VCR,Cable Box,Receiver Hook-Up9/24/2007
  Q: I have had my system approximately 8 months. My system includes a Panasonic 50" Plasma (TH-50PX60U), ...
  A: You Denon is designed as a AV receiver and it should work as a AV receiver. I am assuming that since ...
Home Theater9/23/2007
  Q: I have an old Telefunken hometheater 5.1 channel and Dvd player(not sure if u heard of the company). ...
  A: Yes I know of Telefunken from Germany. Please tell me if you are getting this problem when plying ...
Home theater installation9/21/2007
  Q: Panasonic 50" plasma model #TH-50PZ700U Motorola DCH3200 Comcast Cable Box Panasonic surround sound ...
  A: Please connect your cable out to DVR. Since it has two tuners , connect Audio/Video out put of DVR ...
projector lamp9/20/2007
  Q: I have an Epson Lamp ELPLP14, my LCD projector is broken so I don't know if the lamp works. The lamp ...
  A: There are sevearal ways to test the lamp. One easy way would have been installing the lamp in the ...
Connecting My 5.1 Home Theater to my DVD player9/20/2007
  Q: I have a 5.1 home theater system, which i need to connect to my dvd player. The problem is...my home ...
  A: Your DVD has a audio video out (Three wires, yellow, red and white). Please connect yellow wire to ...
Onkyo TX-DS575 A/V Receiver w/ Bose Speakers9/20/2007
  Q: First time on this site. I hooked up the above system and can barely hear the sound. The Bose ...
  A: Acoustimass 16 is a great speaker system and there should not be a problem in getting great sound ...
Connecting Cable, TV and surround sound system9/20/2007
  Q: I have a Sony Compact AV System (DAV-S800), a DSTV box for cable and a Panasonic TV (TC-29FJ20R). I ...
  A: Please connect your Cable box to your TV. Then the audio out on your cable box goes to your Sont's ...
what connects to what?9/20/2007
  Q: I know I must be nuts trying to do this by myself but I thought I could learn from the manuals. I ...
  A: Good Morning, Please try that route, if no success, please let me know. I beleive that you need to ...
Hooking up digital cable/surround w/dvd to reg tv.9/19/2007
  Q: Hey, got a question for you. I have: -Motorolla 6416 III Dig. Cable w/DVR ( w/Audio RCA in/out ...
  A: Yopu need to connect cable to cable box first. Then decide what you need to do to hook up your DVR ...
dvr and pc hookup9/19/2007
  Q: I am trying to hook up my lcd hdtv, comcast dvr, samsung dvd-ar650, and sony reciever. I have tried ...
  A: For me to guide you in connecting these pieces together, I need to know all the inputs and outputs ...
Computer-Reciever connection9/19/2007
  Q: I have the Sony STR-DG500 Receiver for my dorm room. So far I have a DvD player, x-box, wii, ps2, ...
  A: Since you have computer sound card, I do not know what cable goes with the sound card. You said it ...
Computer-Reciever connection9/18/2007
  Q: I have the Sony STR-DG500 Receiver for my dorm room. So far I have a DvD player, x-box, wii, ps2, ...
  A: The first thing you need to do is to establish connection possibilities between the two. Are the two ...
Hook up Panasonic DVR9/16/2007
  Q: I have a Comcast Digital Cable box, a 5-year old tube Panasonic TV, and just bought a Panasonic DVR. ...
  A: Carol, If you read my answer, All I want you to do is to wire your system by wiring your system ...
Hooking up Directv, Jvc surround sond, and jvc tv9/15/2007
  Q: I am trying to hook up my jvc 36" pure tube TV with a JVC Th-C5 and direct TV so that I can just ...
  A: I do not understand your question well. However if you are asking me to tell you how to connect TV ...
RCA to +/- Speaker Connection9/13/2007
  Q: I have just bought a used Sony receiver to replace my old Aiwa system (the power converter died). ...
  A: It is easy, back of your recievr you have terminal marked + and -. You might have them color coded ...
PS3 to Philips LX3750W9/12/2007
  Q: I have connected these 2 with a digital optical cable but I cannot get any sound from the Philips. ...
  A: Please make sure you check to see that your optical ports are TURNED "ON". You may need to go to the ...
HD question9/10/2007
  Q: I just got an Akai PT5299HD television. We lost the manual while we were switching apartments so I ...
  A: For the problems you are facing with AKAI, please contact Akai tech support for theitr suggestions. ...
HDMI & Haier Television9/10/2007
  Q: I am hoping you can help. I have a Haier 42" HLH37TABB HDTV. I lost my original remote and ...
  A: You need to get the original remote for your TV. No ifs and buts thats the only way you will have ...
Dish Receiver, DVD Recorder & HDTV9/9/2007
  Q: I have an HDMI cord and several other AV cords. I can't seem to get this silly thing hooked up to ...
  A: Since you did not tell me what types of in and out you have on your Dish Receiver, DVD recorder and ...
Magnavox 37MF231D9/7/2007
  Q: I purchased a Bose cinemate but am having a hard time hooling it up. The TV only has one output jack ...
  A: SPDIF or Sony Philips Digital File Format is format that is used with another SPDIF device. Since ...
surround sound speaker connection9/6/2007
  Q: I'm installing a surround sound system and the clips on the receiver have a plus and minus, The ...
  A: I am confused. There are 2 wires for each speaker. I do not understand which speaker has 4 wires. ...
Home Theater Projector9/6/2007
  Q: I am building a home theater. I am looking at projectors -- either Sony Pearl or JVC dla-rs1 or ...
  A: I am sorry it is very difficult question to answer. Each projector has it's pros and cons. Things ...
PC Home Theater9/6/2007
  Q: I have a Comcast digital dvr/cable box, a HP Pavillion pc with windows media center, a Phillips ...
  A: Your media center PC should have RF Tuner. You can connect directly from your cable box to PC and PC ...
wiring new system9/6/2007
  Q: I have the following componens: 1.) Sony 48" XBR2 LCD HDTV 2.) PS 3 3.) Bose GS 3-2-1 4.) SA HD ...
  A: If you read above, I said that you should connect optical to connect PS3 to Bose. This will give you ...
no surround sound from cox cable box9/3/2007
  Q: I have a Mitsubishi HDTV, a Onkyo Home Theatre receiver, and the Cox Explorer 8300HD DVR/Cable box. ...
  A: If it is in Dolby Digital 5.1, then you should get surround sound. However, it depends on how have ...
wiring new system9/2/2007
  Q: I have the following componens: 1.) Sony 48" XBR2 LCD HDTV 2.) PS 3 3.) Bose GS 3-2-1 4.) SA HD ...
  A: Bose 321 has 3 audio inputs (3 analog, 3 coaxial digital, 1 optical digital) 2 video pass-through ...
projector receivers9/1/2007
  Q: i have an epson EMP-S4 projector. i need to buy a receiver, also needs to tie in cable box and dvd ...
  A: You need to buy a Onkyo or high end Sony or a high end JVC/Panasonic system. The reason for High end ...
Home Theater System8/31/2007
  Q: I'm trying to hook up a Samsung DVD Player, and a Sharp TV to an RCA surround sound system and I ...
  A: If you look at the back of all of your systems you will find Audio Video out on DVD and TV. You will ...
Need help hooking up my cable box and home theatre to my VIZIO 26" HD TV.8/31/2007
  Q: I recently bought a 26" VIZIO flat screen TV as well as a LG Home theatre system. I also have a ...
  A: Surround sound is a signal that comes from a surround sound coded source. Your LG Decodes it and you ...
how to hook up my home theater to my tv8/30/2007
  Q: i purchased a philips 42PF7321D/37 flat screen and a Panasonic SA-HT40 dvd/home theater system and ...
  A: You need to connect your cable box out to your TV using either cable or RCA (Yellow, white and red ...
Digital Audio output8/29/2007
  Q: I have a sylvania tv (6427gfg) 27" flat screen sdtv with digital audio out. I just bought the rca ...
  A: For me to come up with a suggested solution, I need to know the following: 1. Where are you getting ...
Phillips Surround Sound System Connection8/28/2007
  Q: For 2 days my Dad and I cannot figure out how to get our surround sound system (Phillips) to work ...
  A: Are you getting any sound when you are on other channels? If you are getting sound in stereo from ...
SPEAKER SOUND8/27/2007
  Q: I have a Sony DDW795 Home Theater System and a Hitachi 42" Plasma TV. I hooked up the system but can ...
  A: As I told i you in my previous answer, TV broadcast is normally in stereo. So you will get stereo ...
HELPPPPP!!! dvd/vcr recorder toshiba8/27/2007
  Q: I have Hitachi plasma tv, Dish reciever pvr508, Toshiba D-VR4SU, And a Onkyo HT-S780 home theater ...
  A: Please locate the audio video OUT on your dish receiver. You must feed this signal to your VCR/DVD ...
speaker sounds sometimes cuts out8/27/2007
  Q: I have a pioneer sx-316s reciever and is hooked up to the pioneer speakers that comes with it. I ...
  A: Assuming that the signal from you digital setup box is working fine. If it is. Then I do not think ...
HD vs Blueray8/26/2007
  Q: Mr. Khan, What should I buy a HD DVD player or the Blueray DVD player. Thank you
  A: IT IS TOUGH FOR ME TO RECOMMEND EITHER SYSTEM. I have not bought any of the HD system due to the ...
SPEAKER SOUND8/26/2007
  Q: I have a Sony DDW795 Home Theater System and a Hitachi 42" Plasma TV. I hooked up the system but can ...
  A: Surround sound signal comes from Surround sound signal. A DVD that has a coded Dolby Digital 5.1 ...
Home theatre connections8/25/2007
  Q: Please help!! I need help connecting a Panasonic SA-HE70 surround sound a bell express view box, ...
  A: First thing you need to do is to look at the back of all of your systems. Make sure each in and out ...
Connect DVD recorder to Bose 321 and HDTV8/24/2007
  Q: I have a Sony Bravia HDTV (KDL-40V2500), an SA HD cable box, and a Bose® 3·2·1™ GS Series II home ...
  A: DVD Players do not need to be connected to a RF signal input (CABLE). DVD players have no use for a ...
Pip hookup8/24/2007
  Q: I'm trying to hook up PiP on my Vizio tv, using dish network. I bought an RF Modular, if that helps ...
  A: I do not think the sales rep knows what he is talking about. For you to have a control and select ...
Pip hookup8/23/2007
  Q: I'm trying to hook up PiP on my Vizio tv, using dish network. I bought an RF Modular, if that helps ...
  A: I do not know if your TV has 2 tuner PIP or not. This is the first thing to findout before you can ...
How can I connect from TV to VCR to record programms?8/23/2007
  Q: I am trying to record a satellite program this coming weekend (September 26), but this is my first ...
  A: You need to connect your Cable box's Audio Video out to VCR's Audio Video IN you can do it two ways. ...
Buzzing in my surround sound...8/22/2007
  Q: When I am watching something on the TV with the audio coming through my surround sound system, there ...
  A: It may or may not solve the problem. You need to go through your ALL wires speakers or otherwise to ...
Connect DVD recorder to Bose 321 and HDTV8/21/2007
  Q: I have a Sony Bravia HDTV (KDL-40V2500), an SA HD cable box, and a Bose® 3·2·1™ GS Series II home ...
  A: Since you do not have a recorder you do need to connect your OPPO to cable box. You need to connect ...
connecting xbox360 thro surround sound8/21/2007
  Q: I have just bought an Xbox 360 and want to connect it so i can play games with surround sound on. I ...
  A: You said that "I currently have a Samsund DVD/TV & Home Theatre system". Doe not your receiver have ...
cable hook-up/TV+Tivo+Cable box+DVR8/20/2007
  Q: I have a Sony Trinitron Vega TV, A Pioneer DVD Recorder, a VCR, Tivo, and a Cablevision cable box. ...
  A: Best wayt o check if your connections are correct will be to make sure you have your TIVO ...
wiring hookups for audio-video equipment8/18/2007
  Q: My equipment, if you please: TV Samsung # LN-4051D Audio Bose # ...
  A: Your Bose came with a installation DVD, did you try watching it? It is a great tool to have as a ...
Hooking up a Digix DVD and Amplifier8/18/2007
  Q: I'm trying to hook up my Digix HT-1056A dvd and amplifier and everytime I put the cord for video it ...
  A: Did you do this? ANSWER: If you have flicker because you plug in the video out, then you need to ...
how to.......8/17/2007
  Q: how can I connect my home theater system samsung digital HT-DB390 to my DVR and to my TV to see ...
  A: You need to figure out your inputs and outputs of each unit you are trying to connect. Once you know ...
Connections8/16/2007
  Q: I just move to a new place and I need to connect the following - Sansung HDTV TV - Direct TV HD box ...
  A: You need to connect Audio out of your Direct TV box to Onkyo's TV audio in. Please use appropriate ...
home theater connections8/15/2007
  Q: Can you please explain the proper connections for a Yamaha receiver, time warner cable dvr, and 50 ...
  A: Do you have HDMI connectors on your TV and Receiver? If you do, connect as many HDMI devices to your ...
Connecting Onkyo Receiver to Panasonic Plasma TV with HDMI8/15/2007
  Q: We have recently purchased a Panasonic TV with HDMI connection. We are connected to a Cable DVR Box ...
  A: It depends on what connections do you have available for this task. If you have HDMI available, ...
HOOKING UP SURROUND SOUND8/13/2007
  Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW I CAN HOOK MY RCA RTD 207 MODEL 5 DISC HOME THEATRE TO MY SATELLITE OR 50" ...
  A: You will not be able to get the surround sound as DVD from TV. Most TV broadcasts are in stereo and ...
HDTV, Direct TV, XBox 360, and Surround Sound8/13/2007
  Q: We recently purchased a Panasonic 42" Plasma, HD Direct TV, and a 360. I'm using my Sony STR ...
  A: The surround sound effects are created by Dolby Digital 5.1 or Prologic II. Your TV is in stereo and ...
tv vs monitor8/11/2007
  Q: I would like to replace my monitor and TV with a large screen TV or monitor. I do not know which to ...
  A: As I answered you the last time you asked about the difference between TV and the monitor, You need ...
Connecting new tv and dvr to older receiver8/10/2007
  Q: I have a new 37" Magnavox LCD HDTV (37MF231D), a Motorola Digital DVR (QIP6400) and an RCA DVD ...
  A: You will not be able to get surround from your TV signal which is a stereo signal. You need a Dolby ...
connect a PC to a home theater system.8/8/2007
  Q: Recently I bought a new computer. It has an INTEL D975XBX2 motherboard, which has an onboard sound ...
  A: You need to look at your sound cards out put ports and see if it a 3.5 mm mini port or do you have ...
HDMI connections8/7/2007
  Q: I have a Sony A/V-R with 2-HDMI inputs and 1-HDMI output. I connected my SAT to the A/V-R with RCA ...
  A: Please go through your Sony on screen menu and check all the ports. I know that HDMI ports should ...
Amp to speaker watts8/7/2007
  Q: I am currently using a Yamaha AV receiver RX - V440 (65 watts/channel). I have a Yamaha Sub YST-SW ...
  A: When you increase the wattage of speakers, you must increase the wattage on your receiver. (buy a ...
Home Theater Hook Up8/7/2007
  Q: We purchased a Sony HT-7100DH DVD Home Theatre System which included a Sony DVP-NC85H CD/DVD player. ...
  A: The first thing you should do is connect all the audio outputs of your RCA, Direct TV to your ...
stereo/speaker no sound, but buzzing8/2/2007
  Q: We recently moved and rehooked up our stereo/speakers. We turn it on and only get a hiss/buzzing ...
  A: What are you listening to when you are experiencing this hiss? What is the level of the volume, is ...
Surround Sound Hook-up7/27/2007
  Q: I have tried to hook up my surround sound receiver with no luck. Nothing seems to work right. Can ...
  A: I did some research and it is simple to connect. Your JVC has all the connections you need for your ...
connections7/24/2007
  Q: i need a simple diagram how to hook up my sony amp to my tv and dvd recorder in order to record on ...
  A: Please connect the Audio Video Out of your Samsung to you Sony's DVD audio video in. Connect the ...
surround sound7/21/2007
  Q: i lost the diagram to my surround sounds system and was hoping someone like yourself may be able to ...
  A: Have you tried contacting the manufacturer of your surround sound. That will be the first place you ...
Home Theater and speaker slector box wiring7/20/2007
  Q: I have just purchaced a home theater set up for an existing Awia multiplex unit and TV. until now I ...
  A: I am not an expert in home wiring. However, if you have been running these spekaer with an amplifier ...
sony theater surround7/20/2007
  Q: i am trying to hook up 3 components,a sony KDL32U2000 TV a sony DAVDZ230 THEATER SYSTEM and a ...
  A: For you to get a surround sound effects, it has to come from some source, DVD has a 5.1 Dolby ...
Connecting TV-DVD VCR Surround Sound combo and Cable Pay TV box7/18/2007
  Q: I am so frustrated, I am trying to connect these pieces for 2 months and am ready to pitch them. I ...
  A: Let me try helping you solving this 2 months old mystery. So you have a TV, a cable box, a DVD ...
What to buy?7/18/2007
  Q: I will be shortly updating my home theater system. I have a budget of up to £700 ($1400). I am ...
  A: I am not very familiar with UK market and availability of brands and models in your market. You may ...
flat screen tv for outdoor use7/17/2007
  Q: I'm adding a covered outdoor summer kitchen and hot tub/in ground pool in backyard (NE Florida). The ...
  A: I do not claim to be an expert in outdoor area. Here are some things to look at when buying a TV, ...
audio Soundtracks7/17/2007
  Q: I would like an explanation concerning some of the information on my DVD Cases. For instance, I have ...
  A: Mono is one speaker Stereo is 2 speakers 2.0 surround is 2 Speakers and a subwoofer The symbol is 2 ...
home theatre hookup questions7/15/2007
  Q: I am attempting to hookup up the components of my home theatre system and need assistance with the ...
  A: For center speaker you need to find out why it has 2 sets of wires. I have never heard of 2 sets of ...
Subwoofer7/13/2007
  Q: Khan Could you advise me what is the optimum size of subwoofer box i should build to house my Jamo ...
  A: You need to know the size of the sub woofer and amount of air it displaces with its cone and you ...
TV and Home Theatre hookup7/13/2007
  Q: I'm looking to buy a new TV and theatre system. I have my eye on the Sony 37" Bravia® H-Series LCD ...
  A: Please make sure your DAV-HDX625 has a Prologic II decoder built in. This will give you simulatede ...
Wiring Bose7/12/2007
  Q: I am thinking of purchasing some Bose speakers to replace some of the old 3 foot tall speakers I ...
  A: Wiring your speakers depends on the type of system you my have or intend to buy. Some work through ...
home theatre wiring7/12/2007
  Q: i recently purchased a LG 37" HDTV and an i-twin 5.1 Dolby digital home theatre system with a ...
  A: You need to connect your Audio out of your cable box or TV to TV IN on your receiver. Surround sound ...
I got 5.1 speakers, but no 5.1 output from DVD and TV :(7/12/2007
  Q: I have 5.1 logitech speakers + 52" Hitachi projection TV + Sony Dvd player. However, neither the TV ...
  A: As I understand, your Logitech speakers have a connector that connects to the sound board of your ...
home theater hookup7/11/2007
  Q: I have a sony dts fm stero/fm-am receiver str k750p, a toshiba sd.v592su which is a dvd/vhs with ...
  A: As-Salam-o-alikum my brother. Brother the best way to do this will be to connect the cable box ...
Please help connect everything7/10/2007
  Q: Please help me connect the following components. HDTV with HDMI, XBox360, Pioneer HTS6500, Cable Box ...
  A: Here is the list of cables you need. 1. HDMI 2.RCA 3. If your TV has HDMI, use HDMI. Please follow ...
wild variations in volume7/10/2007
  Q: My Philips MX3950D/37 home theatre plays CDs and aux inputs at nose bleed levels while DVDs have to ...
  A: Db levels on different outputs are different. Not much you can do about it. It also depends what the ...
reg onkyo HTS-590 setup7/10/2007
  Q: i have recently purchased a onkyo HTS-590 home theatre system, which is my first. i am using the ...
  A: Acoustical conditions differ from place to place. You may not have ideal acoustical conditions. My ...
Hookup help7/7/2007
  Q: I have the following 3 items and want to connect them for the best TV picture and sound possible. ...
  A: Please connect your satellite audio video out to your TV. Connect 2nd audio out (you should have ...
Surround Sound7/6/2007
  Q: 1 setup. All 5 speakers & SW work beautifully when I run the system setup, adjust the channel ...
  A: Your pioneer is not getting a Dolby digital 5.1 signal or it is not processing it. Can you connect ...
plasma t.v / dvd vhs combo7/6/2007
  Q: M A Khan can you please give me your opinion which brands are the best for my money on both the ...
  A: All Plasma TVs are not same. If you r looking for a HD qulity 1080p resolution. Please look at JVC, ...
Panasonic sc-pt6507/6/2007
  Q: We brought the Panasonic SC-pt650 dvd home theatre system about a month ago. We have it hooked up to ...
  A: Dolby Digital Prologic II processor can process a stereo sound and create a simulated surround. Your ...
help please. hooking up everything to my receiver7/3/2007
  Q: I just purchased a pioneer elite vsx82txs receiver. I also have a directv hd20 dvr, sony dvd player ...
  A: Please connect Cable in to DVR and Cable out of DVR to TV. Connect Your Audio out of Direct TV to ...
HDX500 new system7/3/2007
  Q: I just bought a Sony HDX500 can you tell me how to connect my Satellite and Nintendo WII to it. ...
  A: Please connect Audio out of your Satellite to TV audio in on your Sony. Connect Video out of your ...
How to connect UK home theatre to US TV6/30/2007
  Q: I have a Panasonic SC-HT520 DVD Home Theatre Sound System purchased in the UK. Panasonic UK tell me ...
  A: I read the reviews and checked he specs and it should work. Please also check to see if you have a ...
Home Theatre Sound6/27/2007
  Q: I have a 42" LG LCD HD TV and a LG 2x1 Home Theatre System(HTS). I get HTS audio when watching DVD's ...
  A: Dolby Digital 5.1 is your HT and it is coded on the DVD, That's why you get the HT sound from DVD ...
hooking up surround sound to dvd, satellite, and xbox6/27/2007
  Q: 1 surround sound and i lost the manual for it and i was wanting to know how to hook up my phillips ...
  A: Please connect your dvd's audio out using RCA cables to the dvd audio in on your venturer. Connect ...
RCA RTD207 Hook Up with TIVO6/21/2007
  Q: We recently purchased an RCA RTD207 Home Theater System. The directions do not provide any ...
  A: Keep the connections as I told you in my earlier reply. Now connect Audio out either from cable box ...
jamo sub woofer6/20/2007
  Q: i have home theater with optoma HD70 projector, DENON 1505 RECIEVER, JAMO E680 front, E6cen.5, ...
  A: When it comes to powered subwoofers, there is generally not much of a difference between down-firing ...
No Audio cable box to TV6/19/2007
  Q: I just bought a LG 42LC7D LCD tv and and hooking it up directly to my DCT 6412 HI Def cable box. I ...
  A: Why did you not use HDMI to HDMI, do you not have a HDMI on your TV or Cable Box? DVI is Digital ...
home theater hookup6/18/2007
  Q: My husband purchased a system and I have to hook it up. Neither one of us is techno savvy so i will ...
  A: I do not know if you know terms like RCA connectors, S-Video or RF (Cable). So the best thing I can ...
Onkyo HT sr8006/18/2007
  Q: I have HDMI going from my cable box into my receiver, receiver into my HD TV (Panasonic 1080i) No ...
  A: HDMI or High Definatio Multimedia Interface is Video and sound. I am surprised that you do not have ...
jamo sub woofer6/18/2007
  Q: i have home theater with optoma HD70 projector, DENON 1505 RECIEVER, JAMO E680 front, E6cen.5, ...
  A: When it comes to powered subwoofers, there is generally not much of a difference between down-firing ...
Help and questions6/15/2007
  Q: i have two questions, 1. recently baught a used JSI home entertainment system and i hooked it up and ...
  A: 1. Are you watching movies with Dolby Digital 5.1 coded on the DVD. If you are, make sure your ...
Help and questions6/15/2007
  Q: i have two questions, 1. recently baught a used JSI home entertainment system and i hooked it up and ...
  A: What is the source of the signal you r watching If it is Tv, TV broadcast is normally in stereo and ...
Getting surround sound out from TV6/12/2007
  Q: I just purchased a new 50" Toshiba DLP TV. (50HM67) I'm connecting it to a Pioneer receiver ...
  A: If you have no sound then please check the optical cable when plugged in the TV's optical jack. You ...
digital optical audio connection6/8/2007
  Q: I recently purchased a JVC home theater system to go along with my JVC HD-ILA TV from about a year ...
  A: It is difficult to trouble shoot sitting here. but here are some of the things you should do to see ...
How do I connect an HDTV, Comcast Cable Box, DVD Player, and Receiver6/7/2007
  Q: I have know confused the heck out myself learning about different connections. I have the following ...
  A: Please connect you cable to your TV. Then connect audio out from the cable box to your Receiver's TV ...
Onkyo TX-SR7026/6/2007
  Q: I recently moved my home theater upstairs, did a set up with the mic they provide and now it sounds ...
  A: Something did change from downstairs to upstairs. I wish i was there to see what the problem is, but ...
connecting dvd/vcr to VIP622 dvr/hd receiver6/4/2007
  Q: I need to figure out how to connect my dvd/vcr to my tv, I have a VIP622 dvr/hd receiver from DISH ...
  A: Please make sure your cable box is connected to DVD and through DVR to TV. Then from Cable box ...
VCR with Digital TV6/3/2007
  Q: Hopefully you can help me with this. I have asked on Comcast and other boards, but I get partial ...
  A: It seems your connections are ok, if it works sometimes and does not the other then it is not your ...
Surround Sound Rear Speakers will not work6/2/2007
  Q: I recently purchased a house with pre-wiring for surround sound. I have a Bose Acoustimass® 16, ...
  A: Are you using a DVD movie with Dolby digital 5.1 coded on it? The signal that drives these speakers ...
Cabling and connections5/31/2007
  Q: Please help as I am completley confused when reading magazine articles and taking advice from ...
  A: If you have HDMI, I prefer you use these connections. If not, X box connects through RCA cables. ...
Hook-up solutions5/30/2007
  Q: I really need some help on how to hook-up my components. I recently had a unit built to house all ...
  A: If I was you, I will look at all my in and out connections. If you can connect all your components ...
connecting built in surround sound system in new home5/30/2007
  Q: new home with built in surround in master bedroom, kitchen, outside patio which are all on separate ...
  A: I do not understand your question. I will try answering your question as best as I can. Is your Sony ...
connections on Samsung TV5/26/2007
  Q: I have just purchased a Yamaha RX-V359 Amp and a Tannoy surround sound system and have two problems, ...
  A: Surround sound is coded on DVD and thus decoded by the system to create the surround TV does not ...
how to hook up surround sound5/25/2007
  Q: i only get surround sound when watching a dvd. when i watch tv on a hd cable channel only the front ...
  A: Surround sound is coded on the DVD and thus decoded by your reciver to create the surround sound. ...
What to buy?5/24/2007
  Q: I am researching a HTIB system but I have quite a few requirements. I have a Sony KDL-40V2500 HD ...
  A: Whatever you buy make sure it has enough inputs for all your devices. You may need to go to your ...
home theater devices hook ups5/22/2007
  Q: dave need some help what is the best type of hook up for quality picture and sound.i have dish ...
  A: First the remote, you can get a Sony Commander remote and it will do a gret Job. Please connect ...
Solid State A/V receiver use with a tube pre-amp5/22/2007
  Q: So far my system is as follows: (A/V receiver) Onkyo TX-SR674 95w x 7channels @ 8ohms, thd 0 08% ...
  A: so I believe that it is impossible to connect a pre-amp to this a/v receiver - am I right? YES YOU ...
help me5/19/2007
  Q: i have a bose 321 ihave everything hooked up . i need 2 khow how to install the speakers & wires ...
  A: I do not understand your question. i need 2 khow how to install the speakers & wires that goes ...
subwoofer hookup5/15/2007
  Q: My Sony receiver has no RCA or pin jack output for a subwoofer.Please instruct how I can connect to ...
  A: Did you buy this sub recently and can this sub be exchanged for the one that has Left and Right ...
hooking a Onkyo 404 to an S590 to a Panasonic 600u Plasma5/15/2007
  Q: How can I connect my Onkyo 404 upconversion DvD player to get surround sound and upconversion video. ...
  A: Component Video cables are marked Red, Blue and green. Please connect these cables matching all the ...
Hook up5/14/2007
  Q: I need to connect my cable box with dvr and my dvd player/surround system to my new rear projection ...
  A: Without know what connectors you have on the equipment and what cables you have all I am going to ...
pioneer htp-2700/2800 home theater5/12/2007
  Q: only left front and rear left speaker work when ever watching a movie on regular tv channel. but ...
  A: If you do not have the source to decode, the system sees it as a stereo sound. The DVD source has ...
Home Theater adding outdoor speakers4/15/2007
  Q: I have a older Technics surround sound system, works fine and all hooked-up. We recently moved, and ...
  A: Please go to Radio Shack and get 70 volt line or 35 volt line transformers and make sure the wattage ...
hookups: dig. cable box w/HD, 65" proj .TV, VCR, DVD-R, and Tuner/Receiver4/14/2007
  Q: M.A. Khan - Please help! I'm usually pretty handy with hookups, but all of the newer cable options ...
  A: Please connect your cable box out and make sure if you have HDMI on cable box and TV then If ...
Audio question for HDTV through DVR and receiver4/14/2007
  Q: I just bought a HDTV and am trying to hook it up to play through my surround. I currently have ...
  A: Please connect your DVR out to receiver as well. So the connections should be Cable box out to TV. ...
VCR hookup4/14/2007
  Q: I asked a previous question concerning hooking up my home theater thru my dish netwok. I got an ...
  A: Please hook up your VCR to TV's video i and it will work If you need to hook up through the surround ...
Proper hookup of various components4/10/2007
  Q: Mr. Khan, Through strange circumstances I have a HT system consisting of Dish VIP211 Rec, ...
  A: Please connect Your Sony Receivers Video out to Tv's Video 1. Connect your TV using HDMI to the ...
Sony DAV-C450 receiver/speaker problem4/7/2007
  Q: The left and right rear speakers are not working, but the the center, front left and right, and sub ...
  A: Erick Goodd Morning If your using a DVD with Dolby Digital 5.1 Signal to test this and you have ...
HT Hook-up question4/5/2007
  Q: Here is my equipment: Sony KDF-E42A10 HDTV Pioneer Elite VSX-82TSX Receiver HD Tivo Series 3 Sony ...
  A: You are right, you should use HDMI where ever you can use it. Your system as described is set to ...
Home Theater Hook-Up4/5/2007
  Q: I recently bought a Sony home theater system (model #: HT-7000DH). I have a ViewSonic 37' LCD ...
  A: If you look at the back of your receiver you would notice that you have no connection marked for ...
home theater hookup4/5/2007
  Q: I have an Onkyo hts 590. A TV with a coaxial cable hookup, no cable box. A VCR. What do I need to ...
  A: Connect your cable to vcr in and connect vcr out to Tv. You can not get the surround sound out of ...
To buy a HDMI receiver ..or not hmmm4/4/2007
  Q: I plan to marry the following, hopefully not shotgun style: SA 8300HD DVR & cable box Panasonic 50" ...
  A: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia defines HDMI as High-Definition Multimedia Interface Type ...
Cable hook up4/2/2007
  Q: I would like to hook up a Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR to a Sony HT-DDW900 Digital Receiver and ...
  A: RGB or Red Green and Blue are component color coded cables there is no difference between this and ...
Subwoofer Connection to a Home Theatre3/31/2007
  Q: Hey I just bought a new 12 inch SONY 150 watt Subwoofer, and some MONSTER subwoofer cables, but I am ...
  A: Have you tried testing the sub to see if your sub is working? Plug ih the monster cable in the sub ...
sound delay3/31/2007
  Q: I have a regular JVC tv with one coax in and rca inputs. I hooked up my Sat box and Sony Surround ...
  A: You need to re-do your connections. Connect your cable to dvd recorder and to TV. Connect audio out ...
home theatre hook up3/30/2007
  Q: Can you tell me how to properly connect the following home theater components: Samsung Plasma ...
  A: Please use HDMI where you can and use RCA where you can. I would connect DVD player audio to Sony by ...
wiring3/29/2007
  Q: i have a RCA 9935A surround sound system , its older but for free so im gonna use it . i have ...
  A: since you have an old system and I have no info on this system, I will explain the wiring this way. ...
hooking up high-def tv from cable box (not digital box, yet) to home theater to vcr/dvd player3/28/2007
  Q: Yes, I have a high def flat screen tv and I am having problems trying to hook up my systems from non ...
  A: Please connect Audio out(red and white RCA Cables)from the cable box to your receivers audio in for ...
hooking up high-def tv from cable box (not digital box, yet) to home theater to vcr/dvd player3/28/2007
  Q: Yes, I have a high def flat screen tv and I am having problems trying to hook up my systems from non ...
  A: I wish you would have given me details about your system, since i do not know the system in use, ...
plasma aspect ratio3/27/2007
  Q: i have a 42" LG plasma screen TV. I only get a full screen image on a few HD channels(tnthd, ...
  A: Did you use your aspect ratio to adjust the picture. In some cases after adjusting, you still have 1 ...
Help in hooking up Onkyo TXSR 5043/27/2007
  Q: I am trying to hook a new Onkyo TS SR504 with a HD TV,DVD player and Dish Network Receiver. I am ...
  A: Use composite connection for your Dish network. I do not know much about India, however if you have ...
home theater hookup3/27/2007
  Q: Can you tell me how to hook up my surround sound through my cable box - receiver - tv. I have ...
  A: The reason I askedif you had a AV receiver was simply put to make sure you get the maximum utility ...
lcd or plasma/ how big3/26/2007
  Q: I am building a home theater system in my newly finished basement. First question should I buy an ...
  A: It a tough question to answer Both LCD and Plasma have pros and cons If I am to buy the system, it ...
hookup issues3/21/2007
  Q: I know you have answered 1,000 times, but I need help. I have a Insignia surround sound system, ...
  A: Video Out Connect this to your TV's video 1 in. Connect your Dish networks audio video out to ...
Wii hook up to TV3/20/2007
  Q: I have a Toshiba 36A60 television and a nintendo Wii. i hooked up my AC adapter and all the other ...
  A: In my forum i only answer questions related to Home Theater. However, I hear desperation in your ...
surround hook up older yamaha av/reciever3/19/2007
  Q: I just got a magnavox hdtv.i have an older yamaha rx-v690 reciever.just got hdtv cable box,motorola ...
  A: Surround sound comes from surround sound signal. Which id Dolby Digital 5.1. This signal comes from ...
Good time to buy? What to buy?3/19/2007
  Q: I've been interested in purchasing an HD Plasma TV for quite a while now and am thinking of finally ...
  A: I do not own one and the reason I do not own one is as follows: * prices will continue to drop * ...
Home Theater, DVD, DVR, Plasma TV3/14/2007
  Q: How do I hook up Monster S-video cables to Samsung 42" Plasma TV, from DirectV DVR, and DVD. I also ...
  A: S video a single cable and does not come with red and blue any thing. What you may have is a audio ...
DVD burner/DVR3/9/2007
  Q: I need to hook up: a panasonic DMR ES15 An older sonyTV with just RF in the back and composite in ...
  A: If i understand your question right You want to connect the DVR ro DVD recorder? Well connect your ...
Exterior HD tuner for projection TV3/5/2007
  Q: I was not specific in regards to the tuner that I inquired about. My question is having a toshiba ...
  A: The quality of picture has two components. 1. The picture signal 2. The native resolution of your ...
Home Theater Hookups3/1/2007
  Q: I have recently entered the world of HDTV and my 27 year old son hooked up the system I currently ...
  A: X-box 360 will be one way to see HD quality picture. If your Onkyo has HDMI that will be the best ...
JVC DVD DIGITAL THEATER TH-M505 HOOKUP2/25/2007
  Q: I need help with the correct progression of hooking up a satellite tv receiver, tv,and a JVC digital ...
  A: If your JVC is a AV reciever then it is very simple to do a hook up You connect the video out of ...
home theater2/24/2007
  Q: I like to if you can recommend me what to purchase for my budget home theater.I have a denon ...
  A: What you need a good reciever, amplifier with the ratings of 2oo watts per speaker, problem is most ...
RCA RT2380BK2/24/2007
  Q: When I hooked up my wires, I found that only 2 speakers will work. I hooked everything up and placed ...
  A: For all of your speakers to work, you need to have two options. 1. You must have dolby digital 5.1 ...
what reciever to buy?????2/20/2007
  Q: i have an lg lcd2 42 lcd tv... i have a avr 3300 denon reciever, i have a pioneer DV-05 dvd ...
  A: It is good to go for name brands, however; I suggest that you go to your favorite electronics store ...
Home Theater2/15/2007
  Q: I continuously see Divinci Speakers in home theater magazines. Is the Divinci Brand good quality ...
  A: Davinci speakers on most part are for outdoor use only. Please read the article below. Thanks ...
Philips Home theater model # mx900 ht01 19992/14/2007
  Q: Needing to know what the wireing hook up diagram is from tv to home thater . thanx so much .
  A: If your home theater receiver is an AV reciver. Then, you must feed the audio video out of the cable ...
no sound when we want to watch the tv2/13/2007
  Q: I have a Zenith Console TV, a Toshiba 5 disc SD-2815 DVD, a Yamaha HTR 5740 Receiver I also have ...
  A: Did you somehow changed reciver's settings accidently please check to make sure these settings are ...
Hidden Cabling Requirements?2/13/2007
  Q: I have components in a recessed cabinet in an adjacent wall. I expect to use IR and or RF extenders ...
  A: Great project. I would keep my options open for HDMI connections to at least 2. More components are ...
Home Theater2/10/2007
  Q: how do i hook up infinty (tss-750) to a onkyo (txsr603x)
  A: If you are trying to hook up Infiniti speakers to Onkyo receiver please follow the instructions in ...
HD Reciever not pick up hdtv signals.2/7/2007
  Q: I have contacted dish network but they claim that their signals don't block hdtv signals.I am having ...
  A: To test if it is your TV and not the dish network you need to have HD signal fed to the TV and see ...
previous answer Sont Trinitron2/7/2007
  Q: Your advice was excellent and exposed a store I once trusted now on my s---list. Could you ...
  A: Good Morning Bill I wiash i am as shrp as you are when I am 87 years old. Please take care of your ...
Home audio speakers2/5/2007
  Q: I have a Yamaha YHT-270 5.1 home theater system hooked up to my cable box & DVD player. The front ...
  A: You are on the right track. Please go through your initial set up once more and do a tone test to ...
connections1/28/2007
  Q: Would you know how to connect satelite, dvd player, dvd recorder, surround sound and tivo (satelite) ...
  A: Basic connections are: You connect your cable box to to Tivo in and DVD recorders in. You connect ...
Speaker wire1/27/2007
  Q: I'm in the process of pre-wiring (speaker wire) a room. My stereo is going to be next to my TV I'm ...
  A: Please make sure you know the wattage of your receiver an the wattage of the speakers. Onc e you ...
hook up1/14/2007
  Q: i have a dvr...an lcd hd tv...panasonic home theatre system...when watching tv i cannot get any ...
  A: when you hook up DVD to your system no sound should come out of tv to replace Tv sound you have the ...
hookup1/13/2007
  Q: how do u hookup tv, dvd player, dish satellite, and surround sound?
  A: To hook up your system and if u have a av reciever, to connect video out of the receiver to video 1 ...
comcast cable box hook up1/11/2007
  Q: I have a Samsung LN-S4051D LCD HDTV, Playstation 2, and Sony DVD/VCR player that I need to hook up ...
  A: Please connect your Cable from the box (I am assuming that you have two audio video out of the box, ...
tv, dvd recorder, dvd home theatre surround sound setup1/11/2007
  Q: We have a Panasonic hd capable tv(pt53wx53g), Panasonic dvd home theatre sound system(sc-ht700), I'm ...
  A: The best way to hook all of this up is to hook all your components to your receiver. Connect video ...
Reciever/DVD/Surround Sound System connected to VCR/Plasma/Hi-Def Cable Box12/31/2006
  Q: Yes, it is an audio video reciever. It does not have an optical.I was wondering how I would make ...
  A: Happy New Year Please connect video out of the reciver to Tv's Video 1 Then connect your DVD to DVD ...
A real mess12/30/2006
  Q: We purchased a plasma TV but it does not have a tuner. We have a Cable box/DVR they said we can use ...
  A: Your cable goes to the cable box. Depending what type of connections available on the TV you hook up ...
hook-up record one veiw another12/29/2006
  Q: I had it all hooked up right and the cat tripped it up and I cannot get it back. Did I age that ...
  A: To record one and watch the other, you need to have two tuners and two boxes or a AB switch. For ...
Home Theater12/28/2006
  Q: I have some home theater questions. First I am just a normal owner not anal but I do want good sound ...
  A: HDMI is a High Definination Multimedia Interface. It has pros and cons. Con being it does not allow ...
home theather amps12/27/2006
  Q: I'm interested in a tuner free, 5.1 amp for home theater. I'm not sure what speakers I'll buy, ...
  A: Almost all Audio Video recivers with home theater capability come with FM Tuner. Please look at a ...
hooking up suround sound12/25/2006
  Q: I have a kenwood ,audio,video,stereo receiver an want to hook it to my dvd player an tv to get ...
  A: Pleas hook up video out of AV Receiver using S video or RCA to your TV's Video 1 Then hook up Audio ...
Hook-up nightmare12/25/2006
  Q: I am on the brink of buying a 42”-46” LCD HDTV (Sony Bravia or Sharp Aquos) with surround sound ...
  A: Look at the inputs of your reciver and make sure each inputs requirement is met. If it requires HDMi ...
HT Hook-up12/22/2006
  Q: , I know that you have answered this type of question many times before, but I thought if I gave you ...
  A: Panasonic DVD recorder is made to copy TV programs and VHs to DVD-R or R/W. You can use DVD Ram ...
Plasma/Receiver/DVD connections12/18/2006
  Q: I just purchased a Panasonic TH-42PX60U plasma and would like to hook up my exisiting equipment ...
  A: P. If I was you I would GO with HD box and use HDMI cables. Connections usually are done this way. ...
hook ups12/17/2006
  Q: what i meant is that i just have basic cable coming in 20 channels doesn't require a cable box when ...
  A: If you want to use TV sound to be used in your reciver, please get yourself a splitter (2 way) and a ...
hook ups12/17/2006
  Q: "I have a 50" plasma t.v a dvd recorder and a pretty new yamaha receiver, I would like to hook ...
  A: First thing to do is to connect video out of your Yamaha to Tv's Video 1 Then connect optically Tv ...
Difference Pre amp out and Tape out12/15/2006
  Q: Khan, Thank you so much for your promt response, However in my previous mail I clearly mentioned, ...
  A: As I said in earlier response, you can use preamp in to boost signal for listening and or recording. ...
hookup on tv, dvd surround sound and dvr12/9/2006
  Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question-----I purchased a 42" Samsung LCD TV, I need to ...
  A: However, here is the wiring in a nutshell. All your components the Audio Video should be tied to the ...
SURROND SOUND/SPEAKER CHANNELS12/9/2006
  Q: I HAVE A PIONEER VSX-52 THE SPEAKERS ARE ONLY WORKING THROUGH THE CENTER AND REAR CHANNELS. ALSO I ...
  A: You need to get in the set up mode and set up the volumes on each speaker. Then do a tone test. You ...
hookup on tv, dvd surround sound and dvr12/8/2006
  Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- I purchased a 42" Samsung LCD TV, I need to ...
  A: Kathy Hello You have a problem with DVR, Since Humm does not come from any other unit, it has to be ...
Sharp 46 LCD TV vertical line down side od screen12/8/2006
  Q: .. I just purchased a Sharp 46 inch LCD. Comcast came to my house and moved the cable and also gave ...
  A: I am sorry Iam not here to see the problem and assist you. If I was you, I will call the cable ...
setup home theater devices12/8/2006
  Q: i'm tring to find out how to connect my dvd player, vcr,satellite tuner and tv to my onkyo htr ...
  A: Please connect video out of your reciver to the TV;s video 1 in. Then connect all components to ...
DVD12/6/2006
  Q: I purchased a LG50PC1DR. I am now reading about HD-DVD and Blu-Ray DVD players. I understand the ...
  A: If I were you, I will wait a while. Prices are coming down and you do not have very many movie ...
HDTV monitor hook up to cable11/29/2006
  Q: what do you mean what do i mean by monitor? How do i hook up a Monitor to a coaxial cable? if i need ...
  A: A monitor is used for computer What is the brand and model number for your monitor. Please do not be ...
xbox connecting 360 to projector and amplifier.11/25/2006
  Q: please can you help? I need advice on how to get surround sound when using 360 to play games or ...
  A: Go down to your nearest electronics store and see and hear the home theater systems they have on the ...
DVD/CD Player XD-SPM82311/24/2006
  Q: When the DVD compartment will not open after the "open/close" button is pressed, what can we do?
  A: Hellp Howard I can not help you if you do not tell me the make of your XD-SPM832. You need to ...
Home theater hookup11/13/2006
  Q: I just purchased an Onkyo HT-S907 home theater system, the receiver it is packaged with is the ...
  A: What it is saying that HDMI Without support for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) on ...
Hooking up DVD to DVR11/13/2006
  Q: What is an RCA cable?I have 3 components that need to be hooked up. An Explorer 8000 Digigal Video ...
  A: RCA cables are cables that connect audio and video to your TV, receiver, cd player or a dvd player. ...
no sound11/12/2006
  Q: I have just bought a pioneer dcs-360 home cinema kit I have connected it to my sony lcd TV with a ...
  A: The only way to get surround sound is to have a surround sound signal present and the decoder in ...
What is the best LCD TV now?11/11/2006
  Q: What is the best LCD TV that one can buy with less than 3500 dollars?
  A: Best TV to buy would be a TV with a 1080p resolution and a built in HD tuner. Nothing less. Sony, ...
Directv and PIP11/6/2006
  Q: I am a novice, so bare with me. I have a Directv box, (just regular directv without TIVO or DVR) I ...
  A: Your tv has a single tuner PIP. For you to see a picture other than the picture on the screen, you ...
JVC/Philips Compatability11/4/2006
  Q: I have a JVC TH-M303 DVD Home Theatre System and just purchased a Philips HDTV LCD TV #32PF7320A/37. ...
  A: This is not a usual problem and TH-M 303 has not have very many problems that I know of. But there ...
no sound on cable tv10/28/2006
  Q: Ok I know I am an idiot, But what do I need to do to get the sound through my Sony theater "dream ...
  A: I do not knoe Sony Dream Machine. You have not given me a model number to refrence. The way TV sound ...
Pioneer vsx 50 - Can not get CD to play surround10/27/2006
  Q: We have everything hooked up correctly. When you put a DVD in it plays in surround perfectly, but a ...
  A: Surround sound is created by recording 6 channels in Dolby Digital 5.1 and coded on the DV. Your ...
HD Hookups10/25/2006
  Q: I have a Philips LCD model number 37PF7320A/37. I also have a DirecTV HD box, a Bose Lifestyle 38 ...
  A: You are on a right track. You are dealing with wahy is available to you and you can not do any ...
Hookups10/23/2006
  Q: Just bought a Samsung LCD, LNS 469 2D. Have a pioneer receiver, modelvsx d514 and a Samsung ...
  A: Dolby Digital is often referred to as a 5.1 channel system. However, it must be noted that term ...
Which Home Theatre to buy?10/18/2006
  Q: Khan, I live in Bangalore, India and I come from a middle class family, I have great love for ...
  A: These two items you have described serve two different purposes. If you want a Home theater sytem, ...
DVD recorder connection to Dish satellite and tv10/16/2006
  Q: I am trying to connect a Panasonic DMR-ES20 DVD recorder to a Dish Network VIP211 HD satellite ...
  A: The first thing to do is to connect Video out of your receiver to your TV video 1 or component. ...
hooking up dvd recorder to cable box with DVR10/15/2006
  Q: Here are the answers to my setup that you asked for: Yes, the cable box is also a dual tuner DVR. ...
  A: The first thing to do to make sure you check to see if video is coming out on either s-video or ...
hooking up dvd recorder to cable box with DVR10/14/2006
  Q: Per your request before I go unhooking anything I will try as best I can to relay how everything is ...
  A: TV-Toshiba LCD 26HL84 Cable/DVR box- Motorola DCT6416 III Panasonic DVD Recorder- DMR-ES15 Presently ...
TV/Cablebox/DVD/VCR hook up10/14/2006
  Q: ------------------------- You did not mention the cable box. What will I hook up to the cable box? ...
  A: Start again. Cable box connection goes to the IN on your VCR, OUT of the VCR goes to TV (Cable). DVD ...
hooking up dvd recorder to cable box with DVR10/14/2006
  Q: I finally got sound and picture using component video cables and it worked fine...I removed them to ...
  A: Please make sure you check your connections. 1. Your DVD recorder has a S-Video out and connected to ...
hooking up dvd recorder to cable box with DVR10/13/2006
  Q: I hooked everything back up per your instructions and am still getting audio with no video on TV. ...
  A: Use s-video to connect as instructed before. S video out of DVd to Video 1, RCA audio out to audio ...
not getting audio from center channel10/13/2006
  Q: I have inherited a home theater and it was wrking just find untill I pulled out the tv to install a ...
  A: Aaron. I do not know what you own. Make model. Have you tried looking for a manual on the internet. ...
hooking up dvd recorder to cable box with DVR10/12/2006
  Q: Weeks ago, I hooked up our DVD recorder to our cable box that has DVR and could copy some movies to ...
  A: Take S-video out of DVD recorder and connect it to Video 1 in of your TV. Connect Audio cables ...
Home Theatre Hook Up9/29/2006
  Q: I have a Sony Digigal Home Theatre system, and have just purchased a Plasma TV. When I hooked ...
  A: Please check the video out on your DVD and plug the video signal to your Video 1 on your TV. This ...
HOME THEATRE SETUP9/28/2006
  Q: I am looking at purchasing a LG LHE9674 surround system. We have a LCD HD tv and plan on mounting it ...
  A: Running wires and mounting speakers is strictly your choice. How you want to set the speakers up is ...
connecting vcr and dvd with vip622 dvr9/25/2006
  Q: We have a fairly new hdtv TV with all new type of connection possibilities on the back and side of ...
  A: Your other choice will be if you have a Audio video out on your Dish network or TV. Connect it to ...
Replacing dvd player/home theater with new9/21/2006
  Q: My wife and I have an off-brand dvd player with home theater speakers package and, although the ...
  A: Pansonic system has a rating of 7.2 out of 10. It means it is a good system. The good: The Panasonic ...
TV, DVD Home theatre system, cable box hook up9/18/2006
  Q: I am hoping you can help with my system hook up. I have a Sony KDF-55E2000, Sony DVD Theatre System ...
  A: The best way to wire the system is to follow the instructions came with your system. Mainly HDMI ...
home theater hookup9/13/2006
  Q: I own an Onkyo HT R510 home theater system and a Panasonic RV32 DVD player. I just purchased a Dell ...
  A: The easiest way to guide you in wiring the sytem will be, to look at the back of your ...
home theatre connections9/8/2006
  Q: I have a Sony bravia LCD 40s20000 tv and the sony HT-7000W home theatre system. I am having trouble ...
  A: The secret to hook all of the items up to a receiver and all of them work is to know your receiver ...
HDTV/LCD hookup to DVD surround sound system9/8/2006
  Q: I am totally clueless about how to get this to work? I have the HDMI and it is telling me to connect ...
  A: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, ...
hookups9/5/2006
  Q: i have an insignia 6.1 av receiver and dvd recorder,a directv dvr r10, and a sharp tv w/component ...
  A: If you have a AV receiver wiyh video inputs capability. ConnectVideo out on your reciver to TV's ...
Hookup?9/4/2006
  Q: I have a Sylvania tv, a sony Dvd player and an awia stero system. I was wanting to know how to have ...
  A: Mathew: Hello For you to have a surround sound. You need to have a DVD Dolby Digital audio plugged ...
Cable interferance from dvd player9/3/2006
  Q: what do you mean by se? i know for sure it is the new home theatre system i just dont know how to ...
  A: To trouble shoot you need to take all the Video inputs out and then plug them one by one and check ...
12v Trigger Out9/2/2006
  Q: My receiver should be able to send a signal to my electric projection screen to make it drop down ...
  A: Please read your manual page 23 and 73. By the way you do need DB9 or RS 232C for what you are ...
Home theatre info needed8/30/2006
  Q: my sister just got her house a few weeks ago, so now my brother-in-law has asked me to find him a ...
  A: 1.Yes 2.No 3.HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, ...
Subwoofer Connections8/4/2006
  Q: I have purchased an in wall subwoofer SPECO SP-8CLSW and receiver JVC RXD402B for an outdoor sound ...
  A: The best suggestion I can give you is to follow the instructions came with the sub, The RCA ...
dvd recorder problems8/4/2006
  Q: If you are in the U.S. is there any chance you could call me and I'll call you right back on my dime ...
  A: I live in the State of Aloha. Hawaii that is. Where do you live? If you are 3 hours ahead of Hawaii. ...
Surround Sound Wiring8/3/2006
  Q: I'm prewiring for surround sound. I plan on having my plasma screen over the mantle of fireplace ...
  A: You are on the right track. Your surround sound will mostly be coming from your DVD. You can also ...
sound rca rear projection8/3/2006
  Q: our grandson was using the remote to our tv and when he left we noticed there was no sound. Of ...
  A: Do you have a generic remote or a remote that came with your TV. If generic, he probably removed the ...
Component via SCART input7/31/2006
  Q: my question to you regards the hook up of a free to air digital set top box and a dvd recorder. I ...
  A: Aloha from Hawaii SCART (from Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs) ...
dvd sound to both TV and wireless headphones7/31/2006
  Q: We recently moved and my husband can't remember how he hooked up the wireless headphones through the ...
  A: You can connect through head phones or get a 2 pieces of Y cable and split the signal and connect ...
BEST CONNECTION SETUP7/31/2006
  Q: I DO NOT KNOW IF MY PREVIOUS QUESTION WAS RECEIVED. IF YOU CAN HELP, I NEED INFO FOR CONNECTING THE ...
  A: I did not. However connecting all the components can be achieved 2 ways. Connect Video out of DVD ...
surround sound?7/29/2006
  Q: one more thing... the speakers have one of those flat plug things on the end. the two individual ...
  A: I do not follow what you are desceibing to me. DVD Player has either optical or coaxial out and ...
hooking up system7/25/2006
  Q: Right now the satellite box cable is hooked to the TV, and a separate DVD player is also hooked up ...
  A: If your reciver is an AV receiver, First thing to do is to locate Video out. Take a Yellow colored ...
Connecting a home cinems sound system7/22/2006
  Q: I bought a Lecron system and there are no instructions on how to connect it up. I'm a novice at ...
  A: Allan: Where did you buy this system? I have looked all over the net to get some info for you and ...
Samsung home theater replacement unit7/13/2006
  Q: I have a Samsung DS1000 home theater. The DVD player is very finicky with playing DVDs, often ...
  A: Sorry Mike: You may need to invest in a better system. The reason I see is this. Besides DVD ...
Volume7/4/2006
  Q: I have two questions -- one about regulating volume and another about an Onkyo HTIB. 1) I have a ...
  A: Product Description Product Description Automatically Adjusts Volume for Normal Listening Levels / ...
really weird audio problem w/ home theater6/30/2006
  Q: I recently had a power outage after which my home theater receiver seems to have been affected. If ...
  A: It requires you to troubleshoot. Check all the inputs and outputs carefully. Make sure right wires ...
home theater systems6/22/2006
  Q: I have been wondering about purchasing a projector system for my living room. The room itself is ...
  A: Greetings from Hawaii. When buying projectors, you must look at the following. Resolution: WXGA-H ...
LG Home Theater System and LG 326/20/2006
  Q: I hope you can provide me with some advice... I have a time warner digital cable box, a lg home ...
  A: As you said: component from my cable box directly to my TV the only way for me to get an okay ...
hdmi & audio6/19/2006
  Q: Ok, just so I understand, if I use the HDMI cable alone, I get stereo sound from the receiver, but ...
  A: Five Reasons to Connect your Home Theater system with HDMI 1. All-digital gives the highest ...
onkyo txsr601 receiver6/18/2006
  Q: OK, no left, right surround sound - front left, right, center speakers work. It's been to Circuit ...
  A: Surround sound works 2 ways. When using DVD and set up is for Dolby Digital 5.1 or simulated ...
TV to Receiver6/8/2006
  Q: I recently bought a home theatre system, I bought a Sanyo flat screen TV and want to hook it up to ...
  A: 8 out of 10 questions that I have been answering are similar to your problem. My answer will be ...
Home theater, VCR, Cable box6/2/2006
  Q: Is this the answer to my question? I am not buying a home theater, she already has it and I was ...
  A: A A/V receiver has RED WHITE AND YELLOW RCA Jacks on the back of the reciver. Please check to make ...
Home theater, VCR, Cable box5/31/2006
  Q: I tried to hook up a Phillips home theater/DVD player system along with a VCR to a TV this weekend ...
  A: When you buy the reciver for the home theater system, please make sure it is a A/V Receiver. You can ...
plasma tv's5/12/2006
  Q: if a plasma tv breaks for any reason can it be fixed? or do they only last for a certaim amount of ...
  A: Improvements in the longevity of plasma TVs and displays have been rapidly effective. The green ...
Home Theatre Hook up5/11/2006
  Q: I have a sony trinitron model kv-36fs16 and am trying to hook it up to a marantz model sr880u ...
  A: In most cases you will take the Audio/Video out of TV (This is if you are trying to listen to your ...
how do i hook up an equlizer.5/5/2006
  Q: how do i hook up an equilizer to a pioneer vsx-815 home receiver.thanks rod.
  A: Pioneer VSX-815 Surroundreceiver. A surround receiver is able to provide sound in surround quality ...
Home theater setup troubleshooting5/1/2006
  Q: I've been using a Sherwood RVD-6095 receiver with Advents, but I just acquired an older Hitachi home ...
  A: I am not very familiar with British Audio systems. However, all powered subs can be tested by ...
Not sure what to purchase?5/1/2006
  Q: Please can you help. I am starting out in the Home Cinema Scene and I have done a lot of research ...
  A: Aloha from Hawaii My choice will be the Yamaha system. If youcompare the specs of both systems, you ...
powered subwoofer/subwoofer4/30/2006
  Q: I purchased a pioneer home audio system from walmart...it did not come with a powered subwoofer only ...
  A: You can add a powered sub to your system. You should look at the back of your receiver/amp and make ...
what home theater to buy4/21/2006
  Q: good evening. looking to purchase 1st home theater system. already have progressive scan dvd, ...
  A: I am so sorry that I did not get your question in a timely manner and that is why I am so late to ...
vcr hookup to home theater w/cable box4/15/2006
  Q: I have a tv,receiver, dvd player, vcr, and a cable box hooked up. I can watch a vhs tape, but I ...
  A: You need to make sure you have TV line out from your cable box plugged in the In of the VCR. You can ...
audio format?4/11/2006
  Q: sir, we have purchased an audio system some 8 years back and it does not play cd's in mp3 format, ...
  A: Want to burn your MP3 files to make custom audio CD? Download the most popular MP3 CD burner ...
What do Home Audio Amplifiers Do?4/10/2006
  Q: How do Home Audio Amplifiers work and how do you hook them up?
  A: Sound is a fascinating phenomenon. When something vibrates in the atmosphere, it moves the air ...
HDMI vs Component Video Cable3/30/2006
  Q: I have a Directv HD H20 HD Receiver and a Sony LCD 42 HD TV. I have heard conflicting advice about ...
  A: USB-like connection that can transmit both uncompressed digital audio and video signals while ...
Fiber Optic Cable Question...3/24/2006
  Q: Good Morning Mr. Khan, I purchased a Digital Fiber Optic Audio Cable to use it for my Sony DVD ...
  A: Please look in your user manual and find thr default setting and if the optical output is on off ...
Home Theater Audio3/17/2006
  Q: How can I keep my front speakers from fading when my sub woofer is hooked up? I have a Pioneer ...
  A: Please tell me that you have all 6 speakers hooked up and are using it for surround sound. If this ...
HDTV and cable/satellite options3/14/2006
  Q: I'm looking to buy an affordable HDTV and decide if I want to go for cable or satellite. My head's ...
  A: It is really tough to answer your question about TV since you have mentioned the 33 inch width ...
New To Home Audio3/13/2006
  Q: Some of that stuff I already knew the thing that I want to know is how do I power such a powerful ...
  A: You must first find out if the rating of your speaker is Peak to peak or RMS; Read on!!! The ...
New To Home Audio3/13/2006
  Q: I can't figure out they power the polk audio speakers that can handle like 500 watts! Expecially ...
  A: Sound Basics To understand how speakers work, you first need to understand how sound works. Inside ...
Cd questions3/6/2006
  Q: What is SACD?does it really sound better than regular Cds as claimed? Is it mainly 2 channel.Also do ...
  A: a Super Audio CD or SACD represents the highest quality sound source available today. There are two ...
Widescreen DVD's on a 16:9 tv3/2/2006
  Q: my family recently bought a 16:9 50" HD projection TV. When watching HD programming via cable on the ...
  A: These days conventional wisdom says that a new home theater should have a 16:9 TV. That is ...
Amplifier3/2/2006
  Q: Khan, Thank you very much Mr. Khan for the reply. This is very much useful and informative. I have ...
  A: As I mentioned in my earlier e-mail that the center speakers role is delivering the speech. If you ...
Amplifier3/1/2006
  Q: I really appreciate that. I just want to improve the quality of sound and try to make the movie ...
  A: You have a fairly good system for the area you have described. When you bought the system, did you ...
Home theater choices2/28/2006
  Q: I want to buy a home theater system. I am looking for a great sounding system with Dolby Digital 5.1 ...
  A: There are some great systems in the market. I want you to look at Bose Systems. Bose makes great ...
DLP and DISH2/26/2006
  Q: "I have the DISH network and am looking for a large screen DLP to integrate into....I know I'll have ...
  A: If you have a HD DLP TV, you must subscribe to a HD service by the Dish network to see programs in ...
Do i need a professional?2/21/2006
  Q: I am interested in buying a video projector and screen. I would like to save money by doing the ...
  A: I am not an expert in screens. But it also makes no sense to pay 5-6 times more for Stewart Films ...
Troubleshooting RCA RT2380BK Home Theater System2/20/2006
  Q: I am having a problem with my receiver (RT2380BK) that I have found out many people have had with ...
  A: If you can trouble shoot and repair electronics, it might be cost effective. If you can not, better ...
Speaker Location2/18/2006
  Q: I am looking at a Denon model DHT-486DV Home theater in a box. What do you know about this system ...
  A: Denon makes good quality stuff. The best way to place your speakers will be on the wall with wall ...
Differences in DVD players and quality of music playback2/18/2006
  Q: I am confused about all the choices in DVD players.I am an avid listener of 2 channel stereo.I do ...
  A: a Super Audio CD or SACD represents the highest quality sound source available today. There are two ...
Differences in DVD players and quality of music playback2/13/2006
  Q: I am confused about all the choices in DVD players.I am an avid listener of 2 channel stereo.I do ...
  A: All DVD Players are CD Players. Their quality is as good or better than the stand alone CD Players. ...
DVD hookup to receiver2/4/2006
  Q: Do we feed red white and yellow wires into receiver's video 1 in or video 1 out? Do we then take ...
  A: Please connect your DVD Audio(RED and WHITE)and YELLOW (Video)wires to VIDEO1 on your RECEIVER. ...
Home projectors2/4/2006
  Q: I have just completed building my home theater room. The room is 15X15 and has one small window. ...
  A: In font projectors, the best resolution is the best way to go. 1280X720 has become a standard ...
dvd player2/3/2006
  Q: I need a single disc dvd player---must have an optical out---that plays multi format discs (DVD-R, ...
  A: You are right. I have been using nothing but Panasonics and love it. Panasonic 47S is a good buy. It ...
DVD hookup to receiver2/3/2006
  Q: We have an amplifier/receiver (DVP-NC80V connected to a STR-DE635 receiver) with vcr that works ...
  A: I think you mean DVD-NC80V is a DVD Player and not a amplifier/receiver. The way you should have ...
Lcd tv1/28/2006
  Q: I'm looking at either purchasing the VIZIO L37 HDTV (1499.00) or the Philips 37PF7320A 37 ...
  A: My recommendation will be the Philips LCD TV. Philips and LG are two of a very few companies who do ...
surround sound1/25/2006
  Q: I am looking to buy a D.V.D player and surround sound speakers. Can a use the speakers with my ...
  A: In not familiar with British market and what sells there. If I am correct in assuming that you are ...
Plasma or LCD - That is the question1/22/2006
  Q: This is a two-part question. We've decided to replace our 20-year old 19" TV and have narrowed our ...
  A: It is not easy to choose between these two technologies, may be the following might help. A plasma ...
buying a new tv1/18/2006
  Q: My husband and I are looking to buy a new tv. At first I thought the Sony 52" widescreen was a good ...
  A: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, ...
buying a new tv1/17/2006
  Q: My husband and I are looking to buy a new tv. At first I thought the Sony 52" widescreen was a good ...
  A: You can hook up your PS2 to any large screen Projection TV if it is LCD Projection. Because of image ...
home theater sub woofer1/16/2006
  Q: I am having someone wire my surround sound equipment under the floor of my family room. He is ...
  A: Placement of subwoofer has to do with ambiance and your choice, where would you like to have the sub ...
HOME THEATRE/DVR1/13/2006
  Q: I SEEM TO BE GETTING BLOCKED ON A FOLLOW-UP QUESTION TO MY SETUP QUESTION (ASKED AND ANSWERED ...
  A: I am sorry that you did not get a complete answer. My sincere apologies. Please tell me what are you ...
sound...1/13/2006
  Q: I am curious about; when a dvd has 5.1 dolby. What does this mean? My receiver is a 7.1 dolby. ...
  A: A digital audio encoding system from Dolby used in movie and home theaters. First used in 1995, ...
HOME THEATRE/DVR HOOKUP HELP1/12/2006
  Q: MY SETUP WORKED WELL UNTIL I ADDED A DVD RECORDER TO IT -- NOW I GET A HUM WHEN RECORDING, SO ...
  A: Getting rid of hum in your surround sound system can really be frustrating. Hum is caused by our ...
HDMI and HDCP1/10/2006
  Q: Are all HDMI interfaces always HDCP?
  A: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, ...
Dvd anolog connection1/6/2006
  Q: ARE these the best settings using yuv(rca)plugs for 5.1 surround sound? 1 Anolog audio(downmix set ...
  A: I am a little concern about the settings that you are dealing with. While setting up the surround ...
home theater hook up1/5/2006
  Q: we got a home theater for x-mas and have no clue how to go about hooking it up. We have ...
  A: For your system to play TV sound, you need to feed audio out of your TV or audio out from dish ...
Surround speakers Vs front speakers1/4/2006
  Q: I recently bought a cheap Panasonic 600 Watt 5.1 home theater sytem with the 5 disc DVD player. The ...
  A: If you bought a PANASONIC SC-HT680 5 DVD Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround ...
Headphones for TV1/4/2006
  Q: I have an 8 year old Sony Trinitron TV with audio output and the menu also allows me to shut off the ...
  A: There is a problem when you use regular headphones in a RCA connection than a regular head phone ...
Plasma Flat Panels12/30/2005
  Q: Very simply, how do you feel about the current available plasma technology - - - any reason(s) one ...
  A: Aloha!! Walking through the vast hallways of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES, as it is known in ...
Home Theater Hook-up12/27/2005
  Q: I have a Comcast cable box (Motorola DCT6412 Phase 3) connected with HDMI cable to a Sharp LC-32D6U ...
  A: Happy New Year. If you have and audio out on your TV. Usually a RCA connection. You can feed these ...
Wavy lines while tv is on12/27/2005
  Q: I am wondering if you can help with an answer. We have a large projection type tv, and recently one ...
  A: Let me ask you this: Do you have a distorted picture where blue, red and green lines are seperated ...
Yamaha Home theater system hookup12/21/2005
  Q: I'm having a problem with my yamaha home theater system. The sound through the cable box to the home ...
  A: Since I can not see what the problem is and I have never seen or heard of this problem before I ...
PLASMA vs LCD12/18/2005
  Q: I am thinking about buying either an 40" LCD or 42" Plasma TV. The LCD format seems to have a lot of ...
  A: It is not easy to see differences when comparing two or more TVs. If all the settings of the TVs are ...
Monster THX Speakers12/13/2005
  Q: I'm going to be purchasing a set of Monster THX speakers to create a 7.1 system. Whether these ...
  A: I have not heard of Monster Speakers. Monster cables are the best in the industry. I went to their ...
Speakers12/12/2005
  Q: I have a question pertaining to hanging a bracketless shelf in my home. I would like to hang two ...
  A: It depends wether touse shelves or floor stands. I would recommend (if the weight is only 2.5 ...
hook-up with DVR and A/V Receiver12/12/2005
  Q: I recently subscribed to HD cable and got an HD-DVR to go with my Sony projection (HD Ready) TV. ...
  A: You are absolutely right about kids handling AV unit. You are also right about hooking up your DVR ...
hdtv - what all is needed?12/11/2005
  Q: i just had a few questions about hdtv. first, i'm wondering what is needed to see hdtv and what is ...
  A: You need to contact your cable company for a HDTV Cable box. DTV and HDTV are not same. Please read ...
HT-720 rebooting12/11/2005
  Q: I have a Panasonic HT-720 home theater system that is almost exactly one year old. Over the past ...
  A: I know the system, but am not familiar with the problem. One thing for sure, my experience with ...
screens12/6/2005
  Q: I'm just about completed with my home theatre downstairs except for the screen and projector. I've ...
  A: I am sorry I do not know about paints. For projetor you must have as high as possible (Keeping price ...
Mitsubishi VS4551c12/5/2005
  Q: What causes the projector to turn off and will it be an expensive solution and what would that ...
  A: I am not a technician, however dealing with projection TVs and with Mitsubishi in particular. A ...
home theatre11/29/2005
  Q: You say the system has decoders that I won't be able to use but it is good to have them. Why can't ...
  A: DTS is the only choice for filmmakers who desire a high degree of flexibility near the end of the ...
home theatre11/28/2005
  Q: I am going to buy this home theatre set-up. Tell me what you think. It is a Onkyo, 1000watt, 7.1 ...
  A: Onkyo makes good systems. Your system has a 7.1/6.1 channel decoders. You will not be able to use ...
cheap HDTV11/27/2005
  Q: As you know this Thanksgiving weekend stores are running crazy sales on electronics.Best Buy has an ...
  A: Some stations do broadcast in HD. For this you need a HD cable box, HD Tuner and your cable ready ...
cheap HDTV11/26/2005
  Q: As you know this Thanksgiving weekend stores are running crazy sales on electronics.Best Buy has an ...
  A: HD TV Broadcasts do not start till 2006-2007. There are some great buys available due to this ...
HDTV monitor11/25/2005
  Q: I have no preference as to type of display. I will be using the display for watching cable TV, HD ...
  A: The best advise I can give you would be this: Take a measuring tape and go down to your favorite ...
Connecting component video out to older tv11/22/2005
  Q: I have a television that is about 8 years old (Phillips Magnavox 36 inch tube set). It has composite ...
  A: Mr. Hoover Good morning: Please look at the info at the bottom of this email to get the connector ...
Home theater hookup11/17/2005
  Q: I have a Yamaha RX-V1 receiver, and I recently bought nice component cables (for the DVD, TiVo, ...
  A: Yes they are and here is why. S-Video S-Video, also known as Y/C and (incorrectly) SVHS, is an ...
dont quite understand how to split the signal10/24/2005
  Q: i have a panasonic scht 900 home theatre in a box system. I also have a panasonic stereo system ...
  A: From your receiver you have a red wire, a black/white wire and a yellow wire that is being fed to ...
panasonic scht900 home theatre and a stereo system10/23/2005
  Q: i have a panasonic scht 900 home theatre in a box system. I also have a panasonic stereo system ...
  A: You have a problem and the problem is under power system. When buying a Home theater system you must ...
Home Theater10/19/2005
  Q: I recently bought a Mitsubishi WS-55517 55 inch digital television, what home theater system do you ...
  A: You have a lot to choose from. Here are som of the brands. DENON HARMON KARDON JVC ...
Home Theater Confusion10/17/2005
  Q: I recently bought and hooked up a Kenwood HITB to my Panasonic Plasma and Sony DVD player. I have ...
  A: It is tough to figure out if your problem lies with the optical cable, with your TV tuner volume or ...
Component vs. HDMI? What to do with this new setup!9/30/2005
  Q: Just purchased the following: Philips 32" 16:9 HDTV LCD TV Resolution: 1366 x 768 Model ...
  A: Well! You are right, please get yourself a HD DVD Player with HDMI as well as optical outputs. You ...
DVI vs HDMI9/25/2005
  Q: what is the difference between DVI and HDMI I have an lcd tv with DVI hook up is one better then the ...
  A: DVI and HDMI transfer video data in an identical manner, in a digital format. The only difference is ...
amp9/19/2005
  Q: I like to install a home theatre. What do I look for in an amp? How much power, dolby or what is the ...
  A: When buying a surround sound system please make sure it is 100 watts per channel minimum. If you are ...
Surround Sound9/15/2005
  Q: Hey I have 3 S-CR3000-Q pioneer speakers, 1 left 1 right and 1 center. I also have 2 Modulaire 2250 ...
  A: Things to remember when wiring the surround sound speakers. If you do not have the matching ...
blown power amp?9/9/2005
  Q: I think I have a blown channel in my adcom GFA-545 amp that I use for my rear surround channels. I ...
  A: I do not think amplifier has circuit protection for each channel. Please research and buy a good ...
speaker hookup9/9/2005
  Q: In hooking up my center channel speaker..Which speaker wire output, right or left should I use from ...
  A: It is not clear to me as to what are you trying to accomplish. If you mean that you have a surround ...
Can I connect my computer with it's HDTV card up to my HDTV ready projector and get an output of an HD picture?9/9/2005
  Q: I have a computer with an HDTV card in it. I can receive HDTV signals through my computer and the ...
  A: To project a HDTV picture through the Projector, you need a HDTV source. HD TV specs must be 1080i ...
DVD instilation8/29/2005
  Q: Is there a way to get rid of those black bars on the television when viewing a widescreed format DVD ...
  A: The only way you can get rid off these bars is if your TV has a feature that allows you to either ...
------------------------- ...8/26/2005
  Q: how shoud i hook up my sub? Answer - Hello Stevens: Please tell me how are you hooking up the sub, ...
  A: If you are hooking up 7 speakers (2 Front 1 Cemter front, 1 Center rear, 2 rear and 1 subwoofer) to ...
how shoud i hook up my sub...8/25/2005
  Q: how shoud i hook up my sub?
  A: Please tell me how are you hooking up the sub, What equipment you have and what do you want to do. ...
hooking up two home theater subs8/24/2005
  Q: I have pieced together a home theater (parts from a theater in a box and other parts I've upgraded). ...
  A: Please email me the information I need to advise you about your second sub and the hook up. I need ...
recording8/19/2005
  Q: i would like to know if it is possible to record a recording from a a video casette tape onto a dvd ...
  A: First thing first. If you have a DVD-R make sure you get a -R Disk and if you have +R then have a +R ...
Kenwood Stereo Remote8/16/2005
  Q: I have an approximately six year old Kenwood receiver with aremote control. The remote only works ...
  A: If you have tried all what you could do. The next thing to do is a buy a new receiver. The reason I ...
Home Theater hookup8/14/2005
  Q: I just stepped up to a HT with an A/V receiver (Onkyo TS-SR503). I have six speakers (fronts. rears, ...
  A: First step, Please check your A/V receiver to see if it has a Test Tone button. If you push this ...
Surround Sound8/7/2005
  Q: But if Idid it how you say, it would not be surround sound, just stereo sound, true?There are two 40 ...
  A: As I said in my earlier e-mail. What you have is a part of the surround speaker system. A surround ...
Surround Sound8/7/2005
  Q: There are two 40 watt probably about 8 inches tall, and 6 inches wide. And then the center one (it ...
  A: Yes What you have is a part of surround sound speakers. Disturbing part of all of this is that you ...
Surround Sound8/6/2005
  Q: I got 3 pioneer surround sound speakers and wanted to know if you could tell me how to wire them ...
  A: I need to ask you a few questions before I answer you. Please describe to me the three surround ...
Home Theater What to Buy8/2/2005
  Q: I am looking into buying a home theater system and have some questions about what i should be ...
  A: First thing first: When buying a home theater system, you will have on floor speaker that is not ...
surround sound hookup8/1/2005
  Q: Good Morning, first thankyou for your assistance. We purchased a Sony Wega triniton 32 inch tv and ...
  A: Surround sound is coded on to a DVD and decoded when you play it through a Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder ...
All-in-one systems7/21/2005
  Q: I'm looking for a stereo systems that would include cassette (double for copying), CD, and vinyl ...
  A: I do not know any system that has combination of CD-R (CD- RECORDABLE), Vinyl and Cassette. However, ...
What I need7/19/2005
  Q: Forgive me for my stupidity, but what are terminals and where can I buy them.I am currently ...
  A: For each pair of wires you need to buy the a red and a black pair of speaker terminals aready ...
Speaker Switch Question7/19/2005
  Q: I have a 6 speaker surround sound system. I ran one of the speakers to another room so that I can ...
  A: A simple switch. Split one of the two wire where it is convenient for you. Remove 1/4" insulation ...
Rear Projection TV Screen7/19/2005
  Q: This isn't a usual problem but I was just wondering if you could help out. I have a very magnificant ...
  A: Well!! You made a big mistake. Never use nail polish remover on an optical plastic. However, there ...
What I need7/18/2005
  Q: I am currently renovating my basement and I want to set up a home theater. What supplies do I need ...
  A: The only thing you need to plan out will be location of each Bose cubes and the Sub, Once you have ...
12v trigger out7/15/2005
  Q: My question relates to the 12v trigger out feature on the back of my NAD L70. I have no idea what it ...
  A: Basically a 12 V DC input to the trigger, triggers a 240 Volt device is wahat a 12 Volt trigger ...
Runco home theater projector7/8/2005
  Q: The installer indicated that there are advantages to having the VHD controller as a part of the ...
  A: VHD (Virtual High Defination) Controller makes any composite picture looks good on a big screen. ...
Static with a hissing sound7/6/2005
  Q: I have a Toshiba HD 50 inch that is about 5 years old that has over the past few days has had some ...
  A: If you are talking about your 50" HD TV. I need to know the following: Is this on all channels? ...
Over the air surround sound.7/6/2005
  Q: I just bought a Samsung Model HT-WP38 to use with my Sony KDF50WE655 LCD Projection TV. I would like ...
  A: If I was you, I would follow Samsung's recommendations, You should not risk damaging the system if ...
Runco home theater projector7/6/2005
  Q: My installer has offered to install a Runco CL710 projector, or for the same price, a Runco CL510 ...
  A: Here are the specs I studied at Runco Site: CL-510 Runco-engineered, GEN 3 Technology 16:9 ...
What are some Home theatre componets?6/16/2005
  Q: my name is Bethany Pawson and i am doing a research assignment on Home Theatre Systems for school. ...
  A: Home theater system consists of the following components: DVD Player to produce Audio and video ...
AAD subwoofer c-106/10/2005
  Q: I own a American Acoustic Development C-10 powered subwoofer and I have had it for almost a year, I ...
  A: If your sub works while you are listening to Music and TV, but it cuts off during DVD play, there ...
Home theater6/9/2005
  Q: I bought a Sony Home Theater system for $200 with a receiver/amp, woofer and 4 small speakers. While ...
  A: I do not know what model Sony did you buy. For home theater to sound great, I would recommend you ...
Gold cables (HDMI)5/31/2005
  Q: Why did the place where I purchased a plasma TV and a DVD player try to sell me a Moster HDMI cable ...
  A: Monster brand cables are an excellent product, these are very high end cables for High Defination ...
stereo receivers5/27/2005
  Q: My wife and i recently purchased a home that has in-wall Sonance speakers in every room and patio (6 ...
  A: 70-Volt Speaker System Life gets complicated when you have several speakers that you want to hook up ...
Sony STRDE-4975/23/2005
  Q: My question is about subwoofers, I'm not sure what type I need for the above receiver (Passive or ...
  A: Never buy a passive system. The active subs are such a great system that nothing compares to it. All ...
7.1 vs. 6.1 speaker systems and other related specs5/21/2005
  Q: I'm looking at getting a wireless home theater system. What's up with 7.1 and other surround ...
  A: The most popular system in the industry is 5.1 and almost all the DVDs are being encoded with Dolby ...
tv to computer speakers5/17/2005
  Q: I just bought a 20 inch lcd flatscreen tv and would like to run the audio through my computer in ...
  A: If your speakers came with the Computer, then it must have the 3.5 mm minature plug. This gets ...
I just bought a 20 inch lcd...5/14/2005
  Q: I just bought a 20 inch lcd flatscreen tv and would like to run the audio through my computer in ...
  A: I am not familiar with THX Altec Lansing Speakers that came with your computer. Basically you must ...
Pioneer Home Theater5/10/2005
  Q: I have a Pioneer VSX-2012. I didn't really hear sound coming out of the rear surround speakers ...
  A: For you to hear all speakers working, you must make sure that you have your DVD player's digital out ...
audio cables5/8/2005
  Q: I want to buy new cables for my front amp, I need three and most are sold in sets of two. my ...
  A: Good afternoon Larry: You sure can. Audio and video cables are the same. You can use red or black ...
cable connectors4/27/2005
  Q: what are the best and most reliable cable connectors and how are they attached?
  A: I need more information: Are you talking about cable for TV? If you are, then there is only on type ...
tv/vcr4/26/2005
  Q: what is the most reliable brand tobuy?
  A: If you are talking about a TV VCR Combo: Panasonic makes great and relaible TV/VCR Combos. They have ...
Lost on the hookup4/26/2005
  Q: The wife and I finally decided to get a good theater sytem. I bought the Samsung 46" DLP HDTV ...
  A: Please make sure you look at the video out put on you JVC DVD/Receiver. If you have 3 RCA Jacks ...
bypass the sound on tv4/26/2005
  Q: Hey! I have a speaker prob on our tv. I want to turn off the speakers on the tv and set up some sort ...
  A: If you have a digital cable box, you can use the RCA out on the cable box to feed the TV signal to a ...
Question About Home Theater speakers impedance4/10/2005
  Q: I hope you can help me. Recently I purchased an Onkyo TX-SR702 AV receiver to replace my Sony ...
  A: Speakers have two important characteristics: the amount of power they can handle, expressed in ...
large flat screen tv purchase4/8/2005
  Q: I am considering purchasing a large flat screen television. And that's where my knowledge of the ...
  A: Good Morning Ron: When it comes to Flat Screen Tvs, I assume we are talking about 6- 9 inch deep ...
Wire4/6/2005
  Q: I would like to apologize for my recent e-mail saying that I could hear a difference between 18 ...
  A: With good speakers there must be a good amp and good sound source like CD or DVD Sound. The most ...
What to buy4/5/2005
  Q: I am in the market for a home theatre system (ie. a/v receiver,surround speakers, sub). My living ...
  A: For a living room of 12X15 you need a system that can handle 100 watts per speaker and a powered sub ...
Wire4/4/2005
  Q: Since larger wire offers less resistance and this is what makes the volume louder, does using larger ...
  A: No it does not, If it was the case there would not be a need for larger gauge wires. If you see what ...
Choosing a projector3/30/2005
  Q: Me and my boyfriend have decided to buy a projector. We quickly discovered that there are just so ...
  A: Good Evening Tamar: As you discovered that there are too many projectors to choose from: Basic ...
HTS : What to buy3/29/2005
  Q: Khan, Aloha!. Sorry for not addressing issues:). Thanks for the detailed response. I have started ...
  A: Infiniti makes great speakers and the one I would recommend would be TSS-750. There are easy ad-on ...
Speaker Wire-Bulk3/25/2005
  Q: I decided to cut off a piece of that Monster XP speaker wire I had in my house and then went to ...
  A: I know monster cables talk about quality, and I see the difference, but does it make a lot of ...
Buying a new TV (flat screen) need opinions and advice3/24/2005
  Q: I am looking for a new tv as the current tv i have is from around 1990 and is not set up to connect ...
  A: Toshiba is a good brand and makes good TVs. However, I would recommend that you shop around and look ...
DVD recorders3/21/2005
  Q: I'm looking into buying a DVD recorder for my TV. With the two types of recorders, the DVD+R and the ...
  A: Good Morning David: DVD recorders are becoming popular and going down in price. I would recommend ...
Tinning3/21/2005
  Q: I heard that you should "tin" ends of speaker wire to prevent it from corrosion, because copper is ...
  A: My experience in wires and speakers, I have never seen corroded speaker wires. The only place you ...
Wire3/19/2005
  Q: I did check how long of a run of wire I would need if I took out the old wire that the previous ...
  A: As I previously stated that for 100 watts handling capacity of a speaker in a surround sound ...
Connectors3/17/2005
  Q: With regards to the banana plugs that I mentioned, I should've asked about pin connectors instead, ...
  A: As I mentioned before. I use banana plugs for my speakers. I like the conveneience of plugging and ...
Wire3/16/2005
  Q: With regards to the Monster XP speaker wire that I have in my house from the previous owners, how ...
  A: Running speaker wires with co-axial cable in a coduit should not be a problem. The only thing I will ...
Wire3/14/2005
  Q: I have a question related to connecting two strands of speaker wire together. I noticed the ...
  A: 14-12 gauge wire are ideal for 100 watts speakers. Spliced wire do not have a signal loss. Long ...
S-Video connections.3/10/2005
  Q: I just purchased a new stereo flat screen TV for my room, and am having trouble with the S-Video ...
  A: IF YOU CAN SEE THE PICTURE AND HEAR THE SOUND FROM YOUR OTHER DVD PLAYER AND DO NOT HAVE VIDEO AND ...
Ohm load3/2/2005
  Q: I own a Kenwood receiver (VR-615) that's a couple of years old, and was looking into getting a ...
  A: Why impedance-matching matters Speakers have two important characteristics: the amount of power they ...
Hookup3/2/2005
  Q: I had recently purchased the Athena Micra 6 system and have a question about hooking up the ...
  A: This is not complicated. However you do it the reason you need to hook-up Left & Right speakers to ...
Speakers2/24/2005
  Q: I am looking at purchasing a surround speaker system and would like to ask a question if you can ...
  A: JBL SCS160SI is a better System. The fact that it has 10" subwoofer and the Price difference of ...
What to buy?2/19/2005
  Q: What components should I buy for a basic but upgradeable home theater system? Thank you so much ...
  A: A good Progressive scan DVD Player with an optical out. A good Receiver with Dolby Digital 5.1 , ...
Progressive Scan Problems2/11/2005
  Q: I've been posting this problem on several forums and am getting no help to my avail. Could you ...
  A: There are several possibilities. Try doing this. Borrow a Progressive Scan DVD Player from some one ...
Home theater setup2/10/2005
  Q: I've got a relatively basic setup: Widescreen TV, an HDTV cable box and a DVD player/recorder with ...
  A: Good Morning Steve: For you to enjoy Dolby Digital Home Theater Sound, You should get an inexpensive ...
Which home theatre to buy?2/10/2005
  Q: Which home theatre should we buy? We just moved into a home that has the hook-ups already in the ...
  A: Home theater hook up requires 6 wires. 2 for the front speakers. 2 For the rear speakers. 1 For the ...
What to purchase2/6/2005
  Q: This is probably one of the most asked questions but what should I buy. I have recently finished my ...
  A: Out of box complete surround systems are reasonable and have great home theater surround sound ...
Wiring my house for good quality sound2/4/2005
  Q: Now here's a question I hope falls within the range of yor expertise. I've recently moved into a ...
  A: From a Radio Shack store pick up either 35 volt or 70 Volt Line transformer. You can wire your ...
AUDIO PROBLEM1/30/2005
  Q: I just hooked up a new KOSS System, all components play fine, except I cannot get surround sound ...
  A: I do not know Koss System. If it has Prologic II, use it to simulate Surround sound. Otherwise you ...
Home Music System1/29/2005
  Q: My wife and I (we're both retired) are researching to purchase our first home, surround sound music ...
  A: Surround sound is created when a DVD with Dolby Digital 5.1 coded sound is played on a DVD player ...
AV switcher - Good or Bad?1/18/2005
  Q: I recently received a video projector (Sony Cineza LCD Front Projector - VPL-HS51) and surround ...
  A: NO IT DOES NOT AND I USE IT TO OVERCOME THE SAME DIFFICUILTY YOU ARE FACING. PLEASE LOOK FOR A ...
Home Theater Purchase1/9/2005
  Q: I've decided to buy a HD home theater. I'd like your personal help if possible. Here is my list ...
  A: Tim: 1. LCD and look at LCD Projection by Sony or Panasonic. 2. Do competetive shopping and buy ...
DVD players1/6/2005
  Q: I would like to buy a DVD/VHS combo for my college dorm room. I am torn between two systems. One ...
  A: Karl: Samsung is a very large company out of S. Korea, It is well known for Plasma TVs and High End ...
Home Theater System1/3/2005
  Q: Looking for a home theater speaker/receiver system and wondering what you would recommend. Willing ...
  A: Try looking at a JVC System. If you could afford have a demo on JVC 505. It is great sounding system ...
Video In on my receiver - why?12/31/2004
  Q: I am hooking up my Home Theater system and was wondering why there is a VIDEO IN on the receiver. I ...
  A: Video in on the receivers are designed to tie all the videos together and on your TV all you have to ...
hooking up a home thatare syatem12/27/2004
  Q: I have a Mitsubishi WS55511 HDTV and a JVC DVD/vcr combo and just got the JVC M303 home theater ...
  A: You do not need a diagram to set up a Home theater system. You have one with the JVC 303 System. On ...
Home theatre12/18/2004
  Q: i wish to purchase a DVD Home Theatre, budget is about USD400-700. Any recommendations? What is ...
  A: When buyind a home theater system, it is better to listen to DVD 5.1 Dolby Digital Demo to hear the ...
want to buy a home theater system.12/14/2004
  Q: i have been looking around at different kinds of Home Theater systems for under a $1,000 and I was ...
  A: There are some very good systems available for less than $1000. Please make sure you hear them ...
lcd, plasma, crt, projector12/12/2004
  Q: In the subject I have listed different types of tv's. Can you tell me about in general, which type ...
  A: There are two type of TV's in the market. Direct View and an Indirect View. Direct View are Flat ...
TV12/9/2004
  Q: Hell Sir, I am a novice when it comes to electronics. When it comes to a 27" Flat Screen TV under ...
  A: I sell most of the TV's you have mentioned and I think Sony is a better TV. HDTV is a change that ...
Home theater audio problem - possible clipping12/9/2004
  Q: We recently purchased and installed a new home theater DVD system to go with our new LCD TV. It's a ...
  A: Is this a Bose system? If it is and there are some others who also tie their speakers in their ...
No audio (Phones or Speakers)12/8/2004
  Q: My Home theater has no sound. It is a Magnavox MRD 200 and I bought a Multitester to make sure there ...
  A: Was the system working before? Do you have a DVD that you are using to test the system. How about FM ...
Televisions12/6/2004
  Q: I'm not ready to spend the big bucks on a TV yet and I've narrowed my choice down to 2. 1. SONY 32" ...
  A: Sony. Sony 32" Flat screen KV32FS120 is a very basic Sony Model. This model has sharper image as ...
number of speakers12/1/2004
  Q: i'm thinking about purchasing the Pioneer VSX 1014 reciever for under $400. I currently have two ...
  A: When designing a home theater system you must keep the following tips as your guidelines. 1. ...
Freezing/not recognizing11/30/2004
  Q: I have a SONY DAV S500 home theater system. Lately it will freeze while watching. I am constantly ...
  A: I know the system and my honest opinion is to replace it. Great sounding systems are becoming ...
Home Theater question.11/22/2004
  Q: I have a question regarding hooking up my home theater to the tv. I recently bought a home theater ...
  A: Surround sound signal comes from coded signal on the media. In this case the DVD. It gets decoded to ...
surround sound11/15/2004
  Q: i am looking at some 5.1 surround sound speakers on ebay and i was wondering what it would take for ...
  A: Surround sound comes from coded information on the media. In this case from DVD or some special CDs ...
Home theater hook up10/25/2004
  Q: I am using monster cables and I do have an optial connection between the DVD and the AV receiver. ...
  A: Your Cable box brings the broadcast to your TV. All you need to do is either hook it up to your TV ...
Home theater hook up10/24/2004
  Q: ) I am a novice in this area of home theater, just got a 6 speaker system and hooked it up. I have ...
  A: If you have an AV receiver as part of your home theater system. The first thing you do is to hook up ...
Dissapearing DVD picture10/24/2004
  Q: I have recentely purchase both a new DVD player and a new Television(less than a week ago) The DVD ...
  A: I assume that you have progressive scan on your TV and all connection RGB are correct. You may have ...
future of television10/20/2004
  Q: Which one will eventually be more popular, winning out over the rest? CRT, LCD, Plasma, rear ...
  A: It will be LCD or Plasma. There are so many unknown at this time to predict ehich will be more ...
TV to reciever problem10/8/2004
  Q: I just bought an audio reciever (Panasonic). The TV or monitor setup in the back has a video in and ...
  A: Dan: To hook up a receiver so you can hear TV sound, you must have the following: (Aauming that you ...
home theatre10/3/2004
  Q: i have the follwoing to connect- 1)phillips tv with two scart 2)phillips suround sound system with 1 ...
  A: If you have a good surround sound receiver, tie all of your RCA audio and video cables to the ...

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