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HDTV for Dummies 2nd Edition
If you love movies, TV, and video games, then you’ve probably thought seriously about investing in a high-definition television set, otherwise known as HDTV. But before you run to your nearest electronic goods store, you should know what you’re investing your hard-earned money in, which TV set is good for you, and other things that will
optimize your viewing pleasure.
HDTV for Dummies shows you everything you need to know about buying the right equipment, setting it up, and enjoying all the things you love about TV. It’ll save you tons of confusion over this exciting new technology and tell you everything you need to know about terms, concepts, and the difference between HD and digital. This handy guide gives you the tools you need to:
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Get connected with video and audio cables
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Hook up your DVD player, VCR, PC, camcorder, and other fun stuff
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Mount your HDTV
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Receive HDTV programming
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Understand the difference between HD DVD and Blu-ray disc players
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Record with DVRs and VCRs
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Install game consoles like PS3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii
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Enhance your HDTV with audio upgrades
The guide also shows you how to shop smart and lists the best places to buy your HDTV and popular accessories to pump up your system. With up-to-date knowledge on the latest technology in the market today, HDTV for Dummies gives you a clear picture of what HDTV can do for your viewing experience!
Introduction.
Part I: HDTV Fundamentals.
Chapter 1: What the Heck Is HDTV?
Chapter 2: Shopping Smart.
Chapter 3: Cables and Connections.
Chapter 4: Hooking Up Your HDTV.
Chapter 5: Mounting Your HDTV.
Part II: Getting HDTV Programming.
Chapter 6: Who’s Showing HDTV?
Chapter 7: Something’s in the Air.
Chapter 8: The Cable Guy.
Chapter 9: Rocket Science.
Chapter 10: Internet-Based HDTV.
Part III: Movie Machines.
Chapter 11: DVDs.
Chapter 12: Getting Into DVRs.
Chapter 13: Taping Time.
Part IV: HDTV Gadgets Galore.
Chapter 14: Gaming Consoles.
Chapter 15: Camcorders.
Chapter 16: Gadgets.
Part V: Sensory Overload.
Chapter 17: Understanding Audio.
Chapter 18: Home-Theater Audio.
Chapter 19: Setting the Mood.
Chapter 20: Enhancing Your HDTV.
Part VI: Geek Stuff.
Chapter 21: TV Engineering.
Chapter 22: Projecting a Good Image.
Chapter 23: Thin Is In.
Chapter 24: Good Ol’ Tubes.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 25: More than Ten Places to Buy an HDTV.
Chapter 26: More Than Ten HDTV Accessories.
Index.
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