How to connect your digital receiver to your home theater system


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In the not too distant past, stereo receivers were only used to connect components to your stereo system and switching between them, but times have changed dramatically in the field of home entertainment in recent years only. Today, digital stereo receiver or receiver and is sometimes called, is also expected to handle video inputs from any number of devices and be able to route also television. Moreover, today> Receivers should be able to decode the surround sound and the support of at least five speakers and a subwoofer. It is a challenge, and a lot of switching up then we will discuss how to connect your digital receiver to your home entertainment system.

If you buy an all-in-one home theater package, you probably will not have much trouble putting things in place because it is not usually presented to you in the instructions and all components must correspond well. But if youbuild your own home theater package is composed of different elements, you need to plan ahead and purchase the necessary equipment to do the job.

As the receiver is in question, make sure you buy one that has the number of connections that have to drive all system components. For video, almost all receivers provide a connection for a DVD player, VCR, cable or satellite, but is also intended to connect a digital cameravideo camera, a video game console or digital video recorder, if so, you have enough inputs for all these teams too. And you can expect to pay more for the many extra connections, but if that is what you need, the cost is worth it.

Now you must be sure that the types of connections are what you want as well. Almost all the video equipment can be connected via standard composite cable, but if you want better video quality use an S-video instead. Having a good mix of input connections between the two can be a good idea for a video camera, most do not have to be of the highest quality anyway.

In terms of audio, many digital receivers come with surround sound decoders built into the unit and is often the easiest solution. Make sure the digital connection of the components of the system coincides with the input connection > Receiver. In general, an optical or coaxial. Make sure it is, which correspond to the two ends.

Next, make sure the speaker connections enough to drive your speaker setup. To use the new format 6.1 or 7.1 of its system that have enough speaker connections on your receiver to power all the speakers separately.

Once you have the right equipment with good contacts, actually installing> Beneficiary is a question of staying organized on the fly. Maybe a good idea to label each set of cables at both ends to remind you that the right place. And remember to keep a straight polarity when installing the speakers as well. Each speaker has a "+" and "-" terminal, make sure to match them correctly with the corresponding terminal on the receiver or the sound quality will be affected.

Here are some guidelines to be as well planned and organized as possible may helpnot only purchase equipment suitable for receiving digital entertainment system, but also successfully installed.

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