Bringing it all back home, Before you buy – Sony Home Theater User Manual
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The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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Bringing it All Back Home
We've completed our tour of Sources, Sight and Sound. Now is the time to put it
all together. This section will review the practical considerations for buying and
installing a home theater system.
Before You Buy
STEP 1. Determine what building blocks you already have. Decide whether you
have a television, A/V receiver or DVD player that you want to keep.
STEP 2. Determine your viewing distance. If you're buying a new television, this
will help you in selecting a screen size. Consult the charts on page 18 for more
information. Where possible, check out the television you're planning to buy,
connected to a good DVD player, when seen from the actual viewing distance in your
room.
STEP 3. Determine your level of interest. At Sony, we realize that not everyone
shares an equal passion for home theater equipment.
If you're nervous about buying the right products and making the right
connections when you get them home, you're probably best served by an all-in-one
product like Sony's DVD Dream™ systems. All the equipment will match. And all
of the cables and speaker connections are color-coded. It's like having a Sony expert
standing next to you when you set your system up!
If you're only somewhat interested in equipment, Sony's Home-Theater-in-a-Box
systems are a good place to start. The speakers will match—and will work well with
the receiver. There's also an easy set-up guide to help you get started.
If you're after the highest possible performance or if you'll want to upgrade
individual pieces in the future, separate components are your best bet.
The rear of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded
cables and color-coded speaker terminals.