Overview

Learn to set up and use today's home entertainment products   Want to buy a new TV, projector or stereo, but don't know where to start? Got problems with items you already bought? In this straightforward guide, a lifelong electronics guru walks you through buying, setting up and using home entertainment technology, and helps you resolve any issues that might arise. Filled with clear explanations, tips and insider tricks, this friendly, conversational resource covers today's tech in plain language, with plenty of pictures and illustrations. You'll feel like there's an expert by your side every inch of the way! Along with an extensive glossary, there's an appendix of connectors showing what the different plugs and jacks look like and do. Make informed choices when buying video and audio gear Save money by picking what's right for you and avoiding overpriced gimmicks See how to set up and connect today's seemingly complex products Explore programming sources like cable, satellite, antenna and streaming Learn how to integrate older tech like vinyl turntables into a modern digital stereo Avoid making mistakes that could damage your expensive equipment Discover tricks and solutions you didn't know existed Solve those ""why won't this work"" head-scratchers Select and use batteries properly, for longest life Stay safe when connecting wires and charging batteries Test malfunctioning remote controls, using your phone Maximize the lifespan, performance and ease of use of your electronics

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Author:   Michael Geier
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Education
Weight:   0.608kg
ISBN:  

9781260461640

ISBN 10:   1260461645
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   15 September 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

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

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Michael Jay Geier is an electronics technician, designer, and inventor who was a pioneer in the field of augmentative communications systems. He has written general technology features in Electronic Engineering Times, Desktop Engineering, IEEE Spectrum, and The Envisioneering Newsletter. Michael is the best-selling author of How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic

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