How to Set Up a Home Theater System

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Learn how to set up your new home theater surround sound system in this free instructional video clip series, including connecting audio & video cables, DVD player & more.

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Choosing a Home Theater Projector
How to choose the right projector for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Choosing a Screen for a Home Theater
How to choose the right screen and options for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Choosing a Sub Woofer for a Home Theater
How to choose the right sub woofer for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Choosing Connector Cables for a Home Theater
How to choose connector cables for a home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Choosing Main Speakers for a Home Theater
How to choose the right main speaker for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Choosing Rear Speakers for a Home Theater
How to choose the right rear speakers for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Computer Connection for a Home Theater
How to connect a multimedia computer for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Connecting a Camcorder to a Home Theater
How to connect other accessories such as a camcorder for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Connecting a DVD Player to a Home Theater
How to connect a DVD player for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Connecting a VCR Player to a Home Theater
How to connect a VCR for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Connecting TV to a Stereo Receiver
How to connect a TV to a receiver for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Getting Surround Sound From Basic Cable
How to get surround sound from basic cable for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Guide to Speakers for a Home Theater
How to understand types of speakers for home theater systems; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Home Theater Layout Tips
How to design a layout that’s right for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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How Will the 2009 Digital Switch Affect Your Home Theater?
How to understand the digital switch in 2009 and how it affects your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Lighting Tips for a Home Theater
How to set up integrating lighting for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Overview of a Home Theater
Get an overview of how to set up a home theater system; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Programming a Home Theater Remote Control
How to program a remote control with codes for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Programming Tips for a Home Theater Remote Control
How to program a “smart” remote control via learning for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Satellite Connection for a Home Theater
How to connect a satellite receiver for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Setting Up the Power Grid for Home Theater
How to set up the power grid for your home theater system; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Stereo Receiver Connections for a Home Theater
How to connect peripherals to a stereo receiver for your home theater; get expert tips and advice on hooking up video and audio equipment for home entertainment systems in this free instructional video.

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Tags: home, theater, setup, systems, seating, speakers

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Summary: Home theater systems are all the rage these days. Our expert will help you decide whether you should buy a ready-to-go theater system or build your own with separate components. He'll also help you create the best surround sound environment by choosing the best speakers, sub woofers, and amplifiers. He also answers questions about how to connect all your theater components and whether you can have too much connected to one system - such as how video game systems can affect the rest of your equipment. Read on for lots of audio and electrical tips to help you create a theater quality entertainment system for your home.

Learn all about home theater systems from an expert in this informative interview. Just some of the topics covered include surround sound, speakers, amplifiers, where and how to place speakers, VCRs and DVD players along with many other important facets that you should know if you're setting up your own home entertainment center.

About the Expert

Expert: Reggie Hayes has researching and setting up home theater systems since 1995. He owned a mobile disc jockey business for nine years and studied under the guidance of trained professionals in the live-concert industry with major touring acts. Reggie has also worked at a major retail outlet selling televisions and home theater equipment to consumers.