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Basic Installation and Care of your Home Theatre System
Audiovisual equipment like a telephone, camera or music system are common in many parts of the world. Australia alone has countless audiovisual suppliers and installers in Brisbane and the Gold Coast nowadays. It is a current trend for most homes to have these systems set up for convenience purposes. The most popular among audiovisual equipment is the home theatre system. This is the combination of a television, DVD, music components and surround sound speakers linked together. This system revolutionised the way movies are watched. Now, most movies can be watched in the comfort of your home thereby avoiding the hustle and bustle of lining up at movie theatres. Home theatre systems bring the cinema experience to home.
If you don't have one yet, it's not so hard to find a good buy. Brisbane and the Gold Coast have many audio/visual providers. Other parts of the country will have hubs in business centres. You may opt to get help installing this equipment but you may also do this yourself. Just keep in mind these basic installation procedures and care instructions and you're on your way to a cinematic experience at home.
Installation Basics of your Home Theatre System
1. Plan how you will set up your system before moving any furniture or unpacking any equipment. Make sure you have an idea of where to place the system components.
2. Take note of cable and wall socket positions. This should be well thought out so as not to affect the entire house's electrical system. Suitable cabling should be used too.
3. Place the television set where it can be easily viewed by all. Make sure the screen is aligned to the viewer's eyes.
4. The speakers should be mounted first before attaching any wires.
5. Put the centre speaker above or just below the TV aligned to the front edge of the TV and the right and left speakers at the respective sides of the TV with approximately the same distance.
6. The surround speakers should be placed with similar distances but in a tilted position for best sound results.
7. If you chose to have one, the subwoofer should be placed at the side of the whole system. To increase the bass effect place it near a wall, to decrease it put it away from the wall.
8. Now you can start connecting the cables. Refer to the manual for accurate information. Most systems have diagrams to help you set it up.
Proper Care for your Home Theatre System
1. Clean the entire system by dusting it at least 3 to 4 times a week.
2. Keep the system at room temperature.
3. Don't overuse the system and use it only for the purpose it is intended for.
These simple easy to follow guidelines for your home theatre system will let you enjoy the full benefits of this cinematic equipment.
