Thursday 24 October 2013

A Few Essentials Tips For Good Wall Mounted LCD TV Installation



 
Current flat screen televisions are becoming bigger, lighter and noticeably better. The LCD television display technology continues to be one of the most popular televisions, because of the price and design. They great space savers as manufacturers continue to focus on making thinness of the more desirable features. Many of the advertisements for the current crop of LCD sets are based on the thickness. Not only to they save room but they offer superior picture quality.

Many of the manufacturers are also insisting that the LCD TV installation must include wall mounted flat panels that are designed for better performance. It may not be readily obvious, and seem almost incredulous, that the performance of your LCD will depend on the installation. However studies have shown that it does have a great effect. To be effective, an LCD Installation requires some assistance. More than an extra pair of hands would be needed, in addition to having the right tools.

An LCD TV installation can be challenging, and help will be needed. You will most likely need help in areas such as drilling of holes, and connecting the appropriate cables and wires, in addition to mounting the brackets on the walls. In some instances, some electrical wiring work may be needed.

If you think that you are up to the challenge, there are a few steps that should be followed very closely. It may seem to be an ignorant supposition, but before you begin planning the TV installation, the first step is to ensure that your LCD TV can be mounted on the wall. There is an industry designation that is used for labeling the models that are ready to be wall mounted. IF it is not ready to mount, there are some accessories and modifications that can be made.

Wall Mounted televisions are designed with inserts for screws and brackets at the sides and corners. The designation will also show if the set is Video Electronics Standards Association or VESA compliant. There are different types of mounting and brackets that provide different types of movement, and you will need to make a choice of the type of movement that you will need. It makes no sense to install a bracket with 270 degree rotation, if your seating only accommodates 90 degree viewing angle. The choice of TV installation will also be determined by the size of the set and room size.

Perhaps the most important consideration, which should be done before anything else, is to determine exactly where the set will be installed. You may need to move the furniture around or add additional wiring. The best location may be one where the set can be comfortably viewed from any location in the room.

Ideally, the room should be as dark as possible and there should be no facing windows. A few rules of thumb say that spaces that are as twice as wide as the width of the screen should be left on both sides, and the optimum viewing distance should also be at least twice the screen distance. After mounting your TV, the next most critical step is to ensure that it is properly calibrated.

Monday 21 October 2013

Choosing A Home Theatre Installer




Home theaters continue to decline in price, and they have become much more affordable, where they are no longer the domain of the wealthy. The classification of units has also change to include classic systems that can be comprised of a television and a pair of speakers. The home theater units are available in various formations and price levels, but what has become even more important is having the systems professionally installed so that that they perform according to the specifications.

You need a professional home theater installer to ensure that you get what is afforded to with your home theater installation. Finding one may not be difficult, but it entails doing a bit of work, because, like everything else all home theater installers are not the same. They offer different services, and can perform at different levels.

Your first task in finding a competent home theater installer is to define exactly what is needed in your home theater installation. If you are considering the purchase of a new home theater, you need to determine what you wish to do with it. What do with the home theater installation will determine how and where it is installed and consequently the skills that may be needed? A dedicated room will need different requirements from that of the installation of an external entertainment unit.

The family room that is used for many different purposes may also be designed and constructed in a different manner from that of a telecom or conferencing room in an office environment, so your home theater installer should have a specific set of skills or expertise in a specific area.

The questions that are asked will be used to determine the type of equipment that is purchased : 

For what will the home theater be used? 

Will it be installed in a dedicated media room, or will the room be used for other purposes? 

What will you be watching on the television. This determines the most suitable display technology and thus the installation. 

Will you be entertaining regularly? 

Will sound quality be important? 

Where and how will the speaker be installed? 

Can the room be modified to improve acoustics? 

What about furniture? 

Does the facility have the ability to support integration of other devices and components? 

Knowing more about the different video and audio technologies will help in your discussions, while the education will prevent you from being misled by the home theater installer. 

Now that you have a much better idea of what you need, you may also be much more confident in knowing where it should be put. Converting the basement into a home theater, may call for much more that you may initially realize. It may or may not be easier to use the spare room or the den, but you may also need to consider carpeting, wiring, plumbing and maybe even more renovation. 

Knowing what you need, you should then decide on the budget with which you are allowed to work. The budget should not be hard and fast, but can be subject to change for unexpected occurrences. You may or may not need financing, but the home theater installation may also qualify as a home renovation project.

Monday 14 October 2013

How To Get More From Your Home Theater


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There are several ways to ensure that you enjoy more of your what you home theater is able to accomplish. You should not think that you need a very expensive, nor elaborate set-up to enjoy your favorite movies, or your favorite tunes.A good flat-panel television, a receiver and a video player, with a good pair of speakers, may be all that you need to begin , and you can start adding newer and more advanced components later on.The manufacturers and industry experts all recommend that your television should be wall-mounted, for a number of different reasons.

The sets are lighter, bigger, thinner, and look better when they are mounted on walls and one of the bigger benefits, is that they take up much less room. However, there are a few guidelines that should be followed. There may also be some building codes and regulations for wiring that you should know about. Regulations stipulate the type of wiring and cable that should be used, and how and where the wires should be placed.To properly set up a surround sound, you need to know where to place the speakers. Some practise may be required, as professional TV installer may have access to tools and the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the job efficiently.

Before installing your home theater, you should determine the main functions of your set, and also how and when it will be used. There are a few very important reasons for this.

A unit that is used mainly for watching movies at dusk, will post different requirement for one that is used for watching music videos, or one that is used primarily for observing the daily news. You should consider the effects of colours and lighting, which will impact the position, environment or room in which your home theater is installed. If you enjoy gaming, your home theater may need a seperate area from the rest of the audience. And a set that is used for streaming music will require need different requirements also.
If you already have a home theater, there are very simple procedures that can improve the performance , and make it much more enjoyable. Your video can be calibrated to make your HDTV look much brighter and better. The picture can be improved with the use of special equipment that accurately measures signal quality so that it can be re-adjusted.

You can call in the experts in your local area, and they should be able to provide free consultations, and sometimes, you may find that some very simple adjustments such rearranging the furniture can make the viewing experience more enjoyable.

When looking for a service provider, there are few things that you should look for.
Your home theater installation service, should be able to recommend a personalized solution, because, all situations may not be the same. There is no one-size- fits-all solution.
The advice that is offered may include recommendations for new hardware or materials. You should also receive a complete estimate on all the materials and labour that may be required.




Monday 30 September 2013

The Easy Way to Enjoy better Home Entertainment


If you have the slightest interest in consumer electronics, as a casual observer, you will be confronted by an arcane list of acronyms that seem to be a foreign language. Blu-Ray,LED, Surround sound,HD, DLNA, and much more more.

And as the technology moves forward, it appears that you may need advanced technical degrees to enjoy hi-definition movies in your home. Home theater has a language of its own, and to make the best use of them, you need a translator, that is someone that speaks the language.

The home theater market, is showing tremendous growth as prices continue to decline. As wide variety of products make it easy for consumers to choose. Features include various display technologies, such as LED, Plasma, different types of players, media storage, and the fastest growing segment is the theater-in-a-box system that includes all required components in a matched system.

Consumers can take advantage of the opportunity to upgrade. If you have the room,in your area, it may be time to upgrade the 42-inch to a larger 60-inch for much better viewing experience, but the industry experts caution, that before you make any decision, it may be best to speak to home theater installation experts, who may  are trained to spot challenges that may not be readily apparent.

Since 2009, we have seen the prices of items such as television and projectors decline, while the global market for home theater and home theater installations continue to grow. According to some of the latest industry research,the estimated size of the market for home theater is now close to $3 billion annually, which is huge by any standard.

There may be several reasons cited for the continued growth. Demographically, empty nesters are seeing some children return home, as the economy falters, or others with room to spare, are converting the empty rooms to home theaters. Others cite the high prices for movie tickets, where you have to endure the impolite behavior of others, with overpriced and unhealthy snacks being a deterrent for spending one entertainment outside of the home. A night at the movies for a family of 4 can easily cost in excess of $100.0.

The growth in TV installations is being driven by improved display technologies, such 3D and LED TVs. There is even the soft introduction of 4D, which appears to hold some promise. Consumers are also in love with gadgets, and in developing countries such as Asia and Europe, the growth is expected to remain strong.

Creating the experience in your home is now a lot easier, as trained and certified TV installers , can help with customizations.

Accessories are affordable and readily available. By adding some comfortable theater-like chairs,that include the trays for holding the peanuts or popcorn, in addition to wall mounting of your HDTV, or installing  your gaming console, you can prepare yourself for hours of family entertainment for minor costs. There are seats on the market, that are attached to your speaker system, that actually allows you to feel the rumble, of high speed car chase, or the impact of contact sports.

Even if you already have an home theater installation, that is not enjoyed as much as it should be, you can easily get much more from your hard earned cash, by calling in the experts for a free consultation.