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Help setting up Entertainment system

Jun 10, 2005 7:00AM PDT

I recently bought this TV: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6388553&type=product&id=1077625453350

and I'd like some advice on how to set it up the best way possible.

I have a Toshiba DVD/VCR player w/ 5.1 speakers and I also get DirecTV. Right now I have the DirecTV DVR w/ TiVO, but I think I'll go ahead and get an DirecTV HD receiver, too.

Which connection(s) and/or plug-in's to get the best possible picture/sound out of my TV.

Thanks.

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hmm
Jun 10, 2005 9:53AM PDT

What A/V Receiver do you have? Or is that part of the dvd/vcr player as well? I would give you advice on how to hook it up if I knew what kind of video switching your receiver provides...

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Not exactly sure........
Jun 10, 2005 11:52AM PDT

what you mean by A/V receiver. Right now I have the DirecTV running into the home theater 5.1 system.

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re
Jun 10, 2005 9:58AM PDT

just get some mid range component cables they don't have to be the most expensive and a fiber optic cable for your Satelite box to connect to your receiver so you can get 5.1 out of your HD broadcasts

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Clarification please.........
Jun 10, 2005 11:53AM PDT

would it be better to use DVI instead of component, or is that not possible w/ the equipment I have.

Also, what kind of fiber optic cable do you mean.

(I'm just starting to grasp, a little, of all the new technology.)

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Need more information
Jun 10, 2005 11:19AM PDT

Hello,

Would you mind providing the model numbers of your components, including your 5.1 surround sound system?

Thank you,

Take care,

Shawn Mosqueda
WireSmart LLC
www.wiresmart.com
shawn@wiresmart.com

How to Build A HOme Theater PC ebook coming soon! go to www.wiresmart.com

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more info.....
Jun 10, 2005 11:50AM PDT

The Toshiba DVD/VCR Home Theater System model # is: SD V55HT. (I bought in in July 2004 @ Best Buy.)

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Making the connections
Jun 10, 2005 2:26PM PDT

Hello,

I have reviewed the user manuals for your components.

You will want to make the following connections.

You have the TV and the DVD/VCR combo receiver.

From your receiver to the TV
Simply connect the "Component OUT" to "Component 1 IN". This will take care of the video signal for the VCR and DVD, giving you the best possible picture.

Your Audio for the VCR and DVD are taken care of through the receiver itself by simply connecting all the speakers.

For your DirecTV receiver I would suggest hooking up the the video directly to the TV.
Simply connect the "Component OUT" to "Component 2 IN". This will take care of the video signal for the DirecTV High Definition signal, giving you the best possible picture.

You will then want to get a $20-$30 Optical cable to connect the audio "Optical Out" on the DirecTV receiver. This will allow you to listen to 5.1 surround sound broadcast from DirecTV.

If you are interested in recording anything off DirecTV you will want to connect the following:
Yellow "Video OUT" from the DirecTV receiver to the "Video In Line 1" on your receiver. Make the exact same connections with the (Red)Right audio and (White) Left audio connections. This will allow you to record video (lowest quality signal) and stereo surround sound (not 5.1) from any broadcasts.

Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me.

Take care,

Shawn Mosqueda
WireSmart LLC
www.wiresmart.com
shawn@wiresmart.com

How to Build A HOme Theater PC ebook coming soon! go to www.wiresmart.com