Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2- Home Theater Basics

Home Theater Components and Their Functions

Chapter 3 ñ Installing Your Home Theater

Equipment Placement:

         Video Connections

         Audio and Speaker Connections

         Receiver Set-Up Menus

Chapter 4 ñ Video Tune-Up

User Friendly Test Patterns for Adjustments:

Contrast Review
         Contrast
         Brightness Review
         Brightness
         Sharpness Review
         Sharpness
         Color & Tint Review
         Color & Tint
         Red Push
         S-Video Test

Advanced Test Patterns (for enthusiasts and technicians)
         20 IRE Window Review
         20 IRE Window
         30 IRE Window Review
         30 IRE Window
         40 IRE Window Review
         40 IRE Window
         80 IRE Window Review
         80 IRE Window
         90 IRE Window Review
         90 IRE Window
         100 IRE Window Review
         100 IRE Window
         Crosshatch Review
         Crosshatch
         Focus Review
         Focus

Chapter 5 ñ Audio Tune-Up

User Friendly Audio Signals to Check Speaker Wiring and Adjust main Speaker/Subwoofer Balance on 5.1-Channel and 6.1-Channel Systems

Dolby Digital Audio Tests
            5.1-Channel Speaker ID Review
            5.1-Channel Speaker ID
            5-Channel Speaker Balance Review
            5-Channel Speaker Balance
            6.1-Channel Speaker ID
            6-Channel Speaker Balance
            Speaker Phase Check Review
            Speaker Phase Check
            Subwoofer Level Review
            Subwoofer Level
            Subwoofer Crossover Check
            Subwoofer Phase Check

DTS Audio Tests
            5.1-Channel Speaker ID Review
            5.1-Channel Speaker ID
            5-Channel Speaker Balance Review
            5-Channel Speaker Balance
            6.1-Channel ES Matrix Speaker ID
            6-Channel ES Matrix Speaker Balance
            6.1-Channel ES Discrete Speaker ID
            6-Channel ES Discrete Speaker Balance
            Speaker Phase Check Review
            Speaker Phase Check
            Subwoofer Level Review
            Subwoofer Level
            Subwoofer Crossover Check
            Subwoofer Phase Check
       
 How to Use a Sound Level Meter

Chapter 6 ñOperating Your Home Theater

Setting Receiver Controls

DVD Player Menus (Aspect Ratio)

DVD Disc Menus

Chapter 7 ñ Upgrading Your Home Theater

Options and Shopping Tips for Buying or Upgrading Audio, Video, and Ancillary Components

Chapter 8 - Resources

How to Reach Industry Organizations and Other Sources