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A home cinema system does not mean starting over. Simply begin with what you have: your VCR, TV set and hi-fi
speakers. The first step is to add a DVD player for drastically improved image quality and digital sound. Plus
DVD players come in many different forms – super compact portable players to take anywhere, standard
component units and even sleek design models. You won’t believe your eyes! Next, you’ll want to add a receiver
or amplifier for virtual surround sound through your hi-fi speakers. Cinema realistic, it is better than the
real thing. Finally, splurge on a 5.1 surround sound system – six speakers in total for complete Dolby Digital
or DTS wrap-around sound – the ultimate in Home Entertainment.
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The final touch, the 5.1 channel surround sound speakers, completes the
ultimate home cinema experience. The two front and two rear
speakers, one centre speaker above the monitor or TV and one
subwoofer for low frequencies will wrap home viewers in digital
surround sound – just like in the movie theatre.
The next step, adding a Pioneer A/V amplifier or receiver, is the central
component in any home cinema experience. The A/V amplifier or receiver
connects all the units, amplifying any sound source in the system — TV, DVD, CD,
MiniDisc… A Pioneer A/V amplifier or receiver not only provides powerful sound,
but you also can connect a variety of image sources, such as a video camera (easy
if your A/V amplifier or receiver has a front panel input).
To start, add a DVD player or a portable DVD unit to your TV/VCR combination. You can
create a surround sound effect with your TV stereo speakers if your DVD player is
equipped with a Virtual Surround decoder. Besides outstanding image quality and
superb sound, DVD lets you view films in various languages with a selection of
soundtracks and enjoy other easy and convenient features, such as viewing per chapter
and movie angle selection.
Most European homes have separate stereo and TV/VCR installations.
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