HDTV For Dummies (For Dummies )

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 360 pages
• Published by: For Dummies
• Edition: 2nd Edition January 10, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 047009673X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470096734
• Book Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description
If you love movies, TV, and video games, then you’ve probably thought seriously about investing in a high-definition television set, otherwise known as HDTV. But before you run to your nearest electronic goods store, you should know what you’re investing your hard-earned money in, which TV set is good for you, and other things that will optimize your viewing pleasure.

HDTV for Dummies shows you everything you need to know about buying the right equipment, setting it up, and enjoying all the things you love about TV. It’ll save you tons of confusion over this exciting new technology and tell you everything you need to know about terms, concepts, and the difference between HD and digital. This handy guide gives you the tools you need to:

• Get connected with video and audio cables
• Hook up your DVD player, VCR, PC, camcorder, and other fun stuff
• Mount your HDTV
• Receive HDTV programming
• Understand the difference between HD DVD and Blu-ray disc players
• Record with DVRs and VCRs
• Install game consoles like PS3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii
• Enhance your HDTV with audio upgrades

The guide also shows you how to shop smart and lists the best places to buy your HDTV and popular accessories to pump up your system. With up-to-date knowledge on the latest technology in the market today, HDTV for Dummies gives you a clear picture of what HDTV can do for your viewing experience!

Back Cover Copy
Be prepared when you head to the electronics store!

Here's what you need to know to buy, set up, and make the most of HDTV

Plasma or LCD? 720p or 1080p? Blu-ray or HD DVD? Confused? What you need is this handy guide — it answers those questions and a whole lot more. It helps you choose the right HDTV for your needs, find sources of HDTV broadcasts, install and configure your system, and hook up cool HDTV sources like disc players, PCs, and game consoles.

Discover how to

• Translate the jargon, standards, and acronyms
• Incorporate HDTV into your home theater
• Be sure you're getting true HD channels
• Add a game console
• Prepare for the transition to digital TV

Reader Reviews
Technology is always changing, and whatever it has to take, we all have to accept the times that are really changing. That is said with computers and the way we download music. Most people right now download music to their ipods, rather than go to a music store and listen to great music you can get online. That also is really said with televisions too. In 2009, we all will have to change to televisions with the HD signals, according to the F.C.C. It is also fo consumers to figure out how to upgrade to the new technology. Fortunately, the Dummies people really know how to set the stage for those who need to know the new setup in this delightful book. HDTV For Dummies 2nd edition, is one of the latest books in the Dummies series, that displays to consumers the odds and ends of HDTV. The book tells you how to bee street smart and consumer smart, when you go out and purchase the latest models in televisions. It also tells you to look out for the specialty tuners like ATSC, and NTSC. It also seperates to consumers the new tuners and televisions like HDTV, as well as digital television which are SDTV, and EDTV. It also neatly displays all the setups when you're hooking televisions to cable, and what kind of model would be the best as a picture, a more popular 16x9 screen, or the traditional 4x3 screen display. The graphs and displays are well-written and display mostly everything you need to know in a beautifully written book. All in all, if you're shoppinf for a HDTV, you really need to get this book first. HDTV For Dummies is a really great buy for anybody who is electronically challenged, or for anyone who needs help setting up their new lifestyle. When I get ready to buy a new HDTV, I'll know that this is the book that helped me make it all possible. I definitely recommend this as a must buy. Price: A- Convience: B Graphs & Charts: B 1/2- Overall: B Comment (1) | | (Report this)