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Where should I upgrade?
How can I get the best price?
Confused about resolutions?
Where should I put my equipment?
Where do I place my projector?

Now that I have a home theater, where should I upgrade my system?

If you are happy with your picture and sound consider upgrading the cabling and power delivery. You would be surprised how much quality a system can lose due to poor power delivery. Electronic noise from our surroundings can be drastically diminished. Also, analog and digital devices suffer from different power issues. A quality power conditioner will take these into consideration and deliver specific “noise” suppression while delivering a reliable flow. Battery back-ups can also save you hundreds from power outages. Many entertainment devices need

to cool down before completely shutting off. An unexpected power interruption can devastate you system for weeks and cost ‘t much more than a preventative measure. Don’t think these devices are the same as power strips and backups at the corner store. Equipment only we can provide will deliver the protection you need. Choosing the wrong equipment can create more electronic noise than you began with. Not only will you hear the difference, but you can see it as well.

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How can I get the price best on equipment?

Prospective clients often ask us how much a specific device costs. While it is easy to price a "Box" component, our focus is providing you with a complete "Turn-Key" solution for your total entertainment needs. People often try to piece systems together with components from various sources. While this approach may save on individual components, it does not guarantee specific performance. As a custom designer, we take an advanced approach which considers the system as a whole. This includes such items as room acoustics, equipment placement, ease of use and most importantly - how will the components we specify perform as a system in our client's environment. Even if you do not require custom

design and installation services, you should consider getting all your equipment from “Advanced Home Theater Systems”. When a single company supports the equipment you purchase, any service or warranty issues can be addressed with one contact. While keeping up with the latest trends and configuring a system by yourself can be enjoyable, it can also lead you down a road full of disappointments. Avoid this possibilty by letting us do the research for you. From our years' of configuring and testing systems, we know what components work best together. This experience will help ensure that you receive the best performance for your investment. So, although price is important, it should not be the only consideration. Our goal is to provide the best overall system value - "price, performance and reliability."

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Confused about High Definition resolutions?

We have compiled a visual chart that represents the various display resolutions. Feel free to look over this detailed chart: 480, 720, 1080 etc...

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Where should I put my A/V equipment?

First consider if you want to see your equipment or do you want it remotely located. Next consider if you will use a universal remote with “IR” communication or a more reliable "RF" system. While "IR" is the most common control method requiring line of sight with the electronics, RF, or radio frequency does not require line of sight. However, an “IR extender kit” can also provide the solution for lack of sight.

If you want to remotely loacte equipment, try to pick a location close to the display and speakers. A utility closet or "In-Wall" rack-mounted solution is a good place to start. Next, keep the cables and interconnects as short as possible. Remember, “Advanced Home Theater Systems” offers complementary advice with on-site quotes for installation or equipment needs. We can schedule a convenient site visit to review your individual needs.

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How far away from the screen should I put my projector?

We can give you a qualified answer but the “right” answer resides in the manual of the projection device you select for purchase. Our expertise with projectors comes Factory Training Programs and years of installing bulky CRT projectors. These required very specific placement with little tolerance for error. They had to be dead center of the screen with bottom of lens level to the top of screen. Studs and joists were also an issue with these weighty units. Today, DLP projectors are much lighter and can make picture corrections if they cannot be optimally placed. However, make all attempts to place a projector

level with the top of the screen. Also place near the middle of the the unit's Throw Range to allow for the greatest adjustment flexibility. These specifics will be found in the manufacturer's installation manual. Although a projector might provide "keystone” correction and “lens shift”, careful placement will minimize the need to use these corrections. Digital corrections (i.e., Keystone) can distort picture quality and increase artifacts.

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