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Sound & Vision Home Theater Tune-Up DVD
Sound & Vision Home Theater Tune-Up DVD
Sound & Vision Home Theater Tune-Up DVD
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Overview

  • Learn all about popular surround-sound formats like Dolby Digital and DTS
  • Explains DVD aspect ratio in easy-to-understand terms
  • On-screen test patterns clearly show why S-Video is better than composite video

Essential Info

Is your home theater giving you all the picture clarity and sonic detail it can? Now you can make sure it is thanks to this easy-to-use DVD that explains how to get the most from your home entertainment system. Whether you're a novice or enthusiast, you'll find step-by-step instructions, exclusive video patterns and audio tests, and helpful tips for hooking up, adjusting and operating your system.

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  • Smarthome does not offer technical support on this product, please contact the manufacturer directly for all product support.
  • Only merchandise credit for defective items returned within 30 days of purchase. No other returns allowed on this item.

What's Included

  • Sound & Vision Home Theater Tune-Up DVD
  • More Info

    The DVD includes: exclusive, user-friendly video test patterns and audio tones for Dolby Digital and DTS; thorough explanations of 5.1- and 6.1-channel systems; an S-Video/composite video test; and full details on DVD aspect ratios. It also features demonstration video clips and instructions on how to use a sound level meter. Run time: 80 minutes. Note: Only unopened, factory-sealed DVDs may be returned for refund/credit.

    Specifications

    Specifications

    Sound & Vision Product No.:SOUND & VISION TUNE UP
    ASIN:B00005TRZA
    Encoding:Region 1
    Format:Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound
    DVD Release Date.:January 15, 2002
    Video Running Time:80 minutes
    DVD Features:Chapters: Home Theater Basics, Installing Your Home Theater, Video Tune-Up, Audio Tune-Up, Operating Your Home Theater, Upgrading Your Home Theater, Resources Direct-access menu for A/V tests Advanced video & audio tests Bonus: How to Use a Sound Level Meter Demonstration video trailers DVD-ROM section for PCs

    Reviews

    7 Ratings
    5 star: 29%  (2)
    4 star: 57%  (4)
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    1 star: 14%  (1)
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    DENNIS E. -- loudonville, NY   6/21/2009
    I bought this DVD mainly for its audio calibration tools, especially its built-in test tones for speaker balancing. For this purpose, it is superb. Most receivers' multichannel inputs are not affected by the speaker balance adjustments provided for Dolby Digital and DTS. If you buy a Blu-Ray player with built-in Dolby True HD and DTS HD decoding, this disc will help you play those surround modes optimally through an older receiver that contains a multichannel input. The presumption here is that the Blu-Ray player contains the proper setup tools. Bottom line: this disc helped me to upgrade to Dolby True HD and DTS HD without replacing my fairly new receiver. Not bad, spending about $20 to save about $1000. The disc is very easy to set up and use. Its video calibration tools are designed for CRT displays, which have gone the way of the dinosaur. So I would NOT recommend this disc for those wanting to calibrate one of the newer flat-panel HDTVs.
    BARBARA -- shakopee, MN   2/3/2009
    This DVD really helped us maximize the picture quality of our new LCD tv. Highly recommend! A little hard to follow, but I'm definitely challenged in that area. Probably easier for most people.
    MARK -- riverside, CA   7/1/2007
    As advertised. Helped set up TV in easy to follow format.
    NEDRICK -- beaufort, NC   4/24/2006
    It really will help me setup my new theater. I would like Smarthome to offer cheaper wireless color and night vision cameras. I'm building a new home and my backyard is woods. There are wild animals and I would like to be able to see if there are any aminals close to my house by using a camera that pickup body heat during day or night and I'm be able to see it on my TV.
    DAVID -- philippi, WV   1/20/2006
    The DVD met my requirements and performed as described. I am a happy customer.
    JASON -- denver, CO   1/31/2005
    everything was simple to order online. Delivery was very fast, considering Amazon.com delayed my order for this item, so much so, it had me llok to this site and it came so quickly. I am now a customer of smart home. ;)
    ALAN -- baldwin, MD   9/25/2004
    Exceeded expectations
    PER A -- vikhammer, XX   9/15/2004
    Excellent!
    ANDY -- walla walla, WA   3/7/2004
    Is a comprehensive guide to home theater equipement. The infromation is relativily basic, but applicible to all systems. S&V is a great tool for "fine tunning" a system.
    Dave -- lafayette, LA   2/29/2004
    Easy to follow instructions. Vastly improved picture quality on S-Video and Component Video. Even helped fine tune surround sound system.
    JIM -- acworth, GA   1/29/2004
    Very good quality. Helped me in fine-tuning my home theater.

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