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.

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

"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." - DENNIS E. - LOUDONVILLE, NY

"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." - BARBARA - SHAKOPEE, MN

"As advertised. Helped set up TV in easy to follow format." - MARK - RIVERSIDE, CA

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