SolarCity and the Mountain View Solar CO-OP Tube. Duration : 60.72 Mins.
Google Tech Talks March 28, 2007 ABSTRACT The program aims to bring over 175kW of residential solar power to 50+ homes in the Mountain View, Los Altos, Menlo Park & Woodside communities. SolarCity is offering a substantial discount for homeowners and businesses who purchase solar through this program, giving it the possibilty of being one of the largest residential solar co-op purchases to date. The purpose of the talk is to inform googlers about the benefits and economics of solar, the technologies that SolarCity is using, and to learn about the co-op program itself. Similar public meetings have already been held for local residents, and have attracted a fair bit of local media attention,...
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Honeywell HE260A Higher Capacity Whole House Bypass Humidifier Best
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Honeywell HE260A Higher Capacity Whole House Bypass Humidifier Feature
Bypass flow-through humidifier
Enhances comfort and properly humidifies homes up to 4,000 square feet
Easy mounting on either warm-air supply or return air duct of any forced-air furnace
Flow-through design helps keep unit clean and decreases the frequency of maintenance
Installation kit required--sold separately
Honeywell HE260A Higher Capacity Whole House Bypass Humidifier Overview
This flow-through bypass whole-house humidification unit is low maintenance, cost effective, and is simple to operate. This unit requires good access to a return duct and drain. The humidifier mounts on supply plenum or return. The bypass carries air from the supply, through the humidifier, to the return. Standard control. No. HE220A1019: 12 gallon per day, uses Vista model No. 710 filter No. HE260A1010: 17 gallon per day, uses Vista model No. 714 filter
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DIY Window Air Conditioner Maintenance and Repair Video Clips. Duration : 1.83 Mins.
This is a demo on window a/c maintenance. The full version can be found on www.simpletechnicalsolutions.com. Window/wall air conditioners and heat pumps are life savers when functioning properly. However, improperly maintained systems cause higher energy prices, poor air quality, and lower heating or cool capability. This video will train you on how to reduce your energy costs, improve your heating and cooling, and allow your system to run as if it were new. This video is only a demo. Find the full video at www.simpletechnicalsolutions.com
How To Install a Programmable Thermostat - The Home Depot Tube. Duration : 4.10 Mins.
Learn how to save energy and money on your heating and cooling bills by replacing your existing thermostat with a programmable thermostat. Watch the step by step installation process, and discover some helpful tips along the way as well. For more DIY information, visit www.homedepot.com
King Electrical 1000-Watt Electric Forced-Air Wall Heater #W2410 Best
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King Electrical 1000-Watt Electric Forced-Air Wall Heater #W2410 Feature
Fan-forced wall heater
For use in apartments, bathrooms, and utility areas; heats up to 100 square feet
Steep pitch 4-bladed aluminum impeller fan kicks out 85 cubic feet per minute
Saves space; looks like the register from a standard central heating system
1-year warranty
King Electrical 1000-Watt Electric Forced-Air Wall Heater #W2410 Overview
* 208/240 Voltage * 85 CFM Steep pitch 4-bladed aluminum impeller fan * 1000 watts * Replacement thermostats WT-1 single pole (1718-4508) or WT-2 double pole (1718-4557) * Thermostat not included * Replacement wall mount can WSC 20 gauge (1718-4003)
King Electrical 1000-Watt Electric Forced-Air Wall Heater #W2410 Specifications
The King Electrical King Electrical W2410 fan-forced wall heater is ideal for heating small rooms of for spot heating. Instead of using a bulky, unsightly space heater, simply install this unit directly into your wall. The W2410 gives you two wattage options, 500 and 1000, allowing you to heat up to 100 square feet. The unit saves valuable space, and it looks like the register from a standard central heating system. The heater's "Smart limit protection" shuts it off if it overheats. One-year warranty.--Josh Dettweiler
What's in the Box Heater (standard color bright white)
Five Tips for Buying a Heater Choosing a space heater is a matter of sifting through a bewildering array of types, power ratings, and fuel sources. Let's break it down a little to make the process easier.
What are the different types of space heaters?
Radiant heaters emit infrared radiation that directly warms the objects in front of the heaters (rather than the surrounding air). If you only need heat by a desk or in a small section of a room, a radiant heater is quiet and will use very little power.
Forced-air heaters use a fan to blow air that has been warmed by metal or ceramic heating elements. A forced-air heater is appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room, but can be noisy.
Convection heaters draw cold air from the floor; the air is warmed by heating coils and emitted from the top of the heater. A convection heater is appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room, but also can be noisy.
Radiators work by heating oil enclosed in a reservoir, gradually heating the surrounding air. If heating speed isn't an issue, you might want to opt for a radiator. These are extremely quiet and effective--perfect for bedrooms.
Should I buy an electric or a combustion model? If you want a heater that will be available in emergencies, or that can heat areas larger than a single room, choose a "combustion" model--one that is powered by a gas or fuel like propane, kerosene, natural gas, or diesel. Which fuel type you choose depends largely on convenience and local availability. For example, diesel would be appropriate for a heater you take with you on long car trips.
How powerful a heater do I need? Heaters are rated by BTU, which stands for British Thermal Unit (the amount of heat needed to heat one pound of water by 1 degree F). To find out how many BTU you need:
Calculate the volume of the space to be heated by multiplying square footage by height.
Multiply that number by 4 if your insulation is poor, 3 if it's average, or 2 if it's good.
The resulting number is a ballpark figure for how many BTU you'll need.
Do space heaters cost a lot to operate? As a general rule, electric space heaters are more expensive to use than combustion models. To ensure energy efficiency, a thermostat is a must-have feature for any heater. For radiant heaters, models with a 360 degree heating surface can heat larger spaces. If you need a forced-air heater, models with ceramic elements tend to be more efficient.
Are space heaters a fire hazard? Space heaters are implicated in about 25,000 residential fires every year. To ensure proper safety, always follow the manufacturer's usage instructions and fill out the warranty card to receive informational updates from the manufacturer. Also, look for extra safety features such as an automatic shutoff switch that can shut down the unit if, for example, it gets upended. In addition, choose a model where the heating element is adequately enclosed within the unit.
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Passive Solar Air Heater Heating System Alternative Energy Tube. Duration : 2.42 Mins.
This is a video of the Passive Solar Heating System in use at www.envirosponsible.com in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. It provides a great deal of heat, and the installer, Chris, will be making it more effecient by adding a second computer fan to push the warm air at the top, painting the inside better and taping the duct work. Also, the duct work will be directed into the office where the door can be closed and used in a smaller air mass. This kind of heater is ideal for urban survival and bugging in, since it requires no power input and is cheap and easy to make. It's not just for strawbale, cob, cabins, cottages, earth ships or businesses. They can be installed on a home, and they look great when done right. Ragnar Benson would be proud. Visit our site at envirosponsible.com or call us at 905-666-2002.
Why would you need a stable heater? Is it more efficient?
It is best to use a stable heater in situations where you have a large room like a garage, outdoor patio, or a large workspace.
Room Heater Diagram
Most stable heaters are designed to heat a one car garage. galvanic stable heaters work best when used in this type of situation because you don't need to worry about venting any propane fumes or worrying about the charge of natural gas. galvanic heat is much more efficient, for example galvanic heating uses 100% of the electricity and turns it into heat. Propane gas uses 80% of the fuel for heat and the other 20% is a byproduct of the fuel. When using propane gas or natural gas you are giving off a byproduct from the fossil fuels, where as galvanic heat does not give off any byproducts. galvanic heaters are also easier to operate by production use of all the electricity that is given to the unit to heat. When you turn down the heat you are turning down the whole of electricity you use.
How to setup a carport Heater
Electric heaters can be mounted in any ways therefore rescue you space in your workplace or garage. You are not using a fuel that needs to be supplanted and rescue that time it takes to refill a tank or fuel line. An galvanic heater does not need to run with a fossil fuel and therefore never gets build up and give you a longer living heater. Keep in mind how large your stable is and how many Btu's of heat you will need to adequately heat your garage. Too much is not all the time good, you can over use the unit and end up spending more electricity than you want to. all the time try to get the excellent fit. Also, galvanic stable heaters feature overheat safety if you unit ever gets too warm it will shut off automatically.
A stable heater is usually not too big and they come easily ready with mounting kits so that the unit is out of your way, rescue you space.
You can mount a stable heater to a ceiling or a wall depending on your situation. This makes retention your free space a breeze because you can actually mount it and it is out of your way, not to mention retention you warm and you don't even need to think about it.
Most stable heaters are mounted on the ceiling as seen below. Some models need to be wired into your electrical by an electrician or trained professional.
There are other models that are easy to mount and plug in, and then you are ready to go.
All electrical stable heaters that we carry are thermostatically controlled and can we wired to a thermostat on the wall if desired. We have added a few pictures of stable heaters that are mounted already to show you the functionality of these units.
Do remember when you are mounting the unit there are minimum specifications on how close the units can be mounted to a wall or any objects. The distance of the space is mentioned in the hand-operated and should be followed strictly to enhance efficiency of the unit.
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Remote control operation for separate control of ceiling fan, light and heater functions
Hunter 21894 52-Inch Westover Heater Fan Overview
The Hunter Fan 21894 is a Westover Four Seasons Heater Ceiling Fan with the Remote Control Included in the New Bronze motor finish. The Westover ceiling fan is a quality and dependable ceiling fan. This Ceiling Fan is from the Westover Four Seasons Heater Collection and is UL Indoor rated. The Westover Four Seasons Heater Includes 3" (3/4" Interior Diameter) Pole.
Hunter 21894 52-Inch Westover Heater Fan Specifications
The Westover Four Seasons Heater Fan cools your home when the weather is warm, heats it when winter comes, and looks great the whole year through. Ideal for adding comfort to a bedroom or family room, the Westover may also act as the sole means of cooling and heating a space year-round. Either way, this fan is sure to help you heat, cool, and save on energy bills all year long.
Westover Four Seasons Heater Fan At a Glance:
WhisperWind Motor
EZ Hang Mounting System
2-position mounting
Illumi-Heat lighting fixture featuring 700W
PTC ceramic heating element
Integrated 120W bowl light fixture
Uses three 40W candelabra bulbs (included)
No dedicated circuit required, installs like a standard ceiling fan
Limited lifetime warranty
Remote control included for separate operation of light, heat, and fan functions
Airflow
5,005 CFM
Electricity Use
66 W
Airflow Efficiency
76 CFM/W
Energy Efficiency Everyday Hunter ceiling fans are designed for energy efficiency everyday, which means they get better performance using less energy. Other ceiling fans may claim efficiency with low-wattage motors, but they move little air. Competitors also compromise on blade pitch and blade surface area, which makes a fan even less efficient. Thankfully, Hunter ceiling fans harmonize precision craftwork with a one-of-a-kind motor for air movement.
Exclusive WhisperWind Motor The WhisperWind motor found in the Westover Four Seasons Heater Fan Fan delivers ultra-powerful air movement with whisper-quiet performance, so you get the power you want--without the noise you don't.
Like all Hunter motors, the WhisperWind motor features copper wiring that has a balanced temperature rise in each winding. This eliminates hot spots for increased motor reliability and longevity. Additionally, the motor utilizes precision-engineered large and small ball bearings that provide minimal resistance and friction for virtually noise-free operation. And for even greater efficiency, the motor features an internal impeller that facilitates air circulation to keep the motor cool and to ensure long life.
Combined, these exclusive Hunter motor technologies result in 15% improved performance, 20% longer life, 20% less noise, and up to 47% savings on energy costs.
700-Watt Illumi-Heat Lighting Fixture The Westover is unique among ceiling fans in that it features a 700-watt Illumi-Heat Lighting Fixture and PTC ceramic heating element that can keep your home feeling cozy during colder months. The aerodynamic design directs heat downward, and the fan offers three-speed downdraft and updraft options. Also, the blades help circulate heat evenly throughout a room, helping to prevent cold spots and to lengthen the time between each heat cycle.
Savings Without Sacrifice In the summer, use this unique fan conventionally to cut back on air conditioning--without sacrificing comfort. When it gets cold, make the switch to heat, so you can stay warm at a lower thermostat setting. Ideal for adding comfort to a bedroom or family room, the Westover may also act as the sole means of cooling and heating a space year-round. Either way, this fan is sure to help you save on energy bills all year long.
Durable Fan is Easy to Install and Operate Designed with homeowners in mind, this fan features Hunter's patented EZ Hang Mounting System, which makes installation simple and safe. The Westover installs just like a standard ceiling fan with no dedicated circuit required. For further convenience, the fan can be mounted two different ways--in a standard or angled position--for strong, Wobble-Free performance.
Made to perform beautifully for years to come, the Westover features an integrated 120-watt bowl light fixture that uses three 40-watt candelabra bulbs (included). A remote control is also included for separate operation of light, heat, and fan functions.
The Westover is backed by Hunter's famous Limited Lifetime Motor Warranty.
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What's in the Box Hunter Westover Four Seasons Heater Fan; remote control; 3-inch downrod, and three 40-watt candelabra bulbs.
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VW TDI cabin air & fuel filter replacement Video Clips. Duration : 10.80 Mins.
Replacing the cabin air filter and fuel filter in my 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI diesel... or at least trying to. It seems I got a defective fuel filter. No amount of priming and purging the fuel lines could get the engine started and running with the new fuel filter; it must've had an air leak somewhere. I reinstalled the old filter and within a few cranks the engine was purring like a kitten. I noticed the new one was made in Spain instead of Germany, so maybe even MANN is cheapening out these days... Anyway, the instructions I give are valid for any Mk3 Golf/Jetta, B4 Passat, or pre-2004 Mk4 Golf/Jetta TDI diesel. Older non-TDI diesels are similar as well, although diesels prior to 1989 do not have the thermostatic valve (held in by the clip) and extra fuel lines which cycle fuel through the injection pump and back into the fuel tank in cold weather to help keep the fuel from gelling. Also not all Mk3s came from the factory with a cabin air filter, although you can buy the housing to retrofit one into your car if it doesn't have it.
A receiver is that big, heavy thing that you plug your speakers and other components into (like a Dvd player, Tv, Cd player, Xbox, PlayStation, iPod, and etc.). Its the "brain" of the show, really. The idea of connecting all your components to a receiver is the understanding of audio/video switching, allowing you to switch to dissimilar video sources (like Tv, Dvd, camcorder) on your Tv
and thus changing the audio source accordingly - all without touching anyone but the receiver.
Room Heater Diagram
Of course, the main purpose behind audio/video switching with a receiver is to drive audio to external speakers, like surround sound or stereo speakers.
Hook Up A Receiver For Your Home Theater
Lux Products TX1500E-010 Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat Best
Reduce your energy costs and protect the environment with the Lux Products TX1500E Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat. This easy-to-use device allows you to customize your home's temperature to meet your comfort level and schedule. And because it lets you lower or raise temperature settings during off-peak hours, this programmable thermostat can save energy and reduce your utility expenses.
The LUX Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat At a Glance:
Save up to 33% on energy costs and up to 0 the first year
Patented speed dial for easy programming
Comes preset with default energy-reducing program
Electro-luminescent display for easy reading
Humidity indicator and graphic filter life monitor
The graphic filter monitor displays remaining filter life in either calendar days or percent remaining.
The thermostat clearly shows the day, time, temperature, and filter status. View larger.
Store temporary programs for weekends, vacations, and holidays. View larger.
Works with Most Systems The TX1500E can be an energy-efficient choice that can save your family approximately 33% on energy bills. It comes preprogrammed with a default energy-conservation heating and cooling schedule that's designed to save up to 0 in energy costs over one year.
The TX1500E works with most 24-volt heating and air-conditioning systems, including single-stage heating and cooling, heat pumps without auxiliary or emergency heat, central air, and Millivolt wall heaters/ gas fireplaces.
Easy Programming Options This thermostat is very easy to use, with a large, electroluminescent display that clearly shows the current day, time, temperature, and filter status. A simple push of the soft-touch "H" button on the front panel will show the relative humidity in the room in addition to the room temperature.
Special programming options allow you to store temporary programs that can be used for long weekends, vacations, and holidays. Additionally, the TX1500 E features a patented speed dial that allows you to quickly and easily program up to four different periods per day--morning, afternoon, evening, and night.
For added flexibility, you can program a different schedule for weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
And thanks to the keyboard lockout feature, the TX1500E is great for households with small children or other potential unauthorized users.
Convenient Filter Life Indicator For added convenience, the 100% mercury-free TX1500E uses a graphic filter usage monitor that allows you to set filter usage limits from zero to 180 days in 30-day increments, and also 365 days in duration.
The remaining filter life can be displayed in either calendar days or percent remaining, in addition to being shown with a graphical filter monitor indicator.
What's in the Box TX1500E programmable thermostat, mounting hardware, and manual.
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Most receivers have a plethora of inputs; up to 8 speakers and a subwoofer (more commonly, 5.1, or five speakers and a subwoofer), any video inputs, and even Hdmi inputs. You could plug your Xbox, Plasma, and Dvd player into the receiver and use one remote to switch between all the dissimilar video sources (games, Tv, Dvd video) and have your speakers pump out surround-sound. Let's start with inputs and outputs. If you don't understand something, read through the whole How-To as most of it will be explained in detail.
Keep in mind that a receiver is the hub of your whole home theatre, so this How-To will undoubtedly guide you through the basics of connecting your unblemished home theater.
So what the heck is all this 'stuff' on the back of your receiver?
I'm going to go over just about anyone that you would find on the back of your receiver. The one I'm basing this guide off of is a Harman Kardon Avr-247 I'm going to start from the top left of the unit and work my way to the right, then I'll start at the left of the next row and so on.
The first three inputs are for antennas. An Fm antenna cable would slide on to the first jack while two speaker wires would plug into the remaining slots for Am. Of course, you don't have to plug your antennas in, but if you'd like Am/Fm reception through your speakers, you'll want to go ahead and do that. These are appropriate connections, so if you lose one of your antennas, just go buy other for a few bucks.
You've probably heard of composite video. Its a very basic video association used by most any component (Tv, Dvd, Vcr especially). Its common and its cheap. As such, its very low quality.
Composite uses an Rca cable for video (yellow) and two more Rca cables for audio (red and white, stereo). The question is that a composite video cable combines luminance and chrominance in the same cable, reducing the ability of the picture. You lose a lot of sharpness, and the color begins to degrade from the original source. Its beneficial when you need the extra input or the gadget you're connecting only has composite video. Otherwise, use something else, like component video. Sounds similar; very different.
S-Video is next in line after composite. It uses a dissimilar type of connector (five pins in a circle) and gives you marginally good video quality. It is also a video-only cable, so you'll need to plug in audio separately. In this case, you'll probably use a pair of red and white Rca cables for your audio inputs.
Next up: a ton of composite audio inputs. These inputs use left channel and right channel Rca cables, typically red and white. They look just like the yellow composite video cable, and you could even use them for video and the yellow for audio, but let's keep the color task how it is ;) Composite audio is the bottom-of-the-barrel in audio. Its perfectly fine for most use, but if you're seeing for high ability surround sound, you don't want composite. Game systems, like the Wii or Xbox, and very basic Dvd players are a exquisite match for composite audio.
The same goes to Vcrs, Cd players, and anyone that only has a composite audio output. Plus, if you don't have surround sound, or your receiver is only two channels (2.1, stereo sound), you won't be able to use anyone but composite audio. Note that there is a composite audio input under each composite video input so that it is easy to match them up. Plug them in the wrong inputs and you won't get sound when you're on that single video input.
Here we have one of the least-used features of a contemporary receiver: 6 (or 8) channel direct input. This is only used for two purposes: Sacd or Dvd Audio. Sacd is an acronym for Super Audio Cd. It is a proprietary audio format industrialized by Sony for special Cds that are recorded in 5.1 surround sound. That means you need a Cd or Dvd/Cd player that supports Sacds, a receiver with Sacd reserve (as in the picture), and of procedure Super Audio Cd's. Dvd Audio is the same idea, dissimilar brand, dissimilar media (its a Dvd, not a Cd!).
Dvd Audio discs are special Dvds that are recorded in 5.1 surround sound and can only be played by devices with reserve for them. These Cds go all the way up to 7.1 surround sound, meaning you would need to have two front, two rear, two side speakers and a subwoofer to enjoy full 7.1 surround sound. Most receivers reserve up to 7.1 now but you won't find Dvds with that kind of ability for movies. 5.1 surround is still the defacto standard, so don't run out and buy more speakers any time soon.
You could skip this next itsybitsy item because it is unique to this brand of receiver (Harman Kardon). The Bridge" is a proprietary association they industrialized for you to connect
an iPod. You need to buy a detach component that includes a docking center and special cables to connect the iPod. It fully integrates with the receiver, displaying
menus and songs on the front Lcd screen of the receiver. This allows you to undoubtedly pump your tunes through your speakers, either it be stereo sound or full surround sound.
Of course, the music on your iPod is stereo sound, so the best you can get is simulated surround sound or stereo surround; the same music playing in the front two channels
is put through the rear and center channels. Some receivers do this more intelligently than others, but more on that later.
Here we have our high-end sound inputs/outputs. Basically the same performance wise, you have fiber optic connections (with the quadrate shape) and digital coaxial (just like an Rca cable).
Both of these are 100% digital, whereas composite is analog. The only way you can get true surround sound from any source is by using one of these connections (or the Sacd/Dvd Audio option)
Almost all Dvd players these days have either visual or digital coaxial outputs (sometimes, both). Many high definition cable and satellite boxes also come with these
connections so you can enjoy 5.1 surround sound on high definition channels. Choosing between the two, there's undoubtedly no dissimilar in audio quality, so feel free to use
what you'd like (or what you're forced to).
I don't think I need an image for the next plug. Its a pair of power inputs. One is for powering the receiver, the other for anyone you'd like. This way, when you turn
on the receiver, you give power to the other gadget (be it a Dvd player, Cd player, cable box, whatever). I don't necessarily suggest this unless it specifically suits
your needs. It is beneficial if you're running low on outlets, of course.
Something else you'll never use: D-bus Rc-5 input/output. This is used for infrared remote controls to take over your home theater system. Honestly, its not something any of us will ever use. Some of the real high-end junkies might be using something for it, but I've never even come across a gadget that uses this technology. Stick to the remote that came with your unit, or buy a ability universal remote control. There's no need for this option. An alternate use for this may be a bit more common: if your receiver's front panel is blocked (like inside a cabinet), you could get an infrared transmitter to latch on to the front of it. This transmitter would hook up to other gadget somewhere in your room that will accept signals from your remote control. The receiving gadget then transmits the remote's commands to your receiver (via the transmitter you've attached to the front over the regular infrared transmitter).
Pre-outs , located right under the Remote in/out. Pre-outs are used when you'd like to add an amplifier to your ideas to boost the power (and hence volume/audio quality). Average
users will not use this for anyone but the subwoofer preout. You'll want to run a subwoofer cable from your subwoofer to the subwoofer pre-out to provide it with
the right frequencies. This is the proper way to connect your subwoofer to your surround sound system. The other inputs won't be used unless you plan on adding
an amplifier. This is highly unnecessary for home use. You might add an amp if you're trying to fill a room the size of a small house with sufficient sound, but you're not, right?
Here we finally get to the meat of the system: the speaker inputs! Harman Kardon receivers use bind posts for connecting speakers, as seen in the picture. They
work by being loosened up as your turn them counter-clockwise, then you sneak the speaker wire in underneath the caps and tighten them back up by turning clockwise. This'll
give your speaker wire a nice tug fit that probably won't loosen up on itself over time. Other brands may use other types of connectors, but bind posts are very common.
You might have been able to tell this is a 7.1 channel receiver because of the speaker inputs.
You've got room for 2 front left and right speakers, 2 rear left and right speakers,
a center channel, and two left and right "surround" channels which are located somewhere in between your front and rear speakers ("side surround", or 7.1). If you have enough
speakers, you can go ahead and plug in those extra 2 side ones, but they won't play any sound at all on a 5.1 Dvd. You would need a Dvd that supports 7.1
surround sound, and at this time, there just isn't a shop for it. Cds will gladly blast stereo surround through all 7 speakers, though, so for some larger rooms, that's an
advantage.
Our final set of connectors for this receiver: component video . The best video you can get next to composite or s-video. You'll consideration its a set of three cables (all for video),
usually Red, Green and Blue. Don't think that's what the cable does, though - it separates the video signal by luminance and two detach color channels. In the past, component
did it in fact describe R, G, B (splitting the original colors in forward and recombining them at the destination device), but that is not used in current component video
connections. Component video can carry high definition signals, all the way up to 1080p, so it is the most cost sufficient and readily ready high definition input.
Not seen on this receiver are Dvi and Hdmi, the two all-digital video connections.
Hdmi is the newest, fastest, sharpest video and audio association ready today. Its the only cable that can carry audio and video in one - not to mention, in high definition.
Hdmi must be supported by the source and the display you're connecting it to to use all of its features. Not all Dvd players, cable boxes, or receivers reserve both
audio and video in Hdmi. Its becoming more and more of a appropriate now to reserve both. The advantage is clear: less cable clutter, higher ability audio and video. You can get up
to 1080p high definition video and 7.1 surround sound through an Hdmi cable. Newer cable and satellite boxes, Dvd players, high definition Dvd players, and more expensive receivers
support the full ability of Hdmi. Its the best you can get as all-digital goes.
The last association for this record is Dvi. Dvi is also all digital like Hdmi, but it cannot process audio signals. Hdmi may provide a technically superior image,
but I don't think anyone could tell the difference. Dvi supports high definition video all the way up to 1080p, just like Hdmi. Its being used less oftentimes now,
but if you've bought a new computer or video card for your Pc recently, it probably has a Dvi (or two) port on it. Most computer monitors use Dvi now and video cards
have followed suit. Hdmi is edging its way into the Pc market, but its dominance is seen in the home theater arena.
Now that you've familiarized yourself with common connections, let's plug it all together.
This part of the receiver How-To is going to guide you through hooking a 5.1 surround sound system(5 speakers and a subwoofer) with a high-definition Tv, a high-definition cable or satellite box, a Dvd player, and a 5.1 receiver.
Your Tv & Components
Where you put your Tv is dependent on how large it is, how large your room is, and where you will be sitting. If its 50 inches, don't sit more than 10-15 feet away; but no less, either.
A 60" set is exquisite for 12-20 feet. If you have a 32 inch set, try to sit no farther than 8-12 feet away. Your receiver, Dvd player, cable box, and other components should obviously be close together, but don't place them physically on top of each other. They all get hot, especially your receiver. If you have no other choice, slide a thin piece of plywood between the components to help dispense the heat.
Lay Out of Speakers
The first step is to lay out your setup. dissimilar rooms call for dissimilar locations for your speakers and subwoofer. If your room is a typical rectangle, go ahead and place your two front left and right speakers somewhere flush with the television on that side of the room. Your left speaker goes toward the left corner, right speaker toward the right corner. Don't bother with speaker wire yet (unless your speakers come with speaker wire attached already; in that case, just let them dangle for now). Note that which speaker is left or right is solely dependent on how you connect them to your receiver. Your speakers aren't undoubtedly designated "left" or "right".
Depending on how you acquired your speakers, your front speakers could be larger than your rear speakers. That's how you know they're for the front. Otherwise, all your speakers are the same shape and size, and you can use each for any purpose.
One exception: the center channel. Usually, a center channel is much shorter and wider than your other speakers. It should only be used for the center channel. Sometimes, all 5 of your speakers could be the same, commonly on a very inexpensive setup. You can use any of these speakers for any purpose.
Your center channel should always go either directly on top or under your television set. However you have to do this, get it done! It's not called the center channel for nothing, you know. Any movie will pump out approximately 90% of the voices you hear and a majority of the rest of the sounds through the center channel. It is a vitally important component to your surround sound setup.
Your subwoofer should always be on the floor. If it is impossible to place it on the floor, get it as close to the floor as possible. Placing it behind objections or in closets will diminish its effects. In a exquisite setup, the subwoofer would be on the floor close to the Tv (perhaps off to the left or right) in your line of sight. Nothing should block the side of the subwoofer that air will come out of (usually covered by a grill protecting the subwoofer speaker itself).
When it comes to seeing a good spot for your speakers, you might want to mount them. You can commonly buy compatible speaker mounts online or in stores. You can also
use existing shelving, buy some shelving, or place them on tables or other objects. No matter how you do it, try to keep the speakers as close to ear level as possible. A speaker mounted at the ceiling of your room isn't going to give you the optimal aural experience.
The last thing to keep in mind about layout is speaker wire. You'll probably need at least 100ft of speaker wire, but you'll often find yourself using much more if you
try running wire through your ceiling, under carpeting, up through the basement, or colse to objects to conceal it. Take measurements and buy at least 10% more wire than
you think you need. You'll probably use it!
Cabling
You need to know the dissimilar kind of speaker wire ready to you before setting up your home theatre. If you bought an Htib (home theater in a box), it probably came with 100ft of horribly cheap speaker wire. You don't want that! Do yourself a favor: buy some high-quality, 14-guage speaker wire. anyone higher than 14-guage is just to thin and will be susceptible to interence, ability loss, and poor ability over longer distances. Fourteen guage is a good thickness and convenient for most home theatres. Make sure its also not too thick - some speaker wire simply will not fit in to the speaker wire jacks on some receivers.
Some receivers use proprietary speaker inputs. Sony is one example. Many Sony receivers have special connectors for speaker wire and will not accept a appropriate speaker wire. You'll need to use either the Sony-provided speaker wire, take the ends off of Sony speaker wire and put it on your own, or buy some of these special connectors from Sony directly to place on your speaker wire. My recommendation? Avoid any receivers with non-standard speaker wire posts/jacks/connectors. Look for bind posts or other jacks that allow you to slide in and clamp down on a typical speaker wire.
Once you've got your speaker wire sorted out, you'll have to do some cutting and stripping if you opted to purchase your own. This is way easier than it sounds, so don't worry!
Measure out each length one at a time, cutting the speaker wire with either undoubtedly great scissors or a sharp blade. Now you need to strip the ends of the wire. Use either a stripping tool or plain old scissors. You can place the scissors on the cable and gradually apply some pressure as you twist the scissors colse to the cable, considered slicing into the plastic coating. Eventually, it'll get weak sufficient that you can just slide it off by tugging on it with your fingers. You need at least 1/4" of exposed wire.
Now you can connect your speakers. Note on your speaker wire the difference between the two ends. You'll need to use one as your sure and one as your negative. Sometimes the coating is a dissimilar color between the two or there is text on one and not on the other. Keep track of this - whichever side you use for sure on your speaker, use it for sure on your receiver. Crossing the two can cause damage, either immediately or sometime in the future. It might work this way but you don't want it to!
Connecting the speakers is easy enough. Front left to front left on your receiver, center speaker to center on your receiver, etc... Your rear speakers may be referred to as "Surround" or "Rear Surround" instead of just "Rear", but keep in mind, if you have a 7.1 or 8.1 channel receiver, "Surround" may indicate side surround speakers, not rear speakers.
Subwoofers
Your subwoofer is going to be a itsybitsy more complicated. There are a few dissimilar ways to do it and many variations of inputs/ouputs on the back side of subwoofers. I'm going to go with the most appropriate and sufficient method first.
You will need a subwoofer cable for connecting your sub. If you don't have one or don't want to buy one, you can substitute it for a appropriate red or white Rca cable (or a pair, since they are commonly connected; just let the other cable dangle). It will work, but its undoubtedly not the best way to do it. You'll also need whats called a Y adapter. On the back of your sub, there should be a left/right input (red and white). You plug the Y adapter in to these connections and then your subwoofer cable (or Rca cable) in the other end of the Y (note: if you don't have a Y adapter, just choose the left or right input to plug into).
Now, take the other end of your cable and plug it into your receiver's
subwoofer preout. Hopefully you have a powered sub, meaning it gets plugged into an Ac power outlet. All you need to do now is plug that in and your subwoofer is good to.
If you don't have Rca jacks on your subwoofer, or it only has speaker wire jacks (and its most likely not powered), you'll need to connect it the old fashioned way. Your front left and right speakers will plug into your subwoofer's ouput jacks instead of your receiver. You'll then run speaker wire from the left and right inputs on the subwoofer to your left and right speaker outputs on your receiver. This way, the subwoofer is powered by the receiver and will not work as well as a powered sub. You also take some power away from your front speakers with this method. A good idea is to buy a new, powered subwoofer with line in Rca jacks.
Connecting the Dots
You've got the hard stuff out of the way. Now halt it up by connecting your Tv, Dvd, and cable/satellite box. always try using the best options first. If your Dvd
has Hdmi and so does your receiver, use it. If your Dvd only has composite, s-video, and component, use component video cable. When it comes to audio, you undoubtedly need
to use digital coaxial (jacks are commonly orange) or fiber optic (usually the jack is recessed into the unit and has a door on it; when the door is open, a red light is visible). If you do not use either of these two, you won't get true surround sound! When all else fails, resort to composite (red and white) audio connectors.
Note: Look closely at the connections on your receiver. all is labeled, like the first set of red, green, and blue component video inputs might be labeled "Comp 1". If you're using composite audio cablesfor your sound, you'll need to plug them into the jacks that coordinate with "Comp 1". This might not be clear by seeing at the receiver, so refer to your receiver's hand-operated to frame out which video inputs use which audio inputs. Most often, you'll be able to configure them from the receiver's internal menu using the remote control.
On some receivers, all the component video inputs, for example, are associated to a single composite audio input (usually "Dvd"), so if you connect more than one of the component inputs, you will be contentious for sound when more than one gadget is active. This is why you'd want to configure the component inputs to use dissimilar audio inputs.
Your hand-operated is the only way to frame out how to go about it. Composite video will commonly match up to composite audio inputs with naming conventions like Video 1 -> Video 1, Video 2 -> Video 2, etc., but cables like component and Dvi may not. You should also configure digital audio inputs to match up with the video inputs you're planning on using. For example, if you're using a digital coaxial input (possibly "Digital 1"), and you use component video, you'll want to match "Digital 1" with "Comp 1". Again, refer to your users hand-operated for how to do this.
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