Learn to set up and use today's home entertainment products

Want to buy a new TV, projector or stereo, but don't know where to start? Got problems with items you already bought? In this straightforward guide, a lifelong electronics guru walks you through buying, setting up and using home entertainment technology, and helps you resolve any issues that might arise. Filled with clear explanations, tips and insider tricks, this friendly, conversational resource covers today's tech in plain language, with plenty of pictures and illustrations. You'll feel like there's an expert by your side every inch of the way! Along with an extensive glossary, there's an appendix of connectors showing what the different plugs and jacks look like and do.

• Make informed choices when buying video and audio gear
• Save money by picking what's right for you and avoiding overpriced gimmicks
• See how to set up and connect today's seemingly complex products
• Explore programming sources like cable, satellite, antenna and streaming
• Learn how to integrate older tech like vinyl turntables into a modern digital stereo
• Avoid making mistakes that could damage your expensive equipment
• Discover tricks and solutions you didn't know existed
• Solve those "why won't this work" head-scratchers
• Select and use batteries properly, for longest life
• Stay safe when connecting wires and charging batteries
• Test malfunctioning remote controls, using your phone
• Maximize the lifespan, performance and ease of use of your electronics