| HDTV inherently provides a superior sound quality | | | | position. Many people choose to wall mount these |
| simply because the sound of HDTV is digitally | | | | speakers. |
| transmitted. The difference in sound between an | | | | The third option for taking advantage of the Dolby |
| HDTV television and an analog television is rather | | | | Digital Surround System included in an HDTV television |
| noticeable. In fact, it is directly analogous to the | | | | is to use an external set of front speakers can be |
| difference between the music on CD's compared to | | | | connected to the HDTV television. This configuration is |
| the music on audiocassette tapes. | | | | useful if there is not enough room to set up the |
| The difference in sound quality provided by HDTV | | | | external surround sound system and the HDTV does |
| televisions and programming does not end there. Many | | | | not come with Dolby Digital Surround installed. This isn't |
| HDTV programs are also broadcast in Dolby Digital 5.1 | | | | true surround sound, but it is a viable alternative to |
| surround sound, but in order to take full advantage of | | | | those who can't take advantage of the first two |
| this technology, it is necessary to have the right | | | | formats. |
| equipment. | | | | The audio and video outputs of the DVD or VCR can |
| Dolby technology has been created by Dolby | | | | be connected to the AV receiver's video outputs. If a |
| Laboratories, Inc. This technology is the most | | | | separate DVD and VCR need to be connected, one |
| renowned provider of digital audio technology. Also, | | | | can be connected to the VCR1 connection and the |
| Dolby Laboratories is known for reliable and superior | | | | other can be connected to the VCR2 connection. The |
| products. For these reasons, Dolby Digital Surround has | | | | AV receiver's VCR video and audio outputs should |
| become the standard for HDTV. Many television | | | | then be connected to the audio and video inputs of the |
| manufacturers substitute their own surround sound | | | | DVD and/or VCR. In this way, the DVD and/or VCR |
| systems, but they cannot live up to the reputation and | | | | will be able to record video signals that come through |
| performance of Dolby. Therefore, it important to check | | | | the AV receiver and the VHS tapes and/or DVD's will |
| the specs on an HDTV television before buying in | | | | be able to be viewed on the HDTV. |
| order to ensure that it uses Dolby Digital Surround. | | | | To take full advantage of the Dolby Digital Surround |
| When using Dolby Digital Surround Sound, there are | | | | Sound technology, one of the video outputs of the |
| three options for set up. The first option is to buy a | | | | DVD player and/or VCR needs to be connected to |
| television with high quality center channel speakers, | | | | the AV receiver. The digital coaxial audio or digital |
| woofers, tweeters, and Dolby technology installed in | | | | optical connection must also be connected to the AV |
| the television. With this option, it is unnecessary to buy | | | | receiver. |
| addition equipment to take advantage of Dolby Digital | | | | How do I connect my CD player? |
| Surround Sound. | | | | A CD player can be connected to an AV receiver. |
| Another option for taking advantage of the Dolby | | | | The CD player's digital audio outputs can be used to |
| Digital Surround Sound with an HDTV is to connect an | | | | connect the CD player to the AV receiver. A |
| external set of surround speakers to the television. | | | | CD-Recorder can also be connected the AV receiver |
| With this option, the surround sound set up includes a | | | | by using the Audio Tape Record/Playback input/output |
| front pair of speakers, a surround pair of speakers, a | | | | loop connections. In this way, the CD-Recorder will be |
| center channel, and a subwoofer. Sometimes, the front | | | | able to function much like a standard audiocassette |
| speakers are "powered towers." This means these | | | | deck. |
| towers include subwoofers. | | | | What else will I need? |
| The placement of these speakers is very important | | | | Besides the basic electronic equipment needed to set |
| for the quality of the surround sound. The Center | | | | up Dolby Digital Surround Sound, it is necessary to |
| Channel Speaker should be centered either above or | | | | have connection cables. This includes video, audio, and |
| below the television. The Front Left and Right | | | | loudspeaker connection cables. These cables need to |
| Speakers should be placed in an arc formation in line | | | | be at an appropriate length in order to set the |
| with the Center Channel Speaker. The Surround Left | | | | speakers in the proper position for optimal surround |
| and Right Speakers, on the other hand, should be | | | | sound quality. |
| placed to the left and right sides behind the listening | | | | |