What is HDMI-CEC? HDMI-CEC is a a feature that is built into most consumer electronics today with HDMI. It is a built in system for allowing your Audio and Video components to Communicate with each other. But, in order for it to work, your devices must support HDMI-CEC. Not all HDMI components support HDMI-CEC. Although, […]
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Benefits of sound bars Sound bars have been created as an alternative to surround sound systems. A simple 5.1 surround sound system consists of a centre, left, right and 2 rear speakers, plus a sub woofer. A sound bar as you can see is much more simple. It consists of a the […]
What is Audio Return Channel ARC? ARC (Audio Return Channel) is very popular and easy to use since the introduction of HDMI 1.4. This allows the audio signal to be sent from the TV back to the amplifier or sound bar without having to use a separate optical or coaxial cable. […]
TV wall mount Frenchs Forest Northern Beaches “That TV Guy” has just wall mounted a 42in Sony LCD and connected the customers existing Foxtel and DVD player. Call Peter on 0401 202 087. The wall bracket mounting the tv was supplied and fitted to the customers liking. When choosing the hight of the tv […]
Job Description: Wall mounting and installation of LG LED TV and connecting up to blu-ray, Foxtel, Apple TV and amplifier “That TV Guy” has just finished wall mounting a LG LED TV to the customers existing Panasonic Blu-ray player, Foxtel IQ, Apple TV and amplifier. Since the previous tv was wall mounted we had to make […]
Your amplifier has many plugs when you turn it around and have a look at the rear. Amplifiers have changed over the years and can be very confusing when needing to be set up to your TV, DVD, Blu-ray etc. Here is a brief explanation of the inputs: Digital In – is for connecting digital audio […]
The old “Analog TV” signal is going to be switched off by the 3rd of December 2013 in Sydney. In many areas in Australia this has already been completed. If you already have a digital TV, digital set top box or Foxtel you have already made the digital switch so you will be fine. […]
5.1 surround sound means 5 channels (front left, centre, front right, rear left & rear right) of audio sound and the “point one” is the low frequency sub-woofer. The 5 speakers are designed to surround the listener just like in the movie theatres. This provides a more realistic feeling for the listener (eg a […]
An RCA cable is used to carry audio and video signals. The name RCA comes from “Radio Corporation of America” which is a simple and low cost designed cable. These cables transmit signals from your DVD and VCR etc to your TV. These cables are therefore colour coded so that you insert the […]
Audio Visual Equipment Setup, TV Installations
Audio Visual Remote Controls, Northern Beaches and North Shore Sydney
Audio Visual Remote Controls, Northern Beaches and North Shore Sydney One thing I get asked a lot is that “my remote control is not working” A few little things to do / remember: Point the remote control to the device you want to control, not to the roof! Don’t place your finger over the front of […]