Digital TV Switchover Retune The Digital TV Switchover Retune has happened so if you’re having problems or are missing some channels with your tv give Peter from That TV Guy a call on 0401 202 087. With the analog TV signals now permanently switched off across Australia. Marking the end of an era. As of […]
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That TV Guy has 25+ years experience in TV installations, audio visual equipment setup and wall mounting services. We service Sydney’s Northern Beaches and North Shore suburbs. Contact Peter, your local TV installer and audio visual expert for TV advice and tips before purchasing your next television and audio visual equipment.
Here’s how to clean your HDTV screen. Its not as easy as grabbing the good old windex. Most HDTV’s have a special coating that can be ruined if cleaned with strong cleaners. Following is some examples from the major manufactures on how to clean your new HDTV. You may want to double […]
Buying a New TV Shopping for a new television can be quite confusing, even for the most savvy shoppers. TV manufacturers, retailers and salespeople can create more uncertainty as they push extra features, new technologies, and add-ons in the pursuit of profit. This blog will hopefully ease the confusion when you try to select a […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]