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TVs & Video: How-To, FAQ, and Shopping Guides

3D TV FAQ

Amanda P.
9/2/2011

How does 3D TV work? Why do I have to wear glasses to watch 3D? Your questions about 3DTV answered here!

 

Video: Choosing an HDTV

Julie Govan, Steve Kindig
7/24/2009

Confused by HDTV specs and lingo? Get a grip on the key features to consider when choosing an HDTV, including screen size, TV type, resolution, and contrast ratio.

 

Blu-ray Players: How to Choose

Loren Barstow
8/26/2011

Blu-ray players bring home theater to the next level with virtually flawless picture and sound. But how do you know which one's right for you?

 

Connecting Your Blu-ray Player

Loren Barstow
4/19/2011

Blu-ray players offer the best high-def experience out there. But if you don't use the right connections, you won't get all the audio/video performance you paid for.

 

Apple TV® Basics

Ralph Graves
12/28/2011

  What is Apple TV? Apple TV is a pretty versatile device — so much so, it can be hard to get a handle on exactly what Apple TV is . At the...

 

Video: Connecting and enjoying Apple TVĀ®

Tara W.
12/12/2011

Tara hooked up an Apple TV and Yamaha YAS-10 sound bar in the Crutchfield Labs. She tells us how it works and how she controlled it with her iPhone.

 

Choosing a TV Wall Mount

Steve Kindig
7/24/2009

Learn about the different types of wall mounts out there, and find out what kind might be best for your installation.

 

Universal Remotes: Use a Single Remote to Control Your Home A/V System

Ralph Graves
12/7/2011

Maybe you've got it all figured out, but how about your spouse, kids, or house guests? The answer is a "universal" remote control. But, you're probably wondering, what are my options, and which remote should I choose?

 

Remote Control Setups for Multi-room Systems

Amanda P.
10/4/2008

Tips, tricks, and recommendations to help you control your system from other rooms.

 

Four Ways to Add Great Sound to Your TV

Barry Montgomery
3/24/2011

Want to enjoy better sound with your TV? Here are four ways to make it happen.

 

Video: Choosing a Sound Bar

Video Guest
9/29/2010

Get the scoop on choosing a sound bar for your TV. Sound bars are a great choice for small or difficult spaces, or if you don't want wires running around your room.

 

DVD/VCR Combos: Double Your Viewing Fun

Loren Barstow
9/19/2011

Looking to replace your older VCR, or add DVD playback to your home theater? A DVD/VCR combo is a sure bet. You can even watch a DVD while you record a TV show to VHS. And hookup is very simple. Find out more here.

 

Video: Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs for 2013

Tara W.
4/29/2013

Sony's Ultra high-definition or "4K" TVs give you four times the resolution of traditional high-def TVs. That's four times the pixels, and four times the detail, that provides you with an image containing more depth and shades of color than you've probably ever seen before.

 

Choosing and Installing an Antenna for HDTV

Steve Kindig
3/27/2013

Over-the-air broadcasts provide some of the best-looking HDTV signals, and they're free. Take a look at what goes into choosing and installing a HDTV antenna.

 

Video: Samsung F8500 Plasma HDTVs

Tara W.
3/8/2013

The F8500 series plasma TVs from Samsung are the finest they've ever made. In fact, at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, while OLED and 4K TVs were grabbing the headlines, the F8500 series was definitely the most talked about "real world" TV.

 

TV Glossary

Steve Kindig
1/23/2013

Learn about common TV terms and technologies, including 3D TV; Internet-ready TVs; 120Hz and 240Hz refresh rates; LED, LCD, and plasma TVs; and much more.

 

TV FAQ

Steve Kindig
1/23/2013

What is an "LED TV"? What size screen do I need for home theater? What is the optimum viewing distance for different screen sizes? What about viewing height, does that matter? Plus more...

 

HDTV: An Introduction

Steve Kindig
1/18/2013

Learn everything you need to understand the world of HDTV and choose a TV that'll make you happy for years to come.

 

3 Ways to Play Game Day

Steve Kindig
1/11/2013

Some viewing events are so big they're hard to contain in one room. Football fans, you know what we mean. So, faced with three very different rooms, we put together systems that made the most of each one: basement theater, living room, and outdoor kitchen.

 

Choosing a Projector

Steve Kindig
1/10/2013

Projectors have improved a lot in recent years while prices have dropped. Here are some tips on choosing and setting up a projector.