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Index
latest developments, 253–255
Master Audio bitstream over, 173
purchase confusion, 254
receiver inputs, 166, 168
switching, 269
TrueHD bitstream over, 173
versions, 166–167
video display inputs, 197
HDMI cables
cost, 253
de ned, 241
Dolby TrueHD bitstreams over, 254
High Speed, 254
run lengths, 253
support, 254
HDTV (high-de nition television)
antenna use and, 100
aspect ratio, 55, 201
broadcast, 274
buying guide centers, 360
cost, 201
DCR (digital cable-ready), 97, 274
deep color support, 203
de ning, 200–203
DVDs on, 83–84
full HD, 202
input resolution support, 202–203
as mandatory choice, 191
monitors, 197–198, 201
120 Hz refresh, 203
over-the-air, tuning, 102
picture quality, 55
playing DVDs on, 83–84
precalibrated, 301
requirements, 55
resolution, 201, 202
screen shape, 56
tuner, 201
headphones
surround sound, 190
wireless, 345–346
High-De nition Multimedia. See HDMI
high-de nition television. See HDTV
high-end home theater
amp separation, 332–334
controls, 340–341
de ned, 331, 332
integrated systems, 334–336
video, 336–339
Hollywood atmosphere, 329
home networking consultants, 29
home theater
art of, 9–10
basic, 17–18
budgeting for, 11–14
complete, 18–20
de ned, 9
high-end, 331–341
Internet-based, 135–155
location, 10–11, 22–23
purchase levels, 13–14
sensations, 10
space, de ning, 10
user interface, 161
Home Theater Buyer’s Guide Annual
Directory, 358
Home Theater Forum, 361–362
Home Theater Magazine, 357–358
home theater PCs
attaching, 274–275
audio card, 127
building, 124, 126–128
CD/DVD-ROM drive, 127
functions, 125
hard drive, 126
Linux, 132–134
Mac, 132
with Media Center, 129–130
media server alternative, 131
operating system, 128
overview, 123–124
processor, 126
as PVR, 124
RAM, 126
remote control, 128
requirements, 126–128
sizing up, 125
software, 128
TV tuner, 128
video card, 126–127
Viiv, 129
Windows, building, 131–132
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