Electronic Componenets

Electronic Components

Buying electronic components for your home theater is an important investment. With a wide variety of electronic components available, it can be difficult to know exactly what you need to enhance your movie, game or music experience. Once you’ve purchased your electronic components, it’s important to know how to care for them in order to maintain them and keep them in good working order.

Here, you’ll find everything you’ve ever wanted to know about electronic components, from buying advice to maintenance to manufacturing.HomeFurnish.com is your leading site for valuable information. We have a team of experts who share their vast knowledge, expertise, and research about electronic components and all areas related to home entertainment. The information provided here should help you when it comes time to finding the right electronic components for your own home theater.

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Electronic Components Tips & Facts

The first VHS VCR was introduced in late 1977 and featured a two hour recording time.

By 1931 there were nearly 40,000 television sets in the United States; 9,000 in New York City alone.

In 1915, speech was first transmitted across the continent via radio from New York City to San Francisco and across the Atlantic Ocean to the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

DVD Player

All things considered, DVD players are relatively new inventions that have redefined the way Americans can enjoy movies at home. Featuring audio and video quality far above that of VHS players, DVD players use small discs that resemble CDs, but they hold much more information.

DVR

A DVR player is a device used to digitally record video and audio, either from a TV, VCR, or other source. A DVR records video directly to a built-in hard drive, which may be as large as a few hundred gigabytes, enough to store many hours of video.

Portable DVD Players

Great for long trips and plane rides, potable DVD players let you bring your movie collection with you anywhere you go. Some portable DVD players can be installed in automobiles, while others are standalone units that can be tucked into a backpack or handbag.

DVD Recorder

DVD recorders are special DVD players that have the ability to record TV shows or other video sources directly onto DVD. You can use a DVD recorder just like your old VCR, to record TV on a schedule, or record old VHS tapes and home movies to DVD.

Turntables

Whether you're an aspiring DJ or just have a bunch of old vinyl you'd like to enjoy, today's turntables are made better than ever before. Most turntables are relatively inexpensive, bringing new life to records collecting dust.

Home Theater Systems

Once a technology only enjoyed by the wealthy, home theater systems have drastically dropped in price in recent years. A home theater system is the movie buff's ultimate dream, featuring a captivating delivery of both video and audio.

VCR

A VCR - or "videocassette recorder'' - is a type of video tape recorder that uses analog, magnetic tape to store video and audio information. Although the DVD format is forging ahead these days, the VCR still offers a very affordable and effective way to watch and record video.

Satellite Systems

Although satellite technology has been around for years, it's finally starting to catch up in the race against cable. A satellite system receives hundreds of TV channels via satellite broadcast rather than cable. The signal is received by a satellite dish, which is part of the satellite system.

HDTV Tuner

HDTV stands for "High-Definition TV." HDTV is a relatively new technology that allows people to watch TV at much high resolutions that standard TV. Many networks and cable companies are now offering broadcasts of HDTV, which is where an HDTV tuner comes in.

Stereo Receivers

A stereo or audio receiver is the heart of a home theater or stereo system. It's the device that "receives" the audio input from a source, and sends it out to the speakers. A quality stereo receiver is paramount when trying to achieve high-quality, robust sound.

DVD/VCR Combo

A DVD/VCR combo is essentially two devices in one. One side takes VHS tapes and the other side takes DVDs. DVD/VCR combos are perfect for people who own both DVDs and VHS tapes, or for those who want the ability to record TV shows or home movies.