Home Theater

Home Theater

Challenges & Trends

Typical Environment

  • Entertainment center with high-definition television, surround sound system, DVD/Blu-Ray player, digital video recorder, media center/server and game console
  • Audio/video cables connect each component to the media center, stereo receiver or HDTV
  • Hardwire and wireless Internet connections for streaming video and audio

Highly Sensitive Equipment: Blackouts, brownouts, surges and line noise can affect performance and damage sensitive A/V equipment, leading to costly repair or replacement.

Digital Recording: When a blackout strikes, HD cable/HD satellite receivers freeze up, and PVRs/DVRs stop recording, causing lost programming.

Backward-Compatibility: The ability to accommodate legacy equipment and older standards can be just as important as having the latest technology.