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Home Theater - Power components, conditioners, protection and management

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Interview – A/V Equipment Cooling and Ventilation Frank Federman Active Thermal Management

Jun 2011

Digital gear especially is prone to misbehave at elevated temperatures and have its programming corrupted. Expensive electronics fail, and, on occasion, enclosure finishes are discolored. In extreme cases, we’ve heard of cabinet delamination occurring.

Powering - Protecting and Connecting Today’s Converged* Home Networks Jim Pelegris Richard Grays Power Company

Apr 2011

Our commitment to Total System Performance and Reliability, coupled with the realization that today’s AV systems are no longer “Isolated Islands” but rather constantly connected and sharing the converged* Network with other equipment and systems, has fueled our entry in the Communications Network Surge Protection and Connectivity.
Blow in?? Push out?? Is it better to... Frank Federman Active Thermal Management

Dec 2010

 We're frequently (OK, sometimes) asked "Is it better to push cool air into a cabinet or pull the hot air out?" Other FAQ’s ask whether all (there’s usually more than one) fans should push or pull, or should you use half for each function.

There are a few fundamentals to remember when you’re planning to ventilate a cabinet, closet, video projector enclosure, etc.

When Lightning Strikes Keith Stewart Custom Connections

Aug 2010

 As the owner of Custom Connections, L.L.C. a Kansas City, Mo.-based custom home installer of A/V and home automation systems, Keith Stewart knows about the importance of power management.
Power Protection and Management Dr. Deepak Divan Innovolt

Aug 2009

 A ‘smart grid’ implemented with a higher level of automation and a grid architecture that is more robust can offer significantly higher levels of reliability. It is expected that the number of outages can significantly decrease in the future.
Interview - Cables and Power Conditioning Joseph C. Perfito Tributaries Cabling

Dec 2007

 I believe HDMI will continue to be the standard for at least the next 2 years. However, there are other technologies on the horizon that are open market, meaning they don¹t require a licensing fee or agreements, and they have many of the same capabilities as HDMI.
All I Wanted Was HDTV Bob Smith and Garth Powell Furman

Dec 2007

 Just like a Jaguar or BMW requires premium gasoline for peak performance, a high-end home theater system requires premium power. The way to get it? Install appropriate power management devices.
A Painless Primer on Cooling Electronic Components Frank Federman Active Thermal Management

Oct 2007

 Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Home Theater and Electronics Cooling, But Didn't Know What or Who to Ask
Jeff Lubitsky of Richard Gray's Power Company Jeff Lubitsky Richard Gray's Power Company

Aug 2007

 Even in your own home, power hungry devices such as dishwashers, dryers and central vacuum systems can create fluctuations in the flow of electricity causing inconsistent home theater performance.
Ten Reasons to Buy a Video Processor Anchor Bay Anchor Bay

Apr 2007

 Video-processing technologies are essential in order to achieve outstanding picture quality for today's high-resolution video displays. When buying a video processor, consumers should look for the following technologies and features to receive the best-possible viewing experience from their HDTVs.
Power How-To #3 The Home Sketch Pad Expert Furman

Apr 2007

 Dear Home Sketch Pad Experts, To rattle the rafters with the audio of my home theater, I recently purchased a very powerful, top-flight subwoofer and a 7.1 amplifier. When installing these, I noticed a warning in both manuals: “Do not use with a surge strip or power conditioner.” I will of course follow the instructions, but I’m a little confused. Wouldn’t I want to protect and amplify the performance of this equipment the same way that I would the rest of my components? What should I do instead? Sincerely, Confused in Connecticut
Improving Home Theater Performance John McDonald Audience, LLC

Apr 2007

 Every link in your home entertainment system should be the best your budget allows. Think of the power conditioner as the bloodline. Anything less than the best will only lessen the vitality of your system.
Power Management Hits Home Run Bob Stanton Panamax

Feb 2007

 To achieve this level of customer satisfaction, it takes a combination of forethought, excellent product selection, and enough protection and flexibility for any situation.
Power How-To The Home Sketch Pad Experts Furman

Feb 2007

 Dear Home Sketch Pad Experts, I recently moved into a new house and I’ve noticed that my lights tend to dim quite a bit. I asked a friend about this and he said that the area I live in probably suffers from voltage irregularities...
Power How-To The Home Sketch Pad Expert Furman

Dec 2006

 Dear Home Theater Sketch Pad Expert, I was wondering if you had any ideas on how I might get a better picture on my plasma flat-panel HDTV. I spent a ton of money on this thing and so far I don’t think it looks much better than my old one. I thought I was getting something state-of-the-art, but now I’m not so sure. Please help.
Beat the Heat David Lee Cool Components

Dec 2006

 Cooling systems are available for the most modest systems to the grandest of systems and many can be installed in a matter of minutes and require no special tools or only the basics such as a drill and screwdriver.
Protecting Your Precious Plasma! Garth Powell Furman Sound Inc.

Dec 2005

 AC noise is far greater in both amplitude and bandwidth than ever before. When it couples into critical circuits it will distort low-level information as well as create data corruption and losses.
Howell Technologies - Cinema Fan Bob Hetherington

Oct 2002

 Overall I must say that the system is working very well for us. There is virtually no noise from the fan at all (if you open the cabinet door you can hear a slight air flow sound from the outlet). The sensor controls to setpoint without a problem. 32 watts is less that a light bulb in power consumption so that's not an issue either.

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