To properly use all the functions of a home theater, it must be properly connected and configured. It is especially important to properly distribute the speaker system and synchronize it with the turntable.
Start by connecting your home theater to your TV. If you are using modern technology, then it is better to make the connection through a digital channel, such as HDMI. This will ensure high image quality and support for additional functions. Through the HDMI channel, not only video, but also an audio signal is transmitted. Thus, you can transmit home theater acoustics even while watching TV channels without connecting additional cables.
Now connect the speaker to the turntable. If you are dealing with a 5.1 system, then you will have to connect each satellite to the correct slot. Usually the connectors are located on the subwoofer or the turntable itself. Typically, the turntable acts as an amplifier for the subwoofer and distributes the audio signal between the satellites.
It is very important to place the speakers correctly. Be sure to check the purpose of the selected satellites (front or rear). Try to place them at the same distance from where you will be while watching the movie. If you decide to hang the satellites in the corners of the room, then direct them not to the center of the room, but to the area where the listener will be.
If you want to listen to a music track using home theater acoustics, then it is better to connect the data storage device to the player, not to the TV. The less connectors you use, the better the sound quality will be. For the best sound quality, use certain audio file formats such as flac. Most other computer formats are designed to reproduce sound in stereo.
If you are using a 3D TV, you will need an appropriate player to play videos in this format. Naturally, to view 3D video, you need special glasses that are compatible with the model of the TV you are using.
