Home cinema how-tos
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Please Explain: 24p
23 Nov 2009 4:51 PM
Ty Pendlebury explains the frame rate standard designed to improve the image quality of your Blu-ray discs: 24p.
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Please Explain: PVR
28 Sep 2009 12:03 PM
Ty Pendlebury demystifies the alphabet soup of digital video recording.
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Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital
16 Feb 2009 2:36 PM
Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.
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How to reset and update Foxtel HD+
24 Sep 2008 12:40 PM
Want to make sure you've got the latest software for your Foxtel iQ2, or just need to reset it if something goes wrong? Follow our easy guide.
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Blu-ray Profile 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 explained
11 Sep 2008 5:12 PM
How come there are so many different versions of Blu-ray, and what's the difference anyway? We look at the three different types and the features they offer.
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Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly
28 Jul 2008 12:49 PM
Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.
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Subwoofer set-up guide
15 May 2008 3:31 PM
Merely buying a great subwoofer is no guarantee you'll wind up with great bass — properly setting it up in your home is crucial. This guide will tell you how to get the most from your subwoofer.
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How to connect your HDTV
29 Apr 2008 3:09 PM
In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.
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How to make your music sound better
14 Mar 2008 10:28 AM
From noise-cancelling headphones to software tweaks, we show you how to get the most out of your music -- and highlight some must-have products for tune lovers.
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Print labels for CDs and DVDs
03 Mar 2008 4:36 PM
Spruce up those boring white labels on the CD/DVD you burn for fun or profit, with easy to use CD labelling software.
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Reviews
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OXX Digital Classic DAB+
The OXX Digital Classic DAB+ takes the strengths of the company's previous model and adds DAB+ making it one of the best value table-top models on the market.
Specs: 6 W
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Toshiba BDX2000 Blu-ray Player
Pssst. Don't mention the war. The Toshiba BDX2000 is the company's first stab at a Blu-ray player and includes BD-Live and HD audio decoding.
Specs: Blu-ray , 1
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Yamaha RX-V2065
The Yamaha RX-V2065 sounds as proficient with music as it does with movies and has much to offer as the centre of any home theatre system.
Specs: 7.1 , 130 W, 5
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