How to Conceal Wall Mounted Flat Screen TV Wires and Cables During Installation
A Flat screen TV mounted on the wall is a pleasing sight. Along with better picture and sound quality a flat screen LCD or plasma TV also adds to the aesthetic ambiance of any room. However, power cables and wires dangling and lying around spoil the picture of perfection that a Flat screen TV provides.
What are the different options?
There are several ways by which you can conceal the power cables. A simple option is to hide the wires behind furniture like wall cabinets and curtains, while a more permanent option is to conceal the wires in the walls behind the flat screen TV wall mount. The latter option needs pre-existing power outlets especially if the walls are solid. In case of dry or wooden partition walls, a bit of drilling and cutting will enable you to hide cables effectively while installing your flat screen TV wall mount.
Can I skip the drilling and cutting?
An increasingly popular option used today is to hide the wires in decorative moldings which look good while blending easily with the wall. This involves less of drilling and can be done quickly within an hour or so. The decorative moldings or raceways as they are also known can be painted to match the wall color.
What are the standard guidelines to be followed?
If you opt for concealing the wires in the wall there are a few things you would need to keep in mind. First of all it would be better not to run the wires through an exterior wall which involves difficulty in drilling due to extra bracing and insulation. You will also need to select heat and fire resistant HDMI Cables as per local standards.
Also do not run power cables through the walls, which is a violation of safety codes; only the TV AV cables can be passed through. You can also cut a hole in the wall and pass the TV cable to be connected to a power socket behind the wall at the other end.
How do I run the TV cables through the wall?
In most cases however the cables are connected to the DVD player, cable box and the like placed about 2-3 feet below the Flat screen TV. The devices are generally housed in a cabinet with the power socket located behind the cabinet panel. If there is no pre-existing socket you may have to get one installed.
You will need a knife, wall sockets, cables and of course nuts and bolts along with a turn screw. Use a marker to outline a square at the top behind the TV wall mounting bracket and another one just below it behind the cable box and DVD player cabinet. Then cut the outlined space using the knife or use a drill and run the TV cables downwards.
Connect them at both ends to the power sockets which you have affixed to the wall and you are good to go. The last part would be to connect all plugs in their socket, switch on the power and then sit back and relax watching your favorite show or movie.
How to Conceal Wall Mounted Flat Screen TV Wires and Cables During Installation
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The Real Truth About Speaker Cables - What the Manufacturers Didn't Want You to Know
Speaker cables play an incredibly important role, and yet many people seem to be confused about what makes a good speaker cable, and what to look out for when buying new cables. A common analogy is that speaker cables are like the arteries of your home entertainment system. Just like your arteries carry blood from your heart and deliver it around your body, so your speaker cables carry audio signals away from your amplifier or receiver and deliver them to the various speakers placed around the room.
With every single manufacturer claiming that their cable offers the best performance it can be extremely hard choosing which type of speaker cable to go for; and with prices ranging from a few dollars to literally thousands of dollars per foot, it's hard to know whether you got a fantastic bargain, or were ripped off.
It doesn't help that there is so much misinformation out there; in fact a lot of the so called experts are actually just making things worse by spreading myths and rumours disguised as hard facts. With that in mind, here are a few simple things that you should consider the next time you venture out to buy new cable.
All cables suffer from resistance to some degree but you will find that the thicker the speaker cable, the lower the resistance; so it's advisable to opt for a cable with a decent gauge. The thickness of the cable may depend on how long you want the cable to be, but as a general rule of thumb for runs of up to 15 feet a 16 gauge cable should be perfectly fine. For runs between 15 and 25 feet use a gauge 14 cable, and for runs longer than 25 feet use a 12 gauge cable. Typically the thicker cables (those with the lower gauge numbers) tend to be more expensive, so don't be fooled into paying extra for a thick12 gauge cable if a thinner 16 gauge cable would be adequate.
Another point of much confusion is whether or not to use a connector on the end of the cable. Many people argue that it is best to just use the bare end of the cable, while just as many say that you should use some kind of connector such as a banana plug or spade terminal. The main benefit of using connectors is that they make it much easier to connect and disconnect the cable quickly, but they have no bearing on the quality of the sound at all. The simple truth is that it doesn't really matter how you connect your speaker cable, the only important thing is that the wire is secure and the terminal is free from corrosion.
A lot of people also ask whether the speaker cable needs to be the same length for each speaker. If you are running a 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system then it can be very expensive to buy enough cable to ensure that each cable is exactly the same length and it's also a total waste of money! This 'every cable has to be the same length' myth was just started by manufacturers as a way of getting consumers to buy more cable.
Just use as much cable as you need to connect each speaker to your amplifier or receiver. There is absolutely no need to make each cable the same length, after all, what is the point in paying for a 10 foot run of cable if a 5 foot run is all you need? Just be sure to take careful measurements before buying your cable. A good tip is to lay out a piece of string following the path you want your cable to take, you can then measure the string to find out the exact length of cable you need.
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What's the Difference Between HDMI Cable and Component Cables?
Over a short length, the cables don't make a difference. What is different is that in the case of the component cables, the TV has to convert the component analog signal to digital. In the case of the HDMI cable, the signal is already digital. So there may be a perceptible difference if the TV doesn't do the conversion well.
Putting aside picture quality, the reason you should use the HDMI cable is that it carries the HDCP signals, component does not. If the source device, say a cable box, looks for the HDCP handshake, and doesn't get it, it Will not output an HD signal. So if you want to watch HBO in HD from a cable box, you have to use HDMI or DVI.
I use the component cables. Then again, I spent about on them (gold plated ends, large conductors, thick shielding, etc) for both the video components and audio channels. And, I bought them a few years ago, before HDMI cables were even around. The difference in performance between top-end component video cables and HDMI cables is negligent. But, if you just use standard RCA cables - like the cheap ones the cable TV company gives you - you won't get as good of quality as the HDMI cables.
As HDMI cable connections become more and more widely used, we are often asked: which is better, HDMI or component video? The answer, as it happens, is not cut-and-dried.
First, one note: everything said here is as applicable to DVI as to HDMI; DVI appears on fewer and fewer consumer electronic devices all the time, so isn't as often asked about, but DVI and HDMI are essentially the same as one another, image-quality-wise. The principal differences are that HDMI carries audio as well as video, and uses a different type of connector, but both use the same encoding scheme, and that's why a DVI source can be connected to an HDMI monitor, or vice versa, with a DVI/HDMI cable, with no intervening converter box.
The upshot of this article--in case you're not inclined to read all the details--is that it's very hard to predict whether an HDMI connection will produce a better or worse image than an analog component video connection. There will often be significant differences between the digital and the analog signals, but those differences are not inherent in the connection type and instead depend upon the characteristics of the source device (e.g., your DVD player) and the display device (e.g., your TV set). Why that is, however, requires a bit more discussion.
Several people a day are searching for an interconnection solution by trying to connect HDMI to Component outputs through a cable for their high-definition equipment. Unfortunately, this isn't a matter of rearranging wires and having the right type of connector. There is a fundamental analog versus digital incompatibility problem similar to the upcoming digital broadcast TV switchover versus your current rabbit ears that receive analog broadcast signals. They aren't compatible and leave people confused just like the poor fellow in the commercial.
Component video is based on an analog format. With analog signals, the voltage signal on the wire is in a wave format and how the wave changes in height is what is important. Theoretically it has an infinite number of values between zero and the maximum, somewhat like the variable windshield wipers I had on an old Thunderbird. With the HDMI or DVI format, these are based on digital signaling. Digital as you probably have heard, uses ones and zeros with a series of pulses all at the same height and they are either present or missing. At the other end, processing equipment reassembles the information. In a 4-bit binary coding, you can have 1 of 16 different values as 4 1's and 0's assembled as a group can have 16 different combinations. So equipment at the other end of the cable that is detecting signals and looking for analog sine waves would put out total gibberish if it just received pulses of 1's and 0's.
Some solutions are very easy. If an HDMI or DVI output is available on both boxes, use those. The difference between DVI and HDMI is that HDMI caries the audio in addition to the video signals. But DVI is just as good and other than the expense of an extra audio cable, that will solve your problem. If you were trying to use the Component outputs because you already had the HDMI port tied up, they make HDMI switch boxes that are fairly inexpensive where you can plug multiple HDMI cables in on one side with one output on the other.
Via component cables an analog signal is transferred. HDMI is digital. Among other things this has the following advantage: As long as the data is transferred correctly you have the perfect image data arriving at your TV. There won't be a single pixel difference in what the 'sending' device puts out and what reaches your TV. Component signals (as all analog signals) can vary in quality and you can get disturbances.
So actually: At first glance HDMI cables might appear more expensive than component cables, but that's not entirely true. For HDMI the required quality of the cable is related to the length you need. If you only need to cover a short distance (two or three meters) a cheap cable will give you the best possible result that could ever be achieved by any means ... it's digital ... the cheap cable has no influence on the image quality ... just like the network cable your computer uses to hook up to the internet has no influence on the image quality of videos you download / stream.
Of course this doesn't mean component is bad: Among affordable analog video connections it's probably by far the best, but HDMI just has the advantage of not having to care about the signal being unintentionally "affected" by outside influences during transfer. So if you can: HDMI is the better choice.
What's the Difference Between HDMI Cable and Component Cables?
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What's the Difference Between HDMI Cables, Component Cables and RCA Cables?
Taking a look back into the change of technology over the past ten years, it is hard to incorporate some of the new technology with old. Even though you bought a brand new TV that does not mean that everything going into it has to be updated as well. However, the cables that go into your components such as HDMI Cables, Component Cables and RCA Cables may need some adjusting or updating.
HDMI cables have been one of the most quality improvements in regards to transporting audio and video. HDMI cables transmit sound and video digitally at the speed of light which requires no conversion to the video or audio coming through. Because of the way HDMI Cables keep the integrity of audio and video, they are consistently used for connecting DVD players, cable or satellite and music input through only one cable that is also interchangeable with many different kinds of converters and adapters. HDMI cables are your best bet for keeping the wire configurations to a minimum and getting the most out of it.
However, keep in mind that whatever is put into the HDMI Cable does not mean that it will be HD. So the image and sound of your BlueRay Player will not be the same as watching your 1984 home videos through it. The number of HDMI plug-ins on your television may be limited which would mean that you may have to pick and choose which devices take priority.
Component Cables are essentially video cables that are split up into three components. If you are looking to bring to life that 1984 old home video, than this may be what you need to help relive those memories without them becoming pixilated and or stretched. The name 'component cables' is derived from the fact that different signals are separated from each other in order to prevent interference with each other. Most component cables are split up by video and audio transmissions. The video transmissions are also separated further sometimes into color based transmissions which include S-Video, RGB and YPbPr.
Component Cables can run anywhere from a half foot to 50 feet in length. They are easy to plug in because most televisions have color coordinated plug-ins on multiple locations of the TV. This means that if you are in need of a quick use of component cable plug-ins (such as a video camera) they are easy to get to and provide a quick way of getting what you want on the big screen.
The most popular type of component cables are called RCA Cables which always consist of a male end that is color coordinated and has a copper ring around the input which provides flexibility and stability. Unlike HDMI Cables, the gauge of HDMI Cables is irrelevant to the quality that comes out. However, the quality of the cables is important as well. Consider the engineering of the cord and how it will be used. You don't want to send such thin RCA Cables through the attic that gets upwards of 140 degrees in the summer nor do you want to coil up 10 feet of RCA Cable behind your entertainment center.
While building your entertainment center, consider the priority of your video and audio devices and the capabilities of your TV, then measure out the length, gauge and quality of your prioritized cable needs and you will have gotten more out of your home entertainment center than you could have imagined.
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A Beginners Guide to HDMI Cables - Which to Buy and How Much to Pay?
While HDMI cables were designed to simplify the process of connecting the various devices that make up your home theatre system, the simple fact is that many people are totally confused about what HDMI cables actually do; why some cables are so much more expensive than others, and why there are different versions of HDMI. This short guide aims to help answer these questions and highlight the factors you need to consider to ensure that you buy the right type of HDMI cable for your home theatre system.
What Is HDMI?
HDMI or 'High Definition Multimedia Interface' is a type of connection widely used in devices, such as HD TVs, satellite boxes and Blu-ray players. HDMI cables carry both audio and video signals, so instead of having to use several runs of cable you now only need a single cable in order to make a connection between your devices.
Why Are There Different Versions?
Over the years new capabilities have been added, and this has led to several different iterations, 1.0 being the oldest, through to the very latest version which is currently 1.4. HDMI is far more technically advanced than is actually needed right now, in fact, version 1.4 is able to support technologies that aren't yet found on the vast majority of home entertainment devices. Put simply, it will take years for home entertainment manufacturers to catch up, so for the foreseeable future the majority of consumers simply have no need to worry about which version number they buy, as all cables will deliver exactly the same performance.
Are There Different Types?
Most people don't realize that there are different types of HDMI cables: Type A, B, C and D. And to be honest, this is probably for the best as it leads to unnecessary confusion.
Type A is the 'normal' type of HDMI cable; it consists of 19 pins and can be found on sale by any mainstream retailer.
Type B was developed for professional use in the motion picture and broadcasting industry. Type B cables have a slightly different size of plug, and use 29 pins,
Type C and D were developed using the HDMI 1.3 and 1.4 specifications respectively. They use the same 19 pin configuration as Type A, but have smaller plug sizes. Type C is intended for use with portable devices. Type D takes this further by having an even smaller plug.
The main thing to remember is that Type A is the normal cable used by practically all consumer electronics.
Does Size Matter?
As with most cables, the length of the run does have a slight affect on performance. HDMI cables generally deliver the best results with runs up to 15 feet in length. If you use a longer cable the difference in performance is so small that you probably won't notice, but it's something to bear in mind if you plan on running a HDMI cable the entire length of your house.
How Much Should You Pay?
The common misconception is that the most expensive HDMI cables deliver the best performance. This simply is not true! All HDMI cables use the same basic technology to carry the audio and video signals, so it's incredibly hard to spot the difference in performance between cables with a 0 price tag, and cables with a price tag. While you should try to avoid cables that are obviously under priced - these cables tend to be made to a low standard - you should also be cautious of paying large amounts of money just for fancy packaging or a named brand.
The majority of consumers will find that an inexpensive Type A HDMI cable is perfectly sufficient for almost all home entertainment systems, and by considering the points mentioned in this guide you can ensure that you get the perfect cable, for the best price.
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