Home Theater Setup & Installation Guides

Connection Guides

It all starts with clean Power All-In-One Home Theater Systems Audio Video Receivers Blu-Ray/HD DVD Players DVD Players/Recorders DVR / DVD-R / HD Recorder iPod / MP3 Player Media Center PCs Personal Video Recorders Plasma & LCD Flatscreen Playstation 2 Playstation 3 SACD and DVD-Audio Satellite/Digital Cable Receiver Speakers and Subwoofers Standard TV Xbox Xbox 360

Recommended Products Power / Surge Protectors HDMI Cable Speaker Cable Digital Audio Cables Subwoofer Cables Component Video S-Video

AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVERS

WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW:

• The A/V Receiver is the main hub for all of your other components audio and video input signals and also is responsible for retransmitting the signals to your TV. It is extremely important that you make sure everything is connected to the right place in order for your system to function properly.
• The best quality video connection can be either HDMI or Component Video. HDMI and Component Video connections are able to deliver (720p, 1080i or 1080p) high definition signals. Other quality non-HD connections can be made through S-Video or Composite Video Connections.
• A Digital Audio Connection offers the best sound quality and is usually required to achieve true Dolby Digital Surround Sound or DTS. Digital Coax or Fiber Optic connections are both considered to be digital connections. Your receiver might be able to create surround sound and other audio formats through HDMI.
• A/V receivers require speaker wire connections
• You can maximize your A/V receivers performance by plugging it into a Monster Power Center

CABLES TYPICALLY NOT INCLUDED:

Component Video Cables • S-Video Cables • Fiber Optic Digital Cables • Digital Coax Cable • RCA Audio Cables (Analog Stereo)• Speaker Wire • Subwoofer Cable

HDMI CONNECTION TIP:

Some A/V Receivers, components or digital tv's may not be able tor process HDCP encoding when connected by an HDMI Cable resulting in connection failure or loss. It may be necessary to connect using Component Video and Digital Audio outputs, depending on how your system is configured.

MONSTER RECOMMENDS:

• For your video connecions use Monster HDMI Cables  to provide the highest picture quality. If HDMI connections are not available, use Component Video Cables (Better), S-Video (Good) or Composite Video (Good) Cables.
• For your audio connections, use Monster LightSpeed® fiber optic cables or DataLink™ digital coax cables to carry the multi-channel signals for superior Dolby Digital® and DTS® surround sound.   If digital audio connections are not available, use Monster Interlink® audio cables for your analog connections. Monster Interlink® audio cable also provides the highest quality audio from the A/V receiver to your television. Monster’s speaker and subwoofer cables provide the greatest power and deepest bass your speakers can deliver.
• Monster PowerCenters provide a central AC power center for clean power and surge protection for all of your home theater components.

HIGHEST PERFORMANCE HOOK-UP DIAGRAM:

These connection guides and diagrams show how to connect separate components into your home theater system. The directions and guideance given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such. You should fully understand the nature of each of your components' features, terminals and connectors to determine which method of connection is best. Your Electronic Warehouse and Monster Cable are not responsible for any damage to your equipment caused by improper setup of your components.