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Upgrade


Before you buy a new TV set, check whether your current one can be improved with a simple upgrade. Below you'll find help in making that decision:

Your goal How you can upgrade Special TV requirements Where to find help*
You want to improve your TV's visual and audio performance Check your manual for advice or use a video calibration DVD Needs to be connected to DVD player Ovation Multimedia AVIA, Video Essentials disk , Monster/ISF HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD
Use a color-measurement tool: Spyder TV Needs to be connected to DVD player ColorVision
You want to improve your TV's sound Hook up powered speakers to your television TV needs audio output jacks (generally available on sets less than 5 years old, and greater than 20") For advice and ratings on powered speaker options, check ConsumerReports.org (available to subscribers)
You want to watch TV with surround sound Hook up a home theater in a box to your television TV needs component or S-video inputs connected to a DVD playerand/or Digital A/V Receiver (generally available on sets less than 5 years old, and greater than 27") For advice and ratings on home theater options, check ConsumerReports.org (available to subscribers)

*These resources are provided for those who wish to learn more about upgrading or to perform the upgrade themselves. If that's not for you, consider hiring professional help (see the Repair section for resources).









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