Extra Features

There are other added features to look into before installing the HDTV set in the house. These features depend on a series of conditions, such as the mode of receiving the HDTV signals, the kind of display one wants, the type of components already installed, and others.

There are added components available with HDTV dealers. Sometimes they are a necessity, while at other times they may be an individual choice. For instance, a digital HDTV-Capable set needs a separate HDTV tuner; a few of the Plasma TVs do not have any audio components incorporated in them; a Front Projection TV set may not boast of an in-built decoder; and so on.

You need to do a little pondering over the connectivity options before leaving the shop with the sleek new HDTV set.

Be sure about the following things before tossing the credit card on the counter of the shop:

 The length of the cables and their compatibility with all audio-video connections.

 Need of some special cables, connectors, or converters.

 Need of another or some specific sized "satellite-dish" for unobstructed receiving of HDTV Signals from satellite service.

 The way to upgrade cable set-top-box to HDTV set-top-box, if you have satellite or cable service. Sometimes, you may require an integration of set-top-box and HDTV receiver to catch the HDTV signals from the source.

 Surge protectors.

Although Surge protectors are crucial, beware of certain cheap devices that are supposed to be surge protectors but do not provide any protection.

Also, do not think that expensive devices are always the best ones. Check the device before purchasing. This is the most sensible thing to do.

Cost of any product does not reflect its true performance.