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Home Theater Home Theater Before You Buy What to Buy Tips and Tools From Robert Silva, your Guide to Home Theater Welcome to the Weekend Edition of my Home Theater Newsletter! First off, I have a profile of an exciting new home theater receiver from Onkyo. Are you frustrated by firmware updates? Check out some useful firmware update troubleshooting tips. Also, if you missed the last newsletter, I have some great gift ideas for Mother's Day. Onkyo TX-NR709 7.2 Channel 3D/Network Home Theater Receiver The TX-NR709 is a THX Select2 Plus Certified 7.2 channel home theater receiver (7 channels plus 2 subwoofer outs) delivering 110 Watts per channel at .08% THD and features TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio decoding and both Dolby Pro Logic IIz and Audyssey DSX processing. On the video side, the TX-NR709 has eight 3D-compatible HDMI inputs with up to 4K upscaling (provided you have a 4K display) using Marvell QDEO processing. Extra bonuses include a PC monitor input, iPod/iPhone connectivity, Internet Radio, and two subwoofer outputs. For more details, check out my Onkyo TX-NR709 Product Profile. Photos (c) Onkyo USA See More About:  home theater receivers  audio  video What to Do if a Firmware Update Fails Firmware updates are a very practical way to add new features and fix bugs that crop up in network media players and other home theater components. However, the update process doesn't always go well. If something goes wrong with an upgrade, the first indication is that the device either will not start or is acting erratically and can not be operated properly. However, there are troubleshooting steps you can take. Find out all about it in the report: What to Do if a Firmware Update Fails See More About:  firmware updates  network media players  media streamers Correcting Home Theater Audio Video Synch Problems One problem that has cropped up in home theater is audio/video synchronization. Sometimes you may notice that the audio soundtrack is slightly ahead of the video image when watching a high definition cable/satellite program or upscaled DVD/Blu-ray Disc video on an HDTV. This is especially noticeable on close-ups of people speaking. It is as if you are watching a dubbed foreign movie. For some useful tips on how correct this, check out my article: Correcting Home Theater Audio Video Synch Problems. See More About:  audio basics  surround sound  hdmi Home Theater Gifts For Mom Mother's Day will be here before you know it. This year Mom's special day is on Sunday, May 8th. Give Mom a gift that she will enjoy all year. Check out some great home theater gift ideas for Mom in several categories and across all price ranges. Home Theater isn't just for the guys! Home Theater Ads Onkyo Denon Home Theater Onkyo AV Amp Onkyo TX SR608 AV Receiver Featured Articles Earth Day: How To Recycle Your Old Home Theater Electronics Understanding Copy Protection (About.com DVRs) Turntable Keep on Spinnin' Vacuum Tube Rebels Budget Accessories Buying Refurbished Products - What You Need To Know   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Robert Silva Home Theater Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Home Theater newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads The Truth About Wireless Speakers Vote For Your Favorite TV Viewing Snack Buying Refurbished Products 3D Home Theater Guide Internet Home Theater/Media Player Guide Advertisement