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Tech Review #4: Notching and Drilling
Residential Systems’ latest, exclusively online, monthly tech tutorial from custom install expert Todd Adams of DI Partner focuses on the basics of notching and drilling holes to allow cable to be strung through the framework of the home.
What's in a Wire? Apr 28, 2008, 17:03
Eight rules to follow when wiring your next IP network project.
Tech Review #3: 75-Ohm Coaxial Cabling
Residential Systems’ latest, exclusively online, monthly tech tutorial from DI Partner's Todd Adams focuses on the fundamentals of 75-ohm coaxial cabling.
Calibrating Theater Sound Apr 1, 2008, 14:51
Un-calibrated audio and shortcomings of your room often make it difficult to create a great home theater experience. A few simple adjustments, however, will help you achieve the best audio possible and grow your business offerings as well.
Video Calibration Mar 6, 2008, 14:08
Calibration professional, Pat Bradley, offers a condensed tutorial for tuning your customer's video display.
Tech Review #2: Twisted Pair Cabling
Part 2 of Residential Systems' exclusively online, monthly tech tutorials focuses on the basics of twisted pair cabling. Click above for a free, downloadable PDF document from custom install expert Todd Adams of DI Partner.
Crestron's Green Technology White Paper
Crestron's new white paper, “Intelligent Efficiency: Crestron Makes Life Greener,” is designed to provide dealers and integrators with valuable tips, techniques and case studies for optimizing energy efficient control solutions in commercial and residential applications.
Tech Review #1: Structured Cabling
If you are new to custom installation or simply in need of a refresher course on backbone technologies, industry veteran, Todd Adams of DI Partner is offering monthly primers on key technologies in the market. This month, Adams reviews the basics of structured wiring.
Reading HDMI Eye Pattern Tests
The HDMI consortium has very specific test requirements for HDMI cables. The other way to test an HDMI cable's quality is to send a signal down the cable and have a test made of an eye pattern. Steve Lampen, multimedia technology manager at Belden, explains how this is done.
Thermal Management
Active Thermal Management's Frank Federman offers a painless primer on cooling electronic component racks.
