MY TIMELesson 3 – Home entertainment

Lesson objectives• components and features of home entertainment systems • on-demand entertainment services • factors affecting the nature of the ‘user experience’

Learning outcomes• explain what a home entertainment system is and what it

is used for• identify components/features of a home entertainment

system and explain their purpose• select devices/features of home entertainment systems to

meet specified needs

Starter• The Smiths have decided to get rid of their old analogue

TV and replace it with a complete home entertainment system.

• Define these Key words:• high definition - • digital - • 3D - • surround sound -

What kit will they need?• The Home Entertainment Requirements.ppt shows the

Smith family’s home entertainment wish list.

• List what devices/peripherals the Smith family will need to hook up to their TV if it is to meet all their requirements ?

• How will the TV communicate with the router? Wired or wireless connection? If wireless, then a wireless LAN adaptor will be needed.

Features of digital TV• Complete the TV Buying Guide for the Smiths using

Buying Guide Template.doc.

• How is surround sound is achieved?

• What methods are there of delivering TV programmes into the living room?

On demand• Define the term ‘on demand’ :

• Suggest ways in which the Smiths can watch TV programmes and films ‘on demand’

On demand• Think of other types of digital content the Smith family

might want to view/listen to/play on the home entertainment system?

Homework• Complete Internet TV Services.doc.