Connections
A quick guide of all the types of connections most components can support with the advantages of each listed for you to compare.

Receivers / Processors
Receivers are the "brain box" of the entire system making every component and speaker work in unison. It's fairly easy to get everything connected, but it does require a little patience.

DVD Players
The newest DVD players offer a lot of inputs for video and sound. Find out which inputs are the best to use, and how to hook them up.

VCRs
The VCR is still the standard when it comes to home movies. Everything you can think of is available on videocassette. VCRs are relatively easy to connect since so many people own them and have done it before.

MiniDisc Players
MD is the best audio recording medium out there and easily replaces the tape deck. Setup of a MD player is similar to a tape deck, but there are some differences you should know about.

Tape Decks
Tape decks still have their place, but their usefulness is diminishing rapidly. If you need to use one, the good news is they're not hard to connect.