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  1. Jim Zanbehr

    Time Warner DVR Box

    I have a TW DVR cable box by Scientific (not HD) which is about 75 percent full with some programs I want to keep, but want to free up space on the TW DVR. Is there a quick, simple and inexpensive way to copy them off the TW DVR? These are shows that are not available on commercial DVDs or I...
  2. Jim Zanbehr

    Do you haveTime Warner Cable NYC DVR?

    Well I went ahead and got the new TWCNYC DVR cable box this past Saturday and hooked it up. It has all the connections I need and the noise of the hard drive on mine is barely noticable unless I've got my ear right next to it. Though the moving lights emited thru the vent at night when the room...
  3. Jim Zanbehr

    Do you haveTime Warner Cable NYC DVR?

    Has anyone in the New York City area had experience with the new TWC digital video recorder? What kind of output/inputs does it have? There is very little I can see online at their website. I'm in Brooklyn and currently have TWC digital service and use two digital cable boxes so I can use one to...
  4. Jim Zanbehr

    Issues with theTime Warner DVR...please help me

    With regard to your choppy recording I was wondering if you had digital cable before. I have TW digital cable and I've noticed this occassionally when watching regular programing. It always has cleared up again on its own but was very annoying in the middle of a favorite show. The signal will...
  5. Jim Zanbehr

    rx-v2200 opinions

    I purchased the RX-V2200 in January and have had no regrets. The music thru my Paradigm mini-monitor speakers sounds great to me, but I'm not a true stereophile. My old receiver had been a 30 year old Pioneer that finally gave up the ghost. The 2200's remote with macros is not as helpful as I...
  6. Jim Zanbehr

    Fox concerning Roswell

    I'm another member of HTF who's a Roswell fan. So here's my vote for getting it onto DVD. I would hope to get all 3 seasons on DVD, if in fact this is the final season of the show this year.
  7. Jim Zanbehr

    Just bought Paradigm Mini Monitors--One word-"Wow"

    I just got Paradigm Mini Monitors for my new main fronts a couple weeks ago for my new Yamaha RX-V2200 along with the CC-170 Center which is more than satisfactory for my 20" TV. Anything bigger on top of my TV would appear ludicrous. :D And they sound terrific! The Paradigm brochure suggests...
  8. Jim Zanbehr

    know a good place to buy a/v equip in NYC?

    Glad to hear I've been planning to frequent some of the recommended shops. But J&R ususally has very good prices, if not always the best customer experience. I've bought a few items at J&R over the years, but am not enamored with their sales staff. Do you think any of these other shops such as...
  9. Jim Zanbehr

    Opinions on Polk speakers vs. PSB or Paradigm?

    I'm looking to buy some new front main speakers and a center for a total in the $500.00 range. I've read quite a few posts on this forum praising PSB and Paradigm. I was wondering if anyone had opinions on how Polk speakers in that price range compare to PSB or Paradigm?
  10. Jim Zanbehr

    More info on Yamaha RX-V1200/2200/HTR-5490

    Bryan, thanks for the advice. I'll probably start with some combo similar to that. Get some good main fronts, probably bookshelf and a good center and add the surrounds when my budget is recovered. As for the Denon receiver, I need in/out connections for two audio recording devices to take...
  11. Jim Zanbehr

    Record Out selector/ video recording questions?

    I actually don't have either Cable or Satelite at present. I had great reception from a set top antenna until the 9/11 WTC attack and the collapse. I probably will be getting Cable at some point in the not too distant future. I'm trying to plan my upgrades for when I do get it as well as simply...
  12. Jim Zanbehr

    Record Out selector/ video recording questions?

    I'm considering the upgrade purchase of one of two audio video receivers. One has a Record Out/Source selector and the other does not. Now I rarely do audio recording of one source while listening to another, but I often watch one TV program channel while recording something from another channel...
  13. Jim Zanbehr

    Panasonic CV51 5 Disk Interlaced Changer (DVD,Vdisk,CD-R/CD-RW,MP3) Short Review

    It does indeed seem to play randomly between the 5 CD disks, but there is likely some formula/pattern to it. I haven't bothered to try to figure it out though. But playing randomly between CD's is where the noise & slowness of the changer and the length of time reading the CD becomes most...
  14. Jim Zanbehr

    Possible for Component video conversion to S-Video?

    I'm starting to upgrade my audio/video equipment and I have a a question about component video and S-video outputs/inputs. My new DVD player has component video outputs as will my new home theater receiver (they both also have S-video). My NEC CT-2070S TV only has composite video inputs and a...
  15. Jim Zanbehr

    Basic question on AC Outlets & Surge Protector

    Thanks for the info. Putting a surge protector in the fuse box isn't an option. I live in an apartment and they'd frown on tenants playing with the building wiring.
  16. Jim Zanbehr

    Basic question on AC Outlets & Surge Protector

    I have a couple basic questions. 1) The Switched Outlets on the back of most Receivers. Do any of you use them to plug in other components? If so with which components do you use them and which do you avoid? Is it better to plug all of your components directly into a surge protector/power...
  17. Jim Zanbehr

    I am about to buy a Panasonic CV51 am I making a mistake?

    I bought one of these about a month ago and so far I'm very happy with it. Admitedly I'm new to home theatre and need a new receiver and speakers to really take advantage of the DVD surround abilities. Nor do I currently have any MP3 CD's to try on it. But the sound quality on my CD's is...
  18. Jim Zanbehr

    Speaker suggestions for Yamaha RX-V1200 (6.1)?

    So are you suggesting I should go for a complete package of speakers now or start building with a couple better (more expensive) pieces for now and build on to my setup as I set aside more money in a few months?
  19. Jim Zanbehr

    Speaker suggestions for Yamaha RX-V1200 (6.1)?

    OK, I've given serious consideration to purchase of either the new Yamaha RX-V1200 or the HTR-5490. They both seem to have all the connections and features I'm looking for, but when I take the plunge I will also need to upgrade to a surround speaker system. My budget you say? Well when I...
  20. Jim Zanbehr

    More info on Yamaha RX-V1200/2200/HTR-5490

    "Speakers. If you posted an approx. budget that would be a big help. I use Klipsch with my Yamaha and a lot of others do as well. However, not everyone agrees that this is a good combo. Some think that both are 'bright' and not a good match. It comes down to personal preferences WRT the...
  21. Jim Zanbehr

    More info on Yamaha RX-V1200/2200/HTR-5490

    OK, I'm giving serious consideration to purchase of either the RX-V1200 or the HTR-5490. They both seem to have all the connections and features I'm looking for but here are apparently some differences between them. Forgive me if this sounds ignorant, but what is the function of "preouts"...
  22. Jim Zanbehr

    More info on Yamaha RX-V1200/2200/HTR-5490

    Mathew J S, yes I do intend to go to a dealer and listen to them. I always prefer to have as much info as possible on a product before I go into a store and it was my impression that these models were just now being released and are not available in a lot of stores. Although some online...
  23. Jim Zanbehr

    More info on Yamaha RX-V1200/2200/HTR-5490

    Well, I think I found my answer regarding the RX-V1200 remote's macro capabilities. Yamaha has now posted the .PDF file manuals for the 1200 and 2200. They do have different remotes and the 1200 does NOT appear to have macro capability according to the manual although the other Yamaha info...
  24. Jim Zanbehr

    More info on Yamaha RX-V1200/2200/HTR-5490

    Yamaha has now updated their web comparison charts to include the RX-V1200 & 2200 along side the RX-V1000 and RX-V800 at: http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/c...receiver_7.htm Nothing yet about the HTR-5490 though. Also on the main What's New page for the RX-V1200 it states the remote is...
  25. Jim Zanbehr

    More info on Yamaha RX-V1200/2200/HTR-5490

    These two pages list Yamaha's suggested prices for these receivers: http://Yamaha.com/yec/products/price...rice_conce.htm http://Yamaha.com/yec/products/price...rice_audio.htm These are higher than the models they are apparently replacing. I hope the final retail prices are more in line...
  26. Jim Zanbehr

    More info on Yamaha RX-V1200/2200/HTR-5490

    I found this additional information on the RX-V2200: http://www.yamaha.com/cgi-win/webcgi...r00010RX-V2200
  27. Jim Zanbehr

    Yamaha RX-V1200 & V2200... went to my dealer for info

    So does anybody know when these new Yamaha's will actually be available in the stores or when we can get more info? What about the suggested retail prices? I've been considering purchase of a new receiver and have been undecided between the RXV800/HTR5280 or the RXV1000. They look like they both...
  28. Jim Zanbehr

    New Yamaha Flagship DSP-AZ1 Details-

    So does anybody know when these new Yamaha's will be available in the stores or when we can get more info? What about the suggested retail prices? I've been considering purchase of a new receiver and have been undecided between the RXV800/HTR5280 or the RXV1000. They look like they both have...
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