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  1. Pat Kellett

    Front-Projector on a Budget?

    Doug, I am no expert but I do own two "used" CRT projectors and love toying with them. With one I bought a lessor quality (an older electrohome ECP 4100) which was really brand new (less than ten hours). With the other I bought a used (I think 5000 hours on an NEC PG9 or 9200?) The purchase...
  2. Pat Kellett

    Value of completed HT (when selling turn key)?

    Charles, I agree with what has previously been said - but I would like to add a few points. I am a real estate broker and would suggest you market the house as having a dedicated home theater and then mention that the home theater equipment "may be negotiable". This will allow you to discuss its...
  3. Pat Kellett

    CRT DVD Compatibility

    James, Sorry mine was never rolling or moving sideways - just an annoying shake to the image every 5 seconds or so. Sounds like yours may be a different problem. Vertical or horizontal hold? Sync rate? These are my guesses which, I must worn you, are not worth much. Good luck, Pat
  4. Pat Kellett

    CRT DVD Compatibility

    Just a quick note of thanks to Seldon et al about my image shake problem between the DVD player and CRT projector. The video stabilizer ($27 including shipping) solved the problem. Not bad, $27 to return ones sanity!!! I cannot thank you guys enough - I had no idea where to turn next. Pat
  5. Pat Kellett

    CRT DVD Compatibility

    Thanks all for your input on my DVD "image shake" dilemma. Seldon, I found a whole bunch of those video stabilizers on the web and since they are so inexpensive (about $35) I think I will just assume it is a macrovision problem and buy one. I will update when I test the stabilizer. Thanks...
  6. Pat Kellett

    CRT DVD Compatibility

    Wow, thanks guys or the input. I will try to answer your questions in order. Vince,I do NOT have a progressive scan DVD player (Should I?) By the way, I have also borrowed my brothers (also non progressive) DVD with the same (image shake) results. As for the connection between the projector...
  7. Pat Kellett

    CRT DVD Compatibility

    I have recently purchased an old Electrohome ECP 4000 CRT projector and enjoy using it tremendously even though my set up and experience level are seriously lacking. Here's the problem - the ECP 4000 works great with cable TV, VCR,and Sony Playstation but gets this annoying image shake when I...
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