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So far, I can say "iPass" on the smartphones. The reason? First is cost of operation. Most people are spending well over $100/month for services. I just need a good quality flip phone that I can use for calling when I need it. Second, I'm not sold on the idea of giving up my wallet, credit...

Today's culture would say, "Take your owner's manual CD and transfer it to your iPod, iPhone, or other smart gadget!" Personally, I still prefer paper to plastic!

Hi again, Bill and Al. Yes, I grew up with B&W TV and the screen was quite small and housed in a big wood cabinet. No, our fridge did not have a cooling system sitting on top, as I recall! But, I do remember the duck dropping down during Groucho Marx! Returning to college forced me to learn...

You mentioned growing up in simpler times. You are so correct. I was thinking today, as I watched my TV, that I just wanted to watch a program, not multi-task. I'm really a voice crying in the wilderness when I say, "I don't need to have crawlers, logos, and voice over commercials during my...

I'm up and running, guys. I want to thank Al and Bill, especially, for hanging with me and also, my thanks to Robert Silva, a home theater guide at About.com Home Theater. All of you guys convinced me to go the receiver hub route. I have just what I wanted now--TV with TV sound or Receiver and...

OK, I'll give the receiver hub method a go. Any suggestions on how to record on the vcr?

Hi Al. Thanks for replying. Yes, I have been futzing with five remotes. Lots of futzing around. If I switch over to your initial recommended wiring plan, will I lose the ability to just listen to the tv speakers when all other pieces (rec, dvd, vcr) are turned off? What must I do with...

Bill and Al. And everyone. I've been buying cables and put way more money in mid-line cables than I wanted, but that's done. Before opening all of them up, I decided to play with some connections. If I can return unopened cables, that's better than opening them if I don't need to. But, before...

Tomorrow is plug in cable day. I'm trying to juggle many things right now. As the Arnold famously said, "I'll be back!"

Thanks to both of you for your replies. Everything worked fine with the old Sony Trinitron system. I was using S-video instead of component and HDMI. Also had analog audio out (not on LG) and life was good. Joke. The VCR played and recorded without trouble. The FIOS standard def box was used...

Sorry to be posting so much about the same thing, but the TV is just sitting in the cabinet with nothing connected. I've read, re-read, drawn diagrams and talked to people and I'm so totally exasperated by all of this. Doing brain surgery must be simpler. OK, I've redone the wiring plan, but...

Thanks, Adam. Those look like nice cables. They run about $16 each plus shipping. I'll consider them.

It pays to read the packaging! Just looked over the packaging of the component set versus the composite set of cables that I bought. The component set has all three-red-blue-green wires showing with a single inside wire wrapped in foil and copper braided shields. Only the yellow wire in the...

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm having to use a combination of cable types because my equipment is older and only the new LG TV and the FIOS HD cable box have HDMI. Only the Sony DVD, TV, and Denon receiver have component. The Panasonic VCR has only composite connections. I listed all of the...

I'm still trying to get my system together and have run into a question that seems to elicit two different responses. So, if there are any experts out there, please help. I'm trying to use all Acoustic Research middle grade cables because I had several from my old system...

Thanks everyone for your help. I've got to get things connected and I'll report back with my success. May need to touch base before if I run into problems, but you've all been wonderful in trying to help put things together.

Well, I know it's ancient technology, but I still like recording tv shows on my vcr. Verizon wants $15/month extra to lease a DVR. Reminds me of the days when we leased phone equipment from ATT. So, could someone expand a bit on how to hook up the VCR in order to tape off of an HDTV televison...

Thanks so much for your reply. My Denon receiver only has two digital opt in ports and I have them tentatively used. There is a coaxial connection open in the digital in avail on both the Denon and cable box. So you are suggesting I might use that?

After waiting over a year for Sony to come out with a replacement size comparable to the 27inch Trinitron, I finally gave up and bought a new LG 26LV2500 yesterday to fit in the old entertainment center. Best Buy really wanted me to have the Geek Squad come out to the house for another $150, but...

Here is information about the Denon receiver that might help if you're trying to help me figure this changeover out in terms of connections. Click on http://www.crutchfield.com/p_033DHT683X/Denon-DHT-683XP.html?tp=6419 It's been years since I connected all of this stuff together, but...

Since Sony has decided again this year (2011) to ignore the 26-28 inch LCD screen size, I've been reading up on two competitor's models and it seems both have issues. But, I'm stuck with getting a 26inch flat panel for now to replace a 27inch Trinitron. So, it's between the LG and the...

I watched "Lost" for a couple of seasons and lost interest. Yes. Really. I just couldn't go back. Too much to keep track of. It lost its entertainment value and became work. I don't need work during my off hours. So, if a program requires that I keep up, review, interpret, guess, hope and devour...

"I hope they have the show mapped out in general. Like Lost, this show will probably need an end date setting at some point or we could end up treading water with monster-of-the-week episodes." Hmm. To me this is the closest show to "X-Files" that anyone has produced and, IIRC, that...

I wish Sony knew how much trouble and time I've wasted on this! Anyway, if I were to buy from SonyStyle, they have a 30-day return. I imagine I lose shippping both ways. If I weren't so picky, life would be easier for sure. But, alas, I am to a fault. I've been all over the internet today and...

Yeah, I've looked everywhere and at every brand out there in a 26 inch set. Sony decided not to make them this year. I've looked at Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Panasonic (also nearly impossible to find now), and the off brands from Best Buy, Vizio, and stufff I wouldn't put in the house. There are...

I've looked everywhere for a new 26 inch Sony LCD, but they have been discontinued. I normally do not buy refurb or open box items because I've done it 2-3 times in the past and not been satisfied. But, I really would prefer a Sony over a Toshiba, Samsung or LG. SonyStyle has a refurb unit for...

Well, after checking everyplace I could think of, including SonyStyle, I decided to call Sony. They have discontinued the 26-inch and are only offering the 22 and 32 for their smaller models. I wrote them some feedback as they recommended, but that won't help me now. I think Sony is making a big...

I've been trying to find the Sony 26-inch LCD TV but to no avail. It used to be offered by Best Buy. I can't even find a new model number listed for this size on the Sony website. Has Sony opted to drop this model? Consumer Reports rated it highly and it was the one I had decided to buy because...

I've been thinking of doing that exact thing. I'd like to find an exceptional cabinet maker to do two things: duplicate doors to attach and cover the opening of the tv space and build me a really nice oak entertainment system for a 50 inch screen if the room can handle it. I'm wanting to hold...

I have an solid oak entertainment center that has housed my Sony 27 inch EXR beautifully for many years. I also have a Panasonic VCR, Sony DVD player, and Denon home theater system in the cabinet. My dilemma is the opening for the television is 27.5 inches. The Sony fits great and gives the...