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  1. CraigK

    Am I on crack, or is INTERLACED better than PROGRESSIVE???

    Ok, I am sure that this has been discussed before, but alas, I would like some feedback. I have a JVC 16:9 I-Art HDTV that boosts that it can upconvert all signals. I have played DVD's with my Panasonic Prog. Scan player for awhile. Now, I was testing to see what it looked like without...
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    Moving a RPTV in BAD WEATHER

    Hey gang I have a 48" JVC I-Art 16:9 HDTV and I am planning on moving to a new apartment this week. Problem: The weatherman is forcasting a 100% chance of "light rain" that day (DAMMIT!) What sort of preventative measures should I employ when moving this puppy? Thanks in advance.;)
  3. CraigK

    JVC Rear Projection? Upscaler better than progressive?

    Hey... I have a 48" JVC I-Art Rear projection 16:9 tv which apparently boasts that it "upconverts" all images to 1080i. Question, if my tv already does this, will the images be better than what I can get out of a progressive scan DVD player? I have tried both and they both seem equal...
  4. CraigK

    Home Theatre soundproof in an apartment??

    Hey all. I am moving to a masonary apartment soon. I have a suite on the 3rd floor. The suite is in the outermost corner of the building. My room that I want my theatre to be in is in the farthest corner of the apartment. Basically, two of its walls has no suites on the other side. The other...
  5. CraigK

    Speaker Wire question

    Hey there all. I am currently in the process of moving and may need to buy new speaker wire for my surround sound speakers. My current setup is quite a bit smaller than my new one at my apartment. I currently have 16 gauge wire for my rears, center and 2 mains. Now, the 16 gauge is very...
  6. CraigK

    Where in the H-E-double hockey sticks can I find a copy of the CRITERION ROBOCOP???

    Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
  7. CraigK

    Picture and Sound Quality on XBOX

    I was wondering...how good is the picture and sound quality of the XBOX when playing DVDs? I have the HDTV pack for it and currently have it hooked up to my 48" JVC IART RPTV? Really curious...because I want to know if taking the plunge to by the $50 adaptor for the DVD is worth it? Thanks...
  8. CraigK

    Soul Calibre 2 for XBOX issue...

    I have a 48" RP 16:9 widescreen tv (JVC I-art) and I have my xbox set to widescreen. SC2 is in 720P, but when I play it on my tv it letterboxes the sides and my tv will NOT allow my to adjust that? Am I missing something here...I am a bit of a newbie to HDTV and games. Thanks in advance
  9. CraigK

    HELP! I need a GREAT HOME THEATRE IN A BOX...

    I would like to spend NO MORE than aproximately $400.00 Canadian. I want the best Home Theatre in a box (with receiver and dvd) that I can possibly get with that kind of cash. Suggestions??? Thanks in advance,
  10. CraigK

    Basic XBOX questions

    I have some really simple questions re: XBOX. The local Future shop here has a pack for $229 Canadian and I think I may snag one. So...on to the questions: 1. I have a 16:9 RPTV. Is their a way to set the video of the games to be formatted anamorphically like DVDs? In other words...Can it...
  11. CraigK

    Best Cable for XBOX and RPTV

    I have a JVC I-Art 48" HD RPTV. What would be the best cables to connect an XBOX to? Thanks
  12. CraigK

    Do I really need DTS???

    Hey there. I have had a DOLBY DIGITAL receiver for years and have been very happy with it. It does not have DTS. I am sure that this has been argued to death in other threads, but do I REALLY NEED a DTS receiver??? Will it be that much of an improvement? Its a simple question, but I just want...
  13. CraigK

    NATALIE PORTMAN as LOIS LANE in the new Superman

    Hey...I just read about this rumour on natalieportman.com. Now, I adore her as much as the next dude, but I am not sure I like this idea...even if its just a rumour...thoughts? Here's the article: Superman V has reported today that Natalie might be cast as Lois Lane in the new (but...
  14. CraigK

    Will the Samsung DVD-HD93 be worth it for my RPTV???

    I went to Future Shop today and looked at this player. The cost was high (499.99 Canadian), but I liked the fact that it could upconvert to HD levels. Question: I curently have the JVC I-ARt AV-48Wp30 RPTV hooked up to a nice Panasonic progessive scan DVD player (model - DVD-RP62. I like the...
  15. CraigK

    Anyone else out there have MATTES for 2:35 films for their HDTV rear projection?

    Well...I read that some do...so I constructed some out of some thick foam board and then spray painted them silver (to match the tv...I know...I won't see the color in total darkness...but it was nice to match it) and I attached them with simple adhesive puddy (ya know...the kind you use to put...
  16. CraigK

    DVD profiler problem???

    Anyone else having problems...namely updates to it! I still don't see INDY or MATRIX REVOLUTIONS on it. I love using it...I hope its not done like dinner... Thoughts?
  17. CraigK

    Moving a RPTV in EXTREME cold weather

    Hello gang. I live in an EXTREMELY cold climate during the peak winter months (probably will get to -20 or 25 degrees C, on average) and I may be moving to a new place. Sooooo...what kind of precautions should one take when moving a RPTV...aside from dressing yourself warmly, of course! Thanks
  18. CraigK

    Moving a HDTV to a new apartment...

    Hey Gang... Any tips and suggestions on how to carefully move my 48" RPTV into my new apartment? I am on a strict budget so hiring pros is out. Thanks in advance.
  19. CraigK

    Home Theatre in a hardwood floor apartment?

    Hey gang. A couple of silly questions that I need answered. I am moving into a hardwood floor apartment. I have tower speakers with metal spikes on the bottom (which are removeable). I am assuming that I should not have these spikes on when I place the towers on the hardwood...correct...
  20. CraigK

    Video settings for JVC 16:9 AV-48WP30 RPTV???

    Hey gang. Anyone out there own this tv? And, for that matter, what do you have the video settings adjusted to? I have been playing around with mine for weeks. Just curious what others out there have done for the best results. If it helps...I always watch on THEATRE MODE. Thanks a...
  21. CraigK

    How can I make my laser discs look better on my RPTV???

    Well...I am a dvd nut with close to 400 titles in my collection. But a long time ago in a home theatre very, very near I collected laser discs and also have quite the collection. Currently, I have a laser player without a SVHS. For a monitor I have the 48" JVC I-Art RPTV AV-48WP30. I did...
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