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  1. Dave_vega

    using a graphic EQ with panny XR50?

    readign through the manual it tells you to connect the graphic EQ to the tape inputs..now will this be a analogue connection that will result in noise from the A/D conversion? or how does this work??
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    does anyone know if Ghost recon 2 has 480p for xbox?

    now I know it's not checked on the box, but no tom clancy games are (minus the RS3's)..this would be the first ubisoft game without 480p, but I cannot find a confirmation anywhere..anyone that has the game can you tell me if it has 480p or not? thanks
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    New upgrade..HTPC..

    here's a few shots of my recent upgrade..the TV is a 51" and this is my setup..thanks for looking! ps..the pics don't do it justice..I should have had a tripod and these were all handheld..but they are not that bad considering..
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    just got new HTPC and need help with res, etc.

    hey guys I just got a PC from DELL and I need help with the resolution settings..I am using this thing on my 51" CRT RPTV and I just want to know what I set resolutions to..I guess I use powerstrip to output my res to the TV? can I do 1080i? the max res the graphics card states is 1920x1200 at...
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    can someone clarify DDR RAM?

    hey guys.. now i'm far from computer iliterate, but I just need help choosing my RAM..I have a P4 2.0 Ghz with 256 mb DDR RAM..the FSB is 266 mhz..now my main question is with this P4 can I put a stick of 512 mb with the 256 stick? or do I need to pair the sticks (256mb x 2 or 512mb x2) the...
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    faint black scanning line on RPTV..

    hey guys..I can notice a black scanning line on my RPTV..it moves from top to bottom every so often..you have to look for it, but is this the resolution refreshing? anything to be done here to fix it? or is that the way it is? would better quality cables help this at all?
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    need serious help with new TV..it now has DVI and I need VGA!

    I just got my philips 46" TV replaced with a 51pw9363 philips..they gave me 5 inches on waranty! sweet! but problem..I was using the VGA on YPrPb for my DVD player..the new TV only has DVI and has no option to swicth RGB to YPrPb..it only says it accepst HD (TMDS) inputs..can I just use a VGA...
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    anyone here that knows anything about DC-DC converting?

    I want to run a Cyberhome 300 DVD player in my car..I have a 7" setup with an xbox with inverter I can take in and out of the car..I want to run this DVD player in the glove compartment..thing is the DVD player runs 10v DC at 2 amps..it has a power supply so it can be used in house on 110v..what...
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    just picked up a harmony sst-659..

    all I can say is wow..i'm loving this remote..finally I bought something that can control all my home theatre..was a snap to setup too..I am still tweating it's functions but I am very happy with the purchase..anyone else using this badboy?
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    my budget apartment HT pics..

    figured I would post my setup since I have been looking at all the other wicked setups on this forum..thanks for looking..keep in mind this setup will be vastly upgraded when I get a house in a couple months..for now though I couldn't be happier with it.. EDIT...I couldn't link from any of my...
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    anyone have a little guidance for a first time DYI HT sub..

    hey guys..I am an avid car audio fan and have done alot of work on my cars..I have no problem box building, fiberglassing and calculating port, box size etc.. I really just need a little guidance in the home theatre aspect of DYI subs..I was considering using a behringer ep2500 amp and...
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    xbox now has a 480p dash!

    you have to enable the progressive scan dash by pressing both triggers and clicking both thumsticks while you are in the dashboard..this is great for me because my HD inputs don't accept 480i..
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    anyone know where I can pick up replacement colour filters for AVIA?

    my dog got ahold on my coloured filters that were on the coffee table..is there anywhere I can get replacements? would a crafts store has something that I could use and be accurate? thank you in advance..
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    how do I take off the protective screen on the philips 46pp9302

    hello..I have some bits of dust behind my protective screen..now I cannot figure out how to take the screen off..It would seem that the whole gray assembly comes off, but i don't want to break anything by pulling on it..can anyone help me with this? thanks
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    small snapping in sound and on display?

    hey guys..every now and again I get a *snap* in my speakers and you can see it in my TV when it happens..I have come to think that it is the power supply and that a power conditioner would fix the proble..I am running everything through a pretty good surge suppressor..anyone have any input on...
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    WTB: 5-6' male VGA to component cable..

    i'm looking for this cable so I can use my 2nd HD input on my HDTV..I can get them online, but if someone has a used one they're looking to get rid of I would like to save a couple of bucks..thanks..
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    RGB component and DB15 YPbPr philips HDTV help..

    I am all set to grab a Philips HDTV 46" TV and have one big problem with it..it has 2 HD inputs, but one of them is a DB15 connector..now I want to hook up my xbox and a progressive scan DVD player..I found this cable searching the internet and it makes note of my HDTV states it has sync on...
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    about to buy a marantz sr 6400 or 7400..anything I should know?

    hey guys..I am about to upgrade my jvc rx-8010vbk with a marantz 6400 or 7400 depending on price differences..probably the 6400.. anyways is there anything I should know before I buy this receiver? problems? i've done a ton of research on the new receiver and I was going to get a denon 1804...
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    what do I fill my speaker stands with?

    hey guys..I was told lead shot is the way to go, but I have a kid running around and a dog also, so i don't want lead all over the place..sand would seap out of the bottom of my stands if it's too fine..what is non toxic, coarse and heavy enough to add weight to my stands? thanks for the help..
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    anyone have their surround speakers firing up? what to do about port?

    hey guys..i'm trying to figure out how to use my rears..the stands I have ordered are the athena sst-2234's..they are 34" maximum height and my surrounds are bookshelf speakers..about 15 inches or so high..now my couch back is 31"..so that means my speakers will be at ear level..I was checking...
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    need speaker stands for rears..but they are bookshelf speakers..

    hey guys..I am looking to get some rear speaker stands for my vega LS6 speakers..they're quite heavy and are a bookshelf speaker..I don't know what height I should use them at..but i'm thinking 36" or so? they will be behind our couch, and I would like them at optimal height..i know ear level is...
  22. Dave_vega

    trying to narrow down my receiver choices

    Hi all..I currently have a CV home theatre setup powered by a jvc rx-8010vbk..the receiver is so far great, but I know there are better receivers out there..i've been looking at a few higher-end receivers, but do not know what to buy..I want the most power out there with good sound quality..I...
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