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    Question about returning my 36" Toshiba TV back to Sears!!

    Which toshiba is it. If it is one of thier HDTV sets you have 1 year in home and 2 year CRT warranty. Call your local service center and have them either fix or replace it. Don't bother sears with that B.S. they will just tell you to take it to the shop. I highly doubt that they will exchange...
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    JVC AV-36P903 (36inch direct-view HDTV)

    I have the 32P903 from costco @ $899. One issue cropped up. With a 480i input from Composite, S-video, and Component there is a 4" thick brighter vertical stripe starting in the center of the screen and running right on the screen. Essentially the left half is darker than the right half...
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    SVM and Video Label on Toshiba 27AF43?

    http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/brand...rvicemenu.html
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    Are my Comcast 5100 settings correct?

    I am presuming that you Set will not accept a 720p signal. And no you may not use PIP with the Component Inputs. My suggestion is to connect all of the outputs from the 5100 to your set. That means Component, S-video, Composite, and RF. Also route the cable through your Set and then into the...
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    I'm going back to an analog set...a couple of questions...

    Joshua, If you have a Costco near by you might want to look into the 32" Samsung 4:3 HDTV that I believe is around $900. It appears to be within your price range (you mentioned a Philips for $890). If the set ever gives you problems you will be able to return it for a full refund per Costco's...
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    Taking the plunge - Buying the Toshiba 32HF72 today - any thoughts?

    Tim, The Horizontal Bow is fixable albeit it must go into a shop. The geometry is covered under the warranty so you will not get charged for the work. I plan on sending my 36hf12 in when I go on vacation in July.
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    Tosh 32hf72 Service Menu

    http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/brand...sh_manual.html Go there.
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    Tosh 32hf72 Service Menu

    Mute 2x, hold mute + press menu button on Television. I believe that is the code. It may be press only once then hold.
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    Service plans on HDTV

    Got a Costco near by? Check out the 36HF12 for $1499. It is the "warehouse" version of the 36HF72. The reason I recommend it is Costco's return policy. You may return your purchace to Costco at any time if you are in any way not 100% satisified with it. Essentially it takes place of the Service...
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    Toshiba? or what?

    Got a Costco around? They have the 36HF12 ( the warehouse version of the 72 ) for $1499. Unfortunatly, Delivery is on your end, however you just can't beat their return policy. I have the 12 and am an extremely satisfied customer.
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    Toshiba SVM disabling

    http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/brand...sh_manual.html for the Manuals.
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    Weird HDTV question

    STB's will most likly have a setting to detect 4:3 programing and automatically compensate for the set it is outputting to. It is a feature consumers will demand.
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    720p, xbox, and my Sony KP51HW40

    I do not pretend to know, factually, the answers to your questions. However knowing the theory of 'puter games and such. the reason that the 720p setting looks so much better than the 480p is that the game is out putting a 1280x720 (720p) resolution as opposed to a 640x480 (480p) screen. To...
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    Best 36" Flatscreen?

    Yes, the Toshiba 36HFX72 was rated behind only the $5000 Loewe Aconda for best image quality by Sound and Vision (at least I think it was S&V) The 32" most likely will have the same performance IMO.
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    what is that????

    Yes, we do have a child. However she is only 2.5 and is not allowed to play with the remotes. The reason for guessing at the CC settings is that I can't stand to not try every setting on any piece of electronics that we own (much to the wife's dismay). When you utilize the TEXT settings it puts...
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    what is that????

    Check the Closed Caption settings. Make sure to set them to off. It sounds like they are set on one of the Text Modes.
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    What exactly is Costco's return policy for tv's?

    I'm not sure about your's, the costco I frequent usually has someone taking temps on a regular basis. Quite often I will see them take temps twice while I'm waiting for Pizza. Side note $9.99 for a x-large combo best around IMO.
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    What exactly is Costco's return policy for tv's?

    Dude the Dog+Soda for 1.5 is BOMB!!!
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    What exactly is Costco's return policy for tv's?

    I am not suggesting abusing their return policy. It is much more difficult returning a 200+ lb. Television than a 5 lb. notebook computer. My reasoning is that most Extended Warranties only go to the 3rd year. I believe paying over $1500 for a television set that it should last me a minimum...
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    What exactly is Costco's return policy for tv's?

    On their signage is states return within 30 days is "helpful" not, I repeat, not "required". Jan is 100% correct in outlining their policy.
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    Buying new HDTV: 16:9 or 4:3

    If it is Xbox go widescreen all the way.
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    TV Purchase Recommendations

    Got a Costco close? Toshiba 36HF12 for $1499.00. It is a 36" direct view. Very good deal. Also leaves you $300 to go towards an HDTV tuner of your choice.
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    Best Direct View TV?

    I'm not trying to steer you clear of Direct-view, far from it. You will defiantly have more calibration issues with RP than DV. The cost to calibrate is 50% higher with RP and you also will want to have it re-done every 2-3 years due to the nature of the sets. Not to say DVs don't need...
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    OK say you go out and get yourself a new TV with a HDCP capable DVI input, and then-

    OMG. You nailed the scratch in the back of my brain.
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    Got our 36" Toshiba today, got a few questions about contrast

    I have the 36HF12. Originally I had the Contrast set @ 100. I have slowly turned it down (at 76 for the cable). From the best I can figure there needs to be a certain "break-in" period. Somewhat similar to CPUs and PC Memory. One theory on overclocking pc's is to run your pc night and day at...
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    Panny Tau 27" Screen Warp?

    I have what perhaps is the same problem. Anytime white graphics of any kind show up on the screen the image along the horizontal axis of the graphics is warped to the left. Anyone know what would cause this? Mine is a CT27SX11.
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    Best Direct View TV?

    Well you are now talking apples to oranges. In actually the 955df has a slight curvature to it. How I know is that I am also looking at one while typing this. The only flat part of this screen is the glass shield placed about 1/4" in front of the actual tube. Don't believe me. Take a close...
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    Best Direct View TV?

    The flat-screen challenge is the culprit. It has to do with subtle changes in the earth's magnetic field as well as the fields located throughout your area(house and neighborhood). They are manufactured in one hemisphere then shipped to another that has different properties. With the curved...
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