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I have a perplexing problem with recording from an HD cable box. Here are the connections: Coax to HD box; from box to HDTV via HDMI; from box to DVR via coax; from DVR to HDTV via Component. DVR is set to Channel 3. With this setup I can record any channel on the HD box as long as I have the TV...

I am unable to perform successful auto tuning on my Panasonic DVR, so I can't schedule a recording. I have a coax connection from the wall to an Atlantic Scientific HD cable box and coax from the box to the DVR with component from the DVR to Component 1 on my TV. I have read the manual and tried...

Several years ago I used the 2001 Sound & Vision (Ovation) HT Tune-up disc to calibrate a SD TV with excellent results. I tried the same disc to calibrate a new Panasonic Plasma HDTV and while the picture is striking I am concerned about the Picture/Contrast setting which I understand if set too...

Any suggestions on a conventional box speaker to act as center for a pair of MMG fronts? I don't have the space for a Maggie center (nor budget). Thanks.

I like to use a calibration disc to set color, contrast, etc. on my TV. In the past, this has been for a CRT with much success. Now that I have an HDTV I would like to do the same. I understand that if I had an HD DVD or Blu-ray box, I would buy the corresponding calibration disc format to...

You have three choices: Samsung 46" 4661F LCD (1080p), Sony 46" 46V2500 LCD (1080p) or Panasonic 50" 50PX77U Plasma (720p). Either one can be purchased for around $1700. Your HT is in the basement and your viewing distance is 10 feet. You have a critical eye and a maximum budget of $1900...

Besides Consumer Reports and Cnet what other resources are available for comprehensive reviews on HDTV's? Thanks. R

In general, if you had a single choice between buying a 42" 1080p or a 50" 720p (both Plasma), which would you choose today and why? Your viewing distance is 10 feet. Thanks. R

Like so many others, I am struggling with buying my first HDTV (actually I am going to buy three: Living Room, Family Room & Home Theater). I pretty much have decided to go LCD (32") for both Family Room and Living Room (both have outside windows) and Plasma (42 or 50") for the HT which is in...

Can anyone recommend a polish to remove marks and scratches on the finish of high-gloss black laminate (NHT) speakers? Thanks.

I am having some space problems in one of my listening rooms. Should I be concerned about keeping my receiver on top of my subwoofer? Are there any products that would isolate the receiver? Thanks. Rob

I know that I can not record (make copies) of DVD's with my DVD Recorder because of copy protection. Before I go through the process of hooking up the equipment, does anyone know if I can record my Laserdisc's onto DVD? There are still movies that I have on Laserdisc (e.g. The African Queen)...

I continue to be amazed at the sound quality of XM radio at home. Music recorded in the 60's sounds like I have never heard it before. Contemporary jazz, country and classical music is even better. The sound is full, clear and crisp with unprecedented stereo separation and imagery. Has there...

I was recently amazed to find out that I could transmit quality satellite radio to any radio in my house through the FM Modulator of my SKYFi2 XM radio receiver. Is there similar technology available for television? Thanks. Rob

I recently purchased a SKYFi2 XM Radio and Home Unit. I connected the unit to my receiver which is located in my family room. I also setup the units FM Modulator. I was amazed to discover that every receiver/radio in my house, including those in my basement, second floor and garage, received the...

I recently purchased a Delphi MyFi2 and home kit for home use only. Following the instructions, I connected the unit to my Sony ES Receiver and noticed an audible humming sound. I tried different audio inputs with the same results. I have used the audio inputs of this receiver before without any...

I recently leased a Honda Accord which came with 3 free months of XM, which I like. Is the hardware & software in this (or any) car specific to XM or can I change the service and get Sirius if I so choose?

I have a Mirage Bipolar Sub and Sony 4ES Receiver and have noticed that changing the LFE High Cutoff on the Receiver (40hz - 200hz) has no effect on the Sub. My fronts are set to large but changing them to small made no difference. Shouldn’t I be able to direct low frequencies to my Sub...

Can anyone recommmend a sub that blends well with the Ascend Acoustics CBM-170s. MY APPLICATION IS MUSIC ONLY! Thanks.

Widescreen Review gave the DTS sound for this movie a 5+. I purchased and watched it last night. It appeared as though the LFE channel was inactive throughout the movie. Can anyone comment on this?

Does the "6" in Neo 6 imply all speakers in a 6.1 setup with the exception of the subwoofer? If true, can anyone explain the logic behind this format?

For DVD players, should Pluge be left on after video calibration and what effect will this have? Thanks.

Can anyone give me some advice on buying a decent dvd player? I would like to stay under $300 and would appreciate if you would explain your rationale. Thanks.

My dvd player is about 20' from my tv and is connected directly through s-video. My receiver (Sony 4ES) has the capability to perform Component Video Switching. Since I can't get my dvd player close enough to connect to the component inputs of my tv, would I achieve better video if I connected...

1.) I have an older Toshiba (what I call second generation) DVD player running through a newer Sony ES 7.1 receiver. When I select the DTS format of a movie, my receiver automatically switches to DPL II decoding. 2.) DD EX sources sound better in 5.1 playback then they do in 7.1. Can these...

Generally speaking, which cable/connection offers the best production of sound, coaxial or optical and why? Thanks.

Does anyone know why the Mirage LF100 sub retails for $100 less than the Energy S8.2 and which is better? Both employ a 8" woofer and have similar specs and are made by the same parent company. I thought Mirage was suppose to be the higher end. Thanks. Rob

I am looking for a musical sub for a small room (12 x 15) to go with either a pair of NHT SuperZero's or Energy Take 2's in stereo mode. Any suggestions are appreciated. Rob

I recently purchased this movie on DVD. I noticed that when I selected 5.1 sound from the movie menu there was no LFE. However, bass from the sub was present when I selected standard Pro Logic sound. Any thoughts? I have a Sony 4ES receiver. Rob

Journey To The Center Of The Earth is now available on DVD. The sound mix is DD 2.0 Surround. Is anyone aware of the possibility of a DD 5.1 Special Edition of this wonderfully adventurous movie of the 1950’s? Thank you.