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  1. DanielJE

    denon 5700 opinion

    no picture. I got to the dvd menu and set it to progressive Thur the video connection my old player had a switch in the back that made it work, this Yamaha doesn't have a switch in the back. didn't see any of what you said on the dvd menu yet.
  2. DanielJE

    denon 5700 opinion

    i got the def tech speakers and a Yamaha dv-c6760 DVD and have problems getting the component signal to go thou to the X1 projector from the DVD. speakers: fronts-bp7006 w/powered sub center-clr2002 w/powered sub rears-bp 1.2x DVD player-yamaha dv-c6760 AVR-denon 5700 so what ya think
  3. DanielJE

    denon 5700 opinion

    Audio Definitive's are the speakers i am looking at now with a $199 Yamaha 5 dvd player.
  4. DanielJE

    denon 5700 opinion

    That makes sense. but i would give up that SACD for a 5 disc changer. but also i want the best picture and sound for movies mainly.
  5. DanielJE

    denon 5700 opinion

    thanks for the info but does the Pioneer 578-A come in 5-disc changer or if not how about one with all that and a 5 disc.
  6. DanielJE

    denon 5700 opinion

    i got have the denon 5700 now and looking at DVDs now. for the dvd does it need to be able to read DTS even if the avr does? and is the 1080i something i should look at with the dvd also. i want this system of a X1 projector and denon avr to have: DTS SACD thx (would be cool) progesive...
  7. DanielJE

    denon 5700 opinion

    thanks i will do so with dvd and speakers question.
  8. DanielJE

    denon 5700 opinion

    i love that you guys are here for the questions. well there is this guy at work that wants to sell me a denon AVR 5700 for around $200. what do you all you think about this should i worry about it being made in 2000 with the techs of it. 5.1 is fine with me i want to upgrade from the in the...
  9. DanielJE

    dvd signal booster

    i have a problem with my component signal i have a 16' thx that works great but when i used a 25' cable it had a jump (shimmer)in the picture every 30 seconds or so. i returned the cable got a new one and still had the problem. some people said it is the signal from the dvd that it is too weak...
  10. DanielJE

    Favorite Gary Oldman film

    I think Drexel did real good for the fact there was alot of good characters with small parts in the whole movie. (dennis hopper, chris walker, brad pitt and so on)
  11. DanielJE

    Favorite Gary Oldman film

    TRUE ROMANCE (THE PIMP WHO THOUGHT HE WAS BLACK) DREXEL
  12. DanielJE

    Weird Camera on Jets Game?

    Go steelers.
  13. DanielJE

    Are directors always distinctive?

    I READ THIS WHOLE POST JUST TO SAY I CAN SPOT A TIM BURTON MOVIE, EVEN BIG FISH THAT WASN'T DARK LOOKING. I HAD THAT FEELING WHEN SEEING THE PREVIEWS FOR LEMONY SNICKETS AND HEARD THAT THE VISUAL GUY WORKED WITH TIM BURTON ON OTHER FILMS.
  14. DanielJE

    Best home theater magazine

    what is the best magazine to subscribe to for home theater. i have a front projector and also would like to hear about upcoming movies and reviews. also i would like to say thanks for all the help in the past.
  15. DanielJE

    Merged Thread: LOTR: ROTK - Theatrical & EE Release Dates? & DVD Features

    Does someone know the size of the statue that comes with the gift set? need to know if it fits my shelf.
  16. DanielJE

    recomended Pink floyd DVD

    i won't buy two at one time. what about the wall is it wide w/good sound?
  17. DanielJE

    recomended Pink floyd DVD

    i want to buy a pink floyd dvd but not sure which one. i was hoping some of you could maybe break down the specs and way you like a certain one. i would like good sound and widescreen.
  18. DanielJE

    Buying my First Used Projector - $500 spending limit

    i have a question for the X1 users. how important is it to turn off the projector with the toggle switch on the side after you powered down with the remote.
  19. DanielJE

    Buying my First Used Projector - $500 spending limit

    like i said before i used a piece of foam board that is used to insulate foundations ($9.25 4x8) and my picture ended up being 7'x4' and this was temporary but after 8 months i still use it. my wife made black curtains to cover up the 6" on each side and a 12" valance on top it turned out really...
  20. DanielJE

    Buying my First Used Projector - $500 spending limit

    when i got my X1 my wife said she say rainbows and i never have but when i got a THX component cable she said she never seen them again. i'm still not sure if she new what she was talking about. the one thing i don't like about the X1 is the ceiling mount i have too adjust the projector...
  21. DanielJE

    Buying my First Used Projector - $500 spending limit

    I own a X1 and am very happy with the picture. but i don't know a lot about this stuff and was where you are about 6 months ago. maybe people that own one can post the good and bad of the X1 to help you to decide.
  22. DanielJE

    Buying my First Used Projector - $500 spending limit

    i said this before but i am at about $1200 with a x1 from ebay last January for $850. built my own screen for $10 4x8 1/2 blue board for $9.25. i looked into screen paint and it was as much as a screen.
  23. DanielJE

    Component Video Cable

    I kind of hope the cheap cable that i am waiting for doesn't work so i can get the good cable from bluejean and know that I have a good cable. The guy at bluejean said my cable would be about $70. With the cheap cable cost of $30 and another $10 bucks to send it back to get a new one that...
  24. DanielJE

    Component Video Cable

    talked to the guy at bluejeanscables for about 20 min. and he answered all my questions i strongly recomend this place. i will be returning the cheap cable for a new one if it still don't work i will get a better cable from bluejean. thanks for all the help and info.
  25. DanielJE

    Component Video Cable

    I don't know if any one is still reading this thread but the company I bought the cheap component cable from offered to exchange it for a new one. What i really wanted to post was his response, he said "It could be a bad cable or my DVD player is not giving a strong enough signal to go 25'"...
  26. DanielJE

    Who here doesn't watch on "home theaters"?

    I would like to say, my theater project is under $1200. and I am very happy with it and owe a lot of that to HTF. I have an X1 projector $850 Phillip's all in one DVD and sound w/DTS $280 and i built my own screen w/ideas from this site. I also have about $250 in lightboxes and shelves that...
  27. DanielJE

    Component Video Cable

    Can anyone tell me where to find this cable for a good price. I have a infocus X1 that does have that adaptor.
  28. DanielJE

    Component Video Cable

    I tried the test where i hooked up each cable sperate in the composite connection and none of the wires had the shimmer in the picture like it does when i hook it up with all three component connections. there is a converter that 'X1' calls a component to vesa but that thing worked fine with the...
  29. DanielJE

    Component Video Cable

    i really like what bob is saying. i do have this adaptor that clearly doesn't have gold connector but does anyone know where to get a 25' component cable with the vesa end on it for a good price.
  30. DanielJE

    Component Video Cable

    i would like thank everyone for the help i do love this site from the day before i started my home theater project. HTF has been tons of help. i guess i will try these ideas tomorrow
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