Recent content by chella

I had a 550, when it worked, it worked fine. I started to get lot of audio/video problems, chapter jumps, lock up, " the classic "C 13" errors. Replaced it with a pioneer. Anyways, when the Sony gave me trouble, I followed the recalibration procedure outlined here...

1205A owner's manual states "trigger your amplifier on with an external DC voltage source ranging from + 9 Vdc to +12 Vdc." and "DC trigger only requires 15 mA of current". So, what you have got should work, try it out.

Here is my suggestion: 602 as L/R, but for center, step up and get CDM-CNT. Reasons: 1. 602 is an exceptional value. They are great for 2 ch music (you would still need bass enforcement from a sub). They also sound great in mutli-ch setup for HT as L/R. 2. I would not pay much attention...

Wouldn't you loose the ability to move the subs around to get a better response?

You could put it other uses such as powering a pair of speakers in another zone.

PT-53WX52 is with AS2 Screen Shield. PT-53WX42 is same in all aspects but without the screen shield. If you can make Sears price match the BB model (53WX42) that would be a sweet deal :-)

Why don't you switch the inputs (CD to the tape input on the receiver and tape to the CD) and see if that makes any difference. If it doesn't then there is nothing wrong with the pre-amp section on the Tape/MD. When you write "30 db level", I assume you mean volume indicator. CDs have a much...

More info on VCD - http://www.vcdhelp.com/

VCD uses MPEG-1 for video. Just a comment - most DVD Players play VCDs (I think this is part of a specification) but not many play CD-Rs containing video. Especially since you did not specify in which format these video are stored. It could be QuickTime, Real, ...

Since you specify "powered", your choices are limited. Paradigm has discontinued its "active" series. As you mention, your best bet will be only Def Tech. If you think outside the "powered" speakers there are many choices in your range, including B&W and Paradigm.

The easy answer is: "That depends!" ;) Actually, I would suggest that you make a list of equipments you currently own and likely to buy in the next year or so. Then make sure that the receiver can support all of them. Of the devices to be connected, check the digital source and ensure you...

I think you are referring to CRT burn-in due to extended viewing of 4:3 program on a wide screen or wide screen program on a 4:3 screen. Simply stated many TVs provide a zoom or stretch mode to avoid this problem if you do not care much about the slight distorted aspect ratio of the picture...

If your sub has auto-on facility - to wake up on signal - it may be good idea to split the signal to both L & R. This makes the sub more sensitive.

All are same model?! What are the price differences? Does anyone know of availability? If the units from Sherbourn and Atlantic Tech are expensive than Outlaw - what does that buy?

I read Sound & Vision, Stereophile Guide to Home-Theater, Prefect Vision. Of the this lot, I like S & V for their writing style, lab tests and informative article that is easy to read.