Recent content by Dick Boneske

What is the method of resetting the receiver? Will download of software from the Pioneer site remedy the problem?

I purchased a used VSX 1128 Receiver on eBay. Unit functions correctly in every way. However, every 90 seconds the volume reduces by 3 db. This continues until output is muted unless you tweak the volume control. I've looked online and found that this is a common problem with Pioneer...

It's becoming obvious that in the future our computer and entertainment center will be one unit. Now, I have the capability of storing and displaying HD content on my computer, but the 23" monitor and computer speakers are not OK for watching movies. My 57" HDTV and 7.1 surround system is...

You're right. I tried the "Standard" mode and it returns to DolbyDigital EX. Press the THX button and the readout shows THX surr EX. THX surround effects are not distinguishable to my from Dolby. THX does seem to have slightly elevated midrange. In any case, those of you that have...

I don't know if the THX surr EX is a bad thing. It sounds fine and the rear EX channels are very realistic and sound full range, not like the old Dolby Surround matrix. I was just curious as to why this new readout shows up. Could it have to do with my change from an old Pioneer DVD player to...

I have a Sony Blu-Ray player hooked to a Pioneer model 1014 Receiver. Most DVD had always shown "DolbyDigital EX" on playback, but lately shows "THX surr EX" with many DVD's. I don't remember changing any settings, but the surround effect is new. Sounds fine, but I'm puzzled by why the...

I would bet it's an overload problem. We tend to use much more volume watching DVD's than TV or radio. I've had this same thing happen with my Pioneer receiver. Maybe just backing off on the volume will solve your problem. If it does, more efficient speakers or external amps will help you out.

DVD PQ is good, but not as good as HDTV. The only way it will be is to buy one of the new HD players. The "upconverting" players will NOT make your DVD's look like HDTV. It's like expecting AM radio to sound like CD's. You can't make 480 lines look like 1080.

If you get an HD TIVO, it has meter ability for both antenna and satellite. It is relatively easy to use. There is a visual and audible signal indicator. I am referring to the HR10-250, which is what Direct TV supplied when I requested a DVR. Be careful not to accept anything but TIVO, as many...

Dick, Thanks for the info. I believe reception can be accomplished with the antenna in the attic. There is an attic in my house one story higher than the garage attic where I now have the antenna. If I use one of the UHF only units, it will be smaller and possibly more effective on digital OTA...

Whether audio or video, the quality can't be any better than the original recording. With audio, you can remove tape hiss and static pops and cracks and turntable rumble from vinly LP's. If done properly, it can make the audio more enjoyable. If there was distortion or lack of high or low...

Maybe that is IT! Various audiophiles spend tens of thousands on better turntables, bigger tube amps, and vacuum tube CD players. It's hard to believe they actually think old technology performs better than new. I'm an avid muscle car enthusiast with two '64 GTO's which I love. The...

Yes, LD picture quality was better than VHS or Beta, but not nearly as good as DVD. My LD player very seldom gets used any more. I have about 100 LD's. The only LD I have that has sound quality that is as good or better than the DVD is the Eagle's Hell Freezes Over--and that is in the 2.0...

Thank you, this is just what I was looking for. It will be easy to get into the attic and does not cost an arm and a leg.

There have been numerous postings about antennas, but none recently that answer my question. I use a Direct TV HR10-250 HD TIVO for satellite and OTA signals. I could write many pages praising the performance and user friendliness of the HD TIVO. Recorded HD picture quality on my Toshiba 57"...