Recent content by Guy Martin

Another thought. What if I were to use a 3D-compatible HDMI splitter like this one from Monoprice: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10113&cs_id=1011301&p_id=7522&seq=1&format=2 And I ran one HDMI from there to the TV for picture and the other to the receiver for...

Alas that's what I was afraid of. So basically my choices if I want both lossless audio and 3D are 1) get a new receiver 2) get a standalone BR player with 2 HDMI outs, with one for picture going to the TV and one for sound going to the receiver. Also, I've learned that the 3.70 update actually...

Hello All! I've been thinking for some time about replacing my trusty old Sony KDL-40S2000 LCD TV with something larger and possibly 3D. My current setup is: PS3 ("fat" model) connected via HDMI to an Onkyo TSR-605 receiver which in turn is connected via HDMI to the TV. With this setup I get...

Bill -   I'm taking another look at the room tonight (just closed today and finally got the keys!), but I'm definitely leaning towards hard wire, and just hiding it as best I can.   Interesting note about the hard wood floors. I'll have to hear what happens once I get the speakers set up...

Stephen and Bill thanks for your replies! Alas Bill, the room has hardwood floors which I love. Another possibility is getting tapewire and painting over it.   - Guy

I'm moving into a new house (my first) in two weeks and I'm starting to think about wiring for my rear speakers in the new living room. There are obstacles on either side to get around (fireplace on one, large patio door and hallway on the other) making running wires tricky, but doable. I'm...

There may also be contractual concerns here. I work "in the biz" so to speak and most actor and department head contracts specify where, when and how their names appear in the opening credits of the film on both release prints and home video. It could be that MGM is nervous that someone's name...

Not sure about The Matrix, but Batman Begins defaults to the lossy Dolby Digital track. You have to manually switch to the TrueHD track using the pop-up menu. - Guy

That's great news, Eric!

Jeremy - Yup I was being figurative. Thanks everyone for all the great links and advice! Looks like I'll be doing a bit of research on this one, but it sounds like in general a more modern antenna will help. - Guy

I've finally moved to HD in the past few months having picked up a Sony 40" Bravia. I'm thrilled with PQ on upscaled DVDs with my Oppo and with the off-the-air HD I'm getting. I'm not thrilled though, with the dropouts which seem to plaque OTA reception in my apartment. I'm using an old antenna...

Thanks for the info Steve P. Bummer though. Hopefully it'll get a release eventually. - Guy

Is Lindsay Anderson's brilliant If.... availble on DVD in any region? I know the other Mick Travis films are out in R1 and R2 but not If.... for some reason. Would really love to have this one. Last time I saw it was on my parent's old Beta (yup, Beta!) copy. - Guy

Well my copy of the German DVD finally arrived and I must say it is suite. Having seen the theatrical cut I knew what was going on in the French scenes at the beginning so the lack of subs didn't bother me (in fact even if you've never seen the film you still find out what happened a few minutes...

To heck with it, I just gave in and ordered the German set from Scarecrow video. I've seen the movie and I know a little bit of French so I think I'll be fine with the opening scenes. Alas it's currently backordered, but having waited nearly 6 years to see the director's cut, I think I can...