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    PS3 - Reciever - TV

    Did you go to the video out settings in the PS3 and make sure to select all the modes 480i/p 720i/p, 1080i, etc? Did you try setting it up first with power off and then starting up the PS3? You may need to feed the audio in via bit stream through an optical cable for sound. A few people I found...
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    Do I need a new receiver???

    The answer to this all depends on your needs, wants, etc. The receiver is outdated in that there are receivers with hdmi and optical audio inputs/outputs, better decoding, etc. That means nothing to some and a world of importance to others. My PS3 is hooked up so that my receiver gets a digital...
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    Advice on Subwoofer purchase

    Boston Refurb- you might want to check it out. The price is right. You can get a down firing 10" @100W to a front firing 12" @ 300W for under $200- nuts! Here's the link: http://www.bostonacoustics.com/Refurbished-Products-C226.aspx
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    Got the AT 4200e.....now some help please!

    Yes. That's basically correct. The 674 will also deinterlace 480i to 480p though, if that makes a difference. To get upscaled video, like from 480p to 720p etc, you'll need an upscaling player, unless your projector does a great job with it's own deinterlacing and you're happy with the pq. I had...
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    Got the AT 4200e.....now some help please!

    I don't know about VisualAPex but I have gotten receivers from Amazon and J&R and have been pleased with shipping. As far as upconverting via hdmi, the 604 won't do that for you. It will pass through via hdmi to hdmi but not upconvert. The 674 will trancode from all analog video to hdmi...
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    Surround sound expert needed..??

    I'm not a fan of any Virtual Cinema System, but it seems like the Philips HTS6510 (out of the 3) might be the way to go. See this link here-http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/dvdpvr/0,3...9285122,00.htm You can check the specs to see the hook up details. It does have 1 RGB Scart input (for the xbox360)...
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    Which option should I choose?

    I don't know about the Sony sound system made for the ps2, but that JVC only has a mini stereo aux in, right? If so, it seems like you should feed the audio from the ps2 to the tv and the audio from the tv to the jvc. It seems like you just want a bigger sound and the Sony system isn't doing it...
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    Hook up question

    It depends on your reciever and your peronal prefs. Some folks with hdmi receivers feed the video through the receiver and then to the set. Others feel the video signals should just pass from the source to the set for a variety of reasons, including personal prefs or just because they don't have...
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    universal remote for sony 400 dvd player

    This is a good place to look http://www.remotecentral.com/. Also check out the forum section with a thread that discusses which remote to buy. I have the a basic $25 Sony RM-VL600 as a basic all around terrific remote, but you will probably want a Harmony or a Pronto or something. My remote can...
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    HQV tests with PS2 vs dvd player

    Thanks for the reply, Steve. I also normally like to judge my equipment by how well something looks and how good it it sounds to me, but I got to playing around and fell into the trap of HT testing...again. My wife thinks I'm nuts and can't stand hearing "Did you see that? There? it's a bit...
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    HQV tests with PS2 vs dvd player

    Okay. I have the answer: the PS2 is not a good test dvd for 480i output as I suspected/expected, even with component cables. Thank goodness! (in my case). I was able to use a 480i Sony dvd player I bought my mother years ago with the HQV test disc to test the set and the results were very...
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    HQV tests with PS2 vs dvd player

    I just did a check on my set with my new HQV benchmark dvd using my sony upscaling player at 720p. What I found was that all the tests went pretty well except for the 3:2 Film Detail Test (aka "Unflagged 2-3 Pulldown test"). Now when I did the tests using my only 480i source (a ps2), which...
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    Whats recommended method to clean LCD screen

    I read that you should use a solution of diluted isopropyl alcohol- less than a 50% solution. You could mix 1 part water and 1 part 90% isopropyl alcohol. Also use a very soft cloth. My Sharp tv came with a soft cloth for cleaning. Don't use paper towels or anything with a rough surface, and...
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    WhatVideo calibration DVD to use for HDTV CRT?

    Do you mean the DVE disc? If so look http://search.deepdiscount.com/searc...ssentials&rk=1 By the way, it's the HD DVD version that will be available at the end of April, not the standard DVD.
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    IS a DVD upgrade worth it?!

    I needed a new dvd player, so I got a Sony upscaling player for a bit over $100- the pq is awesome.
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