Recent content by Robert Francis

Does anyone have an idea about how far an outdoor projector can be from the screen (probably a sheet) and still produce a decent picture (at night)? I have room for a 7" (h) x 13' (w) screen but the projector would need to be placed 27 feet away (across the pool). The projectors I've seen seem...

I'll look this one up. Thanks.

Would I be better off looking for a used Pre/Pro on Ebay?

I'll start looking these up. Thanks for the suggestions. Al other input welcome.

My Integra 9.8 has finally bitten the dust. Any thoughts on a replacement in the $1,000 range? I'm sure there's a thread here addressing the issue but I didn't find it. I have a Sunfire Cinema Grand amp, Paradigm Reference speakers and an M&K V-125 sub, Sharp Aquos 60". All are old (except...

No tweaks or trauma as far as I know. It loss functionality over a two month period. It started responding slowly then only occasionally and then just quit entirely. I'm not sure if there is a DYI fix or not.

My Toshiba 57H81's remote control sensor has gone on strike. Does anyone know of any work-arounds, fixes, effective swear words, etc. that might remedy the situation? Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks, Bob

Thanks for the ideas! I'm checking them out.

I've been powering my HT with a series of 3 mis-matched amps but have squeezed $1,000 from the budget to get a proper 5 channel amp. (Currently have a Sherwood Newcastle AVP-9080R processor, paradigm studio 20's and center channel, M&K sub.) I'm looking for a good 5 channel amp. The best deal...

Thanks Wayne. Yeah, I understand all I'll get is stereo sound and not Dolby Digital. I'm amazed at what $50 will get these days. This unit is great.

Thanks, Jim

I need to find a cheap DVD player to run right into the TV, no pre/pro, no external speakers, nothing. Are there any reliable DVD players that'll decode Dolby Digital, put out a decent signal and not cost more than $100? Obi Wan, you're my only hope. Thanks guys (and gals) Bob

I picked up my X-Box yesterday. Damn, I'm hooked already. I only have NCAA Follege Football 2005, but I'm an addict. God help me. Thanks for the help. One and all. PS: any "Must have" suggestions for the new gamer?

Hey, how'd I delete my original post? Maybe I'm not smart enough for an x-box.

Great, thanks for the ideas. I'm definitely leaning toward the x-box as it seems to really use the whole HT set-up. Is there any Gran Tourismo-like game for the x-box?