Recent content by RobertCharlotte

I have the HTM MX-500 and have loved it, but my new TV uncovered a fatal flaw: 0.2 second pauses and 20-command limits on macros. After my TV (Toshiba 26-HF66) is turned on, it is upwards of 10 seconds before it's ready to accept any further signals, which means I cannot program one macro, for...

Here's the J&R link: http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=3724550

Thanks, everybody, for the help! As to the A/B testing, I don't think my equipment is up to the task of distinguishing much finer differences than "this cable works" and "this cable doesn't work." :)

Will it make any difference to know that the cables I'm planning to use are Acoustic Research "Performance" series (I think that's right, it's the blue ones).

I've pretty much eliminated composite video connections from my life, but I have a place where I'm using about a 12' component cable where I really only need about a 3' one. I have several extra composite video cables of the right length, but I thought I'd better ask before hooking them up. I...

I bought a Samsung TX-T2793H for the bedroom and I see it has upgradeable software via USB. The manual says to call the 800 number to get info on this, but I thought I'd check with folks who I'd wager are more knowledgeable. Anybody done a software upgrade on their TV?

I figured life couldn't be that simple. Thanks, all!

I moved recently and noticed that one of my cable STBs has an ethernet port on the back. Anybody know what that's there for? No chance I could do away with my cable modem, is there?

Sorry: how can I tell if my cable box is outputting 720p or 1080i or (heaven forbid) something else?

Assuming that you are trying to run this setup in a completely automated, kiosk-type situation, I think the idea of getting all your signals going through the computer and letting it handle the changeovers is your best bet. There are freeware utilities which will let you launch such-and-such...

Here's a couple of questions I feel kind of stupid about asking: 1. Do I have to use my cable company's cable box, or are there standards in place that allow me to buy my own and have it work? 2. How can I determine what HD signal the box is outputting?

If I can find one for the right price, I'd like to get the matching stand for my new KD-34XBR970, but seems like everywhere I search is now out of stock (I'm assuming because the TV is now discontinued). Can anyone recommend any place that specializes in this kind of thing?

I would also be interested in opinions on this turntable.

My experience is admittedly limited, but my Panasonic changer is the only DVD player I've ever run across that made you tell it to remember where you were. Very frustrating on a changer, too. Maybe it's just a Panasonic thing. Edit: Oh, I forgot about my $20 special from Circuit City (it's...

Can I give this one bump before I let it die?