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  1. Norm

    SyFy Channel's Top, Bottom & Side Black bars?

    Why are some TV shows on SyFy showing black bars at the sides on a widescreen HD show? I can't seem to get rid of them. Its like a black box around the program. It only seems to be like this on SYFY HD.
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    "Star Trek XII Movie Sequel" Discussion Thread

    With all this Media created hype about Khan. I think this "Star Trek : Alternate Reality " needs to establish the Klingon's. Even if its not for the full movie. I would like to see the Klingon Empire vs. the Federation. I would like to see the same evil cunning Klingon's like in TOS instead of...
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    Center channel speaker?

    I've been looking around & there are only a choice of three at Best Buy. Not much of a choice around here since CC went out of business. Anyway I have an Onkyo SR606 & was thinking of buying the Bose VCS-10 its 100 watts for $180.00. Any opinions welcome. thanx
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    Now that the Hi-Def transition has happened

    Why aren't all the channels being broadcast in Hi-Def?
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    Indiana Jones 5

    LaBeouf Says Next Indiana Jones Moving Forward
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    Onkyo + Sony Blu-ray not picking up DTS or DD

    I can't seem to get my any Blu-ray to play in DTS or DD. It plays in DTS Neo 6. or PCM. Everything is hooked up HDMI. I'm lost in this.
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    I need Subwoofer for an Onkyo 606

    Any recommendations. I don't have a lot to spend. Circuit City told me a Polk 10.
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    The Thing (Blu-ray)

    I'm very disappointed. Its my first Blu-ray purchase & I assumed all the extras were on there from the DVD version. I'll be reading the labels better next time. I hate the spoilerish motion menu's. :angry:
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    Did anyone hear about the LCD conspiracy?

  10. The Avengers (2012)

    Title: The Avengers Tagline: Some assembly required. Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure Director: Joss Whedon Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg...
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    Is it time to buy a Blu-ray Player???

    I've been out of the loop for a while moving from Florida. I was also low on funds. But its time to get back into HT. I just don't know which Blue-ray player to buy on a budget. Or should I wait for the newer players? what do I need to know before I jump back in? Any info deeply appreciated.
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    PannyTC-32LX70 & 720p with HD Direct TV ?

    Its display resolution is 720p. Should I set the HD Directv box to only 720p or let it cycle through all 480i 480p 720p 1080i. [/b]:displayTerm('Display Resolution','0');]Display Resolution 720p [/b]:displayTerm('Contrast Ratio','0');]Contrast Ratio Up to 7000: 1 Compatible Signal Formats...
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    Logans Run Remake News

    Another Director for Logan's Run? :thumbsdown:
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    50" & 42" Plasma in 1080p?

    I've been out of the tv market for a while. Are there any 50" & 42" Plasmas tvs in 1080p yet?
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    After every Commercial Break!

    I'm so sick of them repeating a few seconds of what was just seen before the commercial break. They think everybody is just surfing & surfing & needs to be updated after every break. :angry:
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    Blueray Cases are smaller than DVD Cases.

    This may be a little late but I finally had a chance to hold a Blueray case in my hands. I can't believe after all these years I finally got my wish of a smaller case!
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    Theatrical & Directors Cut on same HD disc?

    Are we going to now see both cuts of the film on the same HD format? Something I thought we would get on DVD. I've reached a point where I can't stand some of these Special Ultimate Directors Cut Editions! I want the original theatrical cut included on every HD version disc or at least included...
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    Is there a site that lists all Anamorphic Widescreen DVDs?

    Thanx
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    Onkyo TX-LR552 will it work for my room?

    I have a bed room thats the size of a two car garage will this reciver be enough? I currently have an old Sony 545 thats dying on me. The Sony is 100 watts per channel & the Onkyo only 65. I really only watch DVDs & Direct TV. Thanx
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    Lessons learned on DVD, What they should NOT do on Blueray & HD-DVD?

    I hope there are no more Motion Menus. I tired of having to go in the other room to get the movie started for my parents. One time they though the DVD was broken because it kept repeating in the menu. I would like to see a smaller case not as tall as the current Keepcases. I remember all the...
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    Any DVD recorders with Double Layer?

    I haven't heard anything on this.
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    Jumpy Camera Technique getting old!

    I am getting so tired of this filming Technique, its starting to distract me because its used way too much. Its way over used in the new Battlestar Galactic TV series. I was so glad to hear Ebert say he was sick of it as well.
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    Superhero Movie List?

    Does anyone know if there are any websites that list all of the Superhero movies by date? Thanx
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    The Day Time Ended DVD

    As a fan of some of these old cult Sci-fi movies. I was happy to see The Day Time Ended released on DVD. But I'm so saddened that Full Moon would put out such a poor DVD. Do they even care about their product? The Center channel is on the right side speaker the picture quality sux & it jumps...
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    Sony KV-32FS120 & Progressive DVD player?

    I just bought a Sony KV-32FS120 TV, and I wanted to know if a Progessive Scan DVD player would make a difference in picture quality on this TV?
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    New Slim cathode-ray tube from Samsung

    http://english.chosun.com/w21data/ht...407190039.html
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    Sore Eyes & Digital TV?

    Am I the only one that seems to have sore eyes while watching SD on a Digital TV? I also had the same problem watching Video-Cds years ago. Everyone else I know seems to be fine.
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    Is the Sony NC 600 considered a Progressive player?

    It has Component Video. I don't have a manuel for it.
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    Paid Programing on Channels we now pay for!

    I'm getting tired of Channels that show Paid Programing at night. Its a rip off, the fact that we pay money for TV & they put on Paid Programing. I think people need to start complaining about this its not right.
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