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  1. SASmith

    Hooking up a Mac Laptop to a receiver

    I've got a Mac laptop that has a bad screen. The computer it self works fine. I'd like to hook it up through my Onkyo 674 to use the switching into the lcd. The Mac has DVI out. I've already used my 2 HDMI ports on the receiver. Is there an adaptor that would go DVI to Component? Any other...
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    How to automatically turn ambient light on?

    I've got 2 10w lights mounted to the back of my LCD to provide ambient light behind the tv. My question is, how can I get the lights to turn on via remote control? I'd like to setup a macro on my remote to get them to turn on with the rest of the system. Any thoughts? Thanks
  3. SASmith

    The New Paradigm Speakers

    I've been looking at the new Paradigms. They were just released in the last week or so. Previously I was looking at buying the Monitor 5's. They've been replaced by the Titan Monitor V.5. I went to the local shop yesterday to take a listen. I listened to the new Titans vs. the new Monitor...
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    ONKYO 674 turning off on HDMI with louder volumes

    You were right John, I went home and tested. I've got a short in the wall plate for my rear surrounds. thanks for the reply! Smith
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    ONKYO 674 turning off on HDMI with louder volumes

    I bought the 674 recently. I've got it setup with 2 analog inputs and 2 HDMI inputs. I can play the analog sources at any loud volume. When I play either of the HDMI inputs, once there is information that peaks the volume, the receiver automatically turns off. Everything works great when I'm...
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    4 receivers, your opinions please

    Just so I understand this. If the Denon has "intermittent" trouble with doing full 1080i/p, does this mean that the image will resemble normal non HD? If a signal from a HDMI DVD player was run through a Denon reciever will the image quality suffer because of this? Or because it's a signal...
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    4 receivers, your opinions please

    I'm looking at the Denon as well. I've been reading that it may not process up to 1080i. Please, any experienced owners chime in!
  8. SASmith

    Moving a 50" Rear Projection TV

    Hello all, I just bought myself a 46" LCD. That said, I'm getting rid of my 50" Rear Projection TV. This thing is a behometh! I have to get it down 2 flights of stairs. I would like to sell it, therfore I want to get it downstairs in 1 piece. My first instict is to lay it on its side and...
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