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  1. Tim Sly

    ESPN2 HD ch. 72 coming Sept. 9 to Directv!

    I saw this announcement: "DIRECTV Delivers First Nationwide Distribution of ESPN2 HD ESPN2 HD to LAUNCH on DIRECTV SEPTEMBER 9 El SEGUNDO, CA and BRISTOL, CT August 24, 2005 - ESPN2 HD, a high-definition simulcast of ESPN2, will be available for the first time nationwide Friday, Sept...
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    "Official" BenQ PE7700 DLP Projector Thread

    I don't know what makes it official but we need to get more dicussion going on this awesome new affordable 720p DLP projector! It is the first High Def 720p DLP projector to drop below the $3000 pricepoint. It can be gotten for $2600 online. It boasts a 2500:1 contrast ratio, HDMI input and the...
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    Audio drop outs and lip sync problems- Directv.

    Anyone else experiencing audio drop outs and lip sync problems with Directv? I just switched from Dish Network to Directv and am having these problems. It doesn't matter if it is coax or optical digital output on my new Samsung SIR-TS160 HD receiver. I notice the lip sync problem also on my...
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    Philips DVDR985 Recorder as a good external line doubler?

    Has anyone used the Philips as a line doubler for external sources? Could you run your satelite through the S-video and have it come out the progressive output in good quality? I have the Toshiba 56x81 RPTV and it has a poor line doubler so DISH programming especially NFL football doesn't...
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    Where is Ron's Philips DVDR895 review?

    I have searched all over and can't find where it is. I think it was this Spring or Summer, can't seem to find it. thanks
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    Help, keep burning out speaker outputs on HK receiver

    I have the HK AVR65 receiver purchased in 1999 and after only 3 months it burned out the left front speaker output. Now 3 years later the right front speaker output went out. Repairs get costly and this shouldn't happen. Am I doing something wrong or is this a lemon? I use 12 ga. wire.
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    Harman Kardon AVR65 question

    Anyone know what might be wrong with my AVR65 receiver? It started whenever the power would go out it wouldn't remember all my settings and it would say "bypass". Then I would have to reset everything in all modes. Now it forgets my settings almost daily. What has gone bad and what is...
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    Where to find Xbox cheat codes?

    I have Halo, Amped, Project Gothem Racing and Madden 2002.
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    Where to get Monster Xbox component adapter?

    I've heard there is a Xbox adapter similiar to the Microsoft HD pack. Where can you get it online and how much?
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    XBox vs. PS2 on Technical merits

    I am new to the game console discussion and am leaning toward buying an Xbox. How do the two compare technically? Do they both support 480p games and future 1080i games? Both have DD 5.1 sound? I know xbox claims to have the first hard drive. Of course PS2 is a proven sytem with a huge...
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    Will CBS have Thanksgiving NFL games in HDTV?

    I understand CBS broadcast these last year in HDTV. If they do it this year I may have to have a big get together now that I have HD capability. Will they have any playoff games? ------------------ Tim Sly Pics of My Dedicated HT with the TW56X81
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    How to find HDPPV schedule for DISH?

    Where can I find this schedule of future HDPPV movies? I know they don't change them often. Have they shown good ones in the past? ------------------ Tim Sly Pics of My Dedicated HT with the TW56X81
  13. Tim Sly

    Audio Dropouts on DISH 6000 HD PPV Movies...

    I watched my first HD PPV Movie (Return to Me) but had Dolby Digital audio dropouts every couple minutes throughout the whole movie! I even missed dialog because of it. Is this common??? If that is how it is going to be I would just as soon send the whole system back and go back to plain old...
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    Observations after starting DISH 6000 last night...

    Finally got both dishes up and tuned in just before we got a foot of snow last night. Called DISH and was watching HDTV a few minutes later! It even looks better than in the store (converged my RPTV and have it set up right). I can't get OTA HD channels so have to settle for what comes over...
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    DISH 6000 owners...

    I am considering the DISH 6000. I haven't heard much talk about how the picture looks! Please tell me... how do 480i DISH channels look when upconverted to 1080i on a HD RPTV? I am very interested as I have never been happy with DSS channels on my 56X81 RPTV in 480p. Too many artifacts...
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    DISH 6000 & HDTV question

    Do I need another STB besides the DISH 6000 to view HDTV on my Toshiba 56x81 RPTV? This language from DISH's Showtime HD page makes me wonder... Description: To take advantage of high definition television (HDTV) programming, customers must have an IRD Receiver Model 5000 with an HD adapter...
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