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  1. John Dirk

    How much time do you spend gaming in 2024?

    Well, when I took a serious look at what I'd need to accomplish this [Free McBoot memory card, USB drive, SATA adapter for PS2, SATA HDD for storing games, USB to SATA dock for transferring games] I realized the monetary cost alone approached that of a "new to me" console. Then there's the time...
  2. John Dirk

    How much time do you spend gaming in 2024?

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  3. John Dirk

    How much time do you spend gaming in 2024?

    Thanks a million for doing the research. I'll report back here once I've given it a try.
  4. John Dirk

    How much time do you spend gaming in 2024?

    Thanks for the reply. Can you provide more detail? The seller says it will work and it seems to be an inexpensive and risk-free option. I'm inclined to at least try, before ordering another console.
  5. John Dirk

    How much time do you spend gaming in 2024?

    Mods. Please let me know if this needs to be a separate thread. Looking for some guidance. I just bought a used PS2 console from eBay [I know...] thinking it would be a simple plug & play replacement for my original unit, which unceremoniously died a couple of weeks ago. When I received the...
  6. John Dirk

    Marantz AV 10 - Initial Impressions

    Here you guys go applying logic where I was [for the moment at least] more comfortable with emotion. :cool: The app is a lot better than stock Audyssey but a gradual approach with this tool is clearly the better choice.
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    Marantz AV 10 - Initial Impressions

    Phil Jones and Cam Valentine do a deep dive into Audyssey MultEQ X and Pro. other than Phil's insistence on calling it MultIQ instead of MultEQ throughout, it's very informative. For me it's also confirmation this is not a path I want to take as I have no interest in becoming an audio...
  8. John Dirk

    How much time do you spend gaming in 2024?

    This is by far my favorite from the golden era classics but I also have the Williams, Capcom and Midway collections.
  9. John Dirk

    Projector Screen INOP

    Welcome! This probably merits a separate thread as the OP's problem has not been resolved but here are my thoughts. Most likely culprit - Screen may have lost it's calibration settings. In this case it might be behaving similar to a garage door when it detects an obstruction. Have you...
  10. John Dirk

    How much time do you spend gaming in 2024?

    Interesting timing for this thread as I just ordered a new PS2 to replace my original one, which finally [and inexplicably] gave up the ghost. I've never been into modern gaming but absolutely love certain retro games from the golden arcade era. I wanted to buy a PS5 to give modern gaming...
  11. John Dirk

    Projector Screen INOP

    I don't know the formal name for the box but it's basically a power supply for the screen motor. The 3.5mm [small cable] is a standard 12V trigger which, [as you suspect] "triggers" the screen motor when the projector is powered on. Again, as you've already discovered, one of the larger cables...
  12. John Dirk

    Hardware Review Panasonic DP UB820 UHD Blu Ray Player Review

    I'm just happy to hear things are better and you caught it in time!
  13. John Dirk

    Hardware Review Panasonic DP UB820 UHD Blu Ray Player Review

    Simply put, "yes." 4K discs are dual [sometimes 3] - layer and have higher storage capacity [up to 100 GB] compared to standard Blu Rays which [while they can be 2-layer 50 GB] are usually single layer 25 GB. Both are read by the same 405nm blue laser. Even though they use a more efficient...
  14. John Dirk

    Question on remotes and integration

    The power-on/off functions could theoretically be handled by HDMI-CEC but it's a flaky set of protocols. Some brands can set inputs, etc. [especially] if all devices are from the same manufacturer. I'm not understanding why you'd want to mirror a TV screen to your projector? Could you...
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    Hardware Review Panasonic DP UB820 UHD Blu Ray Player Review

    For your financial safety I don't disagree with your decision and would probably have done the same thing. I've had similar problems with several UHD discs but hardly ever with standard Blu Rays. When lockups did occur, my cleaning disc didn't help but cleaning the actual media sometimes did...
  16. John Dirk

    Hardware Review Panasonic DP UB820 UHD Blu Ray Player Review

    There are a few cosmetic differences and the 420 also lacks 7.1 analog outputs.
  17. John Dirk

    Panasonic ub820 suddenly no video signal

    Too many moving parts to logically troubleshoot, especially second hand. Since the UB820 seems to be at the root of the issue, I'd suggest a hard reset [page 34 of your owners manual] of that unit.
  18. John Dirk

    Trying out CarPlay

    We need you buy one of these new vehicles and figure it out and report back if the new Carplay experience is worth it. You have to do this. For Science. For HTF. :D https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/20/first-cars-with-next-generation-carplay-officially-announced/
  19. John Dirk

    Trying out CarPlay

    Thankfully Google Maps [Assistant, etc.] work with Carplay so I can still enjoy the Android experience.
  20. John Dirk

    Trying out CarPlay

    Fair point. I've seen nothing in print [which is why I said "seems to have abandoned"] but my wife has an Android phone. When I connect it to my car it utilizes only the left 2/3's of my screen, leaving a useless Android Auto logo covering the remainder. In her [Lexus] car the right portion...
  21. John Dirk

    Kaleidescape Continues to Innovate with Terra Prime 96TB Movie Server

    ...And then there's the pricing. I'm still hoping Kaleidescape will one day release a more affordable version of their admittedly excellent platform, embracing the time-proven "economies of scale" model.
  22. John Dirk

    Trying out CarPlay

    Carplay is the ONLY reason I continue to use an iPhone. As in many other cases, Google seems to have abandoned Android Auto where future development is concerned. I'm in no hurry but am looking forward to the new Carplay experience whenever I do replace my 2018 Mercedes.
  23. John Dirk

    Hardware Review Panasonic DP UB820 UHD Blu Ray Player Review

    Given this players overall pedigree, I doubt there's actually anything wrong with it. At the risk of being condescending [not my intent] have you made sure the power connection is secure at both ends, tried a different outlet, etc.? It might also be worthwhile to try a different power cord...
  24. John Dirk

    2016 HTPC for Catfisch Cinema

    Why not just quit the 4K ripping game? No need to throw the baby out with the bathwater.
  25. John Dirk

    Longtime member JeffT. has passed away

    I didn't know Jeff, but sad news nonetheless. We're all born and we all die. What you do in between is the only portion of the timeline up to you. Whenever I hear this type of news (and it's becoming increasingly frequent) I remind myself of that. R.I.P.
  26. John Dirk

    R.I.P Louis Gossett Jr

    Just ran across this. Eighty seven years would seem a good life for anyone. When you've achieved as much as this man, I'd call it a stellar one. May he R.I.P.
  27. John Dirk

    Netflix Good Times (Animated Sequel Series)

    Based on the trailer, I'm quite surprised Lear had any involvement. It seems to make a mockery of everything he stood for. Hard pass.
  28. John Dirk

    Replacing my current Logitech Harmony Remote

    I've used this for years. Sadly, it's no longer being actively developed but you can still find the APK for the Android platform. You didn't state the complexity of your system but this solution works fine with mine. I believe the base [free] version will control up to 5 devices.
  29. John Dirk

    Marantz AV 10 - Initial Impressions

    Looks like Denon and Marantz (Sound United) may be busy with more important concerns at the moment. https://www.strata-gee.com/masimo-board-authorizes-management-to-prepare-spin-off-of-consumer-unit/
  30. John Dirk

    Marantz AV 10 - Initial Impressions

    True but that's an 11.2 processor, so not a direct competitor to the AVM70.
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