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  1. Bill Adlhoch

    where would I post a thread about Hi-def Set top boxes?

    would they go in here? where else possibly?
  2. Bill Adlhoch

    Can DVD recorders also be used as CD recorders?

    any of the current models out there capable of doing both?
  3. Bill Adlhoch

    f-connector tightener?

    I am looking for a device that will help me with those f-connection types (you know the things on the end of coaxial cable that you have to screw on and off) If i am re-wiring something, my finger tips are almost blody from off the tightening and such Anyone have a link to anywhere on...
  4. Bill Adlhoch

    Multichannel audio discs (DTS/DVD-A/SACD) question

    I was in a local store in the detroit area (dearborn music) and saw for the 1st time multichannel audio discs. It was nice to inspect the package to see what was on them. One question I have is that there were some DTS-CD's. Are these still being made, or are they being phased out in favor od...
  5. Bill Adlhoch

    Questions about roof-top antennas (Are Radio Shacks any good?)

    I'm not sure where to post this, so I am trying here... I live in the metro Detroit area and I am looking to add a roof mounted antenna with rotator to my set up. I desire to not only get a clear "non-fiddle" signal of Detroit DTV signals, but also pull in Toledo (~60 miles) and Lansing (~75...
  6. Bill Adlhoch

    I need OTA Antenna help (Are Radio shack roof-top antennas any good)?

    I live in the metro Detroit area and I am looking to add a roof mounted antenna with rotator to my set up. I desire to not only get a clear "non-fiddle" signal of Detroit DTV signals, but also pull in Toledo (~60 miles) and Lansing (~75 miles) signals for TV(VHF AND UHF) and FM as well. I am...
  7. Bill Adlhoch

    whats the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R?

    from both a technical and end-user stand point? any opinions as to which is better?
  8. Bill Adlhoch

    best budget DVD player (at BB or CC)

    getting my brother a dvdplayer for his wedding. He has NO home theater and would be using the L/R audio output jacks, plus it need to be REAL user friendly I see the toshiba 2800 for about 130 and the sony model for 150 any preferences must be 149.99 and under....
  9. Bill Adlhoch

    Upgraded to a DVD player with HDCD (questions inside)

    H/K upgraded my dvd player tot he dvd 50 model which has HDCD decoding and I have some early observations and questions. I have a Yamaha RX-V3000 receiver and turned all DSP effects OFF, as well as using the processor direct function I played a HDCD disc (the mamma mia sountrack)and 2...
  10. Bill Adlhoch

    question about bass setting on my yamaha receiver

    I have a Rx-V3000 After a year, i am still somewhat confused as to the whole "main/sub/both" setting in the menu system and could use some info /clarification. Here is my take : MAIN: ALL Bass and .1 LFE information is send to the main channels. This is used when you either have no sub...
  11. Bill Adlhoch

    warm-normal-cool question

    I has my RPTV calibrated and the technicion made a comment that sports and other events under flourescent lighting should be viewed using the cool setting and blackand white movies should be viewed using the warm setting are there any other situations you guys can come up with where i would...
  12. Bill Adlhoch

    does this type of tv exist?

    I am looking for a direct view flat screen 27" television that can handle the output of a progressive scan DVD player via component inputs It does NOT need to handle 720P or 1080I HDTV (would push the price up too far), just handle 480P (via my dvd player) are there any sets out there...
  13. Bill Adlhoch

    HDCD question (cables related)

    When I upgrade to a progressive scan dvd player, one of the minor considerations i have is that the unit be able to decode HDCD. My receiver (Yamaha RX-V3000 doesnt have this capibility). My question is this: I am assuming that since my PLAYER is doing the HDCD decoding, I will have to use the...
  14. Bill Adlhoch

    Has anyone come out with a DVD player that does/has the following

    Must have: Progressive scan 5 disc carosel DVD-A bass management thru 5.1 analogue outs like to have (not as important) HDCD under $1,000 dual component outs (ideal for future recording set-up) I know there is the denon 4800, but has any other company come out with their verson...
  15. Bill Adlhoch

    are there any 5-disc DVD players that have decent bass management for DVD-A?

    I am looking to upgrade to a progressive scan 5-disc player that will also double as my cd player/DVD-A player Have any new units been introduced that will have some sort of bass management on the DVD-A side of things (MY rear speakers are small) any help would be appreciated
  16. Bill Adlhoch

    PS2 and my Widescreen set

    I just gor a playstation 2 and i have set it to the 16:9 mode in the menu. I have a panasonic PT-56WXF95 widescreen tv. There is a thin black bar along the left edge of my screen, and I am afraid of burn in. I have the set converged and aligned properly usiong the basic measurements. Is there...
  17. Bill Adlhoch

    DVD Player needed: must have........

    1) progressive scan 2) 5 disc carosel (will also be used as my CD player) would like to have in addition 1) DVD-audio 2) HDCD 3) best bass management in the player Right now I have seen the Denon 4800 for $1,200 list and a Marantz model for about $600 (no DVD-audio on this one)...
  18. Bill Adlhoch

    What is compenent "s-video"?

    I got the literature sheet for the Marantz VC5200 DVD player (5-disc changer) and in the photo of the back panel there is a new connection I have never heard of before. Component S-Video out.....this one is new to me...any ideas or knowlegde of what this does?
  19. Bill Adlhoch

    do DVD recorders also double as CD recorders?

    or do I need to buy that seperately?
  20. Bill Adlhoch

    Question about DVD recorders....

    do any units currently available ALSO record (burn) CD's? if not, are there any plans to introduce a unit that can record on both DVD's and CD's? I wpould be interestred in a combo unit that can do ALL in 1
  21. Bill Adlhoch

    Simple theater question:

    what resolution am I looking at when I am watching a movie in a theater? 1080I? 720P 1080P? what resolution?
  22. Bill Adlhoch

    I have changed my mind about S-VHS "ET" mode...any suggestions?

    When I originally bought my S-VHS decks I was pleased to learn about S-VHS ET and how it would allow me to use regular grade tapes and and get about 300 lines of resolution instead of the normal VHS 200-240 (Toshiba W808 and Panasonic V4821) However, I have noticed that it is more prone to...
  23. Bill Adlhoch

    Can someone help me out here (article review)

    Within the last 6 months, one of the major magazines did a feature about 4 HDTV set top boxes. I beleive they even themed it as a wild west shoot-out. Does anyone remember which magazine and what month that was? Perhaps a link to a web site copy of that article????? Thanks in advance Bill
  24. Bill Adlhoch

    Will DVD-A or SACD ever go 6.1?

    can i engage the matrix function of my yamaha rx-V3000 when receiving my signal from the 5.1 analalogue inputs? would i ever WANT the surround back channel?
  25. Bill Adlhoch

    Is there ANY DVD player that meets my needs?

    MUST have: 1) Progressive scan 2) 5-disc carosel Would like to have (but not necessary): 3) HDCD 4) DVD-A capabilities I know the H/K DVD50 had 1-3, but it also seems to have a LOT of bugs in it are there any other manufactures that have a progressive/5-disc carosel yet?
  26. Bill Adlhoch

    Remote a-b switcher??????

    i saw one at raDIO SHACK FOR rf INPUTS i am looking for one that would handle RCA inputs? has anyone ever heard of that? any helo?
  27. Bill Adlhoch

    Hughes "gold" box, RF in...ONLY output thru coax!??!?!?!?

    To me, the extra RF input is useless because you can ONLY send its output out via the Coaxial cable and not the video outputs I run all my outputs through my yamaha receiver, which doesnt have a coaxial input, so in effect this extra RF input is useless to me. I want to run ALL video and audio...
  28. Bill Adlhoch

    ESPN in HI-DEF..........

    what would be a projected timetable for these regular cable stations to go HI-DEF? I know that directv doesnt do OTA local stations in hi-def and I will need an outside antenna and box for these channels but I am a sports nut and ESPN/Fox sports NET ..etc will be MY eagerly anticipated channel...
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