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  1. Michael Thompson

    Image Concerns with new TV - Please Help!

    I had to replace my broken TV with a new set and purchased a Sanyo DP42848, a 42" 1080P. I compared between this and a Philips in the store and the Sanyo looked much better on the samples they were playing. So I purchased the Sanyo, and now that I'm set up at home, I'm noticing some large...
  2. Michael Thompson

    A couple of projector questions if you please

    Hello all, Our church is working on developing a multimedia system for use with PowerPoint presentations, etc. I haven't seen any actual model numbers on what they have in mind yet, but I'm being quoted @12,500 per projector (two are planned.) I'll admit that I'm not as familiar with...
  3. Michael Thompson

    Help! Trying to Understand Ref Level and Calibration

    Right, 105 is the correct number for the full range channels, had 115 on the brain! Thanks for the info on the BFD, I'll do some searching. Thanks again!
  4. Michael Thompson

    Help! Trying to Understand Ref Level and Calibration

    Hopelly this isn't too dumb of a question, but I'm trying to get a handle on understanding reference level and calibration. I've been reading several different posts on the subject and now I'm wondering if I was making it harder than it actually is. Anyway, I need to put it in my own words...
  5. Michael Thompson

    Low DVD sound levels on DA3ES

    I suspected as much, since my previous receiver did it as well. But I thought I would ask for an educated opinion. Thanks!
  6. Michael Thompson

    Low DVD sound levels on DA3ES

    I'm experiencing low sound levels on the DVD input on my STR-DA3ES. I have a Panasonic RV65 player connected with the optical cable and I have to turn the volume almost to 12 o'clock to get acceptable volume. (Even then I'm still not registering 75db with my Video Essentials disc.) I'm pleased...
  7. Michael Thompson

    S-Video and standard RCA video switching - Any ideas?

    Thanks Vin! I think this is what I had in mind. No apparent loss in signal, but I don't have to worry about switching cables either.
  8. Michael Thompson

    S-Video and standard RCA video switching - Any ideas?

    Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, the only connections on the TV are on the back and they don't divide into Video 1 and Video 2.:frowning: I'm afraid I'm stuck with normal RCA video until I upgrade my TV. There wouldn't be any third-party products (maybe an add-on box or something) that...
  9. Michael Thompson

    S-Video and standard RCA video switching - Any ideas?

    I just got my first receiver with S-Video switching(Sony STR-DA3ES.) However, I have a problem with video switching. My DVD player is the only source I have connected with the S-Video and then have an S-Video monitor to the TV. My other sources will not display their video signal since they...
  10. Michael Thompson

    Sony STR-DA3ES Opinions and etc

    I have a surge supressor, but apparently GOOD is the key word :) Actually there is a picture on Crutchfield's website of the back of the unit and it does have terminals for a surround back speaker, so it will do 6.1 but I'm not sure it's a true discrete channel (could it be pulling an...
  11. Michael Thompson

    Sony STR-DA3ES Opinions and etc

    Long story short, my ongoing struggle to get my DTR-DE925 replaced(lightning strike, insurance is replacing) has gone from them replacing it with a DB-940, then that was no longer available so I chipped in some extra to upgrade to the V333ES, now that's not available. So, get this, now they are...
  12. Michael Thompson

    Sony STR-DB940 Receiver - Need some info Please!

    Thanks for the info. I was going to get the DA3ES once I saw the thread on the price drops. But unfortunately, insurance isn't going to pay as much as I'd hoped. I personally never had any complaints on the sound from my DE, so if this anything of a step up, I'll be a pretty happy camper all...
  13. Michael Thompson

    Sony STR-DB940 Receiver - Need some info Please!

    I posted a few weeks ago regarding a replacement for my STR-DE925 receiver. It turns out my insurance company is going to replace it :). The model they are replacing it with is the Sony STR-DB940 receiver. Does anyone have any hands-on experience with it? I'd like to get an idea of what to...
  14. Michael Thompson

    Sony STR-DE925 Replacement, any suggestions greatly appreciated!

    I have been using a DE925 for about four years and I had a cascade failure in it. I took it in for service on Dec 8 and I STILL DON'T HAVE IT BACK! :frowning: I am on a limited budget, but I'm getting to the point where it may not be repairable, so I am starting to look at replacing it. If I...
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