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  1. KrisK

    Questions about capture and making DVDs

    Brian, Check out Pinnacle Studio. I've just done a project using the Sony DRU-500A DV->DVD. Did not play around with VHS. I've heard of people having problems with audio/video sync on analog inputs. There are some good deals going on Studio so maybe you can give it a try. = Kris
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    Good and bad video cards for HTPC

    Vince, Do you see any PQ benefits of going w/HTPC on a HD-ready RPTV? = Kris
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    I may be getting an ISF calibration - need advice

    Robert, If you have anything planned for the Portland/OR area, I would like to know about it. Thanks, Kris
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    Superbit 5pk for $80 in Costco

    FYI. I just saw this and am debating whether I should buy ... - Fifth Element - Crouching Tiger - Air force one - Jonny N - Desparado Comments?? = Kris
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    'Lagaan' DVD specs and release date by Columbia

    Sanjay, I've seen it. A bit long, don't you think? but the songs were good. - Kris
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    What originally got you into DVD.......

    Quality ... especially for Indian Movies, where you get a lot of pirated crap on VHS. With my upgrade to 5.1, there is no going back. = Kris
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    I can't decide, Denon 2802 or the Onkyo 787?

    I went with the 787 because of the component video switching. Don't know whether that is important to you, but I am very happy with my purchase. It's a monster ... = Kris
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    test tones, SPL's, eq's and such...................

    Kevin: In trying to set up my SVS, I was amazed at how much difference the location of the sub can make to frequency response. I tried several locations in my room and was able to get a position with an overall flatter response. I would try playing around with that and other existing...
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    Video Essentials at Blockbuster ?

    You can search on blockbuster.com to find the store nearest to you which carries it. - Kris
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    JVC (Japan Victor Company) Recievers...

    Folks, I am trying to dig up specs on an old JVC Amp AX-R551BK that I have. If anyone knows whether this amp would drive 4 Ohm speakers, I would love to know. Thx, Kris
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    Squeezing the most from your Home Theater (part II) VIDEO

    Mike, Do you have more details on how one can do the "Projection TV Tips"? Pointers on how to tune a Sony RPTV would help.. Thx, Kris
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    Can you give advice about multi-region please.

    Hi all, I was interested in this also. I looked at a couple of multi-region progressive players - Philips Q50, JVC XV-S62. The specs talk about multi-standard (PAL/NTSC) playback, but nothing about converting PAL output into NTSC. Do you folks know whether these do the conversions or any other...
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    Component video = no improvement in picture

    Paul, I have a Sony RPTV also, but with a Toshiba progressive scan DVD player. When I play the output in progressive mode, it shows "DTV format 480p" and in interlaced mode it shows "DTV format 480i". So I am pretty sure that your DVD player is still in interlaced mode. Look for a switch...
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    Squeezing the most performance out of your Home Theater (part 1)

    Mike, Do you have all 3 subs in the same location? Thx, Kris
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    Pics of my HT....a few upgrades

    Eric, Nice setup. Great web-site, very professional.
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    Help W/Denon Receiver

    Try turning your volume down to zero. My kids keep playing with the volume knob and it goes into protect mode when the knob is turned to the max vol.
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