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I have been trying for days to get this @#$$@%! zone 2 working on my deck. I have set the multi zone control to zone 2, and have an analog source, what am i doing wrong? I only have one zone 2 speacker wired.. but that should matter. when i hit on ZONE 2, it's set to source, but zone 1 keeps...

give or take a few hundred. I have 48 inches of wall space (width) to deal with. Looking for best picture quality LCD or Plasma for my bucks. I watch mostly sports (SD) and HDTV and DVDs. I would say my viewing is probably 20/50/30 HD/SD/DVD. Does anyone have any suggestions? Just looking...

The subject says it all.. I can see HDnet becuaes it's 1080i, but any channel that comes in (DTV) 720 P.. my mitsu platinum doesn't except it. The manual says your HDTV tuner (my dtc100) must upconvert or down convert to 1080 or 480p, how do I do this? How do I make my dtc100 do this so I can...

Looking for some help guys. I just got an RCA DTC-100, how do I watch HDTV!! I have the oval dish but when I tune to 199, I get no information, blank channel. Do I need that VDC300 that converts the 15pin connector to component cables? Can I use the S video and still get HDTV? PLEASE...

I have been going back and forth for months, I finally settled on the Pioneer Elite 730 HD (with the 1k rebate) and now I can NOT find that Tv anywhere!! No store has it, no online retailer has it... it's ridiculous. Anyway... now i'm looking at other options, has to be 65" widescreen, I have...

I can get last years 65" platinum plus for less than I can get this year's gold series. Are the additional features in this year's tvs better than the top of the line (besides diamond) tvs from last year? I have about 3400 dollars to spend... Looking for the BEST 65" RPTV I can get for my...

Wife and I are moving into our new home in November and are looking for a 65" widescreen tv as a house warming gift to ourselves! :) I'm looking for the a great picture with good stretch modes (I watch alot of satelite 4:3 material). What do you guys thing? Just looking for your opinions... what...

Not sure where to start. I have heard great things about Mitsu's but not much else. Here is what I'm looking for and maybe you guys can steer me in the right direction. I have about 3500 to spend (a little negotiable... hoping to catch a 2003 tv on a good sale before 2004's come out) I'll use...

I'm interested in using them as my surrounds. Ihave a denon 5800 powering them. thanks! Jim

HAs anyone had this problem with their Onkyo? there is a crackling noise coming out of my rear left speaker. I even switched speakers.... same crackling out of the same position. I'm powering Axiom M1's in the rear. Anything I can do here? Onkyo should be under warranty but is there anything I...

Please help, quick question about decoder in Mitsu WS65869 Does the HDTV decoder in the WS65869 decode locals OTA HDTV signals as well as satelite? As in Direct TV, HDnet etc ? I am ready to buy this TV today.. just want to know this. If not, what can I do? thanks guys! Jim

Hi guys. My buddy has an Onkyo 898, we're setting up his home theater and I have a question about the REC out button and the ZONE 2 button. What should these be set at? Should they both be off? (meaning I don't see REC or ZONE on the display) Should rec be source? Or zone be source? I'm...

I have the smaller unpowered one... hooked to an amp.. SVS rocks! I just bought my buddy the middle sized one (25-pci) or somthing like that. it's the powered one. I'm a bit confused on the settings in the back (on the amp part of it) First of all, 180 degree or 0 degree. What is that and...

Hi guys. I'm in the process of helping my buddy set up his Home Theater. His room is about 30x45 (TV along the long wall), I know it should be set up where the TV is on the shorter length.. but he also has a wet bar and some other things in the room that didn't make that possible. Anyway...

This receiver is awesome.. I love it.. but a couple things that really really annoy me are the remote (terrible and cumbersome) and the lack of setup support using the receiver itself. I recently replaced the remote... but before I did I didn't learn all the commands on my new remote.. and...

Alright guys.. I'm ready to upgrade center and mains. I've pretty much narrowed down my picks between PSB 4T's and 9C, and the NHT VT 1.4 and VS 1.4. I have NHT surrounds and rears so I'm leaning towards NHT. One stipulation of the mains is that it can't be more than 6.5 inches wide (i know that...

Ok, upgrade bug has bitten me once again! I just upgraded from an Onkyo 898 to a Denon 5800 and the difference is amazing. Now I want better speakers! :) I currently have an SVS, which I love, and an NHT SC-1 center, Super zeroes all around to complete the 7.1 setup. I'm looking to upgrade...

I hear alot of talk about pre/pro, using receivers AND seperate amps... I must admit, I'm still learning, and have a LONG way to go. My question is this, I have a Denon 5800, upgraded from an Onkyo 898, the difference is AMAZING! Anyway.. I have a Kenwood M1 200x2 amp that is powering my...

Wondering if you guys can help me out. I bought a Panny RP56, hooked it up to my ONk 898, easy enough.. one TOSlink cable. I can play DD5.1 just fine, but when I select a movie with DTS no sound. I know the 56 is only DTS compatible, shouldn't the 898 be able to decode and play the DTS...

I currently have an Onkyo 898, but I have the oppurtunity to upgrade to a Denon 5800 for only 400 bucks (selling mine to a buddy, getting this of Audiogon). The 5800 is 4 months old, full warranty. This is a no brainer decision right? 5800 series being the flagship and all? I'll probably...

Hi guys. I'm helping my buddy with his home theater. He's building the addition onto his house over the next few months it will be finished. It's not dedicated HT, he'll have a wet bar, windows... etc. Not the perfect HT environment, but that is what I have to work with. Here are the dimensions...

Anyone interested in this Epson 5500c projector? It's in brand new condition, manual, all wires, carrying bag. It's been sitting in my company's storage room for almost a year... very very limited use. It used to be used for our presentations (hooked to laptop) but our new building has all...

What are the best banana plugs? With no soldering required. Are those ones that come with two together good? Is that a pretty standard size? I bought some recently but they seem cheap as hell.. and they don't stay in my onkyo binding posts that well. Are there some good high quality ones...

I have an 898... can someone explain to me how to get my damn 7.1 hooked up? Rec out.. zone 2, powered.. actived... blah blah.. I don't understand! LOL I've read the manual many times.. can't see to get the 6th and 7th channels working on my 7.1. Can someone tell me excactly what settings I...

Hey guys.. I'm trying to hook up an equalizer to my Onkyo 898. How do I do that? I know this sounds stupid but I just want it for the spectrum analyzer.. I have this EQ lying around.. I might as well hook it up. What RCA jacks to I use to run it to the ONk? I have no idea! LOL thanks...

I'm having big problems with FOX today.. audio drops every 10 seconds.. from NYC fox. In philly it's alot better but my signal strength is way higher in NYC. Anyone hyaving this NYC audio drop problems with FOX? thanks! Jim

I can't believe this. I read a bunch of posts about audio drops and Pearl Harbor and JPIII but I had no idea it was this bad! I just popped in the 2nd disk of Pearl Harbor.. it's completely unwatchable!! Drop outs every f'n 25 seconds. Is there anything that can be done... I know.. I am...

I'm still over a year off on building my new home (currently in a townhouse) but I just wanted to feed my addiction by starting the learning process now. I really have very limited knowledge of Home Theater let alone building an area for one :) Where should I start? thanks guys! Jim

What do you guys think... can I get decent speakers for 400 bucks w/ sub? My buddy has a dealer account for Polk so I can get the RM 6200 w/ PW 250 sub for about 375. (I'm helping my buddy set up a cheap starter HT system) Is that the best I can do with 400 bucks? thanks for the help guys!

I'm helping my buddy make the best decision here.. I don't know *too* much about HT, I'm still new, but he knows less. I would say Onk hands down.. but I'm biased (Onk 898 myself) ;) Looking at the specs of the Kenwood it looks like a great receiver.. what do you guys think? Or is there...