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  1. Brian Hakey

    Pronto Tabs/Favorite Channels

    Hey this is coming from a newbie, but I saw somewhere on this site a layout for a DSS device. It was a tabbed menu for favorite channels with those channel logo's. I would like to set up a panel (tabbed) on my DSS (DirecTV) for channels like ESPN, CNN, etc with respective logos....is this a...
  2. Brian Hakey

    Upgrade to Yamaha HTR-5450?

    Hey you A/V gurus....I need some help and quickly....I have a Yamaha HTR-5450 which I like. However, I need a receiver with component switching and some more coaxial digital inputs....I would like to stay in the $400-$700 range, and my 30 day return is up today....any suggestions...also...
  3. Brian Hakey

    HDTV Olympics no sound?

    I am in Tacoma WA and am not getting any sound on the NBC feed for the Olympics in HDTV....anyone else having problems?? Brian
  4. Brian Hakey

    New OTA in Tacoma, WA

    Well I just got back from Best Buy and picked up an open box Samsung T-150 for $449. I am running a RS Bowtie antenna and here are my results when using the Samsung guide: 4-1 Komo-DT Looks really nice! Medium Signal Strength 9-1 Kcts-DT Not bad, not sure if its even HDTV 9-2...
  5. Brian Hakey

    Radio Shack says no to Bowtie Antenna?

    I just called the local Radio Shack to inquire about the $17 Bowtie Antenna....the guy said that antenna wont work (UHF only) and that the $80 antenna is the one for HDTV. http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=15%2D1890 Thats the link to that antenna, anyone know anything about this...
  6. Brian Hakey

    HDTV in Seattle Area

    I am sure this topic has beaten beaten to death, but here it goes anyway. I have a Toshiba 50H81 HDTV and am hoping to figure out a way to get an HDTV signal. I know I will need a HDTV Set Top box, but first I have no idea how to get a signal. I live in an apartment in downtown Tacoma, and I...
  7. Brian Hakey

    NO DTS???! Help!

    I have a Yamaha HTR-5450 receiver and a JVC SA70BK DVD Player....I have rented two DVD's to test my DTS sound...I have Jurassic Park III in now, and when I force my reciever to go to DTS, there is no sound. When I switch it back to Auto, the Dolby Digital pops up on the receiver and sound is...
  8. Brian Hakey

    No DTS?!?! Help!

    I have a Yamaha HTR-5450 receiver and a JVC SA70BK DVD Player....I have rented two DVD's to test my DTS sound...I have Jurassic Park III in now, and when I force my reciever to go to DTS, there is no sound. When I switch it back to Auto, the Dolby Digital pops up on the receiver and sound is...
  9. Brian Hakey

    My new HT (advice/opinions?)

    Well I am finally done with my HT...just wanted your opinions on my stuff. I have a Toshiba 50H81 HDTV, JVC SA70Bk DVD (progressive scan), Yamaha HTR-5450 receiver and Yamaha NSP610 speakers (5 channel). The Yamaha equipment came as a package ($700). I would like to know if any of you have the...
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