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  1. Tony Mc

    Sanyo PLV-Z2 + HD DVD

    Hi, Been a while since I was last here on the HTforum. Still a great forum!! Anyway, I was wondering whether my Sanyo PLV-Z2 projector mated to an HD-DVD player will provide me the visual performance worthy of purchasing an HD DVD player? So anyone with experience with either a Z-1 or Z-2...
  2. Tony Mc

    Sanyo PLV-Z2 + HD DVD

    Hi, Been a while since I was last here. Still a great forum!! Anyway, I was wondering whether my Sanyo PLV-Z2 projector mated to an HD-DVD player will provide me the visual performance worthy of purchasing an HD DVD player? So anyone with experience with either a Z-1 or Z-2 mated to an HD...
  3. Tony Mc

    SANYO PLV-Z1 owners

    Read this review of the Z1 My screen shot
  4. Tony Mc

    SANYO PLV-Z1 owners

    The throw calculator at projectorcentral.com shows that for the Z1 to throw a 130" diagonal picture, the projector should be mounted no closer than 12'10" or so. With a throw distance that far, not sure if the picture quality will be optimal. The further the projector throw, the less pq your...
  5. Tony Mc

    DVD Review *** Official HTF REVIEW & Discussion Thread: Star Wars Trilogy, pt. 1

    After reading all of these doom and gloom posts about this Star Wars Trilogy release, I'm so happy not to have seen any of these movies in at least TEN years!!!! You folks can suck the fun out of stuff really well. Just enjoy the movies. If you people who are dissecting every nuance...
  6. Tony Mc

    No 5.1 surround with Comcast STB

    The problem has been solved. My Harman Kardan AVR receiver will only accept a change for the type of audio, such as "Analog", "Optical", or "Coaxial" via the remote control. Now that is a definite design screwup. You cannot on the receiver I have, change the type of audio by using the "Digital...
  7. Tony Mc

    No 5.1 surround with Comcast STB

    Thanks for your help Vishal. I've already gone to the audio setup section and there isn't a selection for digital or analog output. These are the selections and my current configuration: Optimal Stereo ->Yes Audio Output -> Advanced Compression -> Heavy Stereo Output -> matrix stereo
  8. Tony Mc

    No 5.1 surround with Comcast STB

    This may be the wrong forum area to pose my question/problem. I have a problem with outputing 5.1 sound using a Comcast Motorola 6200 STB. I'm using a toslink digital cable to connect to my AVR receiver from the STB. The only selection on the receiver that responds is for "Analog" and not...
  9. Tony Mc

    good setup suggestions

    If I were you, I'd do some research on front projection. As long as you have some light control, you'd be amazed at the picture quality. I was going to get a 60" Hitachi RPTV and then I did some research on front projectors and I was intrigued. I have light control and a 96" diagonal and alot...
  10. Tony Mc

    Comcast Cable box setup question

    I have a front projector. The Sanyo PLV-Z2. Here are the specs as shown on projectorcentral.com: Compatibility: HDTV:1080i, 720p EDTV/480p: Yes SDTV/480i: Yes Display: Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (WXGA) I was mainly concerned with the setting for the "4:3 override". I'm now getting two...
  11. Tony Mc

    Comcast Cable box setup question

    I just got Comcast Digital Cable in my home. I was wondering on the setup for the type of aspect ratio, what should I setup with? 720P or 1080i ??? Thanks much, Tony
  12. Tony Mc

    Component cable question

    Quick question... unfortunately the component cable from my DVD player to my projector is about 6 - 10 inches too short. I've run the cable above the drop-down ceiling in my basement to shorten the length which I thought 20 feet of cable would be enough. I wanted to know if using female...
  13. Tony Mc

    Need a push

    Thanks Steven_Jobe for your inputs. Again, I was told that I should get a FP with "lens shift" available. I'm doing research on those types of FPs now. One that has my attention is the Studio Exp. Matinee 2HD. Anyone have any thoughts on this one or other FPs with the "lens shift" availability...
  14. Tony Mc

    Need a push

    I've been told that I may require a projector that has the lens shift adjustment. I see few projectors that have this option in my price range. I'd like to know what the SD viewing is like though.
  15. Tony Mc

    Need a push

    Thanks much to everyone for their advise. As for the CRT RPTV, they are just too large and bulky to get down the stairs to my basement. The LCD RPTV, like the Hitachi 60v500, is much thinner and not boxey and is more suited for the type of RPTV that I was looking to get. Still, after reading...
  16. Tony Mc

    Need a push

    I'm still on the fence on FP vs. RPTV. I've been reading great things about FP here and at other forums. I've read the pros and cons on both video types. Still I'm leaning towards RPTV. My location for viewing FP is somewhat irregular, i.e., 16'x13', low ceiling (6'4"), and an obstacle (air...
  17. Tony Mc

    Electrical Surge question

    Abe, thanks much for the info great info. An electrician will be coming to my home soon to correct this problem.
  18. Tony Mc

    Room dimensions for front projection

    Is it necessary to ceiling mount the projector? Can I use a table to sit the projector on if I desire? Next question is what good models are there to use in $4000-4500 price range that will suit my room dimesions? There is only a basement window that is easily covered, so daytime lighting will...
  19. Tony Mc

    How are these room dimensions for front projection?

    I tried to get an answer to my question in the HT Basics forum but no advise given. Maybe I'll have more success in this forum. I would like to have front projection and my room dimensions are of concern. My HT will be in my basement and the area is 16x13 and the height is only 6'4". Will the...
  20. Tony Mc

    Room dimensions for front projection

    My price range is $3500-$4000 which includes the screen and required cables. The screen size can be adjusted to fit the room dimensions. 80x40 is so is a workable screen size for me. I'd like to go with a projector that has the hd2+ chip or something similar.
  21. Tony Mc

    Room dimensions for front projection

    Need some advise please. I would like to have front projection and my room dimensions are of concern. My HT will be in my basement and the area is 16x13 and the height is only 6'4". Will the low height of the ceiling negate my being able to have front projection? Thanks.
  22. Tony Mc

    Electrical Surge question

    Thanks for the advise. I plan on having my electric system checked and/or upgraded.
  23. Tony Mc

    Electrical Surge question

    Before I plunk down my hard earned cash on a $2-4k TV, I have a question about the electrical surge in my home. When my central A/C unit cycles on every 10-15 minutes or so, my house lights dim for a second or so then brighten back up. The surge doesn't seem to effect my 32" CRT TV, but I was...
  24. Tony Mc

    A couple of HDTV questions

    You're both absolutely right about something always better coming down the pike. I better buy now and enjoy. Thanks.
  25. Tony Mc

    A couple of HDTV questions

    I'll be purchasing the 60v500 within the next month and I have a couple of questions. Should I wait for the new Hitachi releases due to come out this fall or should I just purchase ASAP? Second question, regarding the DVI input of which there is only one, which is the preferred device to use...
  26. Tony Mc

    Harman Kardon AVR 220 Receiver and Harmon Kardon HKTS5 Speaker SystemCombo

    I finally opted for the Infinity HTS-20 Speaker System. My decision was based on listening to the H/K and the Infinity speaker systems one day in a Circuit City. The Infinity was about $300 more, but the sound was much more impressive. Nice full sound, good for DVD viewing and music. Since...
  27. Tony Mc

    Should I get the Infinity HTS 20 package?

    I've had the Infinity HTS-20 for over 6 months and I'm very pleased with the performance for DVD and CD listening. A very under appreciated and talked about speaker set-up.
  28. Tony Mc

    New center speaker guidance...

    I have the Infinity HTS-20 Speaker System and I was thinking of replacing the center speaker. I now that the front speakers need to be timbre matched, so I wanted to get some opinions on a which Infinity center speaker to match the satellites. Of the Entra and Interlude series center speakers...
  29. Tony Mc

    Any opinions on the these speakers?

    By the way, the website looks valid, except for the warranty information being a blank page.
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