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  1. Marshall Sander

    Digital audio dropout - what cause?

    Michael - I'm using a digital coax cable from the DVD player to the receiver. Thanks for your help.
  2. Marshall Sander

    Digital audio dropout - what cause?

    This is probably a common problem, and I wonder what is the cause: I have a H/K AVR 8000 receiver and a Panasonic RP 82 DVD player. When watching DVD's (particularly Shrek is where I've noticed it) in Dolby Digital 5.1 format, I sometimes lose the sound from the FL, C and FR speakers. I can...
  3. Marshall Sander

    H/K - Logic 7 question

    In another thread, a forum member wrote that he had a problem with the Logic 7 on his AVR 8000 as follows: "The Logic7 will occasionally route the same information to all speakers, at equal volume. I have to change the encoding option and switch it back to fix it." Now I'm thinking I might...
  4. Marshall Sander

    Tuner Presets - why so many?

    My new receiver has 30 tuner station presets. I've seen receivers with over 40. I've run through all FM/AM stations that I could ever be interested in listening to and still can't come up with more than 15. Do others out there really have 30 stations they like? What do you do with all of the...
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    HK AVR8000 setup questions

    Thanks for your replies. FYI, I have a Hughes box for Direct TV. It has digital out and I run an optical wire from the satellite box to the receiver.
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    HK AVR8000 setup questions

    I have a new HK AVR8000 and am in the process of making the initial settings. I have a 5.1 system. I'm sure the sea of experience on this forum can help me out: 1. The manual states that if my speakers a "full range" and capable of producing sounds down to 40Hz, that I should set the setting...
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    Panasonic RP82 - setup question

    I am setting up my new RP-82 and have this question: The DVD player has settings for large/small speakes and other similar settings that I went through on my reciever (HK AVR8000). Is there a need to do the setup on my DVD as well as my receiver?
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    Overwhelmed by satellite systems and choices

    Through help on this forum, I have collected a good part of my entertainment system: Sony 34"XBR HK AVR 8000 HK PA 2000 Panasonic RP82 DVD B&W speakers Now I need to get a satellite system and am again overwhelmed by the choices. Please offer any suggestions for either DirectTV or...
  9. Marshall Sander

    Overwhelmed by satellite systems and choices

    Through help on this forum, I have collected a good part of my entertainment system: Sony 34"XBR HK AVR 8000 HK PA 2000 Panasonic RP82 DVD B&W speakers Now I need to get a satellite system and am again overwhelmed by the choices. Please offer any suggestions for either DirectTV or...
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    Article from the uninformed

    I just ran across this and was suprised at the uneducated viewpoint from this author. It's really another reason to mock Best Buy salespersons. Link Removed "Consumer electronics chain Best Buy has plenty of nifty technology as well. Eric McClain, a product specialist in the Pinole store...
  11. Marshall Sander

    In the Wall Bookshelves?

    You could buy some thin cloth (I call it cheese cloth) at a place like Clothestime -- buy a color which matches your wall color. Then go to Home Depot, get some small wood pieces and cut them to fit the hole and make a wood frame the size of your opening. Stretch the cloth over the wood, staple...
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    Which aspect ratio to buy?

    This is a newbie question as I am just beginning to buy dvds for my collection. I have a 16x9 television. Example: There are at least two versions of The Matrix on dvd. Both are anamorphic. One is offered in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio, the other is in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio. I know that the...
  13. Marshall Sander

    Stretch Modes

    I am set on buying a 16x9 television (most likely 34"), and plan on using a stretch mode for nearly all 4x3 viewing. I would appreciate any feedback from forum members regarding the stretch modes offered by various manufacturers (positive or negative). I am considering the models from Sony...
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    Widescreen facts please read (information for those considering one)

    I have been shopping televisions and originally did a similar calculation as John, focusing on the 36" or 40" Sony Wega, instead of a 16x9 with similar (cabinet) dimensions. However, I recently switched camps and am now focused on a buying a 16.9. The reason? Because of what Jan said above,
  15. Marshall Sander

    1066 vs. 950 Shootout about to begin!

    I'd like to know, if pressed to make a decision, which unit Dusty would buy.
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    Panasonic admits it's newest HDTV tv may be obsolete soon!!!

    I'm pretty new at this stuff, but from what I have read: John - The copyright protection aspect is the HDCP. DVI is used because it is the only format which offers the ability to transfer an uncompressed HD signal. HDCP is the copyright protection scheme proposed by the MPAA. Keith - You...
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    Outlaw Falling Out Of Favor?

    I take this to mean that RAF believes some people think he is an "unwitting pawn for Outlaw" (maybe he has been accused of that by someone). He was just poking fun at himself. It's no secret RAF likes the Outlaw 950 and is vocal about it. Everyone should relax. On the subject -- I am very new...
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    help hk avr8000 or denon 4802

    Glad you made this post. Along with Marantz 8200, I am also considering the AVR-8000 and 4802. So far, I have only listened to the Marantz. I don't think I will have the opportunity to a/b these receivers in the same setup -- so I am trying to base my decision on what I can read. From what I...
  19. Marshall Sander

    My plasma monitor purchase

    My friend bought a plasma set at homenext.com -- good prices and no problems. I think they carry the Pioneer.
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    Exceeding a speakers power handling

    My speakers stated rating for power handling is 20w - 150w; except for my center speaker which is rated 20w - 120w. The speakers are all 8 ohm. I am thinking of purchasing an amp which delivers 5 x 200w of power at 8 ohms. I'm a newbie so I wonder: Is this too much amp for my speakers? Is...
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    Rotel video switching issues

    Please look at this thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...light=rotel+hd Just in case it doesn't work, the text reads: Rotel RSP-1066 Video Switching Weak??? I've been looking over the new $1500 Rotel RSP-1066 pre/pro and today noticed that Rotel specs the component video...
  22. Marshall Sander

    Daewoo Direct HDTV 16:9 ratio

    This deserves a bump. I read on another forum they sell the 34" at some Costco stores for $1499. A 34"; 16x9 Flat screen HDTV for under $1500. That's the best deal I've seen. I'd love to know more about it's performance and durability.
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    Question - Progressive scan vs. 16:9 squeeze

    Adam - I've just begun learning about this stuff, but I think progressive scan is a feature that only has use with an HDTV set -- although there are sum EDTV (enhanced . . . ) which support 480p but are not HDTV; however these sets are nearly as expensive as HDTV. So, if you want to use...
  24. Marshall Sander

    Daewoo Direct HDTV 16:9 ratio

    I cannot find any detailed information on the 34" Daewoo. Do you have a link to any information -- and maybe a picture of what the set looks like?
  25. Marshall Sander

    We are expecting too much from our new equipment.

    I'm not trying to stir things up -- just figure them out. What are some of the features lacking on the 950 that prevent people from buying. This thread only revealed one so far -- that was the lack of individual memory settings for each input. Please give me some others.
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    What is the proper way to display a progressive signal to a TV with the 16x9 squeeze?

    Here's an article on oversqueeze. http://www.geocities.com/chuckster04...ersqueeze.html
  27. Marshall Sander

    5:1 speaker packages - in White?

    If you're thinking of satellite speakers, look at: Energy Take 5.2 Gallo Nucleus (or Due) NHT has a smallish speaker (not a satellite) Definitive Technology Also, I think PSB's satellite speaker system is in white. good luck.
  28. Marshall Sander

    Is this overkill?

    Any other opinions? (just wanted to bump this up).
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