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  1. James McC

    VHS tapes recorded onto DVD. How will they look on HDTV??

    No, it does not play S-video. I'll just have to get by with recording from the S-video out port. Thanks, Rick. Jim
  2. James McC

    VHS tapes recorded onto DVD. How will they look on HDTV??

    My VCR does have S-video. I've not yet tried recording the tapes to DVD. I'm going to do that sometime in the near future. Thanks, Rick. Jim
  3. James McC

    VHS tapes recorded onto DVD. How will they look on HDTV??

    Yes, I am talking about stuff I recorded off the air. I rented Video Essentials from Netflix and did some calibrating over the weekend. I'm sure I didn't do the best job. However, I tried watching some of my tapes afterwards and was amazed at how much better they now look. I had no idea...
  4. James McC

    VHS tapes recorded onto DVD. How will they look on HDTV??

    Yes, I hope to see an improvement. I have a ton of home recorded VHS tapes. I'd hate to think that they are all now going to be unwatchable. Thank you, Joe, Selden, and Mike! Jim.
  5. James McC

    VHS tapes recorded onto DVD. How will they look on HDTV??

    I didn't respond to own question, Joe. Look at the dates the two Jim McC's joined Home Theater Forum. We are not the same person. You and Seldon were very helpful. Thanks a million. Jim.
  6. James McC

    VHS tapes recorded onto DVD. How will they look on HDTV??

    Thank you both, Joseph and Selden. This is really great info. James.
  7. James McC

    VHS tapes recorded onto DVD. How will they look on HDTV??

    I tried watching some of my old VHS tapes on my new HDTV. The picture quality was horrible, no matter what video settings I changed on the TV. I was wondering if I recorded a VHS tape to DVD would the video quality be any better when watching it on the HDTV, or would it look the same. Any...
  8. James McC

    How to install rear speakers in '02 Malibu??

    Has anyone ever done this? I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks, James.
  9. James McC

    Dropped my Boston Acoustics speaker top

    I removed the plastic covers when they were new,so this is not the case.I hadn't thought of asking the store for a replacement.I'll try doing that.Thanks a lot,Matt.
  10. James McC

    Dropped my Boston Acoustics speaker top

    Yes,I've already contacted them.The tops are $48.00 each.Think I'll try your recommendation first.If that doesn't work,I'll try Minwax and a light coat of varnish.If all fails,then I'll replace it with a new top.Thanks again,Chris.
  11. James McC

    Dropped my Boston Acoustics speaker top

    Thanks,Chris.I'll give it a try.
  12. James McC

    Dropped my Boston Acoustics speaker top

    While removing one of the tops from my VR975's,I accidentally dropped it on the floor.The top does not appear to have dents or scratches,but it now has scuff marks in the black gloss finish.Does anyone have any idea how I can repair it?
  13. James McC

    Boston Acoustics VR965 or VR975's?

    Has anyone auditioned both models?What would you say is the difference between the two?
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