Did you go to the video out settings in the PS3 and make sure to select all the modes 480i/p 720i/p, 1080i, etc? Did you try setting it up first with power off and then starting up the PS3? You may need to feed the audio in via bit stream through an optical cable for sound. A few people I found...
The answer to this all depends on your needs, wants, etc. The receiver is outdated in that there are receivers with hdmi and optical audio inputs/outputs, better decoding, etc. That means nothing to some and a world of importance to others. My PS3 is hooked up so that my receiver gets a digital...
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Yes. That's basically correct. The 674 will also deinterlace 480i to 480p though, if that makes a difference. To get upscaled video, like from 480p to 720p etc, you'll need an upscaling player, unless your projector does a great job with it's own deinterlacing and you're happy with the pq. I had...
I don't know about VisualAPex but I have gotten receivers from Amazon and J&R and have been pleased with shipping. As far as upconverting via hdmi, the 604 won't do that for you. It will pass through via hdmi to hdmi but not upconvert. The 674 will trancode from all analog video to hdmi...
I'm not a fan of any Virtual Cinema System, but it seems like the Philips HTS6510 (out of the 3) might be the way to go. See this link here-http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/dvdpvr/0,3...9285122,00.htm You can check the specs to see the hook up details. It does have 1 RGB Scart input (for the xbox360)...
I don't know about the Sony sound system made for the ps2, but that JVC only has a mini stereo aux in, right? If so, it seems like you should feed the audio from the ps2 to the tv and the audio from the tv to the jvc. It seems like you just want a bigger sound and the Sony system isn't doing it...
It depends on your reciever and your peronal prefs. Some folks with hdmi receivers feed the video through the receiver and then to the set. Others feel the video signals should just pass from the source to the set for a variety of reasons, including personal prefs or just because they don't have...
This is a good place to look http://www.remotecentral.com/. Also check out the forum section with a thread that discusses which remote to buy. I have the a basic $25 Sony RM-VL600 as a basic all around terrific remote, but you will probably want a Harmony or a Pronto or something. My remote can...
Thanks for the reply, Steve. I also normally like to judge my equipment by how well something looks and how good it it sounds to me, but I got to playing around and fell into the trap of HT testing...again. My wife thinks I'm nuts and can't stand hearing "Did you see that? There? it's a bit...
Okay. I have the answer: the PS2 is not a good test dvd for 480i output as I suspected/expected, even with component cables. Thank goodness! (in my case). I was able to use a 480i Sony dvd player I bought my mother years ago with the HQV test disc to test the set and the results were very...
I just did a check on my set with my new HQV benchmark dvd using my sony upscaling player at 720p. What I found was that all the tests went pretty well except for the 3:2 Film Detail Test (aka "Unflagged 2-3 Pulldown test"). Now when I did the tests using my only 480i source (a ps2), which...
I read that you should use a solution of diluted isopropyl alcohol- less than a 50% solution. You could mix 1 part water and 1 part 90% isopropyl alcohol. Also use a very soft cloth. My Sharp tv came with a soft cloth for cleaning. Don't use paper towels or anything with a rough surface, and...
Do you mean the DVE disc? If so look http://search.deepdiscount.com/searc...ssentials&rk=1 By the way, it's the HD DVD version that will be available at the end of April, not the standard DVD.
Thanks. What makes these sets in general more difficult to calibrate? I understand Sonys are preferred for calibration but what item on the sharps make this more difficult?
I picked up a sharp recently and love it so far- still waiting for a new calibration disc. I didn't go with the CR suggestions, even though I loved some of the sets on the list as well. Frankly the $ saved was great and a big factor in the purchase. I am still interested in your opinions on...
Plasma tends to be better in darker environments with accurate colors and deep blacks and can be viewed from almost any angle. LCDs can be seen in brighter rooms with more light and have improved their black levels and angle views, some to near plasma quality. The choice depends on your viewing...
A few years back I remember reading an article posted here about how some sets were not passing a true 1080i test. Sharp sets were among those. Is this still the case? Could this be why Sharp's sets were not top picks in CR in the 32+ range? Or is this ancient history? I know CR isn't the end...
45 minutes later, she turned to me, smiled, and said, "It's true then; It is gauge that matters." :D Sorry, I couldn't resist. I can't believe I'm almost 39 sometimes.
Jason, Have you contacted B&K about the whoop whooop issue? I was over at someones home who had a B&K set up (I don't remember the model numbers) and don't remember hearing this. It's something I'm sure I could have missed, but this guy never mentioned it, and I'm just curious if it's...
Tommy, You said " [I'm] running my athena's through the yammie HTR-5790..sounds good but not as good as [i] thought or assumed?" What are you comparing the sound to? I ask because sometimes when you upgrade a receiver and keep the same speakers, the sound can change drastically. Many folks...
I think you need to give us more info. It might be that your receiver just doesn't do what you expected. It may be that you haven't calibrated your system. Maybe the speakers are just bright sounding and not a great match for the receiver. The receiver on top of the dvd player with marble tiles...
I think you're correct that the receiver is passing the signal through without double conversion, just like it would a dvd-audio or sacd player. Congrats on the discovery. It's always nice when your system sings with it's full potential. As far as the small versus large issue, that also makes...
"I ask them for an opinion between that model and the new Pioneer 1015 which they sell for about $130.00 less." Craig, Don't get me wrong. I love HK receivers. I have one and love it. I think they are very reliable and think the sound on it is great, but that sentence above (and I have...
Thanks for the heads up, Joel. Now that I've gotten further into DMC I realize there's a scene or two that I wouldn't want my daughter to see just yet, like when Dante first gets Alastor all bloody by removing his body from it. Thanks again.
Hey guys, I'm fairly new to the PS2 world- bought one for my daughter and can't stop playing and buying games for the thing. I beat the first Prince of Persia pretty quickly and just picked up DMC (the 1st one) and like it, although I'm still trying to figure out how to just get through the...
I think sometimes a bad connection on the back of the receiver can cause this as well. Check that, especially if you moved the receiver lately or have it pressed up against a wall or something like that. I once had a similar problem and the rca out on the receiver was the culprit. Of course I...