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  1. Jason_Schwefel

    S-video to composite switching

    The reason you cannot reliably copy a DVD is because of MacroVision. In simple terms, when playing the DVD there is a signal that is applied that is neither audible or visible, when wathcing on the TV. VCRs however have circuitry in them that will 'recognize' this signal and cause the crappy...
  2. Jason_Schwefel

    S-video to composite switching

    no, i have an apex ad-1000 that i upgraded the firmware on, and made my own custom background image on. did it with a cd-r, no less
  3. Jason_Schwefel

    S-video to composite switching

    Part No, yes I do. Radio Shack #: 15-1238 Note: They are expensive, $20.00, but I only needed one, as I already had one.
  4. Jason_Schwefel

    S-video to composite switching

    What I did is I bought some S-Video --> Composite adaptors and used them where I only had composite i.e. VCR. I have the better pic of S-Vid on everything except the VCR, and can still use the VCR to record my DVDs and do all the switcing throught he receiver.
  5. Jason_Schwefel

    Law of Diminishing Returns

    Huh, I thought a $20k device was basic for anything, including projectors. Las week I just picked up a basic Weber grill for $20k, i thought that was a pretty good deal. :crazy:
  6. Jason_Schwefel

    Law of Diminishing Returns

    Vijay Here is something to try, from the world of photography Filters are used ALL of the time to achive correct color balance. What I would do is go to a local pro photo store. Take your projector along too, they may have some filter holders that work, too. buy a magenta filter. a M5 or...
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