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  1. Jim Gloeb

    Painting questions

    Nick, to correct your first paint job I would sand it a bit to get rid of the cracks, then prime with a product called "Kilz" which will cover the black and then repaint. I bought it at Lowes but HD probably carries it as well. The issue with the painters tape may be caused by paint that...
  2. Jim Gloeb

    10x12' room no windows $5,000 budget

    Leon, I have a Panny L500, basically the same machine. We have a 100" screen with about 134" throw. Also we sit around 11 1/2 to 12 feet back depending how you slouch on the couch. We have a similar setup to Neils, as far as an open room. We watch Cox HD and use it for daily TV watching. I am...
  3. Jim Gloeb

    8 way component vide/audio switch box? where to find?

    Scott, you can usually find the 8 input Pelican locally. When I was looking I found them at a few different gaming stores. Check out the mall for stores that sell xbox, playstation and the like. If they don't have it ask them about any other local stores, I'm sure you'll find one. Good luck Jim
  4. Jim Gloeb

    How do you improve PQ for budget projector

    Eric, we have the L200 also, and I have noticed a degradation in the PQ lately. I think mainly for me it that I am very critical and want a better PJ, but for now this is great. Our screen is 96 diag and distance of about 12 feet. However, I noticed after looking in the lense from an angle it...
  5. Jim Gloeb

    HT wiring

    John I just ran 35' Belden 1694 for both component and svideo from bluejeanscables, they were $79 a set. Also have a 35' SVGA from pccables on they way ($26) for HTPC. You may want to run DVI as well. For me the component will suffice for now. I plan to get a HD box later and some use component...
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    Early thoughts on the Panny PT-L200u LCD FP

    Brad D, i needed 35' cables also, went with BlueJeans. I bought the separate Belden 1694A cable, 3 individual cables as opposed to the 7710 bundled, they come with red, green, & blue boots and they were only $79 and change, also got the Svideo breakout set for $79. I bought the breakout set...
  7. Jim Gloeb

    Early thoughts on the Panny PT-L200u LCD FP

    Craig, I was originally going to buy a Mits 55", but got the FP bug rather quickly. A friend had the L200 and we liked the size so took the plunge. I wanted to use it for tv as well. For daily TV/sat you need to control the ambient light a bit. We have four windows plus french doors, w/no shades...
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    Early thoughts on the Panny PT-L200u LCD FP

    Brian Schucher can you describe your fixed pattern noise please? I am getting horizontal lines rising continually is it the same? but this may be my poor svideo cable. My new component and svid cables should be here today so I'll see a better picture. Also RonP, noticed you are going the...
  9. Jim Gloeb

    Early thoughts on the Panny PT-L200u LCD FP

    Greetings fellow 200 owners, I have been a long time lurker and finally took the plunge. We were originally going to buy a 55" Mits until my friend Peter W.H said he was going the FP route and to hold off until I saw his L200. So pulled the trigger last day of the sale (just in case)and have...
  10. Jim Gloeb

    DIY Ceiling Mount

    BenSC, I am looking at options for this very thing. However only the links for my first bike are working. Would really like to see your ideas. Thanks Jim
  11. Jim Gloeb

    What HT component(s) should I start with?

    Tim, check out harman audio for some great specials on JBL floorstanders. A friend of mine has the JBL S310BE setup with only two fronts as of now and it sounds awesome. harman You can check the dropdown under Specials to see tha receivers on sale. These are remanufactured by HarmanAudio but...
  12. Jim Gloeb

    How to hook up dvd player to tv with only coaxial connection???

    Actually we have a dvd video out (yellow plug) to the VCR Video In, from there to the coax (only input) on an older 27". I was told at RS that it won't work, but its bee fine for 6 months. Of course the picture isn't s-video, but it'll work until we get our widescreen
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