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  1. Donald_S

    Gone!

    Selling complete home theater. Samsung 6200 TV. Samsung 6200 TV info. Denon AVR-X2200W receiver Denon AVR-X2200 info Fluance 5.0 speaker system Fluance speakers info DLS 300-632 100W Subwoofer DLS 300-632 review Panasonic DMP-BDT220 Blu-ray player DMP-BDT220 info Zline 3 shelf glass stand...
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    Blu Ray player with web browser?

    I haven't purchased a blu-ray/dvd player in many years and I know the technology has really moved along. I see that many of the players have built in apps like a Roku box. But do any of the players have an actual web browser? My TV in my family room does not, so it would be nice if we could...
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    PCM vs. Dolby Digital 3.1 audio?

    I have a (somewhat) older JVC 37" TV in the family room (JLC37BC3000). It has 2 audio choices for the optical audio, PCM and Dolby Digital, no HDMI out. My current soundbar is 2.1 but I really want a center channel for dialog. I'm looking at a Samsung 3.1 soundbar. However, I don't know (and...
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    Spring clip adapter

    I was looking at the Yamaha RX-V379 receiver which looks like a good deal at that price point. However, the connectors are only the old spring clips (which frankly seems kind of dumb to me), and I have all my speakers with banana plugs. I would hate to have to redo that. Is there such a thing...
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    Samsung UN65JU6400 deal

    I need an opinion, not so much about a TV but about the deals available soon. I am looking at a Samsung UN65JU6400 4K set which I can pick up at Fry's for $1,200. My question: Are we now heading into the clearance season and I'll see better deals in the next several weeks? I don't shop AV...
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    HDMI to Component Box works on one player not another

    I have an old Sony LCD TV in my family room that has no HDMI inputs. To get it to work with a Panasonic BT220 player, I got a converter box from Amazon. It worked fine. But my BT220 failed so I tried to hook up my older BT210 to the converter box. It didn't work, there was just noise. So I...
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    Soundbar with a receiver?

    I have to ask a super dumb question. I'm going to be getting rid of old speakers and with my new setup the spacing will be tight. So I thought of a soundbar. Can you hook one up to a receiver? My sense is not since the soundbar/woofer has it's own power source, but the receiver has much more...
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    Questions related to migrating from VCR/CRT living room

    I hate to put this all in one post, but I don't want to bore you guys to death either with post after post asking noob questions.   I'm finally about to bite the bullet and dump the VCR and the CRT TV. Actually I've had a DVD player for many years, but still used the VCR to record TV...
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    Which 37" LCD, with $800 budget...

    I'm looking at 37" LCD flat panels. I've looked at the new 120hz Vizio and the Samsung LN37B550K1F. Any recommendations or links to useful reviews? Thanks so much! Donald
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    Where can I buy a new cheap VCR?

    Yes, I know, you think I'm crazy. But I want to watch some old VHS movies on my portable DVD player when I walk on my treadmill (I have an adapter cable for the AV input). Quality is not an issue, but need something that will play VHS tapes. Don't really want to buy a combo unit and don't really...
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    Upconverting DVD player

    I have a friend who has a new 37" 720p LCD monitor (Vezio) and is very set that his DVD player has to be upconverting. Does it make a lot of difference in a lower priced unit like the Samsung Model DVD-HD870C? I read through several posts about upconverting DVD players but I didn't see this...
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    Specs on Denon HTIB DHT-487

    I cannot find the specs for the loudness of the speakers in this system (i.e. how many db). From Denon I'm surprised they wouldn't have it. It's not in the manual online either. Yeah, I suspect that if they don't have it, it's not good news. But still it would be nice to know. Anyone know where...
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    Reliable DVD player for under $100?

    I have a friend who has had horrible problems with a Toshiba DVD player. She wants to get a basic progressive scan DVD player that will play everything she gets from Netflix. Speed and features are not that important, reliable playing of disks is. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Donald
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    Sound problem with Pioneer VSX-912

    Yesterday I watched a movie with no sound problems. Today I turn my system on and I'm getting a nasty staccoto sound coming from my center channel and rear surrounds through my Fluance speakers. If I switch to stereo, the problem goes away. I've tried different DVDs with the same result. I...
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    Midsomer Murders, Widescreen or Full Format?

    I'm running into a weird thing. I'm trying to get all give seasons of Midsomer Murders. But it seems like seasons 2,3 and 5 are widescreen and season 1 and 4 are full format everywhere I look, including Overstock, Deepdiscountdvd etc. Does anyone know if all 5 seasons are available in...
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    Problem with Sony Grand Wega

    I've got a 50" Sony Grand Wega I picked up about 18 months ago. Suddenly it's developed a weird display problem (see link). Sony Wega Screen I wish that blotch on the side was dust shaped, but it looks awfully regular. Any idea what it might be? And is there any way to fix it, or is it...
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    High Def and DVD recorders

    I HATE to ask questions that have been asked a million times before, but I've spent an hour going through past posts and the faqs and don't see answers to my questions. If there is an existing thread just point me, I'm glad to track it down. My questions: 1. Will a DVD recording of a High Def...
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    Magnavox MMX450 system

    I've ordered this *very* cheap system for a kid's bedroom. What I can't find out is if the speakers are shielded, as the center channel has to go on top of the TV. Anyone have any idea? I checked the Philips page and I can't find any specs for the speakers. Thanks, Donald
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    Hiding cables

    I've got a pair of exposed 12 gauge speaker wire cables running along one wall. I am a complete dunce when it comes to DIY. Any suggestions of a simple way to hide them a little? I can't tuck them in the carpet, they are too darn thick. Thanks a bunch guys for any suggestions. Donald
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    Sony VPL-VW10HT bulb life

    I have a friend who has a VW10HT projector that has about 1,300 hours on the bulb in economy mode. He is noticing that the picture is getting darker. He thought that the bulb would either be 100% or burned out, but that apparently isn't the case. Should he be thinking about replacing the bulb...
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    Review of Smart Strip power strip

    I was looking for a solution to having some of my a/v equipment automatically power off when I shut off my receiver. I got a suggestion from DavidLW to look at the Bits Ltd. Smart Strip product. The idea behind the Smart Strip is that there is a controlling outlet. When that outlet shows a...
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    Samsung HLN507 in Los Angeles area

    I'm looking for someone in the Los Angeles area (actually I'm in the San Fernando Valley) who has a Samsung HLN507 hooked up to either a Bravo D1 or a Samsung HD931. I was hoping to find someone who would be kind enough to let me bring a DVD over to take a look at it on their TV for 20 minutes...
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    DVI vs. component, what am I looking for?

    Right now I've got a Bravo D1 hooked up through DVI and a Samsung HD931 hooked up through component with my Sony GWIII. I've got the D1 set up for 720p output. I'm switching back and forth (with a delay as a move the DVD from player to player) and so far I don't see any real difference. Have I...
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    Powering on my subwoofer

    My subwoofer has an 'auto' setting but frankly it doesn't work very well. I decided it would be smarter to just turn on the sub when I'm watching movies and turn it off afterwards. I'm trying to figure out a way to turn the sub off and on without having to do it manually. My receiver has only a...
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    Tweaking a GWIII

    I'm not really someone who likes to fool around with stuff, it's partly why I got an LCD rather than a CRT. But I find that I really *have* to tweak my KF-50WE610 or send it back. The colors are wrong (too red, too bright) and everything dark is flat black. So I've ordered the DVE disk which I...
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    Samsung HD931 - 1080i or 720p?

    I've just hooked up my new Samsung HD931 DVD player and my Sony GWIII supports both 1080i and 720p with DVI. I searched, but I didn't seen any discussions about which to use. They look pretty similar to me but I've only spent 1/2 hour with the player. It seems like 720p would be superior (isn't...
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    I'm trying to understand subwoofer crossover

    I've bought a Daytona 100 watt sub and Panasonic D912k receiver that I guess is around 80 watts a side. My front speakers go down to 50hz with a sensitivity of 89db (Fluance if it matters). The lowest crossover setting for the receiver is 100hz. Here is what I don't understand. If I set the...
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    Optical cable?

    I just got a phone call from the outfit I bought my receiver from offering to sell me an official Pioneer optical cable for $50. I bought one from a cable seller in the Northwest for a fraction of that. He of course tried the 'That cable is no good, you need this one' routine. But it did get me...
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    Daytona subwoofer settings

    I've tried searching to make sure this wasn't be one of those questions asked and answered 3 times a day. I've purchased the Daytona 10" sub but the documentation with it is slight. What I'm trying to figure out is who is in charge, the sub or the receiver? 1. The sub and the receiver...
  30. Donald_S

    Center channel near DVD player...

    I'm planning on a layout like this: ___________________________ | | | Rear Project LCD TV | ___________________________ ------------------------------- | [Center spkr] [DVD player] ------------------------------- | [Receiver] [Cable box] ------------------------------- Am I...
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