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  1. Jeff W.

    Comcast HDTV = 2 boxes?

    I just ordered Comcast HDTV and the lady said I will get 2 boxes? One for the regular cable and another one for (only) HDTV channels? That sounds crazy, is this true?
  2. Jeff W.

    Sony 46 WT520 or Toshiba 46 H84?

    Anyone seen either of these 2 new sets? Sony 46 WT520 Toshiba 46 H84 Mainly interested in 480p DVD, standard cable and some HD cable. I kind of like the Toshiba better but I guess it converts 480i/p DVDs to 540p or 1080i.. whereas the Sony has a 'native' 480 mode that's better for...
  3. Jeff W.

    Fix a ground loop?

    How can I fix this ground loop problem? Is there a gizmo or something I can affix? Here's my setup - PC S-video out to Onkyo receiver video in PC coax digital audio out to receiver PC stereo L/R IN from receiver tape out (for recording LPs onto CD) TV has CATV of course, so does the...
  4. Jeff W.

    Number of lines.. pt2.

    For some reason my thread was locked?? Anyway I was asking if anyone had specs on the vertical resolution (or # of scanning lines) of some of the current crop of 42"-46" RPTVs (CRT based) on the market right now. I realize there was some confusion about whether I am talking about...
  5. Jeff W.

    How many lines?

    I'm in the market for a 42-47" RPTV for about $1500. I want one that can do 1080i native though (meaning over 1000 lines res.) Best buy's web site says the Mistubishi WT-42313 has "1200 lines".. if they can be trusted. The Panasonic PT-47WX53 has only 850 so that's out... But Toshiba...
  6. Jeff W.

    Denon DVD-910 subtitles flash

    Anyone else get this or should I return it as defective? Was watching Monty Python's Holy Grail and every once in a while the subtitles would flash on the screen, very briefly. I could not reproduce it, but it seemed to happen at chapter stops, when playing normally. (Subtitles set to OFF of...
  7. Jeff W.

    Toshiba DVD player problem

    I recently picked up a cheap Toshiba DVD player (SD-3950) for $65 AR. Now I see why it's so cheap... Take a look at this sequence from Toy Story 2. It's from about 1:05:28, as Buzz Lightyear says "he's not coming with us". These pictures were taken off my 27" Sony WEGA tube tv (480i) using...
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