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  1. Jack Sampson

    How do I get Plasma TV Speakers to play through Onkyo 7.1 Receiver?

    Thanks for the reply Jason. Actually I do want to have the audio coming out of the tv and the surround at the same time. It seems the center speaker does not provide enough volume. I have to turn up the receiver volume too high and the neighbors complain. I am trying to get the voice audio...
  2. Jack Sampson

    How do I get Plasma TV Speakers to play through Onkyo 7.1 Receiver?

    Ok I have a panasonic 50" Plasma, PS3, Onkyo 7.1 Surround Sound, and Cable/DVR box. All are connected and work. The TV has 2 hdmi outs: 1 goes from the tv to the dvr, the other goes from the tv to ps3. The ps3 and the dvr both use digital audio going into the onkyo receiver. When I watch regular...
  3. Jack Sampson

    Onkyo HT-S5100 7.1 Home Theater

    Hello All, A few months back I decided to upgrade my old Home Theater and bought the Onkyo HT-S5100 7.1 after reading reviews and hearing it in a few stores. I am getting too lazy to buy each piece individually and I think the package price was excellent. Anyway the system sounds pretty good...
  4. Jack Sampson

    Suggestions on Blu Ray Players

    Thanks All. I ended up with a ps3. Now I just need to figure out the easiest way to connect everything. Steve your brother seems to have a very similar set up to mine. Maybe you can tell me the best way to connect everything. I have the following: Panasonic 50" 720p plasma Onkyo 5100 7.1...
  5. Jack Sampson

    Suggestions on Blu Ray Players

    Thanks for the suggestions/comments guys. I want a blu ray palyer not just for the enhanced picture quality but don't they provide better audio too? Also I have been told blu ray can play more formats. ie: dvd-r, dvd-rw, cd-r, cd-rw. I hope I am not mistaken here. Now I just have to decided if I...
  6. Jack Sampson

    Suggestions on Blu Ray Players

    I am looking for a budget blu ray player but am not sure if it will really be an improvement over regular dvd because I my 50" Panasonic is only 720p. Will this plasma tv be ok? If so can anybody suggest a modestly priced player. My budget is 200-300. Thanks...
  7. Jack Sampson

    Need help with HTiB

    I want to know too. I can only find ones with integrated dvd players and I don't want that. I want to be able to add blue ray in the future.
  8. Jack Sampson

    Home theater recommendations please!

    Can we revisit this thread with suggestions in the $300-400 range? I am looking for a HTIB that I can later add a blueray player to. I don't think I need more than a 5.1 setup. I would also like one with wireless rear speakers if possible. Thanks.
  9. Jack Sampson

    Looking for HTIB

    Thanks for the response. I just want something that works and sounds decent. I am not an audiophile (sp?). Mostly this will be used for movies and tv. Not radio or music.
  10. Jack Sampson

    Looking for HTIB

    I've searched and search but can not find an answer. I have piece together systems in the past and really do not want to spend the time or money doing it again. I am looking to buy an HTIB for around 300-400. I want one that comes with a dvd player and wireless rear speakers. Is this available...
  11. Jack Sampson

    Need Help with OTA Antenna

    I think it's the TV. It's at least 12 years old. There is only one regular coax connnector on the back. And yes there is a menu on screen that lets choose antenna or cable. Well thanks guys. I think I'll just buy a new tv for the bedroom.
  12. Jack Sampson

    Plasma TV Stand

    Here is a pic of what I am looking for but it need cabinets on the bottom. Ok pic doesn't want to attach so here is a link. http://www.bushfurniturecollection.c...dProduct=15654
  13. Jack Sampson

    Need Help with OTA Antenna

    Ok this tv is an old CRT model. No HD. I just want to recieve regular OTA broadcasts in my area. I am in Miami. The antenna I bought is a Phillips UHF/VHF/FM indoor antenna. I got it at wallmart for about 10 bucks. It only gets 1 channel. I can get one channel by just plugging a coax cable in...
  14. Jack Sampson

    Plasma TV Stand

    Now that's more like it but does it allow the tv to be suspended on a track? I think I saw that one in Best Buy.
  15. Jack Sampson

    Need Help with OTA Antenna

    I've got a regular CRT tv in the bedroom that is not connected to the sat because Direct TV charges too much. I bought a $10 antenna at walmart but it only picks up 1 channel. I have gone through the menu for the tv to scan for local channels but can't get anymore. I am not in a rural area. I am...
  16. Jack Sampson

    Plasma TV Stand

    That's a very nice stand and I know I have come across it in my search I want something that is semi enclosed to hide dvd's and whatnot. I also want a pedestal design where the tv is suspended above. Thanks for the pics. Nice doggy.....
  17. Jack Sampson

    Plasma TV Stand

    I recently bought a 50" plasma and the old tv stand does not look good with it. I have been looking around for a replacement but can't find anything I like in my budget. I want something modern with storage room. The new ultra modern look is ok but there is no place to store anything. Anybody...
  18. Jack Sampson

    HDTV over antenna - questions

    Thread Hijack Alert!!!! So if I want to use a tv to recieve over the air broadcasts what is the best antenna to get. I checked antennaWeb and they listed a bunch of different color codes that I do not understand. I just want to receive local channels for a tv in the bedroom without having to...
  19. Jack Sampson

    Can not get video on a new plasma

    Bueller, Bueller????
  20. Jack Sampson

    Need help with connections

    Ok lets try it this way. If you have a HDTV and HD DVR, how did you connect it to your surround sound. I'm about to just go out and buy a new bose surround sound system since they sound pretty good.
  21. Jack Sampson

    Need help with connections

    I just bought a HDTV and HD DVR but don't know the best way to hook it up to my existing equipment. I The tv and dvr have hdmi input/output. I also have a Onkyo 573 reciever that I want to use as a switch for different inouts. Can I use the tv's speakers as my center channel? I just have 2 r30...
  22. Jack Sampson

    Can not get video on a new plasma

    Well I bit the bullet and upgraded to an HD DVR from Direct TV. So now my question is, what is the best way to hook everything up. I have the 50" panasonic with HDMI, the HD DVR with HDMI and an Onkyo TX 573 reciever with component input/output. I also have fiber optic audio on all components...
  23. Jack Sampson

    Can not get video on a new plasma

    I wish I had known that before I bought the new set. Could suggest the cheapest way to get an hd signal with out buying anything?
  24. Jack Sampson

    Whch one of these plasmas would you choose?

    So there is no way to get a better picture unless I have an HD source???
  25. Jack Sampson

    Can not get video on a new plasma

    Ok I got a picture but it is no where near good enough. My old crt look much better. I've got a Dish Network dual tuner dvr. I have it connected to an Onkyo TX SR573 reciever. I am using the Onkyo reciever as a switch. I also have a dvd player connect through the reciever. I think my problem may...
  26. Jack Sampson

    Can not get video on a new plasma

    I just got a 50" panasonic plasma (TH-50px75u) and I can't get it to display video using component cables. I Have an Onkyo TX-RS573 recieiver that I have a Dish Network sat box going through. With the old crt I just used an s-video cable. The s-video cable works on the plasma too but the picture...
  27. Jack Sampson

    Whch one of these plasmas would you choose?

    OK I got the 50" Panny today!!!! It is freaken huge!!! Ok now I need some help on the best way to set it up. My old system includes a Onkyo TX-SR573 reciever, Dish Network Satelitte, and a Sony DVD player. To my knowledge nothing is HD. The 50" Panasonic is replacing a 32" Sony CRT. I had the...
  28. Jack Sampson

    Panasonic TH-50PX75U for only $1529

    That's a great price if it includes shipping or delivery. I just got mine today. Same model and all from vanns for $1600 shipped to the door.
  29. Jack Sampson

    Whch one of these plasmas would you choose?

    Thanks guys. I'll be shopping for the 50" panny in a couple weeks.
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