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I am in the process of upgrading my reciever and I am looking very closely at the Onkyo NR609. For hooking a computer up I plan on adding a high end graphics card that has HDMI output. I have tested my ATI Radeon HD5700 with my Vizio SVT TV and all was well. For me, the 5 HDMI inputs are OK -...

Here an oldy but a goody. Moive : The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Ransom Stoddard: You're not going to use the story, Mr. Scott? Maxwell Scott: No, sir. This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend. ...gene

Well, I am back. In the last couple of days I have used Viera Cast and the USB port for storage on my BD60. I am mostly very pleased. Viera Cast. My only experience with this is through Amazon video on-demand. To make a long story short, my DVR died so I needed to get three episodes of a TV...

I have the items listed below. But I frequently have the issue where the video/audio don't align. This is always video lagging behind audio. I have set my ancient reciever to max delay, but still have issues. Soooo, if I get another reciever to fix this, and only need 5.1 and the stuff below...

I want to get a 37"+ LCD HD tv for gaming. I have alot of space but very little budget. It will be used for TV/Video, but the main purpose is gaming. Oh forum wizards, what do you recommend? ...gene

Unfortunately (or fortunately) I completely disagree with the "shootout" article. While almost 2 years old, it still did not address the human eye response and used a camera that unerroringly records what is really there, not what a human actually sees. For me. Live action, the 120hz of my...

Cost has nothing to do with price. The actuall cost for the physical construction of an electronic device is very small compaired to other cost factors. And regarless of cost, the market determines price. While I do not know exactly how an HD Receiver is assembled, I do know how other...

As noted very few films (DVD or Blu-Ray) are shot in 1.78:1 aspect ratio - so really 1.85:1 is defacto HDTV. Personally - I want what the director and editor wanted. I don't care if that is 1:1 or 2.40:1 - I want to see what they created and what got all the fuss up at the theater. For...

I know this is a relitively old thread but - WOW - such passion from - sorry cant say it... Brian - your are dead wrong. Viewing angles and distances change over time. If you can afford the higher resolution - get it. Stephen - yep - the CRT model in the US is dead. Go with a flat panel -...

I have a DCT6412 and currently using Component Video out to my Vizio SV420XVT HDTV. It works very well, but after reading about the DVI to HDMI conversion cable I was wondering which is source connection provides the best video? ...gene

I bought the DMP-BD60, but have only played a couple of BD disks on it with no issues. I would hit the on-line support and list your experiences. It would be interesting to see how Panasonic responds and hopefully how quickly. ...gene

I also looked at this route when I first started looking. There are very inexpensive receivers (>$200) that can fill that role. But, I am confused on what you already have. You identified speakers, but what is driving them today? I use my old Yammy RX-v890 receiver for 5.1 surround sound and...

Look at local shops. They will quote you a fix and a buy-out. That may be a better choice. ...gene

Thanks for the replies, and I have the following thought:David - I am missing something, but the SV420XVT does not up-convert. I see HD-Cable at 1080I and regular cable at 480P (ok yes it seems to de-interlace 480i)David in other posts, I explained why I got the 42 and not the 55. But for me the...

Having read most of this and other forums, I had almost settled on the Onkyo 606 as a receiver that met my requirements - until I read how poor upscaled SD video is. So I decided to list my requirements and see what you experts think. Requirements Almost exclusive use as a theater, little...

I would also check the sony dvd player. There are much better options for an upscaling DVD player than Sony. This too will help the viewing pleasure. And when you upscale the widescreen version of "Lawrence of Arabia" you will be truly impressed. ...gene

/sigh - I think your right. Funny though - that back in the 70's I used an aglet tool while managing a roller rink. I will probably modify a electrical crimper. ...gene

Amy - assume. It is very heartening to know that people from the manufacturer are "into it" and will help. While I know (way to much) about channel support - it will be very good to hear about how Klipsch works through a channel (Best Buy) to resolve a cure. Amy - you are great - while...

Many many moons ago, when I worked in a roller-rink (1977-79), we had a tool for replacing the ends of shoelaces. Now I want one. The simple searches of the internet have produced zero results. Well I lie - I saw one in a 3 year old UK post, but at L50 was a bit steep. Anyone have a link...

Just a note to say that my 14 year old Klipsh Sw-8 II can still shake the house more than I want. ...gene

one note, with a 1600x1200 max resolution you will be limited to 720p as 1080p is 1920x1080.

OK - what is a setup disk and how do I get one? Also - I read alot about sound meters, are they worth it and where can I find one on the cheap. ...gene

I agree that there is a market for all the inputs and then some - but not everyone requires or desires a large number of analog inputs (video or audio). All I am saying, is that while most may desire a number of analog inputs, I also believe many do not, and providing for that market - with...

After researching for a month or so on general HDTV, Home Theater, High Definition forums, I make the following, not quite well informed, observation; the industry appears to be "in transition". By that I mean that old technologies (2-channel audio, s-video, composite video) are still being...

While I am no where near an expert, I think the real experts will want to know about your room: room size including ceiling height. light management in the room (can you make it completely dark) sound mangement in the room (wall insulation, floor composition, ceiling composition) Other items...

UPS delivered my Panasonic blu-ray BD60 Tuesday afternoon. (Stupid UPS did not even ring the doorbell, and yes I complained). First my convoluted Blu-Ray setup:Reciever: Yamaha RX-V890 (Pro-Logic 2-channel audio input only)HDTV: Vizio S420XVT 120hz 42" (4 HDMI inputs, 2 Component inputs...

IMNSHO Unless you are a contractor or use any power tool more than once a day, third tier vendors (like Harbor Frieght) have the tools that will do the job and last throughout your lifetime. An 18v torque clutch drill at harbor freight, and this is their high end $109. - Harbor Freight...

My setup was: Sony 32" Trinitron Yamaha RX-v890 receiver Infinity 625 (2) left/right, 325 (2) surround, RS-Video center various DVD players but currently Sony DVP-NC615 Motorola HDDVR Cable (comcast) But after 13+ years the Sony died. So I retrieved one of my son's gaming TV's (27" RCA...

Many moons ago I bought a Yamaha RX-V890, 2 Infinity 625 main speakers, 2 Infinity 325 back speakers, Infinity RS Video center speaker and a Klipsch subwoofer (not sure the model) to go with my then fairly new Sony 32" trinitron. Well after 13 years or so, the TV died. So I brought up one of...

This is an interesting place for my first post, but I cannot resist adding a bit to this discussion. First - many are using the term customer service interchangeably with customer support - to be precise: Customer Support is the function in a company customers contact to resolve questions...