| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Sharp 19SB15U TV won't play video from Norcent DVD | 8/20/2008 |
Q: The audio does work via the red and white component cable. Thank you in advance for any suggestions ...
A: Sandra, I checked on a few Norcent DVD players on Amazon as it is a brand I am not familiar with. If ...
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| tv | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I have a LXI TV. the problem with this tv is I have some words on the screen. It's says thngs like ...
A: Universal remotes do not always have all buttons of the original remote. Personally I suggest you ...
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| new LCD TV HOOK-UP | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I wish to hook-up above to my present surround sound DENON AVR-1507 I have not ...
A: If this Bravia model has Audio out, connect it preferably by digital connection to Denon AV receiver ...
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| Philips 47 inch DIG LCD HDTV | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Could you please help me hook up my TV to my Video recorder and DVD player. I have hooked it up to ...
A: I used to work for Foxtel & I live in Melbourne :-) Basically, the fact that Foxtel's remote ...
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| connecting flat-screen with hd cable & dvd | 8/9/2008 |
Q: Having trouble connecting a Sanyo HDtv DP42647-00 (2007) with a Motorola HD cable box GI1524TDI611 & ...
A: Upon confirmation of the exixtance of such connections, I suggest the following: HDMI between HD ...
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| dish dvr 522 connection to new sanyo lcd | 8/8/2008 |
Q: We just purchased a new 32" sanyo lcd flat (model DP32648)upon the death of our old rca tube set. ...
A: Being a satellite digital receiver does not mean that the signal going out of it to the TV is ...
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| Surround sound | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I can get my surround sound to work through dvd but not tv and have tried to hook it up a million ...
A: Check if your TV has digital audio out. Check if TV has analog audio out (second best in quality). ...
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| connecting phillips surround sound to phillips lcd tv. | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a Phillips 32PFL3403D 32" LCD TV. I hooked up my PS3 to the TV via and HDMI cable. ...
A: It really depends on the number of inputs on your TV and the types as well Manufacturers put ...
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| Hooking LCD TV, projector via AV | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am trying to figure out how to hookup all my various component via my Onkyo receiver. My Onkyo ...
A: Walter, I sometimes decline questions when they are too long and involved but given that you are ...
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| Home Theater hoop up | 6/7/2008 |
Q: have a Panasonic SC-HT740, Hooked up to a multi switch box. 1. JVC-VCR/DVD combo 2. Satellite Box ...
A: Farzan, From what I read before, all is OK except TV Audio fed through AUX of the HT740 Check that ...
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| hookup dvd to tv | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I have a receiver RCA Surround sound and the satellite installer hooked up the VCR, Surround sound ...
A: EASY......."Have a nice day"........Bye No just kidding If final result is picture but no sound ...
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| Hook Up for LG DVD/VHS recorder combo | 6/3/2008 |
Q: just got new sony bravia hdtv. I have a direct tv hd dvr box for tv service. I am trying to hook up ...
A: You're definitely right Not having a connection between the DVR and the combo machine is the problem ...
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| ps3 connected to a kenmore vr606 receiver with a vcr as the monitor | 5/31/2008 |
Q: Does anyone know how I can hook up a playstation 3 to a Kenmore vr606 receiver for surround sound? ...
A: Crystal, Yes you have to do the same for your PS3 and use another input on the video If your ...
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| outdoor speakers | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I want to buy outdoor speakers for my pioneer sx-316 surround sound sound system. But I'm not sure ...
A: Doug, I'm not sure about this Pioneer model but some amps do have a second Zone that they are ...
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| satellite tv | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I don't know if you can help but here are my questions: 1. How many tv2's can the Dish Network dual ...
A: I am not sure about the Dish network in particular as I never worked on it but if I take it by ...
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| Subwoofer Help | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have a Denon 1580 Receiver that I hooked up Klipch Speakers and a Mirage 8" Subwoofer self powered ...
A: Dennis, Sounds strange!! HDMI (High Def Multimedia Interface) carries High Def picture as well as ...
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| Home Theater Hook-up issues | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am trying to hook up my TV/PS3/Cable Box so that I have the ability to listen to anyone of the ...
A: Something is not right around here!! I checked online for your receiver model and got these specs ...
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| Home Theater Hook-up issues | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I am trying to hook up my TV/PS3/Cable Box so that I have the ability to listen to anyone of the ...
A: Gary, Usually if you connect Audio out into the receiver, you can lower the volume down to Zero on ...
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| Yamaha DVX C300 wiring/set up | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I just got a brand new Yamaha surround system and I set the whole thing up. I wired the TV to the ...
A: Carolyn, The connection you have is stereo which gets only 2 speakers working but if you want all ...
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| No Surround Sound For Cable/PS2 | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I have read through post after post and tried numerous things, but I cannot get surround through my ...
A: Anna, if I understood correctly you want sound to play through the TV speakers, you need to connect ...
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| home theater hookup | 5/8/2008 |
Q: My question, is there a difference in running the DVD video cables to the AV receiver then to the ...
A: Nowadays some receivers have upscaling although I personally do not believe in generating quality ...
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| Set UP | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Panasonic 42" HD Plasma, DishTV HD box, Panasonic 5 speaker dvd player, Panasonic VCR/DVD recoder. ...
A: Stella, Let me brief you first on different quality as far as connecting equipment: For video ...
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| home theater set up | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 52" sony bravia XBR5(it has 2 HDMI input and 1 HDMI output), a sony BDP S500 Blue RAy ...
A: Shinu, The answer to your question varies according to the TV I have seen some that affect the ...
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| Connecting EQ to Onkyo TX-DS575 Receiver | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I was given a Vintage BSR EQ-3000. Back in the day this was a pretty nice piece. I'd like to ...
A: Marc, you just mentioned a very good point, most equalizers back in the old days were based on ...
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| Zenith Converter box | 5/1/2008 |
Q: To see if I was going to have to buy a new tv or sign up for cable or dish I got a converter box. ...
A: Dottie, I imagine you are talking about Digital terrestrial (I live in Australia, different ...
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| dvd/vhs recoder | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have comcast digital box. sony tv 4 years old, sony suround sound. Just bought a toshiba dvd ...
A: Terry, Let break it down: Picture comes out of your TV Sound out of the TV speaklers + sound out of ...
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| OTA and Cable connection together | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Here are the facts : 1. HD LCD tv 2. Basic non-digital cable connection(no cable box). 3. Trying to ...
A: I don't get why you would have liked 2 RF inputs on the TV if RF can run in serial so for example, ...
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| connecting DVR to Samsung TV | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a Samsung LCD TV. it has the Y, Pb,and Pr jacks on the back as well as the hdmi ...
A: Congratulations Olga on getting your LCD TV. I suggest you have a quick read through the TV manual ...
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| Surround sound speaker buzzing | 4/18/2008 |
Q: i have my surround sound set up and it all works fine, except whenever i turn my TV screen on, there ...
A: Mike, it could be one of many things but usually it might be related to your connecting leads or ...
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| Hooking up Burner to Dish/TV | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I need to hook up my phillips DVD burner to my Phillips Plasma. I currently have Dish Satelite with ...
A: Matt, For Video (picture), in order of preference: HDMI Component S-Video AV (composite) RF Note ...
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| Hooking up Surround Sound | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Cable DVR is Amino AMINET500, I want to hook up a Yamaha HTR-5840 Surround Sound to a Magnavox ...
A: Rob, If your only playback device is the DVR, you might leave it connected as is (except the sound ...
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| connection to a digital TV | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have a Philips 32PFL digital TV and would really like to connect up my Denon DHT-500. Am trying to ...
A: Christine Take care that component cable is picture only, all three red blue and green are for ...
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| Sony Home theater no audio | 4/9/2008 |
Q: For some unknown reason my home theater system plays DVDs just fine but I get no audio from from ...
A: If this is a SONY amp and different component external to it, I would suspect the wiring and/or the ...
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| connection | 4/8/2008 |
Q: brought lg brand lcd tv and surround sound system but the two rear speakers does not work,check ...
A: I would personally swap speakers just for the sake of the trial to see if it is the speakers, the ...
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| Panasonic HTS 3555/37 | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have the system and have it all hooked up but I am in the process of moving and where I am going ...
A: Good question Ed!! Unfortunately I didn't hear of an add-on although you can use 2 sets of AV ...
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| HD TV connections with coax | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a LCD HD TV (Samsung LN-T4661F) along with an upconverting DVD player (Samsung as ...
A: Sanjay, Apologies as I am not sure what combination of coax could replace the HD cable but what I ...
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| Home Theater Installation | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Toshiba 42HL167 LCD TV, a JVC TH-60 DVD Digital Theater System and an XBox ...
A: Chris, You won't ave surround sound unless all pieces of equipment are connected to your amplifier ...
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| Big Screen TV - Plasma or LCD? | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to purchase a large flat TV for my living room. I would like something in the 50-60" ...
A: If I was buying I would: * Get the highest resolution I can afford * The highest BRIGHTNESS * Stick ...
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| HDTV - HDDVR - VHS/DVD Combo | 2/17/2008 |
Q: How do I hookup my HDDVR cable box and VHS/DVD combo to my TV?
A: If you will not be interested in making hard copies off your DVR then each of the 2 machines connect ...
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| Big Compatibility Question | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know if a certain HTiB and a combination of components would be compatible. The Onkyo ...
A: YES BUT: I am not sure if this model has upscaling, if it doesn't then any input by component will ...
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| no sound when playing dvd on new sony dvd/r | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Have a 46" Sharp Acquos with HD direct tv dvr. Hooked up the Sony DVD/R and I can get a picture but ...
A: Sounds to me like misconnection, remember that if you are connecting by RGB or component (red, gree, ...
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| Home Theater Installation | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Sony HT-7100DH. While the sound quality is great all previews reviews that ...
A: Bryan, the way I see it is: Either you are not using the right sockets on one of the pieces of ...
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| Panasonic SA-HT920 | 1/1/2008 |
Q: We can't get our tv to play through our home theater system, also when watching a movie we hear very ...
A: Della, You need to make sure that an audio output from the TV is connected to the home theatre. ...
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| 1 coax cables to 1 TV | 12/19/2007 |
Q: My wife has a Turkish satellite TV and is wired throughout the house. I would like to know how to ...
A: Manny, Provided that the Turkish satellite is connected to a receiver box and then out of the ...
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| hook up help | 12/18/2007 |
Q: just purchased a Toshiba 52" LCD want to hook up SONY digital/audio unit, Sony dvd player and have ...
A: Sandy, I can start explaining and try to help you but to give you a better advise I suggest you pay ...
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| AV receiver-DVD/HDD-HDTV connection | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I have tried hard to find the best way of connecting my new Sony DVD/HDD recorder(which has an ...
A: Do I need to connect the DVD/HDD directly to the HDTV too or will the signal be adequate when routed ...
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| Home Theater/Cable Box hook-up | 12/15/2007 |
Q: Help! I have a Samsung Flat screen with a HDMI slot - just purchased a new Samsung Home Theater ...
A: Lovely name DAWN, I will answer not knowing specific details about your equipment: A home theatre ...
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| dish network hook up | 12/13/2007 |
Q: Nagy George, I tried to clean up the incredible mess of wire in the room where my dish network is ...
A: You probably tried all what I was about to suggest anyway. If you trimmed and recrimped and all this ...
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| Hooking up surround sound | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have a Samsung tv model LNT4671F, Panasonic DVD/VHS player/recorder model DMR-E475V, DirectTV/Plus ...
A: According to what I read here you should end up through the HDMI going to the TV with picture and ...
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| TV screen shrinkage | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I recently installed a surround sound system in my home. I have a 42" LCD TV, cable box, and PS3 ...
A: Antoine, I think a button on the TV remote should handle this function, it might have to do with the ...
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| recording hd off air | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I just tried to record Eric Clapton HD special off HD channel as well as regular cable channel and ...
A: Ken, protection comes in different formats, most popelar in a sync voltage that messes the picture ...
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| PS3, Sony TV and Sony home theater connection | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have the 52" Sony XBR LCD, DAV-HDX500/i Sony home theater and PS3. I want to make PS3 audio output ...
A: To get the PS3 audio out of the home theatre you need to run either an audio connection or a HDMI ...
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| Home Theater Set-up | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a Motorola DCT-6412 III DVR,alond with a Mitsubishi WT-42315,WS-48315,WS-55315 HDTV 1080 with ...
A: I can't use the model numbers to answer you question so in general terms here is what we do: For ...
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| Connecting Sony Bravia KDL-40X3100 to Sony receiver | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a Bravia KDL-40X3100 TV, and am trying to hook it up to a Sony DVP-NS300 DVD player ...
A: It's true that S-Video is better than composite (RCA Video) and even better is component (RGB) and ...
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| Setting up PIP | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I have a Vizio 42" Plasma TV, an LG Model DR787T DVD recorder and Direct TV HD receiver (no DVR). I ...
A: Rich, Mot PIP TVs work on separate sources so one source appears on the main and one on the split ...
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| Bose speakers | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have a Bose Lifestyles 4. The source unit has packed it in. What other A/V units will work with ...
A: I got you I agree I haven't seen other brands operating this way they probably do it on purpose so ...
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| need a better way to hook up five tvs | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I need help. I have a store and I want to hook up 5 flat screen TVs and i need them all to show ...
A: Showing different things is the trick word here: When we do communal distributions in hotels or ...
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| DVD/VCR hook up with comcast cable box | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Help! I just moved, and Comcast insists I need a digital cable box. It works fine, great picture ...
A: I guess needing the Yellow/red/white RCA cable or not depends on how you want to connect, I suggest ...
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| Bose speakers | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I have a Bose Lifestyles 4. The source unit has packed it in. What other A/V units will work with ...
A: If I am not mistaken, the subwoofer coming in this Bose pack is powered thru it's own driver amp and ...
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| Home theather setup | 10/19/2007 |
Q: i am new to home theater systems. I have purchased new speakers Klipsch 4 X CDT-3650-c and one RC-52 ...
A: I tend to think it's more probably settings related, try going thru manual and fiddle around with ...
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| Optimum hook-up | 10/18/2007 |
Q: Currently have Sony xbr bravia Lcd tv, scientific atlanta explorer 8240 hdc(dvr) cable box, samsung ...
A: Since your receiver has no HDMI then we will use it mainly for audio and HDMI will run to the TV ...
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| LCD, DVD, Surround, Cable Box wiring | 9/21/2007 |
Q: ..I have a new Sony XRB52 LCD televivion that I am trying to connect the above componets but no ...
A: Erwin, I will answer generally speaking but if you're having problems, get back to me and we ...
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| HDTV Optimal Connection | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I just got set up with Verizon Fios TV and need help to optimally connect my system. Can you tell ...
A: As you thought Brent, HDMI is the way to go as much as practically possible. If not, in terms of ...
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| HDTV question | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I'm considering buying a 46" LCD TV and the associated services/equipment required to view HDTV. I ...
A: David, I agree with your findings, it's like a 15MegaPixel digital camera that you won't need ...
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| Hooking up computer to TV | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I am planning to hook up my personal computer to my TV. I will be using the set-up like a mini home ...
A: Jenny, I guess one option is to connect by S-Video and change the display settings on the PC to ...
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| home theatre-PVR-HDTV hookup | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have a Samsung HLP5063, an Expressvu 9200 PVR, and also a samsung home theatre system HT-tx75. ...
A: Basically if all is working OK, leave it as is and connect an audio cable out of your TV's audio out ...
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| How to hook up DVD recorder? | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a DVD recorder and haven't been able to figure out how to hook it up properly ...
A: Usually it's as easy as plugging the AV output of the player to the AV input of the recorder AND ...
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| two tvs, one dvd player | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if it is possible to connect two Tv sets up to one DVD player?....if so, do you know ...
A: If they are in the same room you can either use double adaptors (they call them Y adaptors) and run ...
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| Setup - HDTV/HDMI - Cable/AR/DVD/Plasma | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Sorry, this is probably overkill, but I'm new to the home theater stuff! I have a new Panasonic ...
A: Bryan, Let's tackle it back to front, wire gauge depends on watts power and run length. HDMI ...
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| wiring new system | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have the following components and can't seem to get them to work together. 1.) Sony 46" Bravia ...
A: I am not sure of the capabilities of this particular Bose model but generally we use HDMI as much as ...
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| BEV dish hook up to surroundsound,then TV? | 8/29/2007 |
Q: i've learned a bit about this HDMI feature as i just bought a Sony 50". Now i'm still looking for a ...
A: U try and use the HDMI as much as practically possible so if your DVD player supports it you use it, ...
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| DVD recorder connection for Dig cable. | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have a Panasonic DMR ES35V DVD recorder/VHS combo unit. I also have a Comcast Digital Cable DVR. ...
A: "I have an S cable connected from the Comcast DVR to the Panasonic DVD recorder." This is the ...
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| Wiring setup with HDMI Components and Non-Hdmi Components | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Heres my equipment A/V: HK AVR 230 LCD: Sharp LC-42D72U DVD: XV-N650B CBL Box: Scientific Atlanta ...
A: I take it as because your TV does not process 5.1 then the audio out of it is only stereo. I suggest ...
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| I have a hum.... | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I just bought a Sony HT-7100DH DVD Home Theatre System, and I only get a hum in the left speakers ...
A: Melissa you need to work it out in a process of elimination but it sounds to me like a faulty lead ...
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| dvd recorder and HDtv | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I have a DVD recorder/player and recently connected to HDtv thru our cable company. My tv now runs ...
A: Charlotte, if I assume that your DVDR has a TV tuner (you can tune the TV channels on channel ...
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| Trouble hooking up TV to surround receiver | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have put together several home theater systems but have run into a problem I have not encountered ...
A: David, I take it as probably the cable box has no audio output otherwise you would have used it so ...
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| connecting Sony video projector to Pioneer Receiver | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I have a Sony video projector (VPL-HS20), a Pioneer receiver (VSC-915), and a Philips DVD player. I ...
A: If the projector isn't faulty, it would be a wiring + menus problem. If projector has an AV input, a ...
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| Im a Moron at connecting | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I just received Verizon Fios where I live. So what I am trying to connect is the HDDVR that has an ...
A: Nick, Different ways could apply: If you might add someequipment to your setup soon I suggest you ...
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| Setting up my sound | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I hope this makes sense. I was wondering if I can use both my surround sound and my tv speakers for ...
A: Easy Tommy, If you cable receiver has more than one AV output just run one to the amp as is and ...
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| Bose Lifestyle 800 Speakers | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I just connected Bose Lifestyle 800 cube speakers to a Yamaha RX-V1700 HDMI receiver, but the Bose ...
A: Jim, Me too I haven't heard of this happening but let's cut it short, read what impedance are the ...
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| SAnyo TV model # ds27510, dish Satellite with dvr receiver, panasonic ht670 and | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I can't get the DVD player to work through the tv. Dish told me to connect the cable from the wall ...
A: If your question was about the satellite receiver then some cables from the wall would have needed ...
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| Home theater hookup-audio problems | 7/30/2007 |
Q: George-I am at wit's end. I have a dvd player hooked up to an av/r with hdmi, and hdmi going to my ...
A: Michael, you're confusing me!!! Obviously the sound goes through the HDMI cable but even if you ...
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| home theater connections | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have a bose lifestyle receiver, panasonic plasma, HD cable box and a dvd player with HD upconvert. ...
A: It really depends on what ports are available on your equipment. If you have enough HDMI ports you ...
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| Help with connections | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I have recently upgraded my TV and DVD player. I have got a Toshiba 32C3030 Widescreen television, ...
A: Damian, If your cinema system has an Aux input (which it probably does) then you connect the audio ...
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| Satellite, HTIB, PS3, LCD TV | 7/18/2007 |
Q: 1st - you guys are saints! I have a Sony Bravia DAV-HDX500 HTIB w/ 2 HDMI connects. Sony Bravia ...
A: Gary, you use HDMI as much as practically possible, let me attach a part of an article I was just ...
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| home theater connections | 7/15/2007 |
Q: i have a TV that does not have an audio or video out.... i DO have a DVR, reciever, & DVD/VCR combo, ...
A: DVR to receiver Combo to receiver Receiver to TV Combo to DVR for copying TV need only have AV in ...
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| Component connections | 7/13/2007 |
Q: wondered if you can help me connect my system together properly. I can't take it anymore paid 2 ...
A: Ash, Let me just hope I won't forget any bit...... First of all just a general overview: Picture ...
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| Connecting DVDR to projection TV | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I am trying to connect a new DVD recorder to my older RCA projection TV. I learned a few years ago ...
A: Jose, I don't think it's worth repairing an old TV and I don't think the faulty RF will prevent you ...
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| Reg: Connecting Laptop to Onkyo recevier | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I have Sony laptop and I have trouble connecting my laptop to ONKYO receiver. I am not sure where to ...
A: If you're connecting a video lead, most probably it would be an S-video lead between them (depending ...
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| F61 Panasonic SA-HT743 DVD | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I have an F61 error on my Panasonic SA-HT743 home theater 6 speaker, 5 dvd changer. Power comes on ...
A: Apologies for not offering as much help as you might have expected but basically type Panasonic ...
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| HDMI pc home theatre problems | 6/26/2007 |
Q: my HP Pavillion Entertainment PC is not playing my hd dvd's on my hdmi tv screen. Please provide a ...
A: Chantelle, I habe absolutely no details to work with!!! Could be a wiring problem, could be a ...
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| connecting tv, pvr, dvd etc | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I have just bought an LCD 32" panasonic TV and DVD recorder. I already have a humax PVR and an old ...
A: Let me start backwards, your last question was about making DVD copie of tapes, yes you can, just ...
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| surround sound with dvr | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have a dvr from direct TV with an older RCA TV, it only has one place to put the cable in, nothing ...
A: If the SONY AV receiver you mentioned has enough inputs I suggest it becomes the hub of your system ...
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| wont play audio cds now | 6/16/2007 |
Q: i just got a sony dav-dx 255 about 2 weeks ago. it has been doin great, no problems at all. but all ...
A: Ethan, It sounds to me like you might have hit a button by mistake especially that the same CD that ...
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| hooking cable box,home theater and tv | 6/14/2007 |
Q: can you give directions on hook ups
A: In order of preference on audio side of things Digital or Optical are best followed by analog audio. ...
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| Karaoke machine to ht | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have a craigs karaoke machine that has been hooked to the ht system but since we moved nothing is ...
A: Molly, it's a bit confusing to me as you put it. I suggest you work in a process of elimination to ...
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| Home theater PC | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I am trying to set up a home theater using my PC as a DVD player. I am complicating the matter ...
A: Jason, I agree with you that it does sound like a driver and/or software problem. To answer your ...
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| Hooking up HTIB System with HD TV | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I got a Sony Bravia HDTV and an Onkyo 600 HTIB system for my birthday, but am having a problem ...
A: It's nothing wrong, it's something missing: Audio from your DVD is not connected to your TV to start ...
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| humming noise from surround sound | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I have a Emerson dvd player/surround sound in my bedroom I have had it in here for about 3 years. It ...
A: We will probably end up with a repairman checking on it and repairing if it's worth the bill but the ...
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| which TFT widescreen | 6/7/2007 |
Q: i am in the process of buying a 22 inch widescreen, but it's not easy to decide. my shortlist is the ...
A: Kevin, I had the same dilemna but with a 42" size and what I did is wait for some more time and I ...
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| Computer speakers to TV | 6/6/2007 |
Q: Ok I have a dell xps 410 with a decent surround sound system and i want to hook it up to my 32" lcd ...
A: Rob, if you want to achieve this without the need to use the computer then all you need to do is get ...
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| Sony DAV-C700 DVD Picture Quality | 6/4/2007 |
Q: The picture on my DVD player is distorted with wavy lines and intermittent flashing. My tv is a ...
A: Nancy, I suggest you move to decent quality component RGB connection between your TV and DVD player ...
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| optical with analog | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have HDMI TV, and it's connected to ONKYO HT-S790, via optical. the speakers "B" will not work. I ...
A: Yes you can connect analog and digital audio at the same time from the same source but the receiver ...
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| panasonic SA-HT670 dvd home theatre system | 6/2/2007 |
Q: Whats up guys, I have an issue with my sound system. Panasonic kept me on hold for and hour and a ...
A: This is the cut-off protection circuitry, if it kicks off a bit too early it could be because some ...
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| How do I hook up a RCA dvd recorder to a tv with only one coax in? | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have an older tv with only one coax in for antenna. I have had all my extras(vcr/dvd combo, ...
A: Julie, All the list of equipment could be connected in series, in other words, the coaxial RF comes ...
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| RE: samsung lcd and Altec lansing speakers | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I m planning to buy a Samsung(LA26R71B) a 26" lcd of Bordeaux series. I have already bought a Altec ...
A: weel, why connect TV to receiver, you might as well connect all your equipment (satellite receiver, ...
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| Connecting HDTV+DVR+VCR/DVD combo using HDMI cable | 5/25/2007 |
Q: The first day that I purchased my 42” Philips HDTV, I connected it to my VCR/DVD combo and to ...
A: Oliver, I think you will benefit more from a general list of hints and then I don't mind giving you ...
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| dvr to dvd recorder connection | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a Sony DVD recorder and I am trying to connect it to my Tivo. I have connected ...
A: Toni, I think you will benefit more from a general list of hints and then I don't mind giving you ...
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| Connections on several components | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I need help on how to connect three units together to my Panasonic HD TV. I have DirecTV DVR unit, ...
A: Richard, I think you will benefit more from a general list of hints and then I don't mind giving you ...
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| no dvd visual with new tv | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I have just purchased a Panasonic TH-58PX60U Plasma HDTV and cannot get the wiring correct to play ...
A: Tim, Both DVDs and plasma screens handle different types of connections. Best suited to DVD ...
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| Flashing snow HDMI Connection | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I have a Sony 70" XBR2, Pioneer Elite VSX-82TSX, Oppo DV-981HD Universal DVD Player, Play station 3 ...
A: Charlie, you have worked out in a process of elimination, I agree with your judgment, either the ...
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| Surround sound wireless speaker | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I have a Sony VSX-D414 system with a wireless rear speaker. The sound in that wireless comes and ...
A: Sounds tricky and sounds like something local could be interfering. Try with the lights switched off ...
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| Video Connections : Connect via AV Receiver ?? | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I have recently bought ONKYO HTS-590 HTIB and its instruction manual says - "Connect your DVD player ...
A: You are overlooking a Big feature on the AV receiver. In the old days if you wanted to make a big ...
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| RCA RT2250 keeps shutting itself off | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I have a RCA Home Entertainment System and all of a sudden you will be watching TV and the Receiver ...
A: If it's electrical, maybe it's very sensitive to current fluctuations. If it's related to the menus ...
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| HDMI | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I have a LG 50" HGTV with 2 HDMI inputs. I have a Sony DG710(?) receiver with to HDMI inputs and 1 ...
A: Ed, if I understood correctly, you cannot use both inputs on the receiver at the same time. First, ...
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| HD connection from DCT6412 to Sharp LC-42D62U | 4/24/2007 |
Q: How can I connect Motorola DVR DCT6412 to Sharp LC-42D62U in Hi-Definition mode? Currently I am ...
A: Personally I never used such a cable (DVI to HDMI) but if available, it is the right thing for the ...
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| Danon AVR 3300 | 4/22/2007 |
Q: We have a Denon AVR 3300 receiver and we are attempting to connect our direct tv dvr, a vizio 42" ...
A: You are definitely right, you haven't connected your AV receiver to your plasma screen. Either run ...
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| Connections | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I have a: DVD player (HDMI out, Optical Out), Plasma TV and a HD PVR (HDMI out). What is the best ...
A: It really depends on what ports you have on your Plasma TV. In order of quality, HDMI is best ...
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| Hooking Up Home Theater | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I am looking to buy my first home theater set up and I hesitant on which receiver to buy. Currently ...
A: George, I guess you can connect all to the TV including analog and digital audio provided this ...
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| Home Theatre Hook up, Help Please | 3/18/2007 |
Q: Just need some help on the best way to connect my new setup, it's all new except for my DVD/VCR ...
A: Here it goes: Picture wise, Video signal is best with HDMI as you know, so it's a good idea to ...
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| Hooking up to Dish network | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I'm sure you've heard this before, but here goes. When I moved, I took the precaution of taking ...
A: Here it goes: Picture wise, Video signal is best with HDMI, second best is component, then S-video, ...
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| subwoofer connection | 3/14/2007 |
Q: How do you connect a subwoofer to an a/v receiver with the least amount of cables? I have seen some ...
A: Lou, It really depends on your receiver and Sub, some get one RCA connection some other get a ...
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| Wireless Audio/Video-Network | 3/12/2007 |
Q: The problem with the hardwiring option is that it is a new apartment where we are not completely ...
A: Martin, you have asked tooo many questions already.... LOL......Just kidding....Please feel free to ...
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| hdtv | 3/10/2007 |
Q: Nagy, I'd like to get free hdtv from an attic antenna. I live on a hill 15 miles due north of many ...
A: Walter, I recommend a visit to the closest Radioshack store (I am not local, I live in Australia!!) ...
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| Projector TV and HDcapability | 3/5/2007 |
Q: I bought a Toshiba projector TV (Toshiba) a few years ago, and paid well for it. If I had waited, I ...
A: You have more than one factor affecting the final quality on your screen, the most important and ...
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| Sony DAV-FC7 Noise | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I noticed that you had responded to someone who had this same problem in April of last year but I'm ...
A: Aaron, apologies, I need as much details as you can supply about the problem in order to try and ...
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| tv reception | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I have an old TV with rabbit ears to receive a signal. I understand in 2 years the old analog ...
A: David, the answer to your question is really related to where you are. Where I live in Australia, I ...
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| Curtis 5.1 Speaker System | 2/28/2007 |
Q: The book that came with my speaker system does not give very good instructions. I've never hooked ...
A: Sabi, I am not familiar with this system in particular but nowadays things are not turning into ...
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| Directv HD/DVR + home theater thorugh HDMI | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I will be updating to Directv HD with DVR, plus an LCD with HDMI + 1080P. I am looking for an ...
A: I don't want to be biased but this week I got myself a Marantz AV receiver (model number 4001) which ...
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| HDMI or component video | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I have a Sony DVP-NS71HP DVD player with upscaling. It has an HDMI port on the back but my stereo ...
A: 1080 is higher than 720 and 1366 is higher than both and becoming normal on the market. HDMI is the ...
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| Speaker Wire | 2/24/2007 |
Q: What size speaker wire do you use on a surround sound system
A: The longer the distance or the more powerful the speakers the thicker cable you need to use. ...
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| technical question | 2/23/2007 |
Q: is it possible to put my dvd and vcr in the basement and access them on main floor using remote ...
A: Yes possible by wired or wireless. Wired is more reliable, could be more spread around the place but ...
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| Sony FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver Home Theatre System, HT-DDW840/DDW740 | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I moved in August, 2006. Can't get my speakers and receiver to work correctly as before. I do the ...
A: Cecil, Alright if speaker test OK at least we rule out this bit. Did you make sure the AV ...
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| RCA Home Theater System | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I am replacing my old RCA 100W. system with a new 1000w. system, w/ a built in CD/DVD player. My TV ...
A: Sam , work it out in a process of elimination. If sound comes OK but not the picture, is it the wire ...
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| Speaker wire | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I'm in the process of pre-wiring (speaker wire) a room. My stereo is going to be next to my TV I'm ...
A: Doug, If you're wiring 2 to each side then the 4 corners would be the best choice, all pointing ...
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| sony ht-ddw700 install?? | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have a motorola dual tuner dvr, RCA tv with a front jack only, Samsung vcr/dvd dual deck, trying ...
A: I suggest the following: AV connection from Sony out to DVR AV in AV connection from Samsung combo ...
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| Disc format type | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I have a Panasonic Home theater system with a 5 disc changer model SA-HT730. I'm burning DVD's but ...
A: Charles, I searched the net and realized that this Panasonic plays nearly all formats DVD-R, ...
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| remote control | 1/18/2007 |
Q: My friend’s mother has problems with the remote control for her TV, which is at least 10 years old. ...
A: Greg, Maybe it's not the answer to your question but did you know that replacement and universal ...
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| dvd recorder | 1/15/2007 |
Q: If I were to get a dvd recorder to replace my vcr to record tv shows, are there any models/brands ...
A: Ed, If your VCR is currently connected by RCA AV then the answer is yes. Having said that, ...
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| Magnavox MRD120 | 1/13/2007 |
Q: i have a Magnavox MRD120 home theater system. A hughes direct tv box. Also a Sylvania 13inch tv(I ...
A: If those RCAs in the front of the TV are AV inputs then you can source yourself an AV switcher, ...
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| Pre-Amp Receiver THX /5.1 with switching | 1/11/2007 |
Q: So, I've got a bunch of Mackie THX rated powered studio monitors. I have a number of video sources ...
A: Answer could be a bit misleading as we live in different countries but I have targeted an Onkyo ...
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| digital cable box, vcr/dvd,amplifier,tv | 1/10/2007 |
Q: How do all 4 go together? It drives me crazy trying to get it right.lots of settings on the amp.MY ...
A: Tom, depending of course on Amp capabilities, I would personally connect video cables from every ...
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| connecting dvd suurund sound to dish | 1/9/2007 |
Q: Could i get more detail on all vidro and audio cables. iam dummy i cannot connect it all which ...
A: Onita, No offence meant but how do you want your equipment to be at Good level of performance if ...
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| Home Theater problems | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I've bought an 37" LCD Samsung tv set and I connected to a Pioneer 6.1 amplifier. I had a Samsung ...
A: I would be more inclined on throwing the blame at the connections. If you are using RGB (component) ...
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| Projection TV | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I have a Toshiba TV model #50A50R and purchased a playstation 2 for my son. the Playstation ...
A: Cherry, I tend to think their concern is with what they call the Burning-in which is what happens ...
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| to connect a mixer to sing karaoke with onkyo receiver TX-SR602 | 1/2/2007 |
Q: 1st of all thank you for your help and assistances in the following matters. I have an Onkyo ...
A: I am not familiar with these models in particular so I'm gonna answer generally (I have checked on ...
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| Too many devices not enough inputs | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I just picked up a new digital TV box and am trying to incorporate it to my existing mess. I have a ...
A: Len, It really depends on priorities: Personally I would set it up this way: DVD out to TV AV in ...
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| HDTV HOOKUP | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I HAVE A MITSUBISHI HD 1080 SERIES MODEL WS55805 AND JUST CALLED OUR TIME WARNER CABLE CO TO SET UP ...
A: Arni, I hate to disappoint you but it does sound like the TV!! I would still be inclined in dragging ...
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| Help | 12/29/2006 |
Q: Nagy I have Recently purchased a home theater system with DVD. i gave it to my son for whom i ...
A: If I understood correctly, you're looking for an RCA "Input" on the TV. What you can do is buy an RF ...
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| HDTV | 12/28/2006 |
Q: Why are some HDTV programs in full screen & some are in 3/4 screen? I have a Pioneer SD-643HD5 ...
A: Gary, it sounds to me like you are referring to the aspect ratio as some channels are broadcast in ...
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| HDMI | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I recieved a home theater system w/o HDMI, I was going to upgrade as I read HDMI DVD players ...
A: let me honest with you, I do not believe in upconversion, if the quality is not there how can you ...
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| hooking up everything | 12/26/2006 |
Q: I am on the brink of buying a 42”-46” LCD HDTV (Sony Bravia or Sharp Aquos) with surround sound ...
A: Brad, first of all I can tell that you put a lot of research into your decision, you have concluded ...
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| popping sound | 12/22/2006 |
Q: What could be causing a popping sound in my speakers on my surrond sound system?
A: Wrong wiring Wrong settings Bad audio source Faulty speaker U need to consider a process of ...
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