I have a Panasonic F87 DVD changer, which I really like. I've started fine tuning my system and I noticed an option in the video setup called "Black Level Control." I've tried to read up and find out more information about this feature. Here's why ( Read more... )

Finally got around to re-tweaking my system:

1x InFocus X1 projector
1x Harman Kardon AVR 45
1x Harman Kardon / JBL TC-1000 remote
1x Polk RM1600S center channel
1x JL 10" sub w/ RCA electronics
2x Sony SS-MF600H Speakers (front)
2x Genexxa/Optimus/RCA LX5 Speakers (surround ( Read more... )

I gave up after 116.9dB. Needless to say, I won't be listening to it at that level often -- Only when I can torture someone like yurmother, Muahahahahahahaha.

Oh yeah, what's new is the speakers: Definitive Technologies Power Monitor 900's.


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I could use help figuring out a weird problem with my home theater setup that's been bothering me for a long time.


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Hello all. Just thought I'd introduce myself to my fellow home theater junkies here on LJ. I've built 2 home theaters so far. For the first one, I converted the single car port of my 3-car garage into a small dedicated space using mostly Pioneer Elite and Polk Audio equipment. That was nice, but when I moved I knew I wanted something fancier, so ( Read more... )

I'm in the market for a High Definition Conversion DVD Player. Obviously with DVI, Component etc. connections. Any suggestions?
TIA

whats the point for having a wide-screen tv and you still get the black bars on top/bottom of the screen when watching DVD's etc.? Doesnt that defeat the purpose?
TIA

I'm looking to get a PVR, Tivo or some other system, and need some advice. I don't want to have to pay the monthly fee to Tivo, so I'm planning on manaully setting recording times, unless there in some other legal way (alternate servers, etc ( Read more... )

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I have a Durabrand HT-400 surround sound system (surround sound without DVD), and my remote recently broke on me. Does anyone know how I can program by One For All URC-4021 to operate it, or where I can get a replacement? Thanks!