Early Christmas Present filter: We got a new tv last night. Help us decide on the best movies to watch to "break it in"
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posted by PuppetMcSockerson
on Nov 30, 2012 -
29 answers
My tv has turquoise colored lines all over it, and also on top of menus. It just randomly did this, no lightning storm or anything. Any ideas?
Sharp Aquos LC-46D62U or LC-52D62U (Tv is mounted to wall and the manual is for both tv's. Not sure which one mine is.)
posted by temetvince
on Jul 7, 2012 -
5 answers
What images or video should we play on our office TV as a pleasant background? Basically, we want a fake window to a nicer world.
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posted by you're a kitty!
on Feb 9, 2011 -
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CuttingCableFilter: Is there such a thing as a (US, OTA) network TV season calendar that indicates premiere/new eps/hiatus status?
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posted by bartleby
on Feb 8, 2011 -
6 answers
Does Tivo removing the IR output from series 3 machines upwards leave us screwed to use a cable box? Is there any way for a series 3/4 Tivo to control a digital cable box, and if not, what are our options?
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posted by Brockles
on Dec 22, 2010 -
4 answers
Help me build my perfect home media machine. It must play blu-ray discs, browse the web, and stream HD video from internet sources. I have no interest in video games, and little interest in cable TV. Is this something I can buy? If this is something I must build myself, what kind of computing muscle will I need?
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posted by Afroblanco
on May 12, 2010 -
15 answers
My HD cable channels route through a DVR. I have an HD TV. Do I need an HD DVR to take full advantage of HD? Is there such a thing? Thanks!
posted by jackypaper
on Aug 21, 2009 -
11 answers
How much is my used Sharp Aquos LC-37G4U (37" 720p LCD TV) worth? How much would YOU pay for it?
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posted by greendress
on Aug 14, 2009 -
9 answers
[Wii_Filter] Does it matter of HD component cables are first-party vs. third-party? I've hooked up my Wii to my 40 inch Sharp, and while I know the Wii isn't going to make any stunning graphical leaps with a change of cables, is it possible that using Nintendo's "official" component cable would produce a higher-quality picture?
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posted by AlbatrossJones
on Jul 12, 2009 -
8 answers
I have an old G5 PowerPC Mac Mini that would be just right to repurpose as a DVR/HTPC.
But the weak onboard graphics are preventing joy. Is there a way I can offload the graphics processing workload to an auxillary device?
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posted by penciltopper
on Apr 10, 2009 -
8 answers
Should I continue to purchase titles on standard DVD and wait out the format war or switch immediately to a new (Blu/HDDVD) format?
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posted by TetrisKid
on Dec 10, 2007 -
18 answers
My friend is in the market for a new Hi-Def receiver unit. He need help picking the right one for him.
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posted by Karmakaze
on Nov 17, 2007 -
5 answers
SlingFilter: I've got the Slingbox. I've got the Tivo. Will I be able to sling in HD? Electronics wizards inquire within!
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posted by AsRuinsAreToRome
on Jul 17, 2007 -
3 answers
I subscribe to Comcast digital cable and I'm interested in getting some HD programming for my HDTV: the problem is that my cable box is not capable of supporting HD. I would like to get a new box that can transmit an HD signal to my TV, but I don't want to rent one. Can anyone tell me where to find out which boxes are supported and where best to buy one?
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posted by Aanidaani
on May 15, 2007 -
10 answers
I just bought a
new graphics card. The only thing I need it to do is to output my computer display to a television. To this effect, the card has three output options: (1) RCA, (2) S-video, (3) HD (red, blue and green cord). The first two options work great. The third, which is the one I'm really jonesing for, doesn't. What appears on the TV through the HD-out is all wonky and strange -- I can sort of make out stuff, but just barely. Any ideas as to how to get this up and running? I'm on XP (Home Edition), and
here is the TV I'm using.
posted by JPowers
on May 14, 2006 -
8 answers
