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Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
11-11-01, 04:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,103
Posted By BlondeGuy

Buy a 16:9 set or a bigger 4:3 set?

OK, I've always dreamed of the day when I get a widescreen TV and in the spring I'm going to take the plunge and get a large screen set to upgrade my current Sony 32" VVega.
I'm planning to spend up...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-19-01, 10:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 651
Posted By BlondeGuy

DVD player with best 480i picture?

I'm thinking about replacing my 300+1 disc pioneer changer (F727) with a single tray unit.

My TV is a sony vvega 32" fv26 model. It has component input and does anamorphic squeeze but does not...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
03-01-01, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,247
Posted By BlondeGuy

Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
02-27-01, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,247
Posted By BlondeGuy

I just ordered the Sony DVPFX1...

I just ordered the Sony DVPFX1 (http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/consumer/ss5/home/dvd/portabledvd/dvp-fx1_specs.shtml) Portable DVD with 7" screen. Just wondering on opinions of it. I was originally...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-30-00, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,932
Posted By BlondeGuy

Only the 32FV26 and the 36FV26 have the auto 16:9...

Only the 32FV26 and the 36FV26 have the auto 16:9 squeeze. All the other Wega models have the 16:9 squeeze but it is not automatic. Well, yes the XBR400 also has auto 16:9 too.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-24-00, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By BlondeGuy

Another possibility is you may benefit from a...

Another possibility is you may benefit from a power conditioner if you have crappy power. A power conditioner can make a huge difference in some cases. The Monster HT1000 can be bought online for...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-23-00, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By BlondeGuy

It is called blooming, and happens when the white...

It is called blooming, and happens when the white level is too high. A poor power supply or power source can cause it too.

[This message has been edited by BlondeGuy (edited October 23, 2000).]
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-16-00, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By BlondeGuy

bmello, I want to upgrade because I dont like...

bmello,
I want to upgrade because I dont like the carousel changer I have now, and spending the money is not the problem, I'll spend $700 on a player. My concern is would the money be spent on...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-15-00, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By BlondeGuy

I want to upgrade my current DVD player, its a...

I want to upgrade my current DVD player, its a 6-disc toshiba 4109. I'm actually looking for a single disc player, dont really like the carousel loader. Anyway, I was looking at the Pioneer Elite...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-08-00, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 910
Posted By BlondeGuy

a 16:9 enhanced disc played on the Sony wega in...

a 16:9 enhanced disc played on the Sony wega in squeeze mode will look identical to the disc played on any other 4:3 display only it should have more resolution since its using more scan lines for...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-03-00, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By BlondeGuy

I have the 32fs12 wega on order and just...

I have the 32fs12 wega on order and just wondering if I'll be able to have my center channel sit directly on top of the TV.

My center channel is a Atlantic Technology 273M, part of the 270THX...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-02-00, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 924
Posted By BlondeGuy

The zoom feature will crop off some of the sides...

The zoom feature will crop off some of the sides of the picture and wont be the best quality, or you can get a Sony Wega TV that will do the anamorphic squeeze so you get the full resolution or if...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-02-00, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 924
Posted By BlondeGuy

I assume when you say 16:9 you are talking about...

I assume when you say 16:9 you are talking about a widescreen version of the film, 16:9 and the ratio of the film are really 2 different things.

But if my assumption is right, how is it "wasteful"...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-27-00, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By BlondeGuy

Well, I called one of my local AV shops and asked...

Well, I called one of my local AV shops and asked about pricing for the 32" wegas. The XBR goes for $1900 and the 32fv16 goes for $949 (they dont carry the S-series). $949 sounds really cheap to me...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-26-00, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By BlondeGuy

Ok, I've narrowed down my next TV puchase to a...

Ok, I've narrowed down my next TV puchase to a wega. I'm looking for opinions on which to get, if I get an XBR400 it will be the 32" or for the same money I could get a 36" wega non-XBR or even...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-25-00, 04:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,660
Posted By BlondeGuy

only certain wega sets perform automatic 16:9. I...

only certain wega sets perform automatic 16:9. I dont know the models exactly but if when you go into the setup menu and you dont have the option for auto for 16:9, just either on or off, you have a...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-24-00, 07:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,936
Posted By BlondeGuy

I have a JBL PB-10, its a 10" sub with 150watts...

I have a JBL PB-10, its a 10" sub with 150watts power, it does the job for now but I'll probably upgrading in the near future and maybe getting the Atlantic Technology 272 PBM Powered Subwoofer since...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-24-00, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 826
Posted By BlondeGuy

You wont notice any difference because there...

You wont notice any difference because there aren't any disc that utilize widescreen/P&S on the fly. It was a "feature" of DVD that was or has not yet been implemented. So for all DVDs now the two...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-17-00, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,025
Posted By BlondeGuy

I have that exact rack, its great. I bought mine...

I have that exact rack, its great. I bought mine at Best Buy and it was either $79 or $89. I dont think they had them all priced right on the shelf because they had 3 different sizes all being priced...
Forum: Store Forum
08-26-00, 09:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 735
Posted By BlondeGuy

Dammit, thats a one time use coupon and someone...

Dammit, thats a one time use coupon and someone used it!!
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-22-00, 12:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 801
Posted By BlondeGuy

doh! you are right, oops... yes, it is indeed the...

doh! you are right, oops... yes, it is indeed the 4109, sorry for the confusion.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-20-00, 04:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 801
Posted By BlondeGuy

Great player, excellent condition, used for...

Great player, excellent condition, used for approx 7 months, selling to get a progressive scan player. Asking $335 which includes shipping. Send me an email if interested or have any questions.
Forum: Store Forum
07-28-00, 02:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By BlondeGuy

If I cancel an order at Amazon that I used a gift...

If I cancel an order at Amazon that I used a gift certificate on, will they send me a new gift certificate or how does that work? TIA!
Forum: DVD Reviews and Recommendations
07-06-00, 01:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 586
Posted By BlondeGuy

Yup, one of those movies that I left the theater...

Yup, one of those movies that I left the theater in tears from laughing so hard. Had it on laserdisc and then upgraded to DVD. Definately a good disc for the collection.

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