<![CDATA[High Def Forum - Your High Definition Community & High Definition Resource - The High Definition Lounge]]> http://www.highdefforum.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.highdefforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[High Def Forum - Your High Definition Community & High Definition Resource - The High Definition Lounge]]> http://www.highdefforum.com DTS HD Hi Res http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103888-dts-hd-hi-res.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:21 GMT I watched a BBC production of Dr Who "Planet of the Dead" last night. It was the first Dr Who I have seen in BluRay. My Pan 35 sends bitstream to my Onk 805 to decode. This was the first time that I can recall seeing the "DTS HD Hi Res" show on the Onk's display.

Anyone familiar with this codex?

If you enjoy the series, I highly recommend this episode BTW. David Tennant as the Doc. Michelle Ryan as his side-kick--Very easy on the eyes. One hour long. Great PQ/ good SQ. We use Netflix.

http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Doctor_...r&trkid=222336

dave ]]> The High Definition Lounge DaveJ http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103888-dts-hd-hi-res.html Buying HD-TV for the first time http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103884-buying-hd-tv-first-time.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:17 GMT Hello everyone, I am fimally venturing out into the world of HD tv and have looked at several different brands. For the money that I want to spend and the size I want, I am looking at either an LG, Insignia, or Toshiba. It will be watched in a fairly lit room. I am seeking hints and suggestions... Hello everyone, I am fimally venturing out into the world of HD tv and have looked at several different brands. For the money that I want to spend and the size I want, I am looking at either an LG, Insignia, or Toshiba. It will be watched in a fairly lit room. I am seeking hints and suggestions as well as info on setting the unit up without too many hassles or problems. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks ]]> The High Definition Lounge azsharkman88 http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103884-buying-hd-tv-first-time.html CA TV energy regulations http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103829-ca-tv-energy-regulations.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:36:33 GMT Anyone know what's going on? Are plasmas about to become illegal? I heard some guy on the radio saying how it was technology neutral legislation but I still kinda feel plasmas are going to get pushed out the door. I know they use a bit more energy but they seem to have the best image. Don't want to see them leave the market place. ]]> The High Definition Lounge VideoLover http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103829-ca-tv-energy-regulations.html Looking for small Kitchen counter TV http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103790-looking-small-kitchen-counter-tv.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:43:32 GMT What would be the best kind of TV for a kitchen counter. Something around 19". I'm not asking what is the best of the best set, more like which technology for the a clean, sharp picture. I'll be supplying it with a digital cable signal without a cable box of any sort. Actually my parents will be, it's for them. My mother unknowingly brought home a small Vizio HDTV for around $200 that didn't have a good, clean picture. I told her that a non-hd signal on a HDTV is not going to look good.

I browsed through some sets at WM and all the small sets are HDTV's. What should I be looking for (or to do) in this situation.

Thanks. ]]> The High Definition Lounge 4Cowboys4Life http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103790-looking-small-kitchen-counter-tv.html Network Switch for my tv/xbox/dvr? http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103783-network-switch-my-tv-xbox-dvr.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:35:47 GMT Hi everyone...
I am finally getting my 1st hdtv (panasonic 50" g15) and I have the following that will make use of my broadband connection:

TV
Xbox 360
Dish Network 622 DVR

I am running a Cat 6 cable from where my router is in the basement (directly under the living room in my office) and only want to run 1 cable.
Is this basically what I need?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833122005 ]]> The High Definition Lounge dj funktacular http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103783-network-switch-my-tv-xbox-dvr.html <![CDATA[Help with Surround Sound & Cable TV please]]> http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103749-help-surround-sound-cable-tv-please.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:51:28 GMT I just bought a 50'' Samsung plasma and 5.1 Samsung home theater system thing from Best Buy. I used HDMI cable from the theater system into the TV and then another HDMI cable from the HD digital cable box into the TV.

I want to be able to hear my Cable TV through surround sound. I bought a monster optical cable and plugged it in from the digital cable box into the theater system but still can't get it to work.

I'm a newb at this and need help please. I called Samsung but they were not helpful and said "your cable box is broke." Well the thing is brand new! So are the cables. ]]> The High Definition Lounge ssandedoc http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103749-help-surround-sound-cable-tv-please.html how do play acer laptop blu-ray to vizio lcd. http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103680-how-do-play-acer-laptop-blu-ray-vizio-lcd.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:53:51 GMT tv screen says--incompatible driver tv screen says--incompatible driver ]]> The High Definition Lounge bigdick http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103680-how-do-play-acer-laptop-blu-ray-vizio-lcd.html Mitsubishi Unisen LT-40153 http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103577-mitsubishi-unisen-lt-40153-a.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:49:17 GMT What file formats will my Mitsubishi Unisen LT-40153 play via the usb port? I know it will not recognize windows media files. What file formats will my Mitsubishi Unisen LT-40153 play via the usb port? I know it will not recognize windows media files. ]]> The High Definition Lounge wavecutter http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103577-mitsubishi-unisen-lt-40153-a.html <![CDATA[46' Sharp Aquos LC-46D64U - HELP please.]]> http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103502-46-sharp-aquos-lc-46d64u-help-please.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:06:10 GMT I am having the following problem with my 46' Sharp Aquos LCD.

I was playing my Xbox 360 and the tv started to bling then it turned off and the power light keeps blinking but nothing happens. I don't get picture just a blinking power light nothing else.

and it's blinking green not (red or blue and it's just that light not the other ones )

Please if somebody knows what it is or it might be please PM me asap.

Thanks. ]]> The High Definition Lounge javi952 http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103502-46-sharp-aquos-lc-46d64u-help-please.html Do We Have Ant Bar Code Experts Here? http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103434-do-we-have-ant-bar-code-experts-here.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:24:33 GMT I ran across a movie organizer program. I was wondering if or how unique barcodes are. As an example is the bar code for a NetFlix movie is the same as a released movie that you buy from a retailer? I ran across a movie organizer program. I was wondering if or how unique barcodes are. As an example is the bar code for a NetFlix movie is the same as a released movie that you buy from a retailer? ]]> The High Definition Lounge JohninTenn http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103434-do-we-have-ant-bar-code-experts-here.html Still confused about resoloutions 720 vs. 1080??? http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103401-still-confused-about-resoloutions-720-vs-1080-a.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:41:22 GMT Ok after years of viewing HD I have a few questions about resolutions. I have two 720p HD tv's. A plasma and lcd. The plasma has a native res of 768P, which I believe is the same as 720P basically. Although in the tv's manual it says the tv is capable of 480i,480p,720p, and 1080i. So thats everything but full 1080p. I keep my sat reciever, 360, and PS3 set to output 1080i on this tv. I swear I can see just a spec more sharpness at 1080i opposed to 720p???!!!My eyes have gotten pretty sensitive to the slightest details. Although some argue you should set the devices to the tv's native resolutuin of 720p, although I am not sure why? 1080i seems to be more lines of resolution, hence a higher level of detail in the picture? Although it is interlaced, I cant tell the difference between interlacing and progressive it happens so fast.

As for the lcd tv. It is a new Samsung 720p. I don't think it can do the 1080i can it? The reason I ask is that I have a Toshiba upscaling dvd player hooked up to it. As we lost the remote the dvd player is clearly set to output 1080i. I cant change this setting without the remote. It is connected via componet cables. The picture looks good, the tv's internal display info shows it is recieving 720X480.

So I guess my biggest question is when I buy a third HDTV, why get a 1080p? What am I going to see that I am not already? Like I said I can only see a spec of difference between 1080i HD and 720p, so it seems I wont be able to see a difference with a 1080p set! My next set will likely be a 40" lcd or 42" plasma ( I really lean toward the plasma). At this size I dont think 1080p makes much of a difference. If so how? I do know that 1080p will cost a premium in these sizes! The deals are to be had with the 720p sets. Your thoughts? ]]> The High Definition Lounge hidefman30 http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103401-still-confused-about-resoloutions-720-vs-1080-a.html <![CDATA[Who orders 50"+ T.V. from an eStore?]]> http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103360-who-orders-50-t-v-estore.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:36:24 GMT Hey, does anyone have any experience ordering from ecost.com or ecomelectronics.com?

I am in Canada with a shipping address in the U.S. and these are the only sites I can find that don't require you to have a U.S. credit card to set up an account.

With paypal I can order my T.V. from either site and pick it up in Point Roberts.

The price seems good but I wonder if it isn't worth the extra $100 (approx) + the sales tax to get a store warranty.

Any first hand experiences with these, or any eStore for that matter? ]]> The High Definition Lounge eepeeku http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103360-who-orders-50-t-v-estore.html Help pick first HDTV! http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103337-help-pick-first-hdtv.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:31:07 GMT Hello,

I am looking to finally get a nice HDTV to go with my Playstation 3. I'm not sure whether to get a Plasma or LCD HDTV.

Walmart has a few nice TV's on sale on their website.

Below are 3 different TV's I was looking at. I'd like to hear peoples opinions and recommendations.

Thanks!

Quote:
Panasonic 46" Class Viera 1080p Plasma HDTV, TC-P46U1 (Available for $788 in stores starting 11/7/2009. While supplies last)
Panasonic 46" Class Viera 1080p Plasma HDTV, TC-P46U1 (Available for $788 in stores starting 11/7/2009. While supplies last)
$788.00
# 1080p full-HD resolution
# Contrast ratio: 30,000:1 native
# 600Hz subfield drive
# Three HDMI inputs
Model#: TC-P46U1
Quote:
Sharp 46" Class 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV, LC46SB57UN (Available for $698 in stores starting 11/7/2009. While supplies last)
Sharp 46" Class 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV, LC46SB57UN (Available for $698 in stores starting 11/7/2009. While supplies last)
4.4 out of 5 Stars
$698.00
# Sharp 46" LCD HDTV:1920 x 1080p resolution
# Ultra-Dark Spectral Contrast engine
# 450 cd/m2 brightness
# HDMI and PC ports
# Built-in digital/analog tuner
Model#: LC46SB57UN
Quote:
Sharp LC42SB45UT 42" LCD 1080p 60Hz HDTV (Available for $498 in stores starting 11/7/2009. While supplies last)
3.6 out of 5 Stars
$498.00

* 1920 x 1080p resolution
* 8000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
* 500 cd/m2 brightness
* HDMI and PC ports
* Built-in digital/analog tuner

(Available for $498 in stores starting 11/7/200…
Model#: LC42SB45UT
]]> The High Definition Lounge N1CK3RS0N http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103337-help-pick-first-hdtv.html Planning/design for overall home entertainment system? http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103266-planning-design-overall-home-entertainment-system.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:55:41 GMT When we did our reno we ran copper all through the house. Now I need to plan what to buy and install, and when as we have some budgetary constraints so we may have to use a phased approach. Any guidance on how to plan it (define requirements, what to look at for each, how to evaluate, etc.)? Any... When we did our reno we ran copper all through the house. Now I need to plan what to buy and install, and when as we have some budgetary constraints so we may have to use a phased approach. Any guidance on how to plan it (define requirements, what to look at for each, how to evaluate, etc.)? Any books or other sources?

What I'm looking for is a complete, multi-floor system. Has to accommodate gaming (both single/multi-user in-house and internet), audio, video, web surfing, etc. I'm thinking central music/video library, streaming audio & video capabilities, etc. A key requirement is user interface so my wife can use it as well. No slur on the women reading this - my wife will be the first to admit she is NOT a gadget person and I don't want her to have to depend on me to work the system.

Right now each room has at least 1 wall jack for our internet connection (wireless is too slow for gaming), plus the main floor has wiring for speakers in the living room, dining room, kitchen and rear deck. The top floor has wiring for speakers in the to-become-home-theater-room (which has a space left on one wall for a 55" flat screen), and this is also connected to the central/control point in the living room. We currently have a decent 32' flat screen and a new PVR to use in the new system. The rest will be new.

Any guidance will be appreciated.

TIA - R. ]]> The High Definition Lounge Rooster99 http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103266-planning-design-overall-home-entertainment-system.html Very strange question concerning inputs and aspect ratios http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103254-very-strange-question-concerning-inputs-aspect-ratios.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:28:02 GMT Hey there,

This place looks like an awesome forum!

I've got a peculiar problem. I'm a marketing guy at work, and I'm supposed to debut a new videocamera technology at a big tradeshow next month. We need to send a video signal to a large display so people walking by can watch the videofeed. I need your folks help figuring out what TV to buy and what to do.

The engineers who are building the videocamera thing tell me this.

-The output from the camera is 400 pixels by 400 pixels square.
-The converter box will take that 400x400 digital signal and slap it into analog NTSC format, and leave black bars on the bottom and side.
-The image will be on the top left, leaving approximately 80 black scanlines on the bottom of the screen and some number of vertical lines on the right.
- We will use composite video input.

We will be mechanically cropping the image by installing the flatscreen in a cabinet. That way only the videofeed image will be viewable and the blank space on the screen will be hidden. That's our plan right now.

My questions are:

- Do any TVs enable you to zoom in on one portion of the image so we can do less cropping?
- Do any flatscreens automatically detect black space and fill the screen with the image?
- Do any flat screens come in a 4:3 aspect ratio, so we get more image on the screen?

We need at least a 20" x 20" image, which by my calculations means we need at least a 38" screen. Does anyone have a recommendation for a cheap, lightweight 38" flatscreen that might fit the bill?

Any other ideas?

Cassidy ]]> The High Definition Lounge cazzzidy http://www.highdefforum.com/high-definition-lounge/103254-very-strange-question-concerning-inputs-aspect-ratios.html