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  • ps2king
    MVP
    • Jul 2002
    • 1508

    #1741
    Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

    Originally posted by rheller
    That is the model I have. Great closeout deal.



    You don't really NEED anything to run your DVD, XBOX, PS2, but if you would like to take advantage of your HDTV, you should start by getting component cables. To play HD Xbox games I have the Xbox HD pack. As far as sound goes, I still have my HT in a box that I bought back in 2000. I do recommend getting a stand for the TV. (If you don't already have one) You should also do some research into how many HD channels are available to you in your area. Example: My cable company offers up 11 HD Channels, but my Mom's cable company (east coast) only offers 2 HD Channels. If you plan on getting your HD channels from Over the Air signals, you need to buy other things. I've never done it so I know nothing about it.
    Thanks for all your help man I plan on making the big purchase very soon, I'll keep you guys updated!

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    • ps2king
      MVP
      • Jul 2002
      • 1508

      #1742
      Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

      Originally posted by rheller
      That is the model I have. Great closeout deal.



      You don't really NEED anything to run your DVD, XBOX, PS2, but if you would like to take advantage of your HDTV, you should start by getting component cables. To play HD Xbox games I have the Xbox HD pack. As far as sound goes, I still have my HT in a box that I bought back in 2000. I do recommend getting a stand for the TV. (If you don't already have one) You should also do some research into how many HD channels are available to you in your area. Example: My cable company offers up 11 HD Channels, but my Mom's cable company (east coast) only offers 2 HD Channels. If you plan on getting your HD channels from Over the Air signals, you need to buy other things. I've never done it so I know nothing about it.
      Thanks for all your help man I plan on making the big purchase very soon, I'll keep you guys updated!

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      • Blzer
        Resident film pundit
        • Mar 2004
        • 42536

        #1743
        Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

        Can someone please show me what the Xbox component cables look like?
        Samsung PN60F8500 PDP / Anthem MRX 720 / Klipsch RC-62 II / Klipsch RF-82 II (x2) / Insignia NS-B2111 (x2) / SVS PC13-Ultra / SVS SB-2000 / Sony MDR-7506 Professional / Audio-Technica ATH-R70x / Sony PS3 & PS4 / DirecTV HR44-500 / DarbeeVision DVP-5000 / Panamax M5400-PM / Elgato HD60

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        • Blzer
          Resident film pundit
          • Mar 2004
          • 42536

          #1744
          Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

          Can someone please show me what the Xbox component cables look like?
          Samsung PN60F8500 PDP / Anthem MRX 720 / Klipsch RC-62 II / Klipsch RF-82 II (x2) / Insignia NS-B2111 (x2) / SVS PC13-Ultra / SVS SB-2000 / Sony MDR-7506 Professional / Audio-Technica ATH-R70x / Sony PS3 & PS4 / DirecTV HR44-500 / DarbeeVision DVP-5000 / Panamax M5400-PM / Elgato HD60

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          • Heelfan71
            Hall Of Fame
            • Jul 2002
            • 19940

            #1745
            Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

            Originally posted by Blzer
            Can someone please show me what the Xbox component cables look like?
            this is what I have, it comes with all the cables you need. If you plan on hooking up to surround sound receiver for dolby 5.1 , you need a digital optical cable (you can get one at Wal Mart for around $15)

            http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/209496.asp
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            • Heelfan71
              Hall Of Fame
              • Jul 2002
              • 19940

              #1746
              Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

              Originally posted by Blzer
              Can someone please show me what the Xbox component cables look like?
              this is what I have, it comes with all the cables you need. If you plan on hooking up to surround sound receiver for dolby 5.1 , you need a digital optical cable (you can get one at Wal Mart for around $15)

              http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/209496.asp
              My Fan Page http://theusualgamer.net/MyFanPage_Heelfan71.aspx
              Heelfans Blog http://www.operationsports.com/Heelfan71/blog/

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              • RobUofM
                Pro
                • Jul 2002
                • 690

                #1747
                Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                My dad just bought the brand new Sony 57 Inch Projection Wega HDTV. He just got his cable hooked up. I just have one question. When it was showing a college basketball replay on the High Definition channel, the players would get choppy when running really fast. Does fast motion cause the signal to blur? The court would be fine, just the players would sometimes blur.

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                • RobUofM
                  Pro
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 690

                  #1748
                  Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                  My dad just bought the brand new Sony 57 Inch Projection Wega HDTV. He just got his cable hooked up. I just have one question. When it was showing a college basketball replay on the High Definition channel, the players would get choppy when running really fast. Does fast motion cause the signal to blur? The court would be fine, just the players would sometimes blur.

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                  • Heelfan71
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 19940

                    #1749
                    Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                    Originally posted by RobUofM
                    My dad just bought the brand new Sony 57 Inch Projection Wega HDTV. He just got his cable hooked up. I just have one question. When it was showing a college basketball replay on the High Definition channel, the players would get choppy when running really fast. Does fast motion cause the signal to blur? The court would be fine, just the players would sometimes blur.
                    first thing I would check is to make sure the cable box is setup properly. tgher should be some type of on screen menu where you can set the cable box to be 4x3 or 16x9 output. Also check to make sure the output of the cable box is set to 720p or 1080i and that matches your TV. If the TV doesn't do 720p and the cable box is set to that, it could be the problem.
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                    • Heelfan71
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 19940

                      #1750
                      Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                      Originally posted by RobUofM
                      My dad just bought the brand new Sony 57 Inch Projection Wega HDTV. He just got his cable hooked up. I just have one question. When it was showing a college basketball replay on the High Definition channel, the players would get choppy when running really fast. Does fast motion cause the signal to blur? The court would be fine, just the players would sometimes blur.
                      first thing I would check is to make sure the cable box is setup properly. tgher should be some type of on screen menu where you can set the cable box to be 4x3 or 16x9 output. Also check to make sure the output of the cable box is set to 720p or 1080i and that matches your TV. If the TV doesn't do 720p and the cable box is set to that, it could be the problem.
                      My Fan Page http://theusualgamer.net/MyFanPage_Heelfan71.aspx
                      Heelfans Blog http://www.operationsports.com/Heelfan71/blog/

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                      • BLaCKHoLeRaiDeR
                        Rookie
                        • Aug 2002
                        • 131

                        #1751
                        Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                        Anyone have any suggestions for a decent hdtv under $1000? Looking at this samsung with built in tuner.

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                        • BLaCKHoLeRaiDeR
                          Rookie
                          • Aug 2002
                          • 131

                          #1752
                          Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                          Anyone have any suggestions for a decent hdtv under $1000? Looking at this samsung with built in tuner.

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                          • nkhera1
                            All Star
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 5913

                            #1753
                            Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                            do you have to pay for espn hd
                            Just wait till Arsenal moves into Emirates Stadium.

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                            • nkhera1
                              All Star
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 5913

                              #1754
                              Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                              do you have to pay for espn hd
                              Just wait till Arsenal moves into Emirates Stadium.

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                              • UMass03
                                Rookie
                                • Sep 2003
                                • 363

                                #1755
                                Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                                Originally posted by nkhera1
                                do you have to pay for espn hd
                                With Comcast its $5 a month for the box and the HD channels, ESPN included. $5 added to your regular bill of course
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