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  1. Chris Biggs

    What is a VHS Analyzer?

    Hello. I was in my local Goodwill store and came across what appeared to be a very large, dirty, front loading VCR. It had to be from the late 70’s/early 80’s. What intrigued me was that it had in large print on the front, “Lafayette instrument company VHS Analyzer model 00895. I’m not having...
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    Time to replace Pioneer SD-533HD5 RPTV?

    Hello all. I have been off these forums for years after implementing a professionally calibrated Pioneer SD-533HD5 as the centerpiece of my home theater. I have held off about as long as I can to update to something thinner with a larger screen, higher resolution, and with the ability to connect...
  3. Chris Biggs

    Star Wars in HD on Cinemax

    Was wondering if anyone who has cinemax was able to check out the SW marathon this weekend and how the transfer looks compared to the DVDs. Especially if the errors in the special editions were fixed such as the swapped surrounds in ANH and the lightsabers in ROTJ.
  4. Chris Biggs

    ISF calibration - Courtesies to extend your calibrator?

    Can someone please let me know what courtesies I should extend to an ISF calibrator coming tomorrow? I want to be sure that I have everything ready for him and have him as comfortable as possible.
  5. Chris Biggs

    DVD Audio Bass

    I have a Yamaha 595a receiver and a Panasonic RP91 DVD-Audio player. I hooked up the 5.1 to the receiver to receive the surround sound from the first DVD audio title (Shania UP) and was suprised to hear little to no bass from my properly calibrated system (video essentials). Is there...
  6. Chris Biggs

    test

    Testing the old sig file...
  7. Chris Biggs

    Do you use flesh control or color control to adjust for red push?

    Which do you use to adjust for red push?
  8. Chris Biggs

    Ghosts (ringing) on 57HX81. Anyone know how to exorcise them?

    I have noticed a ghost image to the right side of distinct edges that looks like the sharpness is too high. However, with SVM off and sharpness at zero, I am still experiencing them through transparent component cables on DVDs like Gladiator and Superman. Is there some sort of ISF tweak or...
  9. Chris Biggs

    Where to buy a widescreen television

    Was wondering if anyone here has a recommendation for where to buy a widescreen television online. I've seen a few good deals on the net, but was wondering if there is anything I should be aware of or beware of. Thanks, Chris
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