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November 9th, 2005, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by clif
can someone confirm whether or not an HDMI cable is worth buying? I use component cables now. Am I missing out?
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This is an analog vs. digital argument. The transmission method doesn't matter much. The connection quality at each of these inputs is the important factor.
You are not going to get better color or more resolution with digital I don't think. You may have a (subjectivly) better picture on your set vs. another with HDMI over Component depending where any D/A conversions are going on.
You don't have to buy the most expensive cable to find out unless you need more shielding for some reason.
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November 9th, 2005, 10:29 AM
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#167
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Originally Posted by SirChaz
Get some composite RCA cables and plug them into the input on a VCR or PC tuner card.
On the DVR plug the cables into the VCR connectors.
In the menu you can record to VCR.
Just record from that recorder once you start it.
If you use picture-in-picture you can see what is going out.
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November 9th, 2005, 03:15 PM
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Meet Lyla Grace!
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HDMI has sound go over it, which is a plus...as long as it's HDMI to HDMI...
I use component for my HD and it's beautiful. My DVD player has HDMI, and my TV has an HDMI input, so I use that for the DVD upconvert feature.
Mike
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November 16th, 2005, 05:59 PM
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#169
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Suns on FSN HD tonight.
Cox channel 722.
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November 16th, 2005, 08:22 PM
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#170
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Meet Lyla Grace!
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Originally Posted by SirChaz
Suns on FSN HD tonight.
Cox channel 722. |
DTV sucks sometimes 
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November 16th, 2005, 08:28 PM
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#171
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Originally Posted by Chandler Mike
DTV sucks sometimes
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They have FSN on DTV don't they?
Do you have to pay extra?
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November 16th, 2005, 11:15 PM
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Meet Lyla Grace!
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Originally Posted by SirChaz
They have FSN on DTV don't they?
Do you have to pay extra?
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i have the channel, just not in HD....
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November 17th, 2005, 01:15 PM
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From the reporters notebook on Suns.com
It says DirecTV will be making HD games available. Might be worth a call.
FSN Arizona Televises Suns Games in HDTV
Posted: Nov. 15, 2005
FSN Arizona is set to bring its viewers the first of 10 High-Definition Phoenix Suns telecasts in 2005-06 starting Wednesday, Nov. 16, when they host the Memphis Grizzlies at America West Arena. A number of other Suns games against teams with the biggest names in the NBA can be seen in HD this season, including match-ups with the likes of Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Carmelo Anthony, Gilbert Arenas and Mike Bibby.
Fans in Arizona will have access to 10 HD Suns games this season through Cox Communications. The HD telecasts are being offered by Cox Communications as part of the national High-Definition alliance among the Fox-owned and managed regional sports networks and Cox. Both Cox and the nation's leading satellite provider DIRECTV are making HD games available, and FSN continues to work with all Arizona distributors to offer them to as many HD-capable homes as possible.
HDTV transmits a picture that is much sharper and clearer than standard-definition television pictures. These games will provide images six times more detailed than the traditional analog format.
The Suns HD telecasts can be seen on Cox channel 722 and may be viewed by those digital cable customers with an HDTV set and HD Digital Converter. FSN Arizona's live 30-minute Suns Countdown pre-game show, which precedes the Suns home games on the network will be televised in High Definition this year as well.
FSN ARIZONA'S PHOENIX SUNS HD GAMES SCHEDULE FOR 2005-06
DATE TIME OPPONENT
Wed., Nov. 16 7 p.m. Memphis Grizzlies
Fri., Dec. 2 7 p.m. Denver Nuggets
Fri., Dec. 23 7 p.m. Washington Wizards
Fri., Jan. 6 8:30 p.m. Miami Heat
Sat., Jan. 14 7 p.m. Cleveland Cavaliers
Mon., Feb. 6 7 p.m. Minnesota Timberwolves
Fri., Feb. 10 7 p.m. Sacramento Kings
Fri., March 3 8 p.m. Orlando Magic
Sat., March 25 7 p.m. Denver Nuggets
Fri., April 7 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers
(schedule subject to change)
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November 17th, 2005, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SirChaz
From the reporters notebook on Suns.com
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Yep, last night's games was on iNHD #2 on Cox.
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December 2nd, 2005, 04:37 PM
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BUMP!
Suns on Fox HD tonight.
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December 2nd, 2005, 06:33 PM
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Meet Lyla Grace!
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Originally Posted by SirChaz
BUMP!
Suns on Fox HD tonight.
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Yeah, if you get Fox HD...
*curses DTV*
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December 2nd, 2005, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Chandler Mike
Yeah, if you get Fox HD...
*curses DTV*
Mike
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You should call DTV. It said in the article and on the TV it was available to satellite providers.
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December 2nd, 2005, 07:22 PM
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Meet Lyla Grace!
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Originally Posted by SirChaz
You should call DTV. It said in the article and on the TV it was available to satellite providers. |
Called them tonight, they just don't have it...
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January 12th, 2006, 08:58 AM
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#179
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Meet Lyla Grace!
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The olympics look to have a LOT of coverage in high definition this year 
NBC HD
The Torino Games will feature the most high definition coverage in Olympic television history. For the first time, Olympic HD viewers will see a simulcast of the analog broadcast -- same time, same broadcasters, same graphics -- but in High Definition and in 5.1 surround sound.
Figure skating, hockey, long and short track speed skating, ski jumping, freestyle aerials and moguls, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will all be broadcast in 1080i high definition because those venues in Torino are wired for high definition coverage by the host broadcaster. From those venues where the host broadcaster is unable to provide a high definition signal, a 16:9 signal will be upconverted by NBC.
Your local NBC affiliate's digital channel will carry the high definition simulcast of the network coverage.
UNIVERSAL HD
Since USA, MSNBC and CNBC, like most cable networks, do not have high definition platforms, Universal HD, NBC Universal's high definition cable network will carry a live simulcast of much of the cable coverage, featuring Olympic hockey like it has never been seen before. |
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January 18th, 2006, 07:18 AM
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#180
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OKay, I am taking the plunge here and I will need all of your expertise and assistance.
I am looking into purchasing a big screen HDTV since Best Buy has 0% financing til 2009. I still have to do some reseach online, but it looks like the Sony Wega is the way to go. My friend has a rear-projection Toshiba which is absolutely fabulous. (Watching college bowl games on that TV and hearing Chandler Mike talk about his HDTV got me looking into all of these great options.)
Currently, I have Comcast Cable and Directv. I know with my cable company that I will have to upgrade to digital cable (and call them for more info on what else I need to do to get HD channels). But, with Directv I need to call them and get the new receiver, correct? And it's about $250, correct? And I guess this would be a good time for me to sign on to Tivo since I don't currently have that, right? I'm guessing that when I call Directv I should tell them that I am trying to make a decision between Comcast and them and then maybe they'll give me a deal?
Also, what do you think the chances are of me getting all this crazy stuff done in time for Super Bowl Sunday? My sis and I have a party every year and I want to shock the hell outta my guests when they enter and see the big screen rather than the basic 27" TV.
Thanks for your help. I am psyched!
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