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Home Theater : Ask The Expert
Can I Get Sound from TV Speakers When My Home Theater Receiver is Off?
Ask the Expert - Chris BoylanA reader writes in asking whether he can plug his DISH Network DVR and Sony Blu-ray player into his receiver for surround sound but still get TV sound when the receiver is off.
by Chris Boylan 2008-12-10 08:41:12

Home Theater : Ask The Expert
Do I Need HD Cable or Satellite Service for the Best HDTV Picture?
Ask the Expert - Chris BoylanA new HDTV owner writes in asking whether she really needs to spring for an upgraded HD package for her DirecTV service in order to get a good picture from her new television.
by Chris Boylan 2008-10-21 11:47:49

Home Theater : Ask The Expert
What is a Blue Ray DVD vs HD DVD?
Ask the Expert - Chris BoylanA reader writes in asking what the difference is between Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD and how do upconverting DVD players figure into the mix?
by Chris Boylan 2008-10-14 11:51:24

Home Theater : Ask The Expert
Is Blu-ray Worth Buying for HDTV without HDMI?
A reader asks whether it's worth buying a Blu-ray Disc player for an older widescreen rear projection analog HDTV that lacks HDMI or DVI inputs.
by Chris Boylan 2008-09-26 23:08:16

Home Theater : Ask The Expert
How Can I Connect my HP PC (DVI-I/VGA) to my LG HDTV?
DVI to HDMI cableA reader writes in asking for help in connecting her PC to her new LCD HDTV. Should she use DVI to HDMI or VGA?
by Chris Boylan 2008-09-22 10:06:19

Home Theater : Ask The Expert
What's a Good Cheap HDMI Cable for my HDTV?
Get Your Cheap HDMI cables HereIf I had a nickel for every time a reader or friend asked me what HDMI cable to buy, I'd use those nickels to buy an affordable (but high performance) HDMI cable.
by Chris Boylan 2008-09-22 09:00:40

Home Theater : Ask The Expert
Help! My Wii Sports Game Disc is Scratched and Won't Play
Wii Sports - Boylan's MiiA frantic reader writes in asking what to do when his kids use his Wii Sports game disc as a frisbee, rendering it completely unplayable.
by Chris Boylan 2008-08-26 21:52:18

Home Theater : Ask The Expert
Why Do Regular TV Shows Look So Bad on my HDTV?
Ask the Expert - Chris BoylanA reader writes in asking why regular TV programs look so bad on his dad's HDTV and what, if anything, can be done about it.
by Chris Boylan 2008-07-30 02:00:39

Home Theater : Ask The Expert
Does The PS3 Blu-ray Player Support Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA?
Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3)A reader writes in asking whether Sony's PS3 Blu-ray Disc player now supports the new lossless surround sound codecs - Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and if so, how?
by Chris Boylan 2008-07-16 20:40:41

Home Theater : Ask The Expert
How Can I Get the Best DVD Picture on a Projector via Component Video?
Ask the Expert - Chris BoylanAn owner of an older projector lacking DVI or HDMI inputs asks whether it's worthwhile to seek out an upconverting DVD player which sends 720p or 1080i resolution over component video. Or is it better to let the projector upconvert the standard def signal?
by Chris Boylan 2008-07-10 10:53:04


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