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    Composite to HDTV?

    Searched the forums, can't find the answer! I bought one of those HSN Atari hookup things that only has the white/yellow/red connections. I have what is below on the back of my TV. Just a blue and green connection that looks like they are small like a headphone jack. I can't find anywhere...
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    Toshiba Regza 42zv650u Game Mode?

    Wondering if anyone here knows if the TV mentioned in the title has a "Game Mode". It's something that helps greatly reduce input lag while playing games on consoles. I have been unable to locate it in the TV's menu system but hoping maybe someone here might know. Also anyone know if there...
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    My Emerson 32 in led hdtv quit but gives me a message. “Resolution is mismatched”. What does that mean and can I flip a sw

    The volume has been going in and out for a year but turned the cable box off and back on and it worked again. This could happen 4-5 times a day or not for a week. Last night it was horrible! It was going off every 30 seconds to 2 minutes. The the last time I turned the cable box off and it...
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    Solved! Samsung 7100 input

    I use Harmony remote for my Samsung...all has been fine but recently when I start the TV it starts on the correct input (HDMI2) but then changes to HDMI1. I have to use the FIX IT MYSELF button to switch it back to HDMI2. I tried to fix the button on the desktop app but none of my remotes has...
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    Cannot get 4k pass-through to work with Yamaha RX-A820 receiver.

    So I recently purchased my first 4k display (Sony KD55X720E 55-Inch 4k Ultra HD Smart LED TV) and found myself having an issue with the 4k pass through with my Yamaha RX-A820 receiver. I have my PC set up as part of my home theater system, and I originally had it hooked up to my receiver VIA...
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    Hdtv antenna's channels

    So hdtv antenna's only pick up local channels? Or can they also receive cable channels?
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    Is my Philips vcr/dvd player compatible with my samsung hdtv?

    I can’t get my vcr/dvd player to work on my samsung hdtv.
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    Looking for a wired volume control solution

    I have my Samsung 55F6350 HDTV connected to a Bose companion 3 series II speaker system. The Bose system has a short wired volume puck. I have the tv connected to the Bose speaker system and the Amazon Echo Cube. However, I have to walk across the room and manually adjust the volume on the Bose...
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    Slight flickering in HDTV

    I have a Sharp LC-55LBU591C television that I bought recently that shows a flickering in grey colours. It is almost as if the refresh rate of the tv is not lined up with the input, but it happens through the tvs built in roku system as well as through the hdmi input. It can't be seen most times...
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    How many of you are still watching SD signal on HDTV ?

    Hi, I have purchased a Panasonic 40" HDTV. Where I live HD set top is very costly and so is the monthly charges. How many of you are still watching SD signal on HDTV ?
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    Solved! Audio stops working when smart tv is connected

    I just bought a samsung NU7100 tv and I have an onkyo nx747 receiver. I have my pc,ps4 and satellite box plugged into the avr with hdmi and and hdmi connecting the avr to the tv. For some reason I lose sound from satellite when connected to tv. As soon as I unplug the hdmi ti the tv it comes...
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    Solved! Should I get an RCA extension cable to prevent my adapter ports from wearing out?

    I had to buy a new TV and couldn't find any new ones with RCA ports, only HDMI. I've been wanting to play my PS2 and N64 again so I decided to get an RCA to HDMI adapter. Since I have two RCA consoles, I would be switching between them, not every day but often. My question is, should I get...
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    Solved! How can I pull in CBS channel?

    I have a 50 " Samsung and hooked up an HDTV Air Antenna and can get 41 channels but not channel 13 which is CBS in Tucson, AZ. Is there a way to pick it up? I get it on my Vizio TV in bedroom.
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    I have 3 onkyo surround sound speakers but no reciever

    I have a 3 Onkyo speakers and a Philips flat screen 32 inch HDTV the receiver that I got with the speakers I don't believe belongs with it it has a D in the front of it I need to know how the Philips HD flat screen the three Onkyo speakers and this D receiver can work for surround sound
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    Vizio's Excellent 4K Smart TV Is Now Just $398

    A budget 4K TV with premium features. Vizio's Excellent 4K Smart TV Is Now Just $398 : Read more
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    TV Deals Are Black Friday Good Right Now

    Memorial Day, Father's Day, the World Cup, and Prime Day are creating the perfect storm for TV deals. TV Deals Are Black Friday Good Right Now : Read more
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    Deal Alert: Get a 4K Smart LG TV For Just $299

    The best 4K TV deal we've seen in the past 12 months. Deal Alert: Get a 4K Smart LG TV For Just $299 : Read more
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    Solved! Desktop & Laptop connection to HDTV via AV without HDMI port

    Hello.I have an old AV (Sony STR-DB930) who doesn't have HDMI port and a Samsung F5000 led HDTV.I have 2 different PCs, a desktop (asus M5 A97 R2.0 mainboard with toslink port for sound & radeon HD 7870 GPU with hdmi port for picture) and an asus X551 MA laptop with hdmi port.After carefully...
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    TCL's Awesome 55-Inch 4K TV Goes on Sale for $499

    One of our favorite 4K TVs is about to get cheaper. TCL's Awesome 55-Inch 4K TV Goes on Sale for $499 : Read more