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    HDTV volume control with analog amplifier

    I just purchased a LG 43UJ6300 TV and I want to output the sound to an old analog 2 channel Sony amplifier. This TV only has a toslink optical out, so I purchased a PROZOR DAC to convert the optical signal to analog. This does work, but I lost the ability to adjust the TV’s volume via its...
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    Help setting up home theatre system [photos included]

    Hello, I was busy setting up my Philips micro theatre system (model 149/05) to my LG HDTV (model 42LD450 - za) and couldn’t figure out how to get the sound working through the speakers. Connected to my tv I have an Xbox one and a nowtv box I would also like to hear the sound from these...
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    Using digital antenna without HDTV

    I have cable, but NOT HDTV. Can I still use the new digital antennas?
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    M trying to connect my DVD/VCR player to my HDTV. Have tried both red, white, & yellow connecters & the the yellow, blue, gr

    My question entered above. M about ready to return the whole darn thing! The DVD player works just fine on my VISIO I bout last year. The new TV is an Emblem from Walmart. Hope you can help me pout w/this! Let me start over. My dvd/vcr player will not work when connected to HDTV. T DVD...
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    Solved! Panasonic HDTV 1080i red power button on steady my TV will not turn on unplugged for 1 minute and plugged in again still red p

    Panasonic HDTV 1080i red power button on steady will not turn on for blue light unplug power cord for 1 minute plug back in red light on and steady screen will not come on when on button pushed
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    Solved! how to connect Bose Lifestyle V25 to Samsung 8000 series HDTV

    Bose V25 to Samsung 8000 HDTV
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    popping noise help

    i have a vizio hdtv, when i turn it on, it makes a popping noise, every minute or so, other than that, the sound and picture are fine, the tv is ony a few years old 2 and a half at most
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    TCL Roku 49-inch 49S405 Review: A Great 4K TV Under $500

    The TCL Roku 49S405 is more than just an affordable 4K set; it’s also a great smart TV, with plenty to offer movie lovers, gamers and cord cutters. TCL Roku 49-inch 49S405 Review: A Great 4K TV Under $500 : Read more
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    What Is HDMI ARC?

    HDMI ARC provides a two-way flow of sound between a TV and a soundbar or other gear. Here's what you need to know. What Is HDMI ARC? : Read more
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    New Samsung on antenna working fine, then one morning I can only get NBC

    I have a new (2 wks old) Samsung HDTV 55", on antenna with a booster. Worked fine till I turned it off one night and next morning got only NBC. Rescanned channels 15 times so far, turned off unplugged and replugged everything in. I'm at a loss and can't afford $60 and up for someone to...
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    Can I connect my directv box to 2 tv's 40' apart

    I have 2 HDTV's about 40' apart I want to share the same directv box. The remote TV should share the same picture and sound as it currently does with the remote sd TV i am replacing. Home has already installed coax. Neither HDTV has F-type connections. I used a modulator to connect box to coax...
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    how do I find out what channels I would be able to get with a HDTV antenna?

    how do I find out what channels I would be able to get with a HDTV antenna?
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    New 55" UHD LED LCD Polaroid TV appears rather pixelated

    Recently installed new polaroid tv (PU-553016UHD) but it appears rather low res and pixelated, im unsure as to why this is as the power cord and antenna are both plugged in correctly, i've browsed the settings for a long time and the picture mode setting makes no change in quality, as a side...
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    What's the point of a native 120hz HDTV?

    So without much knowledge I decided to upgrade from a Vizio e480-b2 48" to a Sony x900e 55". I primarily use the PS4 on it to do just about everything but so far haven't noticed anything different except when I run motionflow it has that Opera Effect thing going on which is a bit annoying and...