Author Topic: Ah On Bigscreen (Read 2875 times)

Makarov9 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 19, 2004, 11:53:55 PM »

Ahh that's good to hear. I have a feeling once I hook up the PC to the Panny, it wont' be unhooked for a long time.

DAVENRINO · « **Reply #31 on:** January 20, 2004, 03:35:33 AM »

Are you tired of 4 remotes , yet? I highly recomend the HTM MX500/IR Clone universal remote. got mine from Bluedo.com.
It controls all 4 of my components, my air comditioner and my lights. LCD screens and so simple my wife can use it.
DJ229

WhiteHawk · « **Reply #32 on:** January 20, 2004, 08:51:13 AM »

Hey, uhh,, where do ya live, exactly. Convinced the wife and kids to stop by for a, visit, yea, a visit. No invite necessary.

(just kidding)

Makarov9 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 20, 2004, 10:20:30 AM »

Yep the multi-remotes do get to be a pain in the arse. Thanks for the heads up on the universal.

DAVENRINO · « **Reply #34 on:** January 20, 2004, 01:25:59 PM »

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Originally posted by Makarov9
Yep the multi-remotes do get to be a pain in the arse. Thanks for the heads up on the universal.

Two great forums-
http://www.avsforum.com
http://www.remotecentral.com

Dave

Bcnu · « **Reply #35 on:** January 22, 2004, 01:03:55 PM »

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Originally posted by DAVENRINO
I actually ordered the Sony form CC as they don't stock much in Hawaii. I cancelled when I read bout PC connection problems on the avsforum. The Panny is the most PC friendly. I had to order the Panny also for same reason but got better deal from Sears.
DJ229 aka Dave

Were you one of those people sending scans of other people's receipts around on avsforum for price matching? Hehe.

DAVENRINO · « **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2004, 01:33:32 PM »

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Originally posted by Bcnu
Were you one of those people sending scans of other people's receipts around on avsforum for price matching? Hehe.

LOL,
Not me, that is not allowed. Actually Sears is next door to CC and I walked in there after cancelling my Sony order. Salesman asked if I found a lower price, and I said no cause CC's price on the Panny was actually $100 higher. He musta needed a sale cause he knocked an additional $400 off Sears already lower price.

I am still pretty stoked sitting here in my recliner reading this forum ETC...

DJ229 - AIR MAFIA

BGBMAW · « **Reply #37 on:** January 25, 2004, 04:25:22 AM »

i played for a whiel on a lcd projector on a 8x8 screen..

dam..only way to play..

when the wing span of the nme is 18 inches wide...u kik asssssssssssssssssss

Love
BiGB
xoxo

Fatty · « **Reply #38 on:** February 01, 2004, 11:22:01 AM »

I'm running it at 1152x648 because of the overscan problems at 1280x720.

Dave, does setting custom in video7 adjust for your overscan (like 1270x720 to keep from losing the edge)? I don't run much other than AH on there, so I haven't put in powerscan and the 1152x648 is fine for desktop stuff.

And yes to those asking, on widescreen resolutions the display area is increased, it's not a stretched image.

DAVENRINO · « **Reply #39 on:** February 01, 2004, 02:27:52 PM »

Fatty,
I am pretty sure you will get overscan in AH at 1280 x 720 if yu get it on desktop. You prolly should try editing the video config file to the custom res you are using for desktop. I would have to use a custom res also if I used DVI input. The VGA input does not bypass the TV's internal controls so I can adjust size with remote and ATI contol panel. Mine isn't perfect either, as it underscans 7/8" vertical and 3/8" horizontal but I do get a 1:1 pixel ratio.

Yup AH looks perfect with no stretch. I modified the video config file in Desert Combat and it does stretch in full screen. I just modded the file in Lock On and it seems to stretch slightly but not as much as DC. I am going to try Falcon 4.0 next if I can figure which of the 2713 files I need to edit.

Dave

Siaf__csf · « **Reply #40 on:** February 03, 2004, 01:13:28 PM »

Fatty, you need to get a set of speakers.

Cobra412 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 15, 2004, 04:38:05 PM »

Davenrino I've got a question on this whole subject. I just got an RCA 52" HDTV Model # D52W20. RCA Model D52W20.

I'm running a fairly decent PC here XP2700+, SBLive Audigy2, Radeon 9800XT 256MB and 1 gig of 333Mhz ram. I'm debating on connecting my pc to the HDTV to play Aces High. It doesn't have a monitor input but does have the DVI inputs. What exactly is needed to hook this all up?

I just got a Harman Kardon 630 AVR receiver and I'am working on getting a Polk speaker surround setup too. I think it'd be pretty wicked to play this all across my home system. Oh and I also picked up the Chameleon Remote for my system. Pretty nice remote to say the least. It can control all of my AV components.

DAVENRINO · « **Reply #42 on:** February 15, 2004, 05:15:03 PM »

Cobra,
You will find all the answers you seek in this forum.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?forumid=26

Most TV's DVI inputs bypass the set's internal controls resulting in overscan (desktop too big for screen). Most use a free prog you can dl called Powerstrip to create a custom resolution so it will fit. I don't have that problem through my VGA input. Another isssue you should be concerned with is screen burn-in. That is why I got a RPTV LCD screen that doesn't suffer from this problem. Most with RP CRT's like yours are very nervous about leaving any static image on their screens for more than a couple minutes. Others say they use their's for puter/games for years with no burn-in. YMMV.

I suggest you read the entire HTPC section of the AVS forum before you proceed. I read it all before I decided which display to buy. Good luck.

Dave

DAVENRINO · « **Reply #43 on:** February 15, 2004, 05:18:53 PM »

HeHE,
Cobra I see you posted on the AVS forum as I was writing this reply.

Dave

Cobra412 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 15, 2004, 05:33:21 PM »

I tried to read some of that stuff especially pertaining to the video card I'm running but it's all greek to me. But from what I gather I could use the Powerstrip program and limit my time to purely flying with no down time leaving the screen sitting stagnant and still be ok?

This wouldn't be used constantly by the way cause my wife would kill me. She enjoys the tv more than I do since I'm mainly on here. So it would be for those off times when I just feel like using the HDTV for a monitor or using the pc as a home theatre setup. The majority of the time I'd be using my Sony 19" in the bedroom.

I'm mainly just curious as to what it would look like on the big screen is all.