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New member Username: Archangel
Seattle
Post Number: 2
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 04:57 pm: |
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Mr. Lynch
I was wondering if you could sned me a copy of the service manual. My e-mail is archangeljr@hotmail.com.
Also I have bought a DVi to HDMI cable from a place called www.monoprice.com they have great deals on cables and they look as good as my expensive audioquest component cables. |
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New member Username: Fkubick
Post Number: 4
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 08:27 pm: |
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I've had the 52" HD-52Z575 for approximately 3 months. I'm eligible for the ballast board upgrade and I called 3/12 and got everything squared away for the service center to come out and install it. No problem.
But, on 3/13 my bulb burned out so I called JVC and they're sending out a new bulb. Again, no problem.
The problem is I asked both contacts at JVC whether the bulb burnout could be related to the ballast board problem and one said no way but the other said JVC thinks there may be a connection.
Anyone have any opinions on this? I don't want to install the new bulb before the ballast board is replaced if that board may be the reason the bulb is burning out. |
Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 593
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 09:32 pm: |
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Frank-
when my bulb went out last month (7 months old), the first thing the tech told me over the phone was "the ballast board might be bad, sometimes they arc and blow the bulb". He put a new bulb in first and everything has run fine,but I do believe the board has something to do with the premature bulb death.
I'm now waiting for the "upgrade", but still enjoying the TV. If the bulb comes first, have them swap it. Even if it blew again, they would send another right away. Might as well try to get some TV while waiting for the new board. |
New member Username: Hstraub
Post Number: 6
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 10:10 pm: |
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Mr Lynch,
Can you please email me the service manual as well:
harry@harrystraub.com
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New member Username: Fkubick
Post Number: 5
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 11:07 pm: |
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Mr Lynch
Thanks for the feedback. Your advice is the same as that from the one JVC rep. He said swap the bulb when you get it and if it blows JVC will send you another.
From your description, it sounds as though IF the problem is the ballast board, it's not a situation where the board causes gradual degradation of the bulb, but one where the damage is instantaneous, like a short or an arc. So using the bulb before the ballast board is replaced will either blow it immediately or cause no damage that result in a shortening of the bulb's life span. |
Dave Rager Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 12:14 am: |
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Mr. Lynch,
I could use a copy of the service manual, too.
someanonguy@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance,
Dave |
Bronze Member Username: Nuclearfish
Nashville,
TN
USA
Post Number: 29
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 09:14 am: |
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Guys,
It was delivered yesterday afternoon, and it's absoluteley amazing!
My progressive scan JVC DVD player seems to get along perfectly with the set, producing a silky-smooth picture.
I'll tell you more, but I gotta get back in there... There's a documentary on beavers that's like IMAX in my living room!
This is the set...
Scott |
Bronze Member Username: Uofmrapper
Post Number: 39
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 09:20 am: |
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Jason R. - I ordered a DVI to HDMI cable off ebay and I guess the seller was monoprice. I checked their website and it says that they sent the cable out last wednesday but I still have not got it yet. How long did it take you to get your cable in the mail? |
New member Username: Ruffwood
Post Number: 4
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 11:41 am: |
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Scott
I see you also have an all JVC setup, was wondering what model DVD player your using? |
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New member Username: Archangel
Seattle
Post Number: 3
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 11:47 am: |
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jeremy
It took about 3 days. The company is located down in California and I am in Seattle. It may depend on where you are from for mailing time. It came in a bubble pack envelope. |
Bronze Member Username: Nuclearfish
Nashville,
TN
USA
Post Number: 30
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 12:26 pm: |
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hey Robert,
I'm using an XV-N512S.
Really, smooth as silk through component.
I'm noticing that DVDs look better than Video On Demand from Comcast.
Not HD, but damn close.
And the DVD player didn't cost an arm and a leg, either.
The player gives out the progressive signal, and the TV upscales it perfectly.
Had to detach compulink between the receiver and the TV though, 'cause I've got cable through HDMI but cable sound through optical in receiver. The TV would switch out from Digital-IN to component 1 TV, which was blank on the receiver...
No biggie.
Scott |
Bronze Member Username: Uofmrapper
Post Number: 40
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 12:27 pm: |
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Ok well I am in Michigan so it might take a little longer. I got a tracking number but the usps.com website is useless. It just says
The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper or shipping partner on March 08, 2005 to expect your package for mailing. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.
Oh well, hopefully it'll come today. |
Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 594
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 03:02 pm: |
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Scott-
Do you have the HD PVR from Comcast? The current menu on it sucks, but they just announced a deal with TiVo to use their software. It sounds really good. http://www.hometheaterblog.com/
Comcast VOD does have some poor quality, but it is instant access. I watched quite a few movie on HBO using it. They also have a great NFL VOD package that is free. You can watch a 10 minute highlight clip of every NFL game each week. You can also watch the entire game of your local team for free. It is good stuff. |
New member Username: Archangel
Seattle
Post Number: 4
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 03:42 pm: |
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Mr. Lynch
I have the Comcast DVR. It is alright, i get sound problems with it on the recording sometimes. Sound cuts in and out for most of the recording. Sounds like a good deal. Won't be out until next year though.
I am just glad that you now watch CBS in HD. Even though it is not as good as the other channels but March madness in HD is sooo much better. |
Bronze Member Username: Mrtomasulo
Post Number: 13
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 03:54 pm: |
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I just called both Pac-2000 and Buydig looking to buy the 575 and both refused to check whether build dates on their sets were within the recall range.
They both came across sounding a tad shady as well... the Pac rep saying they have no way of checking at first and then later on going on to state as fact that they were built after recall dates, even though he wouldn't check... the Buydig guy, after first giving a very unnecessary and unconvincing "that's a very popular model-let me check first-- sheesh, what do you know only 3 models left" schtick, goes on to say "oh yeah ours were built *way* after then"... but then saying I could refuse delivery if they weren't after those dates.
I realize either saves me several hundreds of dollars, but both made me not want to buy from them.
Unsure what my next move is.
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Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 595
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 04:11 pm: |
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Does anyone use Zoom? Now that they finally have finicial backing and will not be shutting down anytime soon I'm thinking about trying them out. From reading about it, I take it the tuner it comes with recieves the Voom Signal and can tune in Local OTA signals. Is this true, and does it work as advertised? |
Bronze Member Username: Uofmrapper
Post Number: 41
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 04:54 pm: |
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About CBS - Man, my local CBS station SUCKS because they are not broadcasting HDTV. My local Fox station is a Sinclair company so Comcast won't pick them up because they want money from the cable companies. I REALLY wish I could be watching the NCAA games in HD. Wouldn't you know it that the ONLY channel covering them is CBS. That really bites.
Mr. Tomasulo - I just ordered my 575 from Buydig.com. i ordered over the phone on March 3 and received it on March 9. I used white glove delivery. unfortunately only one guy was there to deliver so I had to help him carry it upstairs. He waited a few minutes (~10) for the TV to kind of warm up to the room instead of turning it on right after coming in from outside and it worked so I turned it off, signed for it and called it good. It is a December build and so far haven't had any real problems. I had the "smudges" at the beginning but I think they're gone. or at least I don't notice them anymore.
Mr. Lynch - From what I understand, it is only certain that VOOM is hanging around til the end of the month because Dolan Sr. is financially backing it himself. But after the end of the month, I think it can still go ka-put. I keep seeing ads for it on DHD and would really to try it out - especially since the tuner does receive OTA signals. I think I would be close enough to receive all the signals and then wouldn't have to wait for Comcast to carry them. Only problem is, my high speed internet will go up $15 a month if i cancel cable service w/ them...rock -> me -> hard place. |
Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 596
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 04:58 pm: |
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Typo!! I meant to say VOOM. Does anyone have VOOM? |
Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 597
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 05:19 pm: |
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It looks like Voom might join up with Cablevision, but until it is offical I won't jump in. Comcast here in Seattle just added CBS 4 weeks ago. Just in time to watch some Tourney action. Only problem is my beloved UW Huskies play at 12:10pm tomorrow. I'll have to take a 1/2 day from work to see it. It better be in HD too. |
Seattleite Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 06:04 pm: |
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This morning's P.I. only shows the Zags game to be broadcast in HD. |
Seattleite Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 06:09 pm: |
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KIRO's website also indicates that only the Zag game will be in HD. |
New member Username: Steve_m
Ivyland,
PA
USA
Post Number: 8
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 06:58 pm: |
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Mr Lynch.
The menu style on the Comcast DVR will soon be upgraded to be the same type that they employ on their regular digital cable service. Supposed to happen any time now. |
Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 598
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 07:10 pm: |
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A few weeks ago my interface was "upgraded" by Comcast to a Microsoft based system and it is horrible. HD channels freeze, don't tune in, or have video with no sound. When I called Comcast, all they could say was "it has some bugs, were working on it". I hope this new DVR upgrade is not anything like it. |
Silver Member Username: Dmako
Post Number: 103
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 07:13 pm: |
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Just received a IMPORTANT SAFTY NOTICE from JVC regarding a potential fire risk.
The letter list serial number for units made between May and November 2004.
See: http://www.jvc.com/support/notification/index.jsp
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Bronze Member Username: Condor
Post Number: 79
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 07:42 pm: |
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Mr. Lynch,
Have you scheduled your "upgrade" ?
Is the board available or is it ordered from JVC as needed.
I'm going to have the serviceman check the fan noise at the same time, perhaps mine is a little noisier than spec (I find it gets a little louder the longer the set is on)
Dave,
The potential fire risk problem is resolved with the "upgrade". |
Silver Member Username: Dmako
Post Number: 104
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 07:52 pm: |
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RE "Dave, The potential fire risk problem is resolved with the "upgrade".
Yes, just got off the phone with JVC and my TV needs the fix. Will have to schedule a day/time with my local dealer.
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New member Username: Hstraub
Post Number: 7
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 08:05 pm: |
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Mr Lynch,
Check out this site:
http://hdtvtwincities.com/
I know it is focused on MN, but they update it daily with HD news and they have an article on VOOM there now. I have found it invaluable for understanding what is available.
I looked at VOOM and REAAAALLLY wanted to make the jump, but until it is set financially I am holding off. They put an antenna up for you and decode the local stations to go along with their dish service. It is price effective and the local folks that have it love it. They only have 60,000 subscribers, so I can't see how they can continue to be viable but we can hope. It is a great concept.
We are locked into COMCAST here, and I HATE THEM. The costs are too high and the service is marginal. I can't get ABC in digital with them and for some reason my FOX channel won't come in on the digital setup and they can't fix it. Right now we are using OTA and I love it, but which I had more content.......I really want VOOM to work out a deal. |
Bronze Member Username: Nuclearfish
Nashville,
TN
USA
Post Number: 32
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 08:28 pm: |
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have more pics on Mr. Lynch's stand thread.
http://forum.ecoustics.com/cgi-bin/bbs/show.pl?2/114959
I LOVE this TV!
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Bronze Member Username: Mr_sparks
Ca
Usa
Post Number: 56
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 10:15 pm: |
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Jim - My fan is also a little noiser than I'd like. Please keep us updated on the noisy fan issue.
Scott - nice stand! |
New member Username: Ruffwood
Post Number: 6
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 11:17 am: |
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Mister Tomasulo
Maybe you could ask them for a serial number its on the outside of the box, and if they have a good inventory system, maybe it is in there. My 61" from BuyDig was a December build and Serial # 179#####. I think there was an earlier post on how to decipher the S# |
Silver Member Username: Kid_red
Post Number: 186
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 12:26 pm: |
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Is there an official fan noise audible level as far as specs are concerned? I doubt a tech would know, that might be something that would have to be tested with a sound meter. The JVC has a brighter bulb then other sets, that must account for the louder fan noise. |
Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 600
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 12:57 pm: |
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Fan noise-
There are 3 fans in the set, so that might account for some of the noise. I found that placing some acoustical foam (Home Depot, Radio Shack) on the wall behind the set really helped with some of the fan noise. It absorbs/disperses some of the sound reflections that normal come off the wall.
I'm still waiting on my "upgrade". The parts have been ordered, but have not come in yet. I'm also having the HDMI board replaced. I've been putting it off and I figured I might as well have everything done at once. I have one of the sets that does not recieve audio though the HDMI port. Since I use a reciever I don't care too much about it. |
Silver Member Username: Kid_red
Post Number: 187
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 02:35 pm: |
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Mr Lynch- The HDMI board, is that an early flaw based on build months or a fluke that can affect random sets? Like, do I have to plug in a HDMI cable in order to find out if I have it?
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Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 603
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 02:56 pm: |
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Rick-
I've only heard of the problem with a few early sets. The only way to find out is to hookup a HDMI component to it. It isn't really a big deal because you can still hook up RCA cables to get audio. If there was not this "upgrade" I would not even bother with the HDMI swap. |
J Ketchum Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 03:12 pm: |
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Had to drop this in, as this thread has often debated Avia DVD calibration vs DVE. Just saw this in Popular Science, a new USB camera that you suction cup to your screen and then follow the prompts on the accompanying program from your computer. It has seven sensors for different sections of the light spectrum. Talk about perfect color!
Check it out at http://www.datacolor.com
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New member Username: Steve_m
Ivyland,
PA
USA
Post Number: 10
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 04:13 pm: |
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Mr. Lynch
Just had the upgrade done this morning. Tech was in and out of here in less than 30 minutes. Had detailed instructions from JVC but said it was a sinch since JVC has made the sets so servicable. Good luck on yours. |
Bronze Member Username: Nuclearfish
Nashville,
TN
USA
Post Number: 34
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 04:43 pm: |
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Mr. Lynch,
went for the MX-600 on Amazon : $189.00
Found it lower elsewhere, but trust Amazon 100%
Does your MX-500 work with your DVR and OnDemand functions? What about the HD-ILA (aspect/viewing modes/etc.)
Is there anything it has problems with?
Also, is anyone else using the MX-600? If so, how's it working w/ all your components?
Thanks,
Gotta go watch more TV!
Scott |
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 04:52 pm: |
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Can any of you xbox fanatics recommend the best wireless controller and best place to buy the HD Pack and Wireless Controller's?
I thought it would be simple; however, there are about 6 different wireless controllers out there (Intec, Logitech, etc.)
Thanks,
Mitch |
Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 604
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 05:01 pm: |
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The remote does it all. I didn't even bother with the preprogrammed stuff. It can learn other remote functions, you just face the old remote at the MX-500 sensor and press the button you want it to learn. You can also relabel the LCD display to say whatever you want. It has tons of sub-menus so you can pretty much do it all. I bought an IR remote/sensor for my ceiling fan/light and I use the MX-500 to control that too.
Right now the remote controls:
cable box, TV, DVD player, Xbox, reciever, subwoofer gain, and lights/fan.
The Macro programing is great. If the wife wants to watch a DVD, she can press one button on the remote and it:
-Switches the TV to Input 2 (DVD)
-switches the reciever to DVD
-turns on the DVD player and opens the tray
-dims the lights
Another button press and everything switches back to TV mode, and puts the TV on her favorate channel.
Basically, if you can think it, you can program it. It is also VERY easy to program and use. They kept everything very simple. |
parts unknown Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 05:08 pm: |
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Scott,
Newegg.com has the MX-600 for $129 shipped.
Save yourself the $60
Newegg is a very reputable company. |
Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 606
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 05:12 pm: |
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Mitch-
You can find the HD pack just about anywhere. Walmart, Best Buy, Fred Meyer, EB games. Just make sure you go with the Microsoft version. It is cheap ($20) and works great. As for wireless controllers, it is no contest. The logitech is the best one around. It isn't cheap, but it performs very good. |
Silver Member Username: Kid_red
Post Number: 188
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 05:31 pm: |
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I got the Logitech/Harmony 676. Wow, nice stuff. Totally programmable macros, easy to set up and configure. It had all my devices in their database so no learning. Controls consoles too. No discreet codes needed. |
Bronze Member Username: Thedvdguy
Post Number: 28
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 05:43 pm: |
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Mr. Lynch,
Do you have the discrete power codes for the JVC in your MX-500? In order to get them I had to download them from Remote Central (for the Pronto 1000) and then learn the codes from my Pronto into my MX-500.
-Brett |
Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 607
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 05:52 pm: |
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I wish I had them. It isn't a big deal, but it would be nice. I remember you telling us how you got them. Kind of makes the MX-800 PC connection look handy huh? |
Bronze Member Username: Mr_sparks
Ca
Usa
Post Number: 57
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 06:02 pm: |
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Mitch - I tried a couple of wireless for my XBox and both had a little lag, so I returned them both and am using the wired controllers. Sorry, I don't remember which ones I used. So, watch out for lag in a wireless controller.
Mr. Lynch must like his Logitech, so it probably does not lag. Is that correct Mr. Lynch? |
Bronze Member Username: Thedvdguy
Post Number: 29
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 06:05 pm: |
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The MX-800 would be nice for that, but I think I also read on remotecentral about some inexpensive Radio Shack remote people were using for this purpose as well. You'd basically use it to get new/discrete codes from the internet and then learn them on your MX series remote. If I can find the info, I'll pass it along.
There was a company making an external IR/PC interface for the MX-500, but they sold all their left-over stock and went out of business. Unfortunately I missed out on that one.
In other news, still trying to get JVC to send a tech out to do the repair/recall thing. Sounds like they may need to send someone from Rhode Island (I live in MA). At first they thought they might train someone more locally (30 miles away) to do the repair, so they'd be authorized, but then they decioded not to do that. I really don't care where they come from, as long as its not a hassle to schedule any maintenance calls in the future.
-Brett
-Brett |
Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 608
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 06:17 pm: |
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I don't have the Logitech, but I have used it several times and my buddy swears by it. We play System link Rainbow 6 a lot and he always brings the logitech. I've also read several reviews that say the Logitech is the first one to get it right.
Until someone releases a reliable cordless controller with an Xbox live slot I'll stick with my corded controller S. |
New member Username: Ruffwood
Post Number: 7
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 07:10 pm: |
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Mr Lynch
Thanks for all the great information you have posted. I have a question about Bulb Life. I have seen post where people say there bulb lasted X number of hours. Is there some sort of hour meter built in or are they just estimating? |
Silver Member Username: Mr_lynch
Seattle,
WA
Post Number: 609
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 07:45 pm: |
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The JVC does not have a displayable counter like some brands do. It does have an internal one that displays a warning message after about 4k hours. There is no way to view it though. JVC states the bulb should last 6,000 to 8,000 hours depending on how you use it. You will definitly notice a dimming image before it goes out. 2 weeks before my bulb went out my wife and I both thought the TV looked slightly dimmer than normal. I do have to say the shadow detail and black levels looked a lot better during that time.
You would have to estimate with the JVC. Mine is on about 4 hours a day during the week, and probably about 12 hours total over the weekend.
I've had my new bulb for 4 weeks so I'd say my bulb has about 130 hours on it. The first bulb lasted less than 1,000 hours. I do believe the balast board recall/upgrade had something to do with the short life.
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New member Username: Motliek
IN
USA
Post Number: 5
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 09:36 pm: |
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Thanks for the info on the MX-600. I just put one on order. Wife doesn't care for the +4 remotes sticking out of the couch. Really looking forward to the macro feature.
Don't have any info about cordless x-box controllers but for us few PS2 owners the Logitech is outstanding. Have not noticed any lag and it is a sturdy dude. Bounces nicely off the floor.
Rec'd my "upgrade" letter today. S'pose I shall have to schedule it soon.
As always thanks for all the great info!!!
Have a good evening |
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