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The AVS Classifieds is the place when looking for deals, looking to sell, or even trade.
It also has a place to post job ads or if you are seeking a job.
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This is the place to find links and information on the current AVS Forum shows brought to
you by the HT Guys. You may also post feedback and show suggestions.
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Current news, articles, and happenings for the AVS Forum Community. Brought to you by AVS
Forum and HomeToys.com
NOTE...MEMBERS CAN NOT POST IN THIS AREA.
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This area covers press releases that have been sent to AVS Forum that we feel fit the
site. Please note that posting of replies to the releases is not enabled. This is an info only area. Thanks! (Submit
press releases to press @ avsforum.com)
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AVS Forum is working with CE Pro and Electronic House in a cooperation to be able to bring
you breaking industry news and articles. The content in this area is provided by CE Pro & Electronic House and is
read only.
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Special listing of items offered by dealers and manufacturers.
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Display items offered for sale from members.
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Front or rear mounted CRT projectors questions and answers. Note...Not Rear Projection all
in one units.
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This area is for the chat on setting up and using a theater with a fixed 2.35:1 ratio
screen with digital projectors.
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Hi-end Digital Projectors questions and answers. These are projectors with price tags
generally GREATER THAN $3,000USD MSRP. Note...Not Rear Projection all in one units. | Today 07:25 PM
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Digital Projectors questions and answers. These are projectors with price tags Generally
LESS THAN $3,000USD MSRP. Note...Not Rear Projection all in one units.
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This area is it talk about any HT Gear with a price tag of $20,000 or more. From display
devices and A/V processors, to speakers and Amps, this is the place for the Ultra HT Gear.
| Today 07:16 PM
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This area is ONLY for the chat on LCD Flat Panel displays. It is to be used to chat about
the display type and not to use to attack it as compared to other displays. LCD CHAT ONLY. NO PRICE TALK/NO RETAIL
LINKS PLEASE.
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This area is ONLY for the chat on Plasma Flat Panel displays. It is to be used to chat
about the display type and not to use to attack it as compared to other displays. PLASMA CHAT ONLY. NO PRICE TALK/NO
RETAIL LINKS PLEASE
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Flat panel general chat for the topic of one over another. Pro and Cons when chatting on
both. Please post in the other for areas for support questions on the type of display.NO PRICE TALK/NO RETAIL LINKS
PLEASE.
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Screen questions and answers area on manufactured screens.
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Rear Projection CRT and Digital sets (DLP, LCD, etc) questions and answers. (RPTV)
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Direct View Displays questions and answers of CRT based sets. (HDTV, traditional, or
standard tube based sets.)
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This area is for the chat on display calibration. The use, setup, and techniques used to
get achieve the best image you can out of your display.
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Video Components | | |
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Source items offered for sale from members.
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For the chat on video download services and hardware. This is not to be used to attack the
video download format in general vs HD discs or other sources.
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Talk about the standard def DVD (and LD) equipment that gives us so much entertainment.
Please post software info and questions in the software area. NOTE...We do not allow the chat on copying of
software.
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Talk about DVD Recorders. Please post software info and questions in the software area.
NOTE...We do not allow the chat on copying of software.
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The area is for Cable, and Digital Cable - Non-HDTV general chat. Discuss hardware,
software and programming. Please, HDTV in the HDTV section. No Cable Hack talk will be allowed!
Please direct DBS chat to the DBSTALK site.
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A general place to talk about video processors. Be it used for any type of display device
this is the place for video processor questions and answers.
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Computers as progressive scan DVD player, video processor, HDTV tuner, music jukebox,
automation controller, Internet/game machine, and more. Windows, Linux, and Mac areas.
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HDTV | | |
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This area is for the chat about the local HDTV stations. Also includes talk on antenna
type and reception including HD Cable.
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For the talk about HDTV hardware for reception and other technical chat. For OTA
receivers, Sat receivers and HD Cable. NOTE...Information regarding HDTV displays should be
posted in the proper displays area.
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For the talk about HDTV programming. Both DBS, OTA and HD Cable. This also includes legal
issues pertaining to HDTV signals vs. HDTV programming and copyrights.
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For the talk about HDTV Recording and playback hardware devices such as D-VHS, Windows
Media, and other HDTV recorders. NOTE...We do not allow the chat on copying of software.
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Blu-ray & HD DVD Areas | | |
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The Blu-ray disc review section for official AVS reviews. AVS Forum has selected long time
AVS member Ralph Potts to handle the reviews for AVS. Please do not attack reviewer. Only staff can start a
thread, but any member can respond to the review.
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For the general chat on Hi-Def software media. Please keep HTPC chat on hardware in the
HTPC section. NOTE...We do not allow the chat on copying of software and DO NOT attack each other over
formats.
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Be it HD DVD or Blu-ray...who knows! So with a dual format player is just where you may
find yourself. This is the place to talk about these new units.
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This area covers Blu-ray players. If you are not here for Blu-ray, move on. Please
note this is not the area for software chat. (movies)
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Blu-ray titles offered for sale from members.
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This area covers Blu-ray software. If you are not here for Blu-ray, move on. Please
note this is not the area for hardware chat.
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This area covers HD DVD players. If you are not here for HD DVD, move on. Please
note this is not the area for software chat. (movies)
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HD DVD Titles offered for sale from members.
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This area covers HD DVD software. If you are not here for HD DVD, move on. Please
note this is not the area for hardware chat.
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Audio Area | | |
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Speakers and subs offered for sale from members.
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Audio gear items offered for sale from members.
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This area is for people that like to build your own speakers and subs. Share ideas and get
the most out of what you do.
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This is the place to ask about speakers and speaker setup. This area covers full range
speakers as well as headphones and other audio output gear.
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This area is for the chat on subwoofers, bass as it relates to subs, and bass transducers.
This should cover theory, install, use, etc.
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This area is for the chat on player hardware that is devoted to the playback of music. Not
for digital audio servers or computers.
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For your chat and questions on amps, receivers, and audio processors.
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This is for chat on the topic of Home Theater In A Box type units. These units are
all-in-one devices that are a Receiver, DVD Player, Amp, and speakers all in one unit.
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This area covers multi-channel music audio discs. From DVD-A to SACD, this is the place to
chat about the formats and the content in the market.
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For chat on 2 channel stereo audio. Setups, concepts, likes, needs, etc.
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Have questions on audio and/or the setup of an audio system? This then just may be the
place to seek some help.
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Digital Video & Audio Devices | | |
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This area is to chat about the satellite radio services from XM and Sirius. It is not just
for cars anymore.
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For chat on HD Radio its reception, hardware and over all impressions.
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Need to take the Audio and Video with you? Here is the place to talk about Audio and Video
players that are portable. Please remember, this is not the place to look for the best price for that is not what
the site is about.
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This is for chat on digital recorders for items like Cable boxes with a PVR built in. Note
that TiVo, Replay, and the MS box have their own forums. (for TiVo please see www.tivocommunity.com) Chat on hacking of
service will not be allowed.
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For the general chat about the RePlayTV and ShowStopper Digital Recorder. Your likes,
dislikes, thoughts, wants, needs and support. ReplayTV related posts only please.
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For the general chat about the MS UltimateTV Digital Recorder. Your likes, dislikes,
thoughts, wants, needs and support. MS UltimateTV related posts only please.
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This area is for you to talk about using your Home Theater for video games! From
connections to make to the tips you may have on hot games. Please keep this area to the use of games
in the HT enviroment.
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A forum dedicated to devices that are digital media servers and content streamers.
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Home Entertainment & Theater Builder | | |
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Accessories offered for sale from members.
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Dedicated Theater construction ideas and design talk. From start to finish of your
dedicated theater.
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General media room discussion from existing room installations to complete design &
build of home theater systems/game rooms.
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Discussion of parts and accessories needed to complete your theater. Lighting, Curtains,
Seating, Posters, Tickets and other theater related items and décor.
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It's all about Gaming and Entertaining: Pinball, Arcade, Darts, Billiards, Ping Pong,
Foosball, Vending Machines, Bars, Popcorn Machines, Soda, Beer, Neon Signs, etc., etc., etc.
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This area is for general talk on Remote Controls and the use and programming of them.
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Need to know how you can send audio and video though out your home? This is the place to
ask! From integration and distribution to home networking. Get Connected!
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Home automation is now a booming area in retro fits as well as new home construction. This
is the place talk about controlling your home via modules and software running everything from your lights to your
heating and A/C.
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The area is for talks about items, whether off-the-shelf or do-it-yourself, to help
improve the image and sound or just the overall performance of your audio and home theater, including interconnects,
speaker cables, power cords, isolation, etc.
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This area is for the chat on HDMI and it is monitored by and responded to by the makers of
HDMI. What, where, how, why, issues, etc about HDMI and the format can be found here. NOTE...WE WILL NOT ALLOW FOR
THE OUTRIGHT ATTACKS OF OUR GUESTS.
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This area is for the chat on the 1394 Firewire standard and it is monitored by and
responded to by the 1394 Trade Association. What, where, how, why, issues, etc about 1394 and the format can be found
here.
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Other Areas of Interest | | |
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Media items such as DVD's offered for sale by members. (Not Blu-ray or HD DVD)
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Chat on movies, concerts and the like. This is not the area for chat on DVD players or
recorders or multi-channel formats. NOTE...We do not allow the chat on copying of software.
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This area is to chat about the booming trend of outdoor movie setups. "Movies under
the stars" are becoming a way for neighbors to get-together, are you one of them? What great fun!
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This section is for the chat on video camcorders from the Compact VHS, to the new HD
Cameras and all that are found in between.
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Though not used in the home theater areas, this section is to talk about, seek support, or
just share ideas and what have you about car audio, video, and navigation.
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No matter how large or how small, the area of Home Theater is what we all have in common.
So...Let others know your configuration. List your components first and then if you care to, a small history. Be sure
to come back and keep it updated!
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AVS Forum Information | | |
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This area is to offer suggestions and to provide feedback on AVS Forum and its software.
This area is not to be used to discuss forum rules or to complain about forum actions in regards to post or users.
Posts will be removed that do not follow this.
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A place to test some of the special types of posts you might make. Such as images, charts,
or what have you. This is the place to try things first. Posting in this area will not increase post count.
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The AVS Forum Archive covers threads on AVS Forum that have not been posted to since the
12/31/2004. This is a READ ONLY area.
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The AVS Forum Archive 2 covers threads on AVS Forum that have not been posted to between
1/1/05 and 6/30/06. This is a READ ONLY area.
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