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Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

I just got an hdtv specifically a sharp Aquos 42'.
So what do I do now? I know I need some hdmi cables but what else?

Posted: Nov 24 2010 10:47 am

Nice purchase.

I would invest in some surge protection for sure.
Maybe proper screen cleaning kit.
Obviously some surround sound would be sweet, but that's more of a luxury than a need.

If you have a Wii, you will have to get a new cable for that to get the picture to it's best, I would go the Amazon route for this though as stores have them well overpriced.

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

You need the following:

1. Cable box with HD Capabilities
2. Cable box with HDMI Output (Some only have component output)
3. HDMI 1.3 or 1.4 cable (1.4 cables are usually just labeled as "High Speed")
4. An HD Subscription with your cable company
5. An upconverting DVD player (Blu-ray players will work fine, including the PS3).
6. HDMI 1.3 or 1.4 cable for the DVD player (1.4 cables are usually just labeled as "High Speed")

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

Fortunately my cables DVR box is HDMI ready and with it most of the cable channels that broadcast in HD are availible.

What is a good cheap blu-ray player. I am aware I can google this but I am not sure if any of you have bought one before.

Posted: Nov 24 2010 12:57 pm

Optimist With Doubts wrote:

I just got an hdtv specifically a sharp Aquos 42'.
So what do I do now? I know I need some hdmi cables but what else?

Plug it in.

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

I am not convinced that a BluRay player is worth the investment, but if you are really going to get one, I would go for a PS3. At least then you get updates as the spec changes and you have access to other media features like Netflix on demand in HD.

Posted: Nov 24 2010 03:46 pm

Don't buy a HDMI cable from a B&M such as Best Buy. They are ripoffs. If you are paying more than $15 for the cable, you are paying too much. Check the local PC shops in your area for a better price. If that doesn't work, then buy one (or more) online from Newegg, NWCA, Amazon, etc.

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

Knyte wrote:

Don't buy a HDMI cable from a B&M such as Best Buy. They are ripoffs. If you are paying more than $15 for the cable, you are paying too much. Check the local PC shops in your area for a better price. If that doesn't work, then buy one (or more) online from Newegg, NWCA, Amazon, etc.

$3.04 - 6' Cable
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2

If you have Comcast, call and ask if you can have one for free. They usually will just give you one.

2010 SLF Tag Champ Joined: Jun 07 2006 Posts: 12294

Uhhh... Any blu ray player that you buy nowadays comes with wifi and netflix. They're also two gundred dollars cheaper than a ps3.

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

I have a 360 so I don't need a ps3. Also fun story, we bought the sharp tv online but when we went to pick it up it they said they didn't have the tv so they gave us the more expensive toshiba

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

Slight issue:
I got an hdmi cable for the xbox but when I watch a video on the xbox dvd, netflix, etc. The signal drops when I try to exit out of it.

Posted: Nov 30 2010 05:03 pm

Optimist With Doubts wrote:

Also fun story, we bought the sharp tv online but when we went to pick it up it they said they didn't have the tv so they gave us the more expensive toshiba

Awesome!

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

Indeed, so any one know anything bouts my issue

Posted: Dec 01 2010 09:18 pm

Ermmm, what signal? the internet?

2010 SLF Tag Champ Joined: Jun 07 2006 Posts: 12294

Dik4 settings are all out of wack. you should probably mess with that first.

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

The video signal

Posted: Dec 01 2010 10:06 pm

I have an issue like that with my TV, do you permanently lose the signal or does it come back. What happens with my Plasma is when it loads a Regular DVD up (not a Blu-Ray) it has to search for the adequate signal which is 480, however it is usually set 1080i when I'm playing a game or watching a Blu-Ray. Sometimes the signal is lost and I have to switch from DVI to a different input back to DVI.

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

Sometimes when I am on netflix watching a tv show and I fedangle with the controller it will come back with the next episode.

Posted: Dec 01 2010 11:19 pm

Definitely need to purchase some screen cleaner. I recommend the Monster brand, but anything with a spray and cloth is fine.

But yes, HDMI cables. Maybe an universal remote, since I know that my TV's stock remote blows. If you want to go far out in decking your TV out, you can get a Roku box if you don't have any video game systems. But I think you do, I only half read some of the posts above.

Plus, if any of you have any questions regarding this manner, feel free to PM me as I work for Radio Shack.

Posted: Dec 02 2010 12:10 am

Thats like saying PM me I work at Wal-Mart. Wink

I think you may want to reset your systems configuration and then back again. My PS3 had to be reset twice before it stopped cutting out. For PS3 it was just holding the Power button until it beeped a second time after turning on, not sure what the Xbox Equivalent is or if there is one. Do you have multiple HDMI ports? If so test a different port.

2010 SLF Tag Champ Joined: Jun 07 2006 Posts: 12294

make sure you get an extended warranty on that screen cleaner, btw.

Posted: Dec 02 2010 01:09 am

Did you troubleshoot with a standard cable to see if it does the same thing?

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

second cable it does it with