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pissedoffsol · 01-16-2005, 02:55 PM

Welp, I've been on the phone with crutchfield and dell for the past two days trying to figure out whats wrong with my home theatre.

My setup was working perfect until two days ago. suddenly, my dvd's would flash on/off in 1-2 sec incrememnts for ever. But, only on the hdmi output. Hrmmmm. is my dvd player shot, or is my tv shot? after tons of troubleshooting, and finially spending another $100 on a hdmi -> dvi cable (my tv has both, but my dvd player only has hdmi), it worked- putting the culprit on the tv.

Hung up with crutchfield, called Dell. I actually got an american guy too -- which is why i called crutchfiled in the first place. I love thier tech support and the way they do business. I don't mind paying a little more for a product, knowing that they stand behind it for LIFE. Anyway, Dell's tech support fuckign sucks... or at least it used to. Perhaps, maybe their tv tech support isn't in india anymore??? Either way- i was impressed.

They had an inhouse setup and the guy was actually playing with his demo model as we were talking.

All said and done, they think the hdmi board of the TV is out. They are sending me a new one for in-house replacement

Another porblem i had was that the sleep timer would not work. it used to, but it broke at the same time the hdmi did. Something must've fried.

What sucks, is that it won't be until mid-march. They are all on backorder until then. Damn popular unit i guess- they can't keep up. But, the tv still works- i just have to use the dvi input for now, or component vid.. i have both plugged in, so we'll see :P

Calesta · 01-16-2005, 03:55 PM

Crutchfield > * for customer support.

Dell's computer support is still in India, that's for sure.

jeffie7 · 01-16-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by Calesta@Jan 16 2005, 04:55 PM
Crutchfield > * for customer support.

Dell's computer support is still in India, that's for sure.

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http://www.illwillpress.com/vault.html Tech Support video =)

sure its a repost but it's still funny

Calesta · 01-16-2005, 06:02 PM

Ewwww not that site.

swanny · 01-16-2005, 06:04 PM

snap some pics of your setup!

Calesta · 01-16-2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally posted by swanny@Jan 16 2005, 06:04 PM
snap some pics of your setup!

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He has...

totalburnout · 01-16-2005, 06:28 PM

lol @ dell's tech support sucking.

They won the award for best support like 3-4years in a row now.

Prowler · 01-16-2005, 06:33 PM

bah... I've got a new 27" flat screen tv with a brand new sony 5.1 600 watt surround sound dvd home theater and it only cost $370 total.
how much did you pay? my system works

Havok · 01-16-2005, 07:42 PM

Quality dude, quality. HDMI is awe-fucking-some.

Prowler · 01-16-2005, 08:00 PM

Until 2006 when HDTV is standardized everywhere, my little setup works just fine.

BTW, what are all the higher end video connections mentioned above? I'm just using component video outputs.

Celerity · 01-16-2005, 09:32 PM

[nelson] AH HAH [/nelson]

pissedoffsol · 01-16-2005, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prowler@Jan 16 2005, 07:33 PM
bah... I've got a new 27" flat screen tv with a brand new sony 5.1 600 watt surround sound dvd home theater and it only cost $370 total.
how much did you pay? my system works

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"600" watts ehh? just like my pc speakers are 500 watts.

i've paid a lot... but i have top notch shit, and it sounds and looks fucking awesome. i have NO regrets with spending the kind of money that i did on it.

TV: Dell 42" plasma w/ built in hd tuner, every input imaginable.
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/p...en&s=dhs#tabtop

Receiver: Onkyo SR701 Receiver, THX Select Certified
http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR7...ss=Receiver&p=i

Speakers: 5.1 Inifinity Primus
- Center
C25
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-mt88vxhXqG0/c...12100&I=108PC25
-Sub
PS10
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-mt88vxhXqG0/c...12300&I=108PS10
Mains:
Primus 360
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-mt88vxhXqG0/c...12000&I=108P360
Rear Surrounds:
Primus 150
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-mt88vxhXqG0/c...37900&I=108P150

DVD player:
Sony DVP-NS975V
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-mt88vxhXqG0/c...00&I=158DVP975V

and here's some pics of my room

steal my shit and i'll break yer neck

lowandslow · 01-16-2005, 10:16 PM

jesus christ..i just got a 20 inch flat screen with rca receiver and 5.1, and rca dvd player. walmart special, sounds and looks decent..good enough for me

Seany-izzle · 01-16-2005, 11:16 PM

no offense at all, but its kinda funny to see that huge tv on an old dining table in a room with a tinyass kids bed.

pissedoffsol · 01-17-2005, 07:17 AM

i got the table from my old work. it was just sitting in my room on its side with the legs off. why spend 400 bucks on a nice glass unit or whatever when i have a table sitting right there? when i get my own place, i'll be using the table as a table, so i'll get something for it then.

as for my bed- i've had it since i was 4. whatever. i don't sleep with anyone but myself.

Celerity · 01-17-2005, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by pissedoffsol@Jan 17 2005, 08:17 AM
ias for my bed- i've had it since i was 4. whatever. i don't sleep with anyone but myself.

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I sense a bit of pretzel logic in this whole thing !

-> Steve

Bob Vila · 01-17-2005, 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by pissedoffsol@Jan 17 2005, 08:17 AM

as for my bed- i've had it since i was 4. whatever. i don't sleep with anyone but myself.

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I think Palmela Handerson is a wee bit upset at that comment

swanny · 01-17-2005, 08:54 AM

Thats one hell of a DVD collection. How many are porn?

pills_PMD · 01-17-2005, 08:54 AM

B, what's your dvd count up to these days?? it looks like my collection!

spectacle · 01-17-2005, 09:41 AM

you are a DVD whore.

get out of mama's house already.

where's pics of the b16 swap? yea I know it just a b16, but you always have some ghetto ass shit hooked up

pissedoffsol · 01-17-2005, 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by swanny+Jan 17 2005, 09:54 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(swanny @ Jan 17 2005, 09:54 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Thats one hell of a DVD collection. How many are porn?

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[/b]

0

i own 0 dvd porns. why, when i have high-speed internet??

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Originally posted by pills_PMD@Jan 17 2005, 09:54 AM
B, what's your dvd count up to these days?? it looks like my collection!

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01-16-2005, 03:55 PM	#2
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 30 Posts: 23,819 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 264	Crutchfield > * for customer support. Dell's computer support is still in India, that's for sure. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

01-16-2005, 06:02 PM	#4
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lufkin, TX Age: 30 Posts: 23,819 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 264	Ewwww not that site. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

01-16-2005, 06:04 PM	#5
swanny Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: buck teeth and government checks, PA Posts: 3,780 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 48	snap some pics of your setup! __________________ http://www.midwesthybrid.com

01-16-2005, 06:28 PM	#7
totalburnout Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Northern or Southern NJ Age: 22 Posts: 5,882 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2002 WRX Rep Power: 97	lol @ dell's tech support sucking. They won the award for best support like 3-4years in a row now. __________________ "Good talk... I'll see you out there."

01-16-2005, 06:33 PM	#8
Prowler Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: B MT Posts: 3,488 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 47	bah... I've got a new 27" flat screen tv with a brand new sony 5.1 600 watt surround sound dvd home theater and it only cost $370 total. how much did you pay? my system works __________________ 2002 Audi A4 1.8T quatto 1995 Acura Integra GSR - H23A1

01-16-2005, 02:55 PM	#1
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 28 Posts: 49,974 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 529	Welp, I've been on the phone with crutchfield and dell for the past two days trying to figure out whats wrong with my home theatre. My setup was working perfect until two days ago. suddenly, my dvd's would flash on/off in 1-2 sec incrememnts for ever. But, only on the hdmi output. Hrmmmm. is my dvd player shot, or is my tv shot? after tons of troubleshooting, and finially spending another $100 on a hdmi -> dvi cable (my tv has both, but my dvd player only has hdmi), it worked- putting the culprit on the tv. Hung up with crutchfield, called Dell. I actually got an american guy too -- which is why i called crutchfiled in the first place. I love thier tech support and the way they do business. I don't mind paying a little more for a product, knowing that they stand behind it for LIFE. Anyway, Dell's tech support fuckign sucks... or at least it used to. Perhaps, maybe their tv tech support isn't in india anymore??? Either way- i was impressed. They had an inhouse setup and the guy was actually playing with his demo model as we were talking. All said and done, they think the hdmi board of the TV is out. They are sending me a new one for in-house replacement Another porblem i had was that the sleep timer would not work. it used to, but it broke at the same time the hdmi did. Something must've fried. What sucks, is that it won't be until mid-march. They are all on backorder until then. Damn popular unit i guess- they can't keep up. But, the tv still works- i just have to use the dvi input for now, or component vid.. i have both plugged in, so we'll see :P

01-16-2005, 07:42 PM	#9
Havok Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,822 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 81	Quality dude, quality. HDMI is awe-fucking-some. __________________ My skin is singed but it heals my heart and with glowing pride I'll wear my scars. I'm honored by your hatred! She wanted love, I taste of blood. She bit my lip and drank my warmth from years before.

01-16-2005, 08:00 PM	#10
Prowler Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: B MT Posts: 3,488 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 47	Until 2006 when HDTV is standardized everywhere, my little setup works just fine. BTW, what are all the higher end video connections mentioned above? I'm just using component video outputs. __________________ 2002 Audi A4 1.8T quatto 1995 Acura Integra GSR - H23A1

01-16-2005, 10:16 PM	#13
lowandslow Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: maine Posts: 770 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 16	jesus christ..i just got a 20 inch flat screen with rca receiver and 5.1, and rca dvd player. walmart special, sounds and looks decent..good enough for me

01-16-2005, 11:16 PM	#14
Seany-izzle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In a fucking house. Age: 24 Posts: 7,755 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 94	no offense at all, but its kinda funny to see that huge tv on an old dining table in a room with a tinyass kids bed. __________________ My name is Sean.

01-17-2005, 07:17 AM	#15
pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 28 Posts: 49,974 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 529	i got the table from my old work. it was just sitting in my room on its side with the legs off. why spend 400 bucks on a nice glass unit or whatever when i have a table sitting right there? when i get my own place, i'll be using the table as a table, so i'll get something for it then. as for my bed- i've had it since i was 4. whatever. i don't sleep with anyone but myself.

01-17-2005, 08:54 AM	#18
swanny Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: buck teeth and government checks, PA Posts: 3,780 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 48	Thats one hell of a DVD collection. How many are porn? __________________ http://www.midwesthybrid.com

01-17-2005, 08:54 AM	#19
pills_PMD Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,261 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 54	B, what's your dvd count up to these days?? it looks like my collection! __________________ 11th world conference on titanium

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