Do I need a multi-system TV also? Is it the same with DVDs?
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Jacki, the following is my opinion only never tested it back to back: I believe it all depends on your multi-system DVD player. If its output is NTSC then any US system TV will be able to take and decode its signal. No multisystem TV is needed. If the DVD player is an overseas model with PAL or SECAM output then only a multisystem TV can decode its signal. I bought a Phillips DVP 642 DVD which I unlocked to play any region code DVD's and it works like a charm with my old NTSC (US standard only) TV and plays all my DVD's from Europe. I recommend the Phillips model it is cheap and you can unlock it with its remote control in about 30 seconds ;) Peter
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Yes you can. You don't need a smart TV. It has 3 different ways to connect a TV or DVD. HDMI is easiest and the best picture, but it can accommodate TV's without HDMI.
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You need a stereo receiver. Amazon has a number of them for sale for under $200. I would go with a Yamaha or a Sherwood. If music sound is what you mainly want, I strongly suggest you integrate your receiver and speakers into your tv system - there are any number of ways to do that. That way you can hear your tv AND music through the speakers, by using your dvd/bluray to play your music. Also, if you upload your cd's into ITunes (make sure you edit your "preferences" to MP3), you can then burn mp3 cd's in data format to play in your dvd player. Those cd's will give you a great sound and over 10 hours of continuous music. Then you can ditch the Sony cd player, which will only play one audio cd at a time. You need a stereo receiver. Amazon has a number of them for sale for under $200. I would go with a Yamaha or a Sherwood. If music sound is what you mainly want, I strongly suggest you integrate your receiver and speakers into your tv system - there are any number of ways to do that. That way you can hear your tv AND music through the speakers, by using your dvd/bluray to play your music. Also, if you upload your cd's into ITunes (make sure you edit your "preferences" to MP3), you can then burn mp3 cd's in data format to play in your dvd player. Those cd's will give you a great... » Read More You need a stereo receiver. Amazon has a number of them for sale for under $200. I would go with a Yamaha or a Sherwood. If music sound is what you mainly want, I strongly suggest you integrate your receiver and speakers into your tv system - there are any number of ways to do that. That way you can hear your tv AND music through the speakers, by using your dvd/bluray to play your music. Also, if you upload your cd's into ITunes (make sure you edit your "preferences" to MP3), you can then burn mp3 cd's in data format to play in your dvd player. Those cd's will give you a great sound and over 10 hours of continuous music. Then you can ditch the Sony cd player, which will only play one audio cd at a time. « Show Less
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I would assume so. The description is "switches between 2 video sources" But I don't think you would require anything to switch between TV and DVD you simply have to choose the correct input from your remote control for your TV.
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TV is not necessary for playing music CD's, DVD's or Blu-Ray sound disks. The sound will come from your speakers & not the TV, but you can also use the TV speakers if you like.
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If your TVs are not "digital ready", meaning they have a converter built in, you'll need one for each TV that isn't ready. You can buy a splitter to use one converter for multiple TVs but each TV will have to watch the same channel. Many newer TVs already have this built in.
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The unit itself only comes with one DVD player that links to the 2nd monitor. So out of the box, no you can't watch two different DVDs at once. However you can hook up a 2nd portable DVD player to the 2nd monitor (not included in the original purchase) and then play a 2nd DVD. Hopefully that helps.
818111
Nope this tv as far as I know doesn't suport dual play. I haven't found it anywhere in the settings if it does.
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Well if you need two regular DVD's, now all you will need is one. Be careful, some older systems will not read these dual layer DVDs also. I like em because I can put a lot of movies these to send to my Brother. 15 instead of 6.
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No you do not need two systems. This unit simply relays IR signal(s) sent from any remote to your devices hidden away. You stick one of the four IR blasters coming out of the unit on the IR eye of each of your devices and the IR receiver on the edge of your TV. Then you point any remote at TV and press button. The signal will leave your remote to the IR receiver and through the cord the unit. From there the unit will replay the signal to all 4 IR blasters that are placed on the IR eyes of your devices (STB, DVD, AV Receiver, etc...)
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No and if you want 3 tvs you need 3 xboxs. It also takes a lot of room, I built a cart with locking wheels so I can move it around. It is a lot of fun.
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I ran my HDMI cable directly from my dvd to my TV. You have to run a seperate sound cable anyway, so why add another switch and cable to it. Works just fine and no loss of pic quality.
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I would suggest getting a new TV if your budget permits. Newer models have all the inputs you need to hook up DVD player/recorder. Otherwise you need an RF converter to convert the audio-video outputs to a single coax cable which will work with any TV.
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Just to let you know, this projector can be used to watch both TV and DVDs. However, in order to watch a DVD, you need to attach a DVD player to it. The sound from the DVD player also needs to be run through a stereo, since the projector only has one really crappy speaker on it. Concerning watching TV, you need something to "tune" the TV signal before the projector can display it. In other words, you need something that will change the channels for you, such as a VCR. In short, if you have a DVD player and a VCR (or a cablebox), you will be able to watch both DVDs and TV on this projector-- again, just make sure you have a separate device (such as a stereo) to run the sound through. As well, you can also play video games on this projector.
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As long as your TV has the appropriate inputs, you should be fine. Check the back of your TV and look for either a composite video input (yellow jack) or a component video input (red, blue, and green jacks). With each of those there will also be an audio input (red and white jacks). The player will come with the composite cable and audio cables. Use the component input if you have it (you'll need to buy the cables separately) for better picture quality. If you only have composite just use the cables that come with the player. Once you're all hooked up, just use the input button on your TV's remote to select the one that your player is hooked up to. One nice thing about this Sony player is that it also has an input button on its remote as well as volume buttons, and once you set it up to work with your TV, you won't even need the TV remote when you want to watch a DVD. If you only have a coax connection on your TV though, you will need to purchase an RF modulator, which will convert the DVD connections to a coax connection. Just be aware that picture quality will go down and you will get mono sound. Maybe not a big deal if you're just using it with a basic TV in the spare room. Hope this helps - good luck with your DVD player!
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I just picked one up from BB today, and the included manual isn't much more helpful. According to the manual, it is going to be up to the individual production of discs as far as what you'll be able to get from components. IF the protection is enabled, without HDMI you will only be able to view 480i or 480p. 720p or 1080i, either through HD DVD or upconverted SD DVD would/could be blocked. Hope this helps. Like I said, I have the unit and I'm watching it now with SD DVDs until tomorrow, and the upconversion is MUCH better than my previous Toshiba DVD upconversion player. Star Wars III was absolutely fantastic (picture wise. Unfortunately this unit cannot yet "upconvert" poor scripts, but I digress). If anyone wants to ask anymore questions, I'll be picking up a couple HD DVDs tomorrow (Tuesday 4/18) as well as getting some from Netflix, so I'll have plenty of review material.
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yes. in fact I believe you need the remote in order to access the region-free functions for Bluray/DVD.