I want to use a screen (or just the wall) in my media room since 80"-85" TVs are crazy expensive. Can this be used with DirecTV like a regular TV?
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I use it as a regular tv and I have time warner cable. It works perfect and the picture comes out real nice. Is like having a movie theater in your home. I also have sorround sound which makes it even better. I don't bother with regular tvs I always use a projector
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I think it can be done. However, I am not sure that the sound and picture quality would be sufficient for everyday use.
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I used this to send my Directv picture to a main and a remote set. I also used a 50" HDMI cable. Works perfectly. Remember, both get the same channel.
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I had previously bought one of these for my laptop and got curious about the comments. I saw your post about using it as a cooler between electronics and the idea intrigued me since I'm in similar position where I need to stack two components. I went ahead and ordered one. The DirecTV box has a rear USB (for future use) which is powered, so it should work. I'll have a Sony Home Theater receiver on top, and either prop up the front legs, or let it be angled, depending on the look.Regardless, thanks for the idea!
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You can use it in the middle of the room; but you would have run wires from the wall to the TV. The best positioning would be on a table or dresser against a wall that has a plug. It is a very sturdy universal stand for my 30"flat screen tv. It could handle a 40" flat screen.
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I would think the cables that come with it would work. However, why would you want to hook it to the directv receiver rather than the television? That way if you also have a DVD player (or something else) hooked to the tv, you can hear that through them as well.
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I have a regular TV (Standard Def) with component inputs, can I use this player (as a standard dvd player) with my regular TV. I plan on buying a HDTV in the future and I want a standard def. dvd player for now.
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Your TV's lack of HDMI renders this player unusable, regardless of your receiver's capabilities. I'd recommend the 980H, but that does not perform as well with PAL conversion. There are rumors of a future model, the DV-983H, which may (or may not) support component video. Note, however, that CSS-encrypted discs will not upconvert over component. One thought though... if your TV has a DVI input you might be able use an HDMI-DVI adapter (which is what I did).
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I mounted the 80" sharp TV using this wall mount and had no issues at all. It works perfectly. I have several devices hooked up to it.
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For sure! I run a 25ft DVI to HDMI cable to a 32" lcd across the room to watch movies and shows. As long as you download the newest drivers from Nvidia it should work no problem!
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Don't know - never tried it, but I doubt it. It's infrared which requires line of sight. It's a straight replacement for original DirecTV equipment, not any kind of an upgrade.
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Purchase an inexpensive HDMI cable from Amazon. TV is ready to go out of the box. I used the included stand for about a week and then when I got around to it, I mounted it on the wall. Wall mount should be very strong and perfectly level. Otherwise the size of the TV will show even the slightest amount of deflection.
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just make sure you buy an HDMI cable. the expense for that is all up to you. they range in price from moderate to high end based on what you decide. i have direct TV as well. i like the TV. have no complaints. a good buy. this was a very easy hook up however you will need to make sure that Direct TV has provided you with the correct satellite box for an HD Television or it will not work. they are very good about doing so
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No its only up to 60 inch screens for that I think you need a different wall mount
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We used it with a cable box. We also needed to send it back to the manufacturer only after a couple months, because the screen had a big white line show up on it. Wish we never purchased it. I guess you get what you pay for!
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Yes, you can.This is the setup that I am using as all AV units are located in a cabinet - in the basement- with the main screen in the living room - one floor up. i am using an old TV screen near the Pioneer AV unit to set the parameters up.
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No, mine setup only uses dish. I believe you can buy a model just for direct TV.
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I have Directv in 1 bedroom with a box. I would like to be able to watch TV in bedroom 2 about 30 ft. away. I have a Directv connection in bedroom 2, I just don't want to pay for an additional box. The 2 TVs would never be used at the same time. Would I be able to use this product?