First we needed to determine how the DVD player was connected to the AVR-1612 receiver. After reviewing the connections and cables the customer explained he was using the analog audio and composite video connections. No, using the yellow, red and white analog connections is not the best quality connection you can use with this receiver but they will work.

Once I knew how the equipment was connected I reviewed the connection and setup details outlined in the owner’s manual and found there were a couple of quick input assignment changes that needed to be made. The AVR-1612 receiver is set from the factory to look for the video signal from HDMI 2 input when you select the DVD source input. Using the composite or yellow video cable from his DVD player he needed to access the setup menu of the receiver and select ‘Input Assign’ and then choose ‘HDMI’. Next he chose DVD source settings and switched it from ‘HDMI 2′ to ‘NONE’ and wala! He can now see the picture from the DVD player on his TV.

The Denon AVR-1612 receiver is factory default set to auto detect the audio signal source which explains why he could hear the sound from the DVD player even without being able to see the video image on his TV screen. For more complete details this information is also available on page 68 of the Denon AVR-1612 owner’s manual.

Chad G

How long have you been working with OneCall? 5 yrs What do you think has been the greatest consumer electronic advancement that has come in your lifetime? Wireless internet What is your favorite thing about working at OneCall? Learning about new technologies.

Hi I’m Mike from OneCall I’m here to talk to you about MonsterVision Max 3D universal 3D glasses.

These glasses use and RF technology instead of an infrared technology to broadcast the signal. Whether you have an older style TV that uses the infrared output to operate the glasses or you have one of the newer ones that uses radio frequency, this one will convert all of your signals to radio frequency giving you some definite advantages. The MonsterVision Max 3D glasses do not require a direct line of sight, if you turn your head and talk to someone about the movie and turn back your glasses will still be on and functioning properly.

Should you have a TV that uses the infrared technology it is not a problem you still get all the benefits these TVs offer by using this infrared adapter that comes in the box. You only need one of these kits and then you can purchase these glasses on their own, an unlimited number of glasses can by synced with this RF blaster.

The RF transmitter is very easy to install, with this USB cable you plug it in to your television on one end, on the other end you plug it up to your transmitter. The other connection will depend on whether you television has a 3D port or if it uses infrared, one cable can plug into the back of the set the other cable will attach somewhere on the front, in either case they both plug right up to the transmitter. Once that’s done your connections are complete.

The glasses have lightweight frames and are comfortable to wear. They fit over prescription eyewear and they are rechargeable, they come with an internal battery that you plug a USB connection into from your TV, computer, anywhere you have a USB connection and let them fully charge. First time should be about 3 hours by the way. After they are fully charged you have about 60 hours of use from each pair of glasses. Since the MonsterVision Max 3D eyewear is compatible with all 3D televisions you don’t have to worry about buying a specific set of glasses.

This is Mike from OneCall if you want to learn more about MonsterVision’s Max 3D universal 3D glasses, give us a call we love to talk to our customers. You can find us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for the latest updates and deals from OneCall. Thanks for watching.

Matt P

Home audio/video enthusiast and merchandising specialist at OneCall.com

Learn more about the Mitsubishi 3DC-1000 3D Starterkit at OneCall and upgrade your movie experience today.

Holley E

Of course this isn’t your run of the mill subwoofer. As a part of the Klipsch Reference Series this subwoofer is packed with a number of cool features and technologies that make sure it sounds great, and is easy to use.

To start with, all woofers are not the same. The Cerametallic woofer Klipsch uses is more rigid than a paper cone driver while still being light and responsive to signal from the amplifier. Klipsch also incorporates their exclusive corner port technology making the port tube as long as possible without bending which reduces the “chuffing” or port noise from air rushing out of the subwoofer cabinet. All this serves to reduce distortion and deliver tight accurate bass whether you’re watching TV, listening to music or rattling the rafters watching your favorite movie on your home theater system.

Talk about easy to use; the DCS (Digitally Controlled Subwoofer) user interface places all the controls right on top of the subwoofer. That means it’s a cinch to setup and you can make adjustments to the volume, EQ mode, crossover settings and more quickly and easily. Imagine being able to adjust your subwoofer’s performance to an optimized output for Music or Movies with the push of a button. Don’t worry; there’s even a keypad lock function that means if you have little people in the house who like to push buttons your settings are safe.

Learn more about the Klipsch RW-10D Reference Series Subwoofer at OneCall.

Michael C

The unboxing
Polk does a great job of packaging the unit and the instructions are on a single page with clear step-by-step setup instructions on the quick start guide. In the box you’ll find the SurroundBar 3000 speaker bar, Subwoofer, a power cord for the subwoofer as well as a 20v power supply for the SurroundBar 3000. Polk also includes a 6 foot optical digital cable for connecting to your HDTV and a guide for programming the included remote control.

Installation
It is very easy to get going with simple installation and easy to follow instructions. Start by connecting your SurroundBar 3000 to the digital audio output from your TV with the supplied optical cable. The wireless connection between the SurroundBar 3000 and subwoofer further simplifies the installation process and you can place the subwoofer virtually anywhere in the room. Once you’ve decided where you want the subwoofer and connected the SurroundBar 3000 and subwoofer power cords to an A/C outlet you’re done. The included remote control is handy for adjusting the volume and the level of the subwoofer to match whatever you are watching or turn it down while the baby is sleeping. The remote functions can also be programmed into a universal remote control for added convenience.

The sound test
The first thing I tried was Madden11 on XBOX360 and as soon as I turned the XBOX on, I could tell I was going to be impressed. The opening XBOX logo sound did give me a feeling that there were speakers behind me and a nice bass note from the subwoofer. Sound quality for the game was incredible although some minor audio adjustments in the game menu were necessary to balance out the sound of the announcers, cheering crowd and sound effects. From there I moved on to one of my favorite movie scenes of all time which is in Matrix, when Neo and Trinity hijack the helicopter to save Morphius. So, I skipped forward to that scene and Neo was operating the minigun from the chopper. The bullets casings were falling from the copter and you could hear each little casing falling with detail from the SurroundBar 3000, while the blades of the helicopter cutting though the air above could be heard from the subwoofer. I was so enveloped by the sound that I ended up watching the movie the rest of the movie.

To sum it up the sound quality is incredible and the SurroundBar 3000 does a great job delivering a 5.1 channel experience and the illusion of having speakers behind you. If your TV does not have an optical output then you will need to use the red/white audio out on the TV with a mini adaptor to the SurroundBar 3000. I also tested it mounted on the wall with the two keyhole mounts on the back of the bar. It looked great but definitely sounded better on the shelf with something solid below it.

Chad G

How long have you been working with OneCall? 5 yrs What do you think has been the greatest consumer electronic advancement that has come in your lifetime? Wireless internet What is your favorite thing about working at OneCall? Learning about new technologies.

This is a great question, and with the available configurations and setup options on the Onkyo TX-SR508 home theater receiver not an uncommon question.

7.1 Channel Speaker Setup
If you have 7 speakers and a subwoofer available to connect with your Onkyo TXSR508 receiver you can choose from the following home theater configurations.

5.1 channel plus Front Height speakers – front left, center, front right, surround right, surround left and powered subwoofer plus front left height and front right height speakers.

or

7.1 channel – front left, center, front right, surround right, surround-back right, surround-back left, surround left and powered subwoofer.

Once your speakers and audio/video components are connected as outlined in your Onkyo TX-SR508 owner’s manual you’re ready to start the setup process. Although the Audyssey 2EQ®room correction and speaker setup process is very intuitive and makes the process of calibrating your speaker system a breeze you still need to tell the receiver how your speakers are positioned in your room before running the Audyssey 2EQ process. The first steps in the Audyssey 2EQ® process will help you accomplish exactly that.

The first step in speaker configuration will be making sure the “Speaker Type” is set to “Normal” and not “Bi-AMP”. Since the Bi-AMP, Front High Speaker and powered Zone 2 modes all share the same amplifiers as the Surround Back speakers you’re not able to use more than one of these options at a time. After the “Speaker Type” is set as “Normal” you’ll move on to the “Speaker Terminal Assignment” where you can tell the receiver which function the speakers connected to the “Surround Back or Front High Speakers” terminals as well as the “Front High or Zone 2 Speakers” terminals. After telling the receiver how your home theater speaker system is configured you can run the Audyssey 2EQ®process which will allow the receiver to efficiently calibrate the speaker system for optimum performance in your room. Now the only thing missing are your favorite movie and snacks to start enjoying your home theater system.

During the Audyssey process you should have heard sound from each of the 7 speakers and powered subwoofer connected to your receiver and it’s important to note that your most likely will not hear sound from all 7 speakers all of the time. Depending on the audio format of the movie you’re watching you may only hear sound from each speaker when sound is intended to be heard from each speaker. By referring to pages 30-33 of the owner’s manual for your Onkyo TX-SR508 receiver and the different listening modes available you’ll have a much better idea of when and from which speakers you should be hearing sound depending on the listening mode the receiver is in.

Zone 2
With the Powered Zone 2 function of your Onkyo TX-SR508 receiver you can listen to music or audio from the source components connected to your receiver through speakers in a different room or even outside without the necessity of adding more stereo equipment; including the freedom to listen to a different analog audio source in each room or Zone. That’s right; as is common with most Powered Zone 2 capable receivers, the TX-SR508 receiver will allow you to listen to only those analog audio sources connected to your receiver so it’s important to plan ahead and connect not only the digital audio or HDMI cables as well as the Left/Right analog audio cables as well. I would also point out you won’t hear any sound from the Surround Back speakers in your home theater system while the Power Zone 2 is in use. Once you have the analog connections in place and the speakers from the other room connected all you need to do is press the “Zone 2” button on the front panel of your receiver and make your input selection within 8 seconds (reference pages 47-48 of your owner’s manual for complete details on Zone 2 operation).

If you have any comments or questions please post them here on the OneCallBlog.

Matt P

Home audio/video enthusiast and merchandising specialist at OneCall.com

At OneCall we have a great selection of deals and gift ideas for the home theater or music enthusiast, sports fan, movie buff and photographer on your list. And, new for this year we also have a selection of great gift ideas for the home and office with Kitchen appliances, shavers and razors, steam mops and more.

Some of our most popular Black Friday deals include an LG 50PK950 50-inch Infinia 1080p Plasma HDTV which is THX certified so you know you can view your movies with the picture quality the director intended you to see. Plus, this TV is internet streaming ready so you can connect to Netflix, Pandora, YouTube and more. You can even watch our OneCall videos on YouTube right on your TV.

Save up to 20% on headphones from Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre.
That’s right, through Monday 11/29 you can get savings up to 20% on some of the most popular headphones this season including the Lil’ Jamz, Diddybeats, Dr. Dre Tour, Dr. Dre. Tour with ControlTalk along with the Lady Gaga Heartbeats and more. All of these headphones are a great gift idea for anyone who already has an iPod or MP3 player to take their listening experience to the next level.

Audio and Home Theater Receivers
This Black Friday enjoy savings up to 50% on audio receivers like the Denon AVR4310CI 7.1 channel receiver, Marantz SR5004, Onkyo HTRC180 and more with our Black Friday Audio Receiver Deals.

One of the most popular digital cameras at OneCall this season is the Nikon S1000pj. Although at first glance it may look like your typically compact digital camera, it’s actually much more. What really makes this camera stand out is not the 12 megapixel resolution of the 5x optical zoom it is the built-in projector that really makes it stand out. This camera lets you capture all those special moments, then easily share them using the built-in projector by displaying your pictures and videos on a wall of flat surface with a projected display up to 42 inches diagonally.

Be sure and check out all of our Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

Matt P

Home audio/video enthusiast and merchandising specialist at OneCall.com

The enhanced network capability includes Internet Radio and network audio/photo streaming via Ethernet connection to your home network. As well as Pandora, Rhapsody, flicker, Napster and FLAC HD – High-resolution audio format.

This receiver will also come with a great multi room section with an 11 channel Pre Amp Mode which can be used in combination with external Power Amplifiers. A generous 140 watts per channel with seven HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs ensures exceptional performance even without a separate power amplifier. And, for all you home theater warriors with 4 ohm speakers, no problem!

As an added touch this special edition receiver includes a 5 year manufacturer’s warranty, a certificate of authenticity and a Denon “Brand Book” that details the prestigious 100 year history of Denon.

Upon the decent of the AVR-A100, man kind’s life will change in how we access our photos and music through our home theater system.

Learn more about the Denon 100th Anniversary special edition products.

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“Domitor Sonos”

Domitor Sonus

Defender of truth, Slayer of Misinformation, a champion in the arena of Home Theater. For I am Domitor Sonus.

How do you get the best sound quality when connecting your computer to your home theater system? We’ve found a device that will dramatically improve the sound from your computer without costly upgrades to your computer of home theater system called the HRT Music Streamer II high resolution USB D/A converter.

Having a high quality D/A (or Digital-to-Analog converter) is a key factor in getting the best sound quality and performance when you’re listening to digitally compressed music on iTunes or Windows Media Player. This where the HRT Music Streamer II makes the difference; instead of using the computer’s sound card to output the audio the HRT Music Streamer connects to a USB port on your computer. This way the sound completely bypasses the computers sound card and avoids the inherent deficiencies of the computer’s sound card.

An HRT Music Streamer II is a great gift, ideal for any music lover who wants to listen to music stored on their computer (MP3) or stream internet radio. For more dedicated audiophile stereo systems HRT also makes some even higher performing USB streamer D/A converters. The one you choose would be based on how important every bit of audio performance is to you.

Check out the full line of high performance HRT Music Streamer D/A converters available from OneCall.

Patrick G

Patrick is our most experienced sales person, and has worked at OneCall longer than any other sales associate. He is a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the electronics business and is a great go to guy for those tough questions that come up on a daily basis. Patrick was born and raised in Washington State, growing up in the Bellingham area before relocating to Spokane where he has lived for well over 12 years….he is a true Washington State native. When he’s not selling Electronics and helping our customers at OneCall, Patrick enjoys working in his garden, cooking and playing video games on his Sharp TV. If he could have any electronics product available, at the moment, he would go with the 65” Panasonic 3D Plasma TV and if he could go anywhere in the world on an ultimate vacation he would go to Australia.

Packaged with five identical satellite speakers to ensure equal sound quality and seamless performance from your front, center and surround speakers. Each of the satellite speakers features the unique Klipsch horn-loaded technology which means you’ll hear every detail with sharp, crisp detail and clarity.

Since its not Home Theater if the floor doesn’t shake, at least a little, the HD Theater 1000 also includes a 10-inch subwoofer powered by a built-in 200 watt amplifier with a 420 watt peak power output. A built in volume control and phase adjustment mean you can adjust the bass output and performance to suit your preference.

For the best deal on the Klipsch HD Theater 1000 be sure to check the latest price at OneCall.

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“Domtor Sonus”

Domitor Sonus

Defender of truth, Slayer of Misinformation, a champion in the arena of Home Theater. For I am Domitor Sonus.