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The other answer to your troubles might be with the TV or the receiver depending on what you are using to output the sound. You might need to enter the service menu for either component and match the correct input being used with the input you have the X-Box hooked up to.

The obvious first answer to this question is, "did you check the batteries?"(which I'm certain you probably did) If so, and the remote still isn't working, I'd contact the company and find out whether it is under warranty and how to obtain a new one. The other option is is to purchase a universal remote that controls a number of different components and could replace all your other remotes leaving you with just one to control everything.

Unfortunately the old adage, "You get what you paid for" is certainly applicable here. There is a reason that these sets are so cheap. Shoddy construction, minimal support and bare bones features usually result in an unhappy customer. If you find that after you've tried to get help through the various channels suggested by the previous responder, and the set is definitely beyond reasonable repair costs, I would suggest going with a Vizio as you r next purchase. It's a large company located in California with good support, lower cost and good features.

Right now I would side with the dlp as prices are generally lower for a dlp and, in most cases I prefer the picture. Lamp life of dlps has increased greatly over the past few years. Granted bulbs are still expensive to replace (around $300), but unlike plasmas, once you replace the bulb, you essentially have the same picture as when you bought the set. The life of a plasma is limited and although it has gotten longer, the better investment maybe the dlp.

I actually own the smaller version of this 1080p LCD (LG 42 LB5D) and love this television. You can get it now for right around $1800 delivered. It's got a fast response time of 5 ms and excellent contrast ration of 10,000 to 1. Sound quality is actually quite good through the internal speakers. The picture really is great after tweaking and HD programing is outstanding as is XBox360 gaming and HD-DVD.

I love the Sony BRAVIA KDL-40V3000 Television at right around $1,500. Excellent Black levels, little to no motion blur, solid sound (but best sound is always with a home theater system) and great detail. Remote control is set-up intuitively and Sony is certainly a brand name you can trust in the TV business.

Personally, I prefer the Sony DPP-FP90 Thermal Printer for good, high quality photos. It is relatively fast for a high-quality color printer and does a great job of reproducing color gradients effectively.

Hi Dena,

The Sony DPP-FP90 does a great job with large, detailed photo files. Images print sharp and crisp. When you get over eight megapixels, unless you're printing a poster sized printout, the human eye will not resolve the added pixels so this printer would be more than sufficient for your needs.

Personally, I would go with the Bose around-ear headphones, for personal and portable listening. They definitely help block out outside noise and are very comfortable.

Although is may not be eye-catching to some, the JVC RV-NB1 Radio/Cassette/CD Boombox is the best sound personal player out there in the price range you're looking for. It has good bass extension and its midrange is not muddled.

To me the Toshiba SD-P2900 is built like a tank and provides a good picture for the price. the battery charge also lasts much longer than many other players out there on the market.

Yes, they most certainly will with the proper editing programs and equipment. Lighting is usually one area where dvc's fall short, so you'll want to pay close attention to this when evaluating which one to purchase.

I wouldn't want to go any smaller than the Canon HV10 Mini DV Digital Camcorder. It has a great picture with good features for a reasonable price. It's LCD screen is definitely the smallest I would want to go with.

For many people this question comes down to cost. Yes, the models like the Canon HV10 Mini DV Digital Camcorder are suburb performers, but many people have a hard time spending close to a grand on a camcorder. If you can afford it, it certainly gives you a lot of bang for your buck and has many features in a small, convenient package.

Most models of camcorders today come with the software included. Depending on your level of experience and what you're trying to accomplish with your videos, you may need additional software. For most people, what comes with their camcorder is more than sufficient. Also programs like iMovie that come with a computer system can provide added features to video editing without added cost.

Try to find a local independent store to first get information on what they recommend and then compare there prices to online outlets. Also, user submitted reviews are very helpful when taken as a whole - that is make sure that a product has a number of reviews from different sites that give you a good overview of the product you're interested in. Also, look for professionally generated reviews on the products you are considering and keep in mind the reviewer's credentials before making an purchase based on this information alone.

I would recommend going with a HD camera as this is the wave of the future and the picture quality is indeed stunning. The best model out there for the price right now is the Canon HG10.

I would wait on this purchase until the next generation of inexpensive HD video cameras come out. the lack of an eye-level viewfinder and and a very small touch screen LCD are serious detractions to this models as are the lack of significant manual controls.

Also, video can appear washed out at times.

The next Sony models should address all (hopefully) these issues while continuing to come down in price.

I believe that Call of Duty 4 is made to be played online and like the way it works much better than Halo 3. It is endlessly replayable as it draws the player in each time and provides many different outcomes.

Yes and no. Generally, tower speakers have much greater bass extension that bookshelves or on wall speakers, but many times smaller speakers have greater resolved detail and more pleasing dynamics. The best of both speakers (floorstanders and bookshelves) can excel at both, but you are usually going to be paying more.

Definitely make sure you have placement figured out to a "T" before you begin your renovation. Make sure you have the proper cabling that meets codes and poses no fire danger. Also make sure to have speakers properly supporter and isolated from the resonance of the walls themselves - improperly installed in walls can produce a muddiness that colors almost any sound being reproduced.

I love my JBL Studio L890s. Great bass extension in a relatively small speaker footprint. These babies don't even need a subwoofer to get down low. Awesome home theatre workhorses, these speakers reproduce all the great movie effects with perfect realism.

Floor speakers are still the best way to get quality sound out of your audio system, but many people consider them to be eyesores. The newest wall mounted speakers that match the looks of flat panel TVs are much more likely to please a significant other than traditional floor behemoths. Also, the sound quality of these new units has increased dramatically as more and more companies realize this is what the modern consumer wants.

Wireless speakers have come a long way over the past couple of years, but they still, for the most part, are not as high quality as wired speakers and are certainly not as cost effective. A number of problems can arise with signal interference which can compromise the integrity of the material being played.

As far as what's best, right now the only speakers I would recommend would be computer speakers such as Velocity Premium Wireless Computer Speakers because they are usually placed very close to the signal source and have less chance or interference.

Many people make the mistake of hanging a television at too high a level. Think about the neck strain that can occur if you have to look up constantly to see your TV. Ideally, while seated (after all, most of us watch tv in this position) the set should be at eye level which would but it about 48 inches off the ground. In real world situations this is not always possible as furniture and other objects could obscure the view from across the room so hanging it slightly higher has to be the most appropriate option.

Many people consider black level to be the best judge of a TVs' picture. This is essentially how well the set displays the blackest blacks. Are they deep black or a muddled grey or somewhere in between. Solid reproduction of black's allows a TV to give you a picture that pops off the screen. One good indicator is the set's contrast ratio. Generally the higher the contrast ratio the deeper the blacks. But be aware that many manufacturers provide artificially elevated contrast ratios (dynamic) to boost the number.

Yes, you can certainly have a TV cabinet under a flat panel television provided that the TV has a stable base and the unit is securely attached to a wall so that if accidently tipped over, it won't fall and break or injure someone.

Samsung is certainly one of the top producers out there, but I'd also take a look at Sony (for quality) and Vizio (for value). Sony is generally considered the equal (or the superior by many) of Samsung when it comes to flat panel screens. Vizio is an American based company that provides many top technologies in lower priced sets. These aren't quite on par with Sony and Samsung, but there price to value relationship is, in many cases, is worth it.

I think a 19 inch TV would be all that you would need for the kitchen. The Samsung LN-T1953H model would certainly fit the bill and is a great value.

Because you're dealing with a conference room where many people may be part of a presentation, I would recommend a screen no smaller than 50 inches and a 60 incher may even be preferred. Because you specified Sony, I'd go with the Sony BRAVIA KDL-52W3000 Television.

A rec room usually involves getting a set that is decent sized so that many people can see it from a variety of locations. I'd recommend the Syntax 747i 47 inch LCD TV for the best value in a quality set. It uses one of the most advanced processors on the market today and has great up conversion of standard programming - still the majority of broadcast television programs.

For a child's room I would certainly look at a smaller sized screen - say 26 inch. I think that the Sony Bravia KDL-26S300 would certainly fit the bill. A nice quality set with a great picture and a fair price.

My recommendation would certainly by the LG 42LC7D-UB Television. A great value at $1,200 with 5 ms response time and high contrast ratio, it provides a great picture at a reasonable price.

There is certainly no better time than the present as prices on plasmas have been lowered dramatically over the past year or so. With the economy the way it is nowadays stores are constantly having sales on these televisions and many great values can be found.

I would certainly recommend the Samsung FPT5064 50' 720p model which can be found for below $1400 at Amazon.com. It has a great picture for the money and is a solid performer in almost all areas.

If you're looking for a great flat panel at a distance I wouldn't go any less than 42 inches. You may find better value in a 720p display of bigger size such as a 50 or 60 incher. At any distance over 10 feet, distinguishing between 720p and 1080p is virtually impossible.

Do you mean in comparison to LCD tvs or are you asking whether or not 42 inch plasmas are at the best price they've been at since there inception?

I think the answer is yes on both accounts. The price of plasmas have certainly come down in the past year or so and now many models are competing quite well against their LCD counterparts. That said LCD is still the most popular technology out there at the current time.

Vizio is a great success story in today's market. They produce tvs with the latest technologies and specifications for the lowest prices. The fact that a number of larger stores such as Costco, Wal-Mart and Sam's Club carry this brand has allowed many people to experience the amazing picture quality that is HDTV at an affordable price. Does it mean that their lower priced options are as good as the big boys (Samsung, Sony, etc.), not really, but there cost to value ratio is certainly better.

Hi Bruce,

This particular unit does not allow you to resume a CD after you've powered it off. The Xplod CFD-G505 does offer this feature and has better sound quality for a slightly higher price.

Hi Tom,

To me the best value out there on the market for a 19' inch tv is the Phillips 19PFL5422D LCD HDTV. With 720p resolution, it's got all the pixels you'll ever need in a tv that size. It also has better than average sound when you consider the price and the dynamic contrast enhancer really helps with the black levels.