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Dave Williams
Wet nipple scene

Posts: 1836
From: Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Registered: Jan 2000


 - posted 10-08-2001 04:36 AM      Profile for Dave Williams   Author's Homepage   Email Dave Williams   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Ok I have been gone for a few days. Family emergency called me away so all I have to say is GOOD GREIF!!!

I take pride in giving the customers the best value for thier dollar with what I have.

And so you all get it, this place is a DISCOUNT HOUSE. All second run films for a dollar a piece. SO MONEY IS A MAJOR ISSUE!!! I have been given the opportunity to rape our storage and supplies but new purchases are just not easy to make. We are a very busy theater clearing over 12k in sales per week on six screens after just five months of operation, and increasing about 2 percent each week. SO we will make it, but not if I think I can go out and spend thousands of dollars right now.

I love this business, but I can do without the pain. Somebody get me an aspirin cuz my hed hurtz.

Dave

PS, i agree mark, i could probably even build my own damn boards and cards too besides the cables!


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Paul G. Thompson
The Weenie Man

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From: Mount Vernon WA USA
Registered: Nov 2000


 - posted 10-08-2001 01:04 PM      Profile for Paul G. Thompson   Email Paul G. Thompson   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Oh, sorry guys - The DTS-AD unit I pulled has a problem in the left channel. An RA has already been issued by DTS for its return.

The left channel has a buzzing output which is generated within the DTS itself. It is not a 60hz hum, or a ground loop hum. It sounds like hash noise generated from a flourescent light. But it had a "pattern" that sounded like a 30hz repetition rate. I never actually looked at the signal with an oscilloscope.

We had this problem before with several others, and were repaired under warrenty. Someone told me audio board needed upgrading.

Since the theater is almost 400 miles from me, and I don't have the facilities or the knowledge to actually work on them, it is easier for me just to send them in for repair.

Dave, I hope all is well within your family.

Paul


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Mark Gulbrandsen
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From: Music City
Registered: Jun 99


 - posted 10-08-2001 01:33 PM      Profile for Mark Gulbrandsen   Email Mark Gulbrandsen   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Actually repairing DTS units is extremely easy thing to do. Even trouble shooting at board level is a piece of cake on them. I once got in a unit that was in a fire. Fixed it up,no problem. Changed the Mother Board, Power Supply, Bad DC converter,and shorted caps on the audio board, did an upgrade and replaced the front panel so you didn't know it was in a fire as it was charred pretty bad. DTS was most helpful with supplying schematics and parts for it. It WAS a unit they they said could not be repaired though. Its been back in service for quite some time now. Saved the customer a bundle over buying a new unit.
Mark @ GTS

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Gordon McLeod
Film God

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From: Toronto Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 99


 - posted 10-08-2001 03:49 PM      Profile for Gordon McLeod   Email Gordon McLeod   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
with the AD units you are probably better to send them in for service

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Mark Gulbrandsen
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From: Music City
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 - posted 10-08-2001 03:58 PM      Profile for Mark Gulbrandsen   Email Mark Gulbrandsen   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Gord, You're right on the 6AD. I only repair DTS 6 and 6D units in shop.
Mark @ GTS

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Steve Guttag
We forgot the crackers Gromit!!!

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From: Annapolis, MD
Registered: Dec 1999


 - posted 10-08-2001 04:28 PM      Profile for Steve Guttag   Email Steve Guttag   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
So since it is 6AD...(analog/digital processor)...I trust DTS sent you an advance replacement or is the Charlie Chaplin festival in town?

Steve

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Paul G. Thompson
The Weenie Man

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From: Mount Vernon WA USA
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 - posted 10-08-2001 07:48 PM      Profile for Paul G. Thompson   Email Paul G. Thompson   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post 
Steve, it is the "Monkey and the Zoo" Festival.

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