Question 1

Does this have a remote/ programmable remote control?

Accepted Answer

I have a 24" Sony "PS3" TV, one that supports 3D and full-screen/Split screen mode on a few games that support that option, and the remote didn't work on that TV.  So it only works on the "real" consumer Sony TVs, not the 24" PS3 monitor that is sort of a TV.

Question 2

Is this factory refurbished by SONY?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell who refurbished, but it has a refurbished sticker covering the serial number bar code.  The special refurb warranty card (30 days only!!) says "Refurbished Product Service Center, 8945 Dice Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670".  No where on the card (piece of paper) does the word Sony appear.  The phone number is five six two-nine four six-three five three one.

It's only 30 days, so basically it gives you a chance to plug it in, attach your speakers, watch a movie and play a few games.  It either works out of the box or it doesn't.

I spent a night using every input to make sure they all worked, including the USB port for iPhone.

Question 3

I would like to know the recommended speaker wire ( 16AWG, 14AWG or 12 AWG) to use with this receiver to connect to my surround sound speaker panel ( approx 6 feet from receiver)? Thanks

Accepted Answer

16 is plenty usually unless you have some pretty power hungry speakers.  Anything less than 50ft generally works fine with 16QAWG.  I prefer thick stuff 14AWG oxygen-free copper.  Quality is almost more important than thickness for your average speakers.  The Wal Mart stuff isn't very good for example and 12AWG Wal-Mart speaker wire won't perform as well as some 16AWG oxygen-free copper wire.  Monster Cable stuff is junk but there are some quality speaker wires that can be had for reasonable money online.  AV Forums has a wealth of information about this stuff.

For speaker installation the guides at crutch field are good.

Question 4

Can a turntable be hooked up to this item?

Accepted Answer

Yes if the turn table has the white and red output RCA

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