Posts Tagged ‘howto’

Dvr Tivo

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Dvr Tivo
What are the similarities and differences of Direct TV DVR TiVo HD compared with HD?

After moving to a new apartment complex we are forced to leave our current cable company and go with the complex has a contract with – use dish DVR and we're not happy with it. Customer Ser Tivo for over 4 years, we are looking for something similar to Tivo. Direct TV seems to be the closest, but before we commit, we wanted to get some feedback.

The only benefits of a DVR TiVo DVR through any other is that it is in networking and user interface and user interface / display ability to suggest similar to what we have been recording. While I have never had Dish Network, so I can not comment on their service. However, DIRECTV is constantly improving and enriching their software to add functionality (and cost much less than Tivo). I am a beta tester in its program of avant-garde. These are some of the new capabilities should begin regular users see you soon. http://www.satelliteguys.us/directv-cutting-edge-ce-discussion-forum CE: (0×034D) – Left Menu appearance EC 21:01: 21:01 (0×034D) – Support for Linksys Wireless Adapter WET610N CE: 21:03 (0×353/0×354) – MRV is back! CE: 21:05 (0×035B) – new playlist and select Playlist EC persistence: 21:05 (0×035B) – DIRECTV ON DEMAND programming on screen details of cosmetic surgery EC: 21:09 (0×036A) – MRV is back! CE: 21:10 (0×036F) – Unified Search CE: 21:10 (0×036F) – "Watch Now / Soon, Film DIRECTV CE: 21:11 (0×0374) – Data Rich Guide: Similar Shows Cast & Crew GUIDE Filmography Actor Actor Awards illustrations Star ratings of movies CE: 21:12 (0×0379) – Smart Search now includes the suggestions!

Watch tivo DVR Recorded Shows at Anywhere in Your House



Pvr Dvr

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Pvr Dvr
Does anyone use the windows media center as a pvr (dvr) and how does it work with cable?

was wondering how do you use it. i know you need a tv tuner ( any recommendations for a good one?) . so would you hook up your cable to the tuner and would it show the guide. and it it a decent pvr? i was going to buy the160gb from sony but was wondering if i could just get away with hooking up my computer to my cable and tv and using it instead. i’m not technically savvy so any info on setting up a media center would be helpful. also i was wondering if anyone streams movies, tv shows, etc through their computer (via various sites & which do you use) as i wouldn’t mind getting rid of my cable altogether- that’s $120 bill that i could get rid of.

Hauppauge 950Q tuner.

I’ve been using it for a few years. If you have the disk space to hold the shows you record, it’s as good as any other recorder. Just plug a cable into the tuner, the same way you’d plug it into a TV set, set things up (I watch live too) and have fun.

As far as setting up the media center, the default settings work fine for me. (The guide always starts on Channel 44, other than that no complaints.)

I prefer having the shows and channels stay the same, so I pay the cab;e bill (although it’s not $160 even with the internet service I get through it.)

Tuner:
I researched a lot of them before I settled on the 950Q. It gets warm (they all do), but some of them get really hot, some have bad audio bad video, all sorts of complaints. This one works. (And I’m familiar with the accents of the tech support people – their offices are about 15 miles from my house, so we “tawk” the same language.)

TV is Dead? – Skipping adverts/PVR/DVR




Cable Remote

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Cable Remote
How do you program a remote for digital cable?

I have a sound system, digital cable and a tv. how do I program the cable remote so that you can turn the sound and the tv on with that one remote?

Simple. Read the manual that came with the cable remote or go to the cable company’s website and learn how to enter the proper codes into the remote for the equipment you are using.

cable remote control toy airwalker”Sgt KERORO”(world version




Cable Hdtv

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Cable Hdtv
How do i set my hdtv to show all the picture when i have a hdmi cable?

I have a hdmi cable hook from my hdtv cable box to my hdtv. and some of the words on hd channels are off to the side.

Sounds like you have the picture set to a zoom setting…check your remote for a button that will either “zoom” or change the picture….you need to set it to default, widescreen etc.

How to Connect an Antenna or Cable to Your HDTV For Dummies




Pvr Dvr

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Pvr Dvr
What takes the place of a VCR to record their Telivision shows for later viewing?

I know I have that record DVD, but I know some of them also know that you can rent a PVR DVR your cable company, but a bit expensive. Can you buy one and when you do have to pay amonthly rate their cable company because I guess that takes the place of your digital box

Go to https: / / www3.tivo.com/store/home.do Do 1-2-3 steps. This is Tivo. You can buy the box as 2.5 percent to 3-4 lifetime service as a hundred. And you're forever to record what you see when you want!

Asianwolf PVR-200/4G Micro DVR Video & Audio Pen Recorder



Connectors Bag

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Connectors Bag
Would the air bag light stay on because I drove the car without the instrument panel?

I removed the instrument panel on my car to change the lights. I realized that I needed a part so I drove the car, without the instrument panel, to the store (I used a GPS as a speedometer). When I hooked it all back up the air bag light blinks a few times, then goes solid. I have checked to make sure there were no loose wires or connectors near the steering wheel or instrument panel. Would the light stay on because the instrument panel was missing? How can I fix this? The auto parts stores in the area do not have computer scanners that can read the airbag codes.
1996 Hyundai Accent

Each time the key is cycled on, the air bag computer performs a thorough self test of all of the components. If a fault is found, it disables the system and sets the light. If the concern is repaired and the system is OK, the light will cycle off upon completion of the self test.
If your light is flashing or steady on, the air bag system has a problem.

Bag in Box Connecter Tutorial Video




Cable Coax

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Cable Coax
How do I connect my xbox 360 to a TV with only coaxial cable input?

My TV above only coaxial cable input and wanted play my xbox 360 into it. Is there a special module or something I have to buy to convert A / V cables to convince? Thanks in advance

You can obtain a modulator RCA or GE for about $ 8, which can be connected to TV with only RF InOut.

Is the Quality of your Coax Cable Important?



Mini Pvr

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Mini Pvr
Where can I buy the PVR Vievu-Pro 2 camcorder Mini?

I live in Spain. Are there outlets there or in the UK? Points Sales so far have found only in the U.S.. Also anyone have one? If so, what do you think of her? I do not want to spy. It is for recording my cycling experiences trails. Thanks

It would be difficult to find in stores. I found one for you out of the Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002E9HBGG?ie=UTF8&tag=bbalou-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002E9HBGG

MW2 – HD PVR TEST + MINI EDIT



Motorola Comcast

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Motorola Comcast
Is the Motorola SB5101 Surfboard cable modem compatible with Vista and Comcast?

My cousin is the change to Comcast and they need a modem, that this work? She has the Windows Vista operating system.

If most of definition, and modems are a surfboard that Comcast prefers.

Comcast DOCSIS 3.0 Speed Test



Inline Amplifier

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Inline Amplifier
how this ecg amplifier circuit processed?. i need a clear detail about the circuit diagram.any one can help me

link for an circuit—http://www.sciam.com/media/inline/000C74E4-5172-1C74-9B81809EC588EF21_arch1.gif

It is an high impedance instrumentation amplifier with differential inputs for noise rejection, a zero offset adjustment and low pass filtering, like it says. It looks clear enough to me.

Why don’t you get an evaluation board from Analog Devices if you want to try it out?

Inline skater @ Oct 21, 2006 BG Comp