Screen keeps going black intermittently
I have a HTPC which I have connected to my Smart TV via Marantz receiver with HDMI cables.Recently, when watching media from the HTPC, I have noticed that the screen goes black for 1 or 2 seconds, but...
View ArticleProjector screen, the usual questions
Hi, so I'm sure this has been covered more recently, but the only thread I can find is really old. I've just bought a cheap projector - and it's absolutely brilliant! We've got it displaying a 130"...
View ArticleXBOX ONE and TVNZ ondemand app
I've recently set up my new XBOX One S, and tried to use the TVNZ app. I get an error message that I'm the wrong region. I'm not using any VPNs or DNS servers. I see on this FAQ site that there was an...
View ArticleUltra High Definition: A guide to TVs.
I noted that there is a sticky in this forum for A guide to Plasma vs LCD HDTVs that, while useful in its day, hasn't been posted to for ten years. So maybe it's time for a refresh with the current LCD...
View Articlegoing wirelless... without being crazy rich !
Hi everyone,I have an old setup that I would like to upgrade, cheaply if possible (around 500E)What I have :Video source : macbook air (connected to the video projector in HDMI via Display Port), sound...
View ArticleRuipro HDMI Fiber Cable
Needing a new HDMI cable my current in-wall cable is not cutting it. I'm now looking at this cable RUIPRO HDMI Fiber Cable 10m has anyone had any experience with these cables.Thanks
View ArticleTVHeadend EGP - Find channel names or copy of current tv_grab_nz-py.conf for...
Having to rebuild my TVHeadend Server, no of course I didn't have a backup Trying to work out the exact channel names to populate tv_grab_nz-py.conf due to the configure script not working with certain...
View ArticleBroken speaker ... where to fix
I have a pair. Of Mordaunt Short Pearl 10s which have been trojan. Clumsiness resulted in a dropped speaker which now sounds distorted and clearly in need of love. Where does one find this speaker love...
View ArticleSONOS Beam
Hi Has anyone purchased the newly released Sonos Beam? Thoughts on it? - Is Sonos worth the extra money? Does Alexa work with NZ Radio Stations? 'Alexa Play Radio Sport' etc. Any feedback appreciated....
View ArticlePanasonic PT-D6000es
Hi , i have just been gifted a Panasonic PT-D6000es projector. Its a big heavy unit. I have a 100 inch screen. Im new to the projector scene. Has anyone used this projector for home use in a movie...
View ArticleChromecast / Marantz receiver problem - no sound
we've got Chromecast and a Panasonic 42" LED TV about 6 yrs oldI've used our 2013 MacBook to watch youtube clips and other websites on the TV no problems - the sound comes through the TV speakersA...
View ArticleStream DVDs using RTMP for Digital Signage
I'm testing a Raspberry Pi based digital signage solution called PiSignage to replace our DVD players. It supports a range of media including MP4, JPG, RTSP, RTMP, HTML etc. The PiSignage player can...
View ArticleTime to buy a Replacement TV
So our Panasonic TH-55DX605U has refused to start up after a year and luckily we had an extended warranty on it from Harvey Norman (I know I should be covered by CGA but ease of support is always...
View Article4k HDR Bluray player with Freeview recorder etc ??????
I have looked everywhere I can think of and have not come up with anything, I am looking to consolidate devices where I can. I am looking for a 4K HDR Bluray player, Freeview recorder, streamer and...
View ArticleSony Soundbar HT-CT800 - Best connection to Sony TV?
I'm waiting delivery of my Sony HT-CT800 soundbar. Thinking about connection to my Sony KD 55x8500d, I have the option of either (1) optical in from TV or (2) HDMI ARC.Which is the better option, pros...
View ArticleReceiver, separates questions
Hi there, since owing my system I have always been wondering if I'm getting the best out of it. I have Onkyo tx515, diamonds 9.5 (9cs centre, 9.0 surrounds, sw150 sub), htpc, ps4, record player (and...
View ArticleUniversal Remote
Hello, I am getting sick of the flaky standard remote for our Panasonic Blueray/PVR/receiver (and the wife is ready to launch it out the window), so am looking for a universal remote to solve world...
View ArticleAre we past distributed video in houses?
Question relates to a new build.With the availability of streamed video, are we beyond the idea of having a video distribution hub in a new build that transfers broadcast signals or disc playback to...
View ArticleTV to pair with Apple TV4K
With next week's launch of TVOS12 the Apple TV will support Dolby Atmos and HDR10+ in addition to Dolby Vision.At the moment we watch all our TV via the Apple TV. Mainly iPlayer, ITV, TVNZ, Netflix,...
View ArticleAre projectors still good in time of OLED and 4k?
Hello all, I would like to ask you for your opinion on the topic of projectors. I would love to have cinema like home theater at home, but I am not convinced projectors are a technology of future...
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