DNLA Problems on Panasonic Devices
I have a new Panasonic ST50 TV and BDT220 Blue-Ray Player, both hard wired to my home network.The TV will stream movies from my PC via DLNA, but the Blue-Ray Player won't! It will display photos and...
View ArticleBBC World on Intelsat 5?
Is BBC World still available on Intelsat 5 ?Long time since using the sat receiver but now BBC is not on TV1 fired it up again and getting nothing at all.
View ArticleSpeaker repairs - Wellington
I have an old set of Polk Audio floor standing speakers. One of the speakers stopped working and I am fairly certain it is a wiring/crossover problem. I tried taking one of the individual speakers out...
View Articleoptical audio output
This is an 'optimistic' post to try to resolve my impossible dilemma!I bought a 2011 Samsung Smart TV - model UE40D5520 then a 2012 Samsung Sound bar model HW-E350 to try to improve the sound. (my...
View ArticleHorizontal black lines on Samsung D series LCD LED panel
Panel is about 5 years old, had very little use so was surprised to see black lines appear that run the full width of the display. The TV has been very well treated so any ideas aside from a service tech?
View ArticleComing to a store near u? 4K
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/home-theater/you-can-buy-a-4k-tv-right-now-for-1500?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews4k tv for us1500 ... Although it must be said if you...
View ArticleSony KDL55x 4500 Powering off and on (Randomly)
Above TV was an insurance replacement approx 3 years ago for their 70" SXRD that went on the blink. The good folks on this forum gave me some great advice and replacement has been excellent - until...
View ArticleBest speaker stands for Diamond 9.1's
Looking around the web there are a lot of speaker stands, but I would be interested to hear what others are using for Diamond 9.1s.Currently my speakers are sitting on a pine tv cabinet, but would like...
View Articleis there any way I can convert the RF output on my DVD recorder from Analog,...
Hi guys, I've been looking at getting a PlayTV for my PS3 as the Antenna input on my LCD is totaled, and has broken off.I've been reading, and they say that a PlayTV enables you to view your PS3's DTV...
View ArticleWant to access Netflix, Amazon, Hulu+ and Vudu - try the Sony BDP-S390
My PS3 died and since it was the first generation unit it could play PS2 games (emulation in firmware) and SACD's. I have replaced it with the Super Slim but I have now lost SACD playback.Looked around...
View ArticleHDMI Sound Problem with TV & AMP
I have a Panasonic SD50Z TV and Yamaha 673 AV Amp connected via an HDMI cable. I have MySky hooked up to the AMPIf I switch the TV on first, then the AMP, I get MySky Sound through the AMP fine.If I...
View ArticleAre modern Sony Bravias restricted in use in any way?
Am looking at the ASB "free" tv offer for some new mortgage/loan packages. Its a Sony Bravia KDL42W670A. True financial cost aside, do Sony restrict their TVs use in any way? Might seem a daft question...
View ArticleSamsung HT-D4600 and a wireless lan dongle?
Hi there, does anybody know which model of the Samsung Wireless Lan dongle that will work on my Samsung Home Theatre HT-D4600?I am having no luck finding this item, can anybody help?Kind RegardsJacky
View ArticleDAB+ in New Zealand?
So anyone know anything about DAB+ roll out in New Zealand? Will it follow the analog to digital TV switch?It seems like DAB is doing well in Australia, about time for NZ isnt it?
View ArticleWD Live Close but no cigar!!
Bought one of those WD LIVE's to see if would replace the pvr i have running xbmc so i could use th ebox for something else all was going well till i think i have discovered that it doesnt play mpeg4's...
View ArticleJaycar AR1895 Stereo 2.4GHz Digital Wireless 15WRMS Audio Amplifier System
Is anyone using the Jaycar AR1895 Stereo 2.4GHz Digital Wireless 15WRMS Audio Amplifier System ?http://www.jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp?ID=AR1895&CATID=85&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=1010#4This...
View ArticleWhere is the Philips LED/LCD TVs in New Zealand?
Have not had any luck finding Philip flatscreens in New Zealand and can't understand why.The flatscreens keep winning tests here in Norway and have some of the best image quality out there, but they...
View ArticleAnyone with a Yamaha Bluray player and Yamaha Receiver?
Probably a long shot but I'm looking for someone who has a Yamaha AVR and Yamaha Bluray player connected to each other with HDMI and who would be willing to do some HDMI-CEC traffic sniffing, (I'll...
View ArticleHTPC + Pioneer SC-LX85 + Sanyo PLV-Z2000 Projector = Problem ! Pls help....
hi guysi have a problem with my htpc - projector setup at the moment - headache headache ! * ggrrrrrrrr *Equipment :- Pioneer SC-LX85 A/V Reciever- Compaq PC with Radeon 6670 with manual switcher (to...
View ArticleHome Theatre Setup
I'm helping a friend set up their new Sony Bravia KDL-42W670A TV (replacing an old Panasonic plasma) and am trying to get it working nicely with the home theatre (Panasonic SA-PT560) and MySky box.We...
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