Chromecast woes
Anyone else experiencing problems after the recent "update"?I turned on Chromecast this morning and it immediately starting updating ... when finished it just sat there with the white light flashing....
View ArticleSharp 70inch LED TV
Hi guys,I just purchased a 70 inch LED Sharp TV ( LC-70LE650X ) for $3k from Harvey Norman (its not on their website for some reason)If i connect the TV to my computer via VGA cable, when i watch...
View ArticleViewing DMR-BWT835 recordings from OSX/Mac
I've recently purchased a Panasonic DMR-BWT835 and have most of the options setup now.I can watch TV or recordings from any of our devices (gen1 and gen2 Kindle Fire's, Android phones, iPod Touch...
View ArticleHelp selecting new BD Player
Hi there, just looking for some advice on purchasing a new BD Player. The one I currently have is having a number of issues and needs replacement.The player will be used for BD discs, dvd's and playing...
View ArticleZM Hamilton switched transmitters?
Hey guys.Something I've noticed, in the car ZM from the Waikato booms in, here in West Auckland. That was never the case before, I know there was only a handful of stations on Te Aroha, and all those...
View ArticleHome theatre under $1000
Hello everyone,I am looking for a home theatre under $1000. I have a samsung 55 inch led tv and would like to use the home theatre for movies and music. I actually bought a sony home theatre model-990w...
View ArticleLaptop HDMI Out
Hi TeamJust wondering. What exact cable is needed to connect Laptop HDMI to a TV with normal RCA inputs? There is also a s-video inputI see there are cables and also converter/adapter.Under what...
View ArticleAV receiver and Blu-ray player conundrum
Hey geeks, I've got an installer working on my dedicated home theatre set up. From his original list of products I've done some of my own research to try and shave a few bucks here and there and...
View ArticleSamsung BD-F8500 - Smart Hub 2.0 question
Anyone got one?Wanting to know if it can be connected to US for netflix/hulu and is there a Plex app?
View Article5.1 Speaker options $3000 budget
Hi guys, looking for some opinions on what are some good 5.1 speaker packages available at the moment. ($3000 budget) I have a Sony STR-DN1040 on order and the room size will be your average kiwi...
View ArticleWhy buy a 3D TV?
Hi everyone,Is 3D TV taking off?Are there any channels that support 3D? In the near future?Do all new movies (that are 3D in the cinema) come out on 3D Blueray/DVD?If No, how do I justify buying a 3D...
View ArticleProjector screen options
Hi we are in the process of renovating and the financial controller has given me permission to make our rumpus room dual purpose in that I can install a home theatre. I have a few restrictions to work...
View ArticleTV Options for common room
Hi EveryoneI have been tasked with providing two TV's for two of the common rooms at work with a budget of no more than $1000 per TV. The room sizes are about the size of your average lounge but there...
View ArticleSony car speakers
Hi, I've got a set of Sony separate component car speakers that have spent more time in the box than in my car. I was gonna put them in my new car but after careful inspection I discovered the rubber...
View ArticleAerial Guy in Auckland
Hi There!Can someone recommend a reasonably priced RELIABLE and GOOD aerial company/person in Auckland? My father in law keeps losing Channel 1+2 which he thinks is an issue with his satellite.
View ArticleHow to add wireless and new digital compontents to a 10yr old component sound...
Hi all, here's my situation: I have a very nice, but slightly older separate-component sound system wired into a function venue. The best I can describe it is a cd player, two equalizers and an amp (I...
View ArticleHow to configure a Sony Bravia KDL50R550A to get content via wifi
I have just acquired a Sony Bravia KDL50R550A, mainly because they were a good TV for the price (one-day special $1399), and have WiFi.I set up the WiFi and connected to my home network no problem. I...
View ArticlePanasonic TH-P42X30Z - TH-P50X30Z
I have a Panasonic TH-P42X30Z TV. Reading posts in regards to this TV, I'm aware that its a 'junk' TV and for some not worth considering but I need help to find a remote that will work on it. Without...
View ArticleRecommendations for Bluetooth Receiver - that is not a Belkin?
I would like to be able to stream music to my amplifier's DAC via BlueTooth. I purchased a Belkin Songstream HD. The analogue was fine but I could not get either the Digital Optical or Digital Coax to...
View ArticleConnecting my Panasonic HDD / Standard SKY decoder and Sony TV
Hello Every One, Please bear with me as I am a first time Geekzone user.I have bought a Panasonic DMR-PWT530 Player and HDD recorder.I am trying to connect this to a SKY Decoder (not My Sky) and our...
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