External hard drive to tv without USB
Hey guys I have a flat screen tv, Panasonic Vera its about 2 years old, it has a 4 HMDI slots and a big card slot for a camera card but a big one??? Can I get an adapter to plug my hard drive into...
View ArticleCivic's projector
Has anyone been to a movie in the Civic, Auckland lately? I went last week to my first film of the Film Festival. They have a new (to me) digital projector, and the results looks very nice. I wonder...
View ArticleSAMSUNG UA32EH4000 Weak Signal
Howdy - good old Mum finally chose a Samsung UA32EH4000 to replace the Zinwell ZMT-620HD/Phillips CRT combo. Installed all good found all channels and left her with it.Later that night stopped working...
View ArticleHDMI Extender over Cat 6
Hello, I have 2 HDMI sources which I want to distribute around the house (MySky and another STB) Both sources are in the Home theatre room and I want to send both of these to 3 other rooms over cat 6....
View ArticleExplain Panasonic TV model naming
I am looking to buy a new plasma and often see people on the forums discussing the merits of each version of plasma. Think I'm set on a Panasonic as they seem to be universally accepted as the best but...
View ArticleIn the market for a TV
Have not bought a TV in a dozen years and ours just died tonight. So looking for about a 40" flat screen and currently reading through a mountain of info on types! Don't need a 'rocket ship' but don't...
View ArticleDoes the IMAX on Queen St show proper Imax documentry films?
Just wondering, do they show the normal imax stuff or just the hollywood garbage blown up? Thanks
View ArticleSpeaker crackling, tried the basic fixes but no joy. What next?
My right front speaker in my 5.1 home theatre setup has recently started crackling whenever I turn the volume up or a loud sound comes through it. I've tried swapping the speaker with the left one and...
View Articlesamsung ua32d6000 led tv
hi there,iv just brought this samsung 6000 3d tv and am having problems with i think what you call motion blur(more like when you drop a pebble in some water you get that ripple)iv had it returned to...
View ArticleTEAC - Sound bar on sale at Albany Warehouse
I just picked up one of these http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/catalog/product/Teac-2.1-Channel-Soundbar-with-Wireless-2.4Ghz-Active-Subwoofer-LSB200SW?SKU=1599636 from the Warehouse in Albany - $99...
View ArticleSimple, basic Tv connection.
Hi, I asked previously about connecting tv's home theatre ect, but costs mount up in a new house build and at the moment I just want to know what basics I can get away with. I've bought a panasonic...
View ArticleTV Repairer recommendations
Hi everyone My television (Samsung series 4/5ish 46inch 'bordeaux') is getting a few grey hairs in it's old age. I'm experiencing a problem where it sits there, clicking away, for at least an hour...
View ArticleProblem with WD media player
Hi, I'm borrowing a WD HDMI media player form my friend, and I think I'll purchase one of my own now, it's been great. Up until yesterday that is. I can get to the screen with all my files and scroll...
View ArticleMisleading & Deceptive conduct - Bond and Bond Queen Street
Have been tasked with helping a friend buy a new Telly. Had a look at Bond and Bond on Queen street, and lo and behold, I see the following picture which **apparently** demonstrates why we all need to...
View ArticleRaspberry Pi and XBMC/Android 4.0 ICS as media player?
So the Raspberry Pi can almost run Android 4, and XMBC has been ported to Android. Could this be the ideal low budget media player? I understand it can do 720p but 1080p is a bit much for it, which is...
View ArticleBuying a AVR from overseas?
Been looking at getting a new amp but prices here seem steep (shock horror). I saw the Marantz SR5006 for sale on Pricespy for $1695...
View ArticlePC Components used but more of an AV question
Guys Just made an AV rack inside a larg(ish)cupboard to hide away all the TV kit. - couple of receivers, PS3, DVD player etc. Looks nice but given location of kit I'm thinking it may get warm(er) than...
View ArticleWaikato Radio Station strong signal in Onehunga, is this a coincidence?
Hi guys, a question. We were on a drive back from The Coromandel Peninsula, through the Waikato, and finally back to Auckland. On the way back, we tuned into the local Classic hits radio station for...
View ArticleProjector replacement bulbs
My Mitsubishi HC6000 is stating it wants a replacement bulb soon which the manual states should occur at 3750 hours. The projector is 2.5 years old, so around 900 days which means on average it would...
View ArticleTurntable Hum - Can't find solution.
Hi, I am relatively new to the hobby of listening to Vinyl. I have got a record player and amp setup. I am experiencing a lot of hum when I turn the amplifier on. I have done some research and the most...
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