Sony Bravia, NAS and Plex, anyone got it working?
I've had a Bravia KDL48W600B "smart" TV for a while which is connected (wired not wireless) to our home network. One of the PCs in the house runs a Universal Media Server service and the TV has been...
View ArticleVeon TV with Universal remote
Hey there, this forum seemed like the most relevant to post this in.Recently bought a 46" Refurb Veon TV from the Warehouse (probably not a great move I know but it was cheap), and it didn't have a...
View ArticleAnyone in wgtn want to DIY some subwoofers?
Hi.Based in Wellington. Have some really nice hifi gear, but to get the performance i want from a subwoofer im looking at spending >2k.Im looking at spending around 1200 for one huge subwoofer that...
View ArticleWireless headphones to plug into my Bravia TV?
My hearing isn't the greatest, so when I watch TV (which is about 3m away) I use wired headphones plugged into my Sony receiver.But the cable is a nuisance. Anyone able to recommend some wireless or...
View ArticleOnkyo NR-609 - No Sound
My receiver keeps dropping sound. Occasionally when I power it on I get picture but no sound on any input not even tuner or internet radioStill passes through HDMI sound and picture when in...
View ArticleJVC TV's
Hi guys, Im after a 42-50" LED TV, the only requirements are that it has freeview built in and a USB port to play .mkv, .mp4 and .avi's. I was looking at the JVC 540 models at Dicksmith's, as they are...
View ArticleLogitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter
Hey has anyone used one of these before? Are they any...
View ArticleMySky LG TV and Component Output
Hi All, this isn't strictly a Sky issue but an output one. Feel free to redirect to the sky forums if it ends up needing to be there.I have a 47 inch LG TV and the HDMI ports have just gone kaput (a...
View ArticleSony STR-D1090 Protection Mode / Monitor light flashing
So just picked up an old Sony STR-D1090 amplifier as I originally wanted it for parts for my STR-D365.But the amp looks in good nick the only issue is that it looks like it has gone into protection...
View ArticleTemporary measure HDMI extension
For the next few months I am in need of an HDMi extension cable or a connector to join two hdmi cables together.I have a 10m HDMI cable and I need it to be around 15m (the 10m one is in wall - and its...
View ArticleDigital input on TV
Question... Complete novice, so apologises already. If I connect a a sound bar direct from the digital input from the rear of the TV set, does that allow sound from ALL TV channels, ie HDMI 1 as well...
View ArticleHDMI switcher
In true tech fashion, I have far more devices than HDMI ports on my TV.Suggestions on a good HDMI switcher? I only need 3-4 more ports.
View ArticleInbuilt speakers, drivers are gone...fixable?
So I have inbuilt speakers. And after a coup,ex of weeks of wondering why I could never get the radio on station properly I took the covers off and saw the the larger driver (about a 4" I guess) had...
View ArticleIt's hard to keep calm
Just bought a Logitech Harmony Smart Control.It is replacing a Logitech Harmony 600. because I have an Amazon Fire TV.The 600 was OK but (naturally) would not control, the Amazon Fire TV box.Bottom...
View ArticleHelp Setting Up Network Storage Linked to TV
Hi all,Just registered here so this is my first post. Whenever I google technical curiosities I end up on these forums, so I thought this would be a good place to hopefully get some help.Today, I...
View Articlestreaming from pc to ultra hdtv
i have a lg ultra hdtv and want to stream wirelessly from my pc to tv,i have tried Smartshare but dont like it,i did have a very easy to use program but by mistake uninstalled it and cant remember the...
View ArticleCanal headphones - What am I missing?
Hi all. I picked up a set of SOL Amps canal earphones on a whim. Couldn't resist the below 50% clearance price, and the buttons had stopped working on the Apple buds which was annoying, so the stars...
View ArticleDo different channles through SKY need different impedence of sound.
Thanks in advance for any help.I have a Panasonic TH - p50V102 Television, and the home theatre system is SA-Bt207.MySky box runs from the audio out into the home theatre. I need to impede the sound to...
View ArticleConverting an old laptop to HTPC, which OS is best?
I have a low power CPU laptop, long life battery etc, that I dont use anymore.As im fed up with trying to use the smart apps on my sony I was thinking of connecting this via HDMI. Its fairly quick, has...
View ArticleAnother option, Nvidia Android TV vs Xbox one?
Which is the better of the 2 from a HTPC and control perspective?I imagine the android tv would be better from a PC gaming perspective. But the Xbox one has better voice commands and also accepts a...
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