Anyone using a DMP-BDT220 Panasonic Blu ray player? Any DLNA / media playback...
Interested in what you think. Specifically I am interested in how it handles playing the usual media files via DLNA - any glaring shortcomings? Cheers
View ArticleUHDTV standards approved by ITU
And here we are, still waiting for HDTV to pick up in New Zealand, and the ITU apparently has approved a new UHDTV, "UHDTV, or Ultra High Definition Television, allows for programming and broadcasts at...
View ArticleWhat type of connector is this (speaker)
This was inserted into a moulded plastic plug: These are for the rear speakers of a small 5.1 system I purchased a few weeks ago, and it is now time to hook these up. However, I need to make this wire...
View Articleproblem operating Panasonic Home Theatre
For about a year I have owned and operated a Panasonic TV and DVD recorder. Recently I bought a Blu-Ray Home Theater Sound System, believing that this would give me quality sound for my existing setup...
View Article2 channel amps/options
I'm helping some family members with their next audio purchase. They have an old Denon micro system hooked up to some in wall speakers. The little Denon has finally kicked the bucket, and I'm looking...
View ArticleHDMI Broken - Replace/Repair?
I broke the HDMI connector on the cable that is connected to my projector. What are the chances it's repairable? The cable runs through my ceiling so it would be QUITE difficult to replace, and will...
View ArticleHome theatre in a box - clarification
I've been reading many threads, and it's taking a while to get my head around In general I know that home theatre in a box (HTiB) = bad My question is: Is the non-ugrade-ability due to the speakers...
View ArticleUse Bose Jewell cube speakers with a non Bose reciever
HiI have an old Bose lifestyle music center with the acoustimass module and 5 Jewell cube speakers. Is it possible to use the speakers with a non Bose Reciever? I have searched the web using google and...
View ArticleOwner Feedback on Onkyo TX-NR515 or 616
On cruising through JBHiFi recently I noticed they had the Onkyo TX-NR515 and 616 at 20% off. This brings them into a pretty good price bracket for the feature sets they have.However, due to being...
View ArticleAdding a fan directly on top of an Onkyo amp?
I have a 2 year old Onkyo amp, and I like it. It does get very warm though, even though I have a 140mm case fan in my home theatre case. I'm considering putting a fan on top of the amp to try to draw...
View ArticleConfiguring the Logitech Harmony 650
Yesterday I acquired a Logitech Harmony 650 Universal Remote, which was largely prompted by Dexter the Destroyer Beagle deciding it was a good idea to use our DVD Recorder remote as a chew toy. I...
View ArticlePanasonic Plasma TV standby power usage - ~90-fold higher than specified
After an upsurge in my power consumption over the last few months I thought I'd better see about tracking down where it was going. I've got an inexpensive "power meter" that goes in-line and measures...
View ArticlePink moving dots in middle of plasma tv
Hi folks, I have a 51 Samsung plasma 3D TV that I purchased last year (still under warranty) but I just recently noticed that in the middle of the screen, I can see pink dots in the middle of the...
View ArticleNew BBC Sport App on PS3
Was playing around with my PS3 UK account last night and came across this new app in the XMB. Still in Beta though! Downloaded it and it seems to work fine via unblock-us.com. Seems to be covering the...
View ArticleWireless Audio Player
Hi - I'm on the hunt for a Wireless Audio Player for my new house. Basically I have all our audio on one PC and want to be able to pick it up on a separate (all-in-one preferred) device that we can...
View ArticleNew house time for new TV
Wanting to get a new TV for my new house, currently have a 40inch Samsung LED which if find really good but want to got up to 50inch Looking at one of theses two any recommendations. But not sure if I...
View ArticleUnderstanding Speaker Cable
Hi All, QUESTION 1: If I have a 4 core 14 AWG cable and a 2 core 14 AWG cable do they contain the same cross sectional area of copper or does the 4 core 14 AWG cable have twice that of the 2 core 14AWG...
View ArticleSmart TV and access to isky, tv3 and tvnz.
Hi, I'm looking to buy a smart TV as my second TV. I want to access isky, tv3 and tvnz website/apps. I assumed that all smart TV's would be able to do that but after do a little bit of research it...
View ArticleLogitech Harmony 900 RF Remote
I've always wanted one of these but they've always between too expensive at around $400-$600. Today I saw them on playtech.co.nz for $249...
View ArticleElectronic Bazaar: Anyone heard of, or used them?
Am looking at purchasing a projector and I came across these guys, their site looks authentic enough and they accept paypal etc. But their prices, especially for the projector I am keen on are insanely...
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