Mysky and hdmi over cat5e/6
HiI am using cat 5e/6 hdmi extenders to send mysky to 2 rooms. I have the sound setting on Dolby in the mysky box settings. This works fine in one of the rooms as the tv is connected to a receiver...
View ArticleEnergy efficient flat screen standard NZ
Just received:Consumers can enjoy all the benefits of flat screen television technology with minimal electricity use, with all makes and models now required to perform to minimum standards of energy...
View ArticleRefoaming speakers?
I have a pair of JPW AP2s which used to be good sounding speakers but the foam surrounds have rotted awy and so they aren't usable now. There is also some mold on the back of the cones (white spots)...
View ArticlePanasonic DMP-BDT220 Network Drive
I have here a Panasonic DMP-BDT220 BDP. It has a "Network Drive" feature, which lets you connect directly to shared folders on Windows PCs using user accounts and passwords (simply tell it the target...
View ArticleThe headphones thread! [Sorry about your wallet]
Hello everyone!I thought I would start a thread about headphones, since I've become a bit of a nut for audio this year, and headphones in particular.Any other headphone crazies in this place? I've been...
View ArticleLooking for a new TV - Anything worth considering instead of TH-P42ST50Z?
I'm considering a new TV and looking at a few on the Boxing day sales. The Panasonic listed above looks like the one to get (@ $1279) though it is a wee bit more than I was initially thinking of...
View ArticleSamsung PS58C7000 Pink/Purple band
Hi everyone, I remember when researching my purchase a few of you on here brought the 50, 58 and 63 inch 7000 series models, I am having it seems a common problem with these TV's. When viewing light...
View ArticlePre-wiring for home theatre in new build -- advice please!
Hi thereWe are building a new home currently and we're approaching the stage where wiring can be installed. I want to prewire for home theatre but I need some advice. I will be pre wiring for wall...
View Articleinhouse sound
Hi - I am installing a sound system throughout the house for background music - doesn't need to be extra loud or of great quality . I have 5 of these speakers from...
View ArticleMoved to OZ need to reset my Panasonic TV to Australia as its currenty set to...
Hi guys I have just re loacted to Australia and we shipped all out possessions with us and they have just arrived, setting up my NZ Panasonic P54V20Z TV I have discoverd I can not get the digital HD...
View ArticleHome theatre set up to include wireless transmission between rooms?
Hi thereWe're planning on setting up a new home theatre system and keen to use some wireless arrangement (which we know nothing much about) to get as many media options as possible wirelessly between...
View ArticleProblem copying video file
Hi, I am having trouble copying a video file off a DVD to a hard drive.The disk contains (legitimate) 7 files in the usual .VOB format ... viz. including .BUP and .IFO files. They all copy correctly...
View ArticleDipping toe in projector ownership
Can anyone point me in the direction of what how when and where to buy a used projetor for home theatre I can only allocate about $200-500 and then a screen extra. There are plenty of cheap models on...
View ArticleHDMI Baluns
Hey people.Have recently upgraded to MySky HDi and have some queries. When I previously had the old non-DVR Sky, I ran an aerial cable from the lounge to get Sky in the bedroom. With the upgrade to HDi...
View ArticleSamsung Warranty
Anyone else have battles with Samsung TV warranties? We have had a LED 40" for 6 months and half the screen is green. We are now at day 14 in the warranty process. You aren't aloud to talk to Samsung...
View ArticleHeadphones: To Burn-in Or Not?
Having recently purchased some headphones, I've been reading a bit about this "burn-in" process which is supposed to wear them in and make them sound better. There are even iphone apps that let you do...
View ArticleNetwork TV Running Slideshow
My office want to set up a couple of screens (42"+) running a slideshow. They are going to be about 50m apart and can be near network outlets. They want to update the images daily.I know they could...
View ArticleVIVO TVs from DickSmith
Hi,Does anyone have any experience using and/or horror stories about the VIVO TVs which DickSmith are currently selling?http://www.dicksmith.co.nz/product/GE6808/vivo-23-6-quot-60cm-full-hd-led-lcd-tv...
View Articlesending pc audio to stereo
i want to send my pc audio to my stereo without wirescan i do it over wifi.. with my iphone connected to the stereo?what other options are there?
View ArticleIs it possible to Receive IPTV from USA in NZ with a bit of tweaking?
Hey guys.Was reading an old post on Geekzone from 06, and in a post a guy mentioned that somebody from Texas, bought his Verizon box over with him and he hooked it up and he was able to make calls, and...
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