AV - Audio Visual

Skyworth DVD 1050p

2008-02-28T21:47:12Z

Anyone know where I can find either just the remote control for the Skyworth DVD 1050p, or a universal remote with a compatible pre-programmed code for it?

1/8" diagram

2007-12-28T23:05:27Z

Does anyone have a good diagram of a stereo 1/8" connector inside the female port that shows where the connections to the three segments are? I am trying to fix the headphone jack on my mp3 player, and would really like to know where exactly I should look for peices bent out of place or something. Only the right channel is heard, sometimes in the right ear, sometimes in both. Thanks.

Too many AV cables for the Television

2007-11-21T23:39:55Z

Hi,

My tv has a problem, it has two AV cable in spots, and hooking up my xbox 360 last night I discovered I have to take out something major to put in the xbox... now I can just see myself switching over these cables everyday, as everything is important. Is there some way to fix this, some add-on for the tv that will allow extra av cabling, so I won't have to switch over constantly?

Cheers,
Sherrie

Need a new reciever...

2007-11-03T21:31:29Z

This community seems a bit dead, but I guess I'll ask anyway.

My old RCA/Pioneer thing is getting a bit long in the tooth, it's fritzing out on me sometimes and shutting itself down, and any time I hook surround speakers up it just makes it worse. I guess it's time for a new receiver...

I want to knock down all of my needs this time though, 7.1, HDMI switching, mixing, etc.

I have 2 HDMI devices, 2 Component/Optical input, and 2 Composite/analog 2 channel devices on my desk. What I really want is to be able to hear more than one of these at a time. My 2 computers (one optical, one analog,) for example, should always be mixed into the outgoing sound so I can hear whats going on with them. The PS3(HDMI)/Cable Box(HDMI/Optical/Component)/Gamecube(Analog)/Ipod(Analog) I would want to be able to mix in or disable as needed, along with selecting one video stream from those 4 devices.

I really want to get down to 1 set of speakers, instead of the 3 I now have on my desk. I also want to stop the madness when it comes to me forgetting to leave my selector on my PC channel when I go to sleep so my alarm will wake me up in the morning.

Is this something that already exists, or is it something I'm going to have to cobble together myself with breadboards and the like?

Pimp my Smart Phone

2007-03-12T10:45:53Z

Alright folks, I'm an AV tech who just got a Treo 680. What programs out there that I should look at?

Asking the LJ Oracle

2007-01-23T20:00:44Z

I'm looking for a source for plastic par cans (38's prefered).

Anyone?

X-Posted, BTW

8mm absolute beginner

2007-01-05T14:28:00Z

Hello!

I recently got a (working) Eumig S2 standard 8mm camera for the princely sum of £2... but can't find any info anywhere online about these beasts. Anyone here know anything about it or have any general tips for someone starting to muck about with 8mm?

(I also got a super-sexy Eumig projector for a similar sum. I am a lucky girl...)

Freeware/Shareware

2006-12-17T03:09:55Z

Anyone have any leads on freeware/shareware programs? I'm primarily looking for stuff realted to live sound & design, lighting design, & video systems.

S-Video color trouble

2006-09-04T14:35:52Z

Maybe someone can help me here. I have HP DV4000 series laptop and I just adopted a s-video cable from a friend. It works but my problem the picture comes into the tv black and white. I got it to be color once(don't know how) but the black and white slowly creep back into its place. So I went out and bought a new s-video cable but the picture still comes in black and white. I hope y'all can help me and thanks in advance.

Checking out some leads...

2006-05-24T22:42:02Z

Does anybody have any experience working with the following companies:

AVTek Staffing Services
Swank Audio Visuals
Bexel Video Production
Audio Visual Headquarters
VAE Visual Aids Electronics

Save Public Access - Spread The Word!

2006-05-09T18:54:27Z

Congress is fast-tracking a bill that would severely cut back on the obligation of cable TV companies to devote channels to public access and fund the facilities to run them. If you care at all about preserving these precious community outlets, go immediately to SaveAccess.Org for the latest information on the bill and how you can stop it.

Why is Congress trying to sabotage public access? Because telephone companies are getting into the business of providing TV services and they do not want to be bound by the same local franchising agreements that obligate cable TV companies. Under the Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement (COPE) Act of 2006, the phone companies would be able to establish national franchises, bypassing the local franchising process entirely.

Proponents of the bill argue it will create competition and bring the cost of a TV feed down. But consumer groups say that it will just terminate all the negotiating power of local communities over rates and services. While you can now complain to a New York-based company when your cable service goes on the blink, in the brave new world envisioned by the COPE bill there is no telling how your problem will be resolved.

Across the nation, this will be the end of what is called PEG TV—public access TV, educational access TV that allows for long-distance learning in isolated regions of the country, and governmental access TV that cablecasts local public hearings and meetings.

The COPE bill also contains two other sinister provisions. One ends “Net Neutrality” and allows Internet service providers like AOL to prioritize e-mails based on the sender’s willingness to pay. Another lets cable TV providers redline low-income communities that they believe would be less profitable to serve.

Read the full article here at FreePress.Net!
Go to SaveAccess.Org to find out what you can do to help!

Rabbit Ears pauses to let laughter subside

2005-12-19T08:13:07Z

My current indoor antenna has finaly died. My wife & I are looking to replace it, since Cable/Satellite fees are not currently an expense we can justify. We may also be looking for an after-market antenna for our component stereo system.

Any tips or suggestions (besides getting out of the analog stone age)?

Dreamweaver Question

2005-11-26T23:32:12Z

Hey folks I seem to be having a problem.
Ive created my index page in dreamweaver mx.
After it was done I used the "save as" and named it index.
I reopened the file and changed it ( added a side nav bar ) and resaved it as page.
I duplicated the pages to create the remaining pages in the site and named them appropriately.
They all reside in the same folder.

HERE IS THE PROBLEM.
When I open the pages in a browser when I click the links none of the pages come up.
Ive checked and double checked to be certain the names are correct ( they are )
Has anyone ran into this problem before and can anyone help me correct it?
Any and all help would be appreciated.

HD digital projector?

2005-11-14T20:38:02Z

I'm looking for a good HD digital projector for my home theater. I have a price range of up to $1600, does anyone have any suggestions?

Trying to use webcam with AIM

2005-09-07T12:17:13Z

I'm trying to see if I have the web cam set up for AIM properly, but I don't have anyone around who also uses it. IM me at "olsonpau." so I can test it. Please.

Projectionist

2005-07-02T10:20:34Z

Hi all
I am a projectionist in Australia. I was hoping to go over seas next year and work. I was wondering if anyone knew how much projectionist get paid in your various countries. I know its a terribly tactless question. I am getting paid 19AUD/h.
Thanks

Programmer in A_V

2005-06-22T02:37:00Z

Hello all I am writing on my wife's account but soon I might get my own. I am a Crestron/AMX Programmer for a Large AV company in VA. I have background in almost every aspect of A-V you can think of. Just like Radio Shack if you got questions I have the answers. Everything from Pro Audio to Video Conference and Studio. Nothing is to big or small. If I can't help you right away I will have an answer soon because of the people I know. If you want to see the company I work for go to http://www.avwashington.com

audio_visual @ 2005-06-21T15:42:00

2005-06-21T19:44:16Z

I've heard recently that plasma screens and video games are not a good mix. Does anyone have any more info on this? Do LCD displays have similar problems with burned-in images, etc?

super 8 to digital

2005-05-07T23:22:55Z

hi everyone, i'm here on my dad's behalf. he has tons and tons of old home movies and family stuff on super 8 and he wants to know how he can digitize them directly. is there a way?
thanks!

Question Regarding Video

2005-04-24T19:10:00Z

I am in the process of creating a music video using clips from various movies I have at home.
HOWEVER.
I cant figure out a way to get the clips I want off of the dvds
If anyone has some insight/advice as to how to go about this please let me know.
Thanks in advance.

Hellllllp!

2005-02-12T03:29:34Z

Hi!

I'm trying to route the left/right audio output from my PS/2 to my Cambridge Soundworks DTT 2500 speakers, which take SPDIF or line and rear in. I know this can be done because it was set up before (by my old roommate who recommended the equipment. No longer in contact w/ him). Video is going through my Sanyo PLC-XW15 LCD Projector. He may or may not have had the audio passing through that before, and/or my VCR (JVC SVHS 24600U).

I have plenty of RCA cables, a couple male/male connectors and a splitter. . .

I'd really appreciate any help you can give! Thanks!!!

Introducing...

2005-01-03T09:52:24Z

Just a quick post to introduce myself as founder, or whatever the term is. My name's Catherine, I'm from London, England and I'm an AV Technician and film projectionist at a university. I come from a technical theatre background, and I've only been working in AV for just over a year so I still have stuff to learn! My particular areas of specialty are (quite obviously) theatre lighting and 35mm movie projection, but I'm okay with digital projection and computer problems related to that.

Hope this community fills a gap on Livejournal!

Welcome

2005-01-03T09:44:27Z

This is a new community set up for any discussion of topics that fall under the title 'Audio Visual', such as home theatre systems, projection, photography and all those cables and leads that sit in a big mess like homeless spaghetti.

The community doesn't have any kind of restricted membership or posting, so if you just want to ask a question, get an answer, and rejoice, then so be it. Hopefully we can all be of help to each other. Discussion on new products or jobs or AV in general is also more than welcome.