AV Accessories

Rca Cable

Portable, Cordless Videoscope allows inspection up to 98 ft.
Portable Videoscope System offers miniature, 1 in. dia, 120° FOV, color CCD camera head or 1.5 in. dia, 360° pan and 180° tiltable, color CCD camera head. Mounted to end of flexible, retractable push rod, waterproof camera includes LED lighting and is able to negotiate 90° bends. Features include high-resolution, 7 in. wide TFT monitor; 4 GB memory card with mini USB port for video transfer; and ...

DVI to HDMI cables at about $15

While both DVI and HDMI standards are equivalent as far as broadcast quality is considered, need for DVI to HDMI converters is increasing rapidly due to compatibility concerns. Now there are many models of DVI to HDMI converters are available in market.

http://www.zoombits.co.uk sells common 15 feet DVI to HDMI cables at about $15. These bi-directional DVI to HDMI cables are very useful to interconnect DVI and HDMI interface digital media devices. As these DVI to HDMI cables provide excellent quality signal over long distance, consumers prefer to buy DVI to HDMI connectors for home theatre systems and similar multimedia devices.

Best DVI to HDMI products are designed in a way that they reduce interference and other While both these technologies use the same encoding scheme, no converter is required to connect a DVI source to an HDMI monitor or vice versa. There are no significant differences between digital DVI and HDMI connections.

Ratoc has introduced a new DVI to HDMI dongle which can actively convert DVI signals to HDMI high definition signals. This dongle product is best suited for TV sets and LCD monitors. The Japanese hardware giant has presented this USB powered dongle that will let you plug a PC which has only VGA port to a HDMI compliant TV screen.

According to Ratoc, overall output quality can be controlled with an infrared remote control provided with the product. One of the main disadvantages in using such DVI to HDMI dongle products is that they cannot process very high definition video streams. For example, this Ratoc DVI to HDMI dongle can process high definition videos up to 1920p.
While 1920p is sufficient for most users, some special applications also require high resolution support that is available in only a few select DVI to HDMI connectors.

IBM is first one to implement rca cable technology. This is the one stop place where you will get detail information on monitor cable connectors.

About the Author

Video Stereo Audio

How do I connect stereo speakers to receiver for TV audio?

How can I connect basic stereo speakers to my receiver for TV audio? I have an older mitsubishi receiver. I have connected the speakers to the receiver and I've connected the TV to the receiver using input/output jacks using the video component jacks on the back of the receiver. I have the right component selected (Video/AUX) but I'm not getting sound from the speakers.

What could be wrong? How do I fix it?

Alright ,Tom let's get down to it. An older Mitsubishi is always a great unit. It should always work for you, so it must be a cable, or switch setting problem on the "M". OK, first the speaker setting on the "M". Which speaker terminals did you go into with your speaker wires, "A" or "B"?

Make sure the speaker terminals you went into in the back matches the speaker selection switch setting on front (A, B, Both, etc).

OK, now, your older "M" will not have "video" inputs on the back, and you don't bring audio into video inputs. (read your question again) Look at your TV. You must come out of the "Audio Out" RCA terminals of your TV, and, in an older stereo, you go into "audio in", or into "tape in" or "tape monitor input".

Then, if you go into the "tape in", or "tape monitor in" inputs from your TV, you must have the selector swich on your "M" set on "Tape", because your stereo will think your TV is a tape player.

OK, something is wrong, but it's simple. Check out what I told you, re-plug your wires/cables, and if it still doesn't work, click on my avatar, go to my profile page, email me, and we will fix it, or else something else is broken (not likely).

I'll be watching the question, it always "ticks me off" if a box of electronics tries to "kick my butt".

Holler if you need me, Magyver.

How to convert DVD and video to iPad/iPad 3G

A beautiful 9.7-inch high-resolution display makes iPad perfect for watching any kind of video: from HD movies and TV shows to podcasts and music videos. However, if you want to watch DVD movies or video files on your iPad, you need first rip DVDs and convert videos to iPad compatible video files and then transfer the output videos to iPad with the sync of iTunes.

 

The only tool you need is iPad Converter Suite, which is perfectly bundled by DVD to iPad Converter and iPad Video Converter. ( Free Download )

 

Below is the interface of this iPad Converter Suite:

 

 

The following guide shows you how to rip DVD to iPad video and convert video to iPad using iPad Converter Suite. And it is divided into two parts:

 

Part 1. How to Rip DVDs to iPad Using DVD to iPad Converter

 

Step 1. Launch DVD to iPad Converter and Add DVD Movie

 

Click the "DVD to iPad Converter" button to launch DVD to iPad Converter.

 

 

Insert the DVD into your DVD drive and click the "Load DVD" button to import the DVD Movie.

 

Tips: This DVD to iPad Converter can load three DVD sources. You can load your DVD from DVD drive, DVD folder in your PC and also IFO file.

 

Step 2. Output Settings

 

Extend the "Profile" list at the bottom of the interface to choose the output format. There are three presets for Apple iPad: iPad MPEG-4 Video(*.mp4), iPad H.264 Video(*.mp4) and iPad H.264 720p Video(*.mp4).

 

If you want to customize the output video, you can click the "Settings" button next to the "Profile field" to open the Settings window and set video resolution, frame rate, bit rate, encoder, etc. See the figure below:

 

Step 3. Click "Start" to Convert DVD to iPad

 

After making all necessary settings, press the "Start" button to start converting DVD to iPad.

 

Step 4. Transfer Output Video to iPad

 

Connect your iPad to PC and transfer the output video files to your iPad with the sych of the iTunes library.

 

Part 2. How to Convert Video to iPad Using iPad Video Converter

 

Click the "iPad Video Converter" button to launch iPad Video Converter. Import video files stored on your PC by clicking the "Add File" button. The other steps are the same as those of ripping DVD to iPad video.

 

 

You may need to know about:

 

The Video Formats Supported by Apple iPad Include

 

H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

 

The Audio Formats Supported by iPad Include

 

HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV

About the Author

To share my experience!

Cable Hdtv Dvd

Connecting a set top through a DVD/VHS up converter to HDTV using a HD MI Cable?

After connecting my Direct TV set top thru my Samsung DVD/VHS upconverter. The pic comes out very good for about 30 mins then becomes fuzzy and the longer the worse it becomes. I always have to put it off and on again to get a clear pic again. Any solutions?

do you power it off and the on instantly or do you wait a few minutes before turning it on. Maybe it is getting hot? Are the HDMI connections tight or lose?

DVD Player Buying Guide

If you are serious about enjoying your movies with great quality, then a DVD player is a must have. DVD players offer high quality connections for clear, crisp audio and video. But DVD players can do much more than play regular DVDs, so finding one with the features you want can at times be quite difficult.

Below you will find a few questions our product specialists ask our customers before we recommend a DVD player.

Do you have an HDTV? If you have an HDTV, and want a DVD player that will take full advantage of your television's capabilities, you should consider getting a Blu-Ray DVD Player or an HD DVD Player, or a combo unit that offers both. These players can display movies in up to 1080p resolution (currently the best possible).

You should also consider a DVD player with video up-conversion. These players will automatically up-convert your DVDs to a resolution that closer matches your HDTV's capabilities.

Do you want your player to hold more than one CD/DVD at a time? If you want a player that can hold more than one CD or DVD at a time, consider getting a player that features a disc changer. These usually hold anywhere between 5-12 CDs/DVDs at a time. If you want a player that can hold even more, checkout "Mega" changers that can come with room for up to 400 CDs/DVDs.

Don't want to throw away your VHS tapes, but still want to play DVDs? If your answer is yes, than a combo DVD/VHS player is perfect for you. With these combo players, you can have all the great features of DVD and VHS in one convenient location.

If you want to record your VHS tapes to DVDs, then a DVD Recorder will get the job done. These players will copy the data from your VHS tapes onto a durable DVD.

Do you want a DVD Player that is easy to take around? There are many compact DVD players available which can make it easier to take from room to room. You can also consider getting a Portable DVD player, which can connect to your television just as would any other DVD player, but also allows watch movies on its screen while on the go.

What type of discs do you plan on playing on your DVD player? If you plan on playing more than just regular DVDs, than make sure the model you select is compatible with those formats. You can find models that are compatible with CDs, WMA, MP3, DVD-R/W, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, and even SACD (Super Audio CD). Finding a player that is compatible with the formats you want will give you the most bang for your buck, allowing you to play all your discs on one unit.

Connections: Check to see if the DVD player will connect to your TV in the way you would like. If you have an HDTV, you may want a DVD Player that supports Component or HDMI (High Definition Media Interface). If you have a TV with only an antenna style RF-Input, be sure to get an RF-Modulator if the player can't directly connect.

Definitions:

HDTV (High Definition Television): One mode of operation of digital TV whereby the broadcaster transmits a wide-screen picture with many times more detail than is contained in current analog television pictures.

Blu-Ray: Blu-ray disc is the next generation optical disc format meant for high definition video (HD) and high density data storage, and is one of two competing standards for HD optical media.

Component: Video signal in which the luminance and sync information are recorded separately from the color information. Component is superior to composite.

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface): HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio all on a single cable.

RF-Input (Radio Frequency Input): Refers to the coaxial cable input on a TV, VCR, Satellite or cable box for the signal from the antenna or cable provider.

RF-Modulator: A device that converts a signal (typically audio and/or video) into a radio frequency.

VHS (Video Home System): Widely used method of recording audio and video electrical signals onto magnetic tape for use with VCRs.

About the Author

Buy Home Electronics at DirSelect.com

View the DirSelect.com Learning Center

Buy DVD Players

Speaker Cable

iHome releases portable iPhone/iPod dock
iHome on Tuesday released its iP46 Portable Rechargeable Stereo Speaker System for the iPhone and iPod. The system has four speakers housed in what the accessory builder calls Reson8 chambers, which reportedly improve their impact, and SRS WOW processing colors the final sound. A built-in lithium ion battery can provide 10 hours of audio playback on a full charge.... iPhone - IPod - iHome ...

Things to consider before you buy speaker cables

Speaker cables are very significant element of your sound system and they are as important as your speaker setup. It is not easy to believe that speaker cable quality makes a huge difference in the performance of your speaker setup. To check the reality about the performance, buy speaker cables of superior quality and feel the difference yourself. Cables you use can have a clear impact on the total sound quality of your music system. Even the most expensive and high-end speakers would not sound melodious with cheap and low-quality cables.

It is true that the technology used in the manufacturing of speaker cables has not enhanced to a great extent since the time when first speakers came into view in the market. There is a range of quality of speaker cables in the market and therefore there are differences in performance due to the use of different quality speaker cables. The design and the raw material used have not made a significant improvement for speaker cable performance to have much impact on the quality.  The most important feature in quality of speaker cables is the raw material used to produce them. A high-end cable must be made of an excellent wire material, which has least amount of signal loss and reduce attenuation.

Three parameters which decide the quality of a cable are resistance, capacitance and inductance, and ultimately affect the performance of speaker cables. The two commonly used materials in manufacturing of speaker cables are silver and copper.

Concluding parameter in the quality of a cable is conductivity. Silver has a better conductivity compared to copper. Conductivity is inversely proportional to the resistance of the wire, so with greater conductivity the signals get less attenuated. It also provides a much better signal response. Silver is expensive as compared to copper but there are cheaper solutions available, for instance, copper wires are used with silver plating to get the desired results.

About the Author

Cable Shark - Digital Media Specialist for all kind of Digital Media. Buy speaker cables, Component cables, Computer Peripherals, Digital Media Storage solution, iPhone / iPod Accessories, audio video cables online and other PDA accessories grabbing best deals and offers on every product. Follow any of the above links to visit website.

Fiber Optic Toslink

Will an HDMI cable produce 5.1 surround sound?

When connecting blu ray player and xbox 360 will just the hdmi give surround sound or will i have to plug in extra fiber optic toslink cables for each to play in 5.1 channel??

Only if your receiver supports audio via HDMI connection. Otherwise you have to connect optical cable for each device to receiver.

Enjoy Dolby Digital Sound on DISH TV DVR Receivers

Nowadays satellite TV receivers are capable of delivering Dolby Digital Surround Sound. The receivers are fitted with decoders that sense the audio data and transmit that to a TV set or to a home theatre system. This feature enables the viewer of a satellite television to enjoy cinematic sound in their living room.

Dolby digital is a technology for compressing audio data. The technology has been developed by Dolby Laboratories that is based in San Francisco, California. The compression technology has been developed especially for movies to add thrills and excitement. The sound compression technology has six sound channels. The six channels are Front Left, Front Right, Rear Left, Rear Right, Center channel and a mono channel. The mono channel is basically a low frequency sound channel, which can be delivered by a subwoofer. The first Hollywood movie to get this sound technology is "Batman Return".

This brilliant audio compression technology has many names. Some of them are AC-3 or audio codec 3, ATSC A/52 and DD-the short form of this sound technology. AC-3 is also known in various names such as Acoustic Coder 3 or Advanced Codec 3. AC-3 is even capable of supporting audio sampling rates of up to forty-eight kilohertz (KHz). Dolby digital even includes plenty of other common technologies such as Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Dolby Digital Recording, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Surround EX and Dolby Digital Cinema.

The satellite TV receivers are now equipped with built in Dolby Digital decoders. The job of these decoders is to sense the audio date from an audio-visual file and transmit that to the television set. In order to get dramatic sound effect, it is always recommended to use a home theatre system. A home theater system is an electronic device that consists of an AV receiver, five speakers and a subwoofer. Simply connect your satellite TV receiver with the AV receiver of your home theatre and you can enjoy cinematic sound right in your living room. The AV receiver of a home theatre device is basically a powerful amplifier that is capable of producing huge sound.

For the purpose of seamless transmission of this sound the receivers are equipped with Toslink optical digital output. This technology has been invented by a leading Japanese Electronics giant Toshiba for smother transmission of Dolby Digital Surround Sound. It is an optical fiber connection system that is produced by using plastic optical fiber. This amazing sound output system has been added to the receivers for the perfect audio-visual entertainment.

You can get the Dolby Digital Surround Sound feature on almost every satellite TV receiver model. The service providers have done this to meet the ever growing needs and demand of high quality TV entertainment. They know that everyone simply cannot afford expensive feature rich receivers. For this reason, they have added this feature on their less expensive satellite receiver models. Now you too can have Dolby Digital home entertainment without going for an expensive receiver model.

About the Author

For more information about DISH TV technologies and DISH Receivers take a look at http://www.dishnetworkshop.com