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Digital Video Recorders

Sometimes referred to as a personal video recorder (PVR), a digital video recorder (DVR) is an electronic device that records digital video format to a disk drive, often a SD memory card or USB flash drive.

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Can you record video from an aquaview underwater camera to a camcorder?

If you've got the proper interface cables and the camera has the right format of output that matches that of the recorder, then it's probably possible.

How do you hook up strob light in a car?

Most automotive timing lights (or "strobe" lights because of their pulsing light when operated) have three wires --- one for positive (the red clip), one for negative (the black clip), and one for the #1 spark plug. Before starting, determine which plug on your engine is the #1 -- generally, it's the one closest to the radiator fan on a 4-cylinder and on a 6 or 8-cylinder the same but on the right or left side depending on the engine. Hook the red clip to the positive post on the battery, the black clip to the negative post, and the third wire to the #1 spark plug. If your timing light has an "inductive" pickup clip (MUCH easier, btw), then simply hook the clip to the #1 spark plug wire, making sure the correct side of the clip is facing the spark plug. There should be an indicator on the clip informing you which side faces the plug. If your timing light has a "direct connector" to the #1 plug, then remove the spark plug wire boot from #1, and connect the "direct connector" between the top of the #1 plug and the spark plug wire boot. And you're good to go!

What does slp mean on a VCR?

The SP and SLP denote the playback speed.

SP stands for Standard Play, while SLP stands for Super Long Play.

It's equivalent to the different playback speeds for vinyl records.

Can you fix the tape in a video cassette if it snaps?

*** This is purely a temporary measure and NOT a permanent solution. It may last indefinately, but, if it's just to get important video footage off it then, do so and discard it. It's a lot cheaper to buy a new tape then to have your video repaired ! It's quite easy, but try not to handle the magnetic or(dull) side too much. If you are uncertain about tackling it, watch the 'How to... DIY' series on 'Youtube' --'Splicing a music cassette'. Basically, the same applies. To release the tape from the spools place the cassette on the table with the underside facing up. Release the spool sprocket spring lock through the bottom hole between the spools - only light pressure is needed. (You could tape something in there to give you two hands.) Now release the little flap spring lock at the side & lift the front flap to pull enough tape from either spool through either side of each guide roller to work comfortably. If the broken ends are inside the cassette then you will have to dismantle the cassette carefully and draw the ends over the guide rollers, replace the half and secure. ***Make sure both ends of the tape come through the tape transport path correctly before you attempt to 'splice'. You will need:~ i. A4 card. ii. Selotape wider than the V-tape iii. Sharp knife iv. 2 pieces of firm sponge slightly wider than the selotape & about 20mm thick v. Pair of sharp scissors vi. Small x-head screwdriver(for cassette screws)if needed vii. A clean piece of soft cloth viii.Ruler & pencil ix. Extra pair of hands-if needed 1. Tape a piece of A4 card to the tabletop. Using a ruler draw a 'guide-line' accross the card through the middle. Draw a centre line 50 mm long at 90 degs. Draw two 40mm long lines either side of the centre at 13mm off centre -this is the v-tape end overlap line. Draw another two lines 70mm long 90 degs either side of the centre at 50mm off centre -this is the selotape guide line to give a clearance of 37mm either side of the overlap. Mark each line to denote it's function if required and arrow the selotape lines so as not to be confused on which side of the line to place the selotape-(arrows face away) 2. Using scissors, cut away any damaged tape. 3. Place the cassette at the top of the card -with enough tape spooled out from either side to work comfortably. (Orientate the ends correctly with the 'dull' side down) 4. With the sponge stuck in the middle of a length of selotape, secure one end with it's edge in line with the 'guide-line'. Position the v-tape in line with the guide line & it's 'joint' end at the opposite overlap mark drawn on the card.(Press on the sponge and then stick the other end to the card) 5. Repeat for the other end in the same manner. Looking from left to right you should have V-tape, selotape securing v-tape at right angles with sponge, 37mm clearance to the opposite end of the v-tape. The same repeated on the otherhalf of the centre line. 6. CHECK ALL IS CORRECT 7. Now, with both ends of the tape held in place, "splice" through both layers at an angle of 45 deg: with a sharp knife, remove cut ends. You should be left with a neat cut at 45 deg. Align the tape if necessary with the guide line. Measure and cut off a piece of selotape to give a 10mm overlap eitherside past the point of the angled cut-(approx: 35mm long) Carefully join the two halves with the selotape centralized 8. Press down on the selotape using a clean cloth to smooth out any air bubbles. 9. Release the v-tape carefully and trim off any overlapping sellotape along the long edge with sicissors cutting a fraction off the video-tape edge. This ensures no sellotape glue will contaminate the video heads. 10.Remove the ratchet lock release if taped in place AFTER Carefully windig-in the tape by rotating one of the spools. When released the lock will not allow rotation. Retreve important Video footage and discard cassette. Job done !

How do you record wizard101 in fullscreen?

When you get to the screen with your players, (in a classroom.) you go down where it says options. Then it will (800x600) you just chab=nge it to the max.

What are the boundaries of video taping people?

You must have written permission. To see what I mean, read the article. Hope this helps.

Is there a DVR that uses a free program service such as Guide Plus that is priced in the 200-300 dollar range?

Best bet is to do your research on the internet. As of this writing, I'm not aware of any that have Guide Plus as part of their programming. Strange though it may sound, I have it on my computer as it was supplied by the video card manufacturer. Update: The "LiteOn LVW-5045 DVR" uses Guide Plus. Here is a list of the products that use the Guide Plus service: http://www.europe.guideplus.com/En/our_service/models.html Note: There are DVRs and DVD-Rs in this list in addition to VCRs.

What is the best camcorder to use in a bar?

Depends what type of video you are trying to take in a bar. If you want something that is convenient, small, easy to carry, and don't mind if something happens to it, then consider the Flip Video Ultra HD or Flip Video Mino HD. If you want something that will shoot pro quality video in the low light of a bar, then consider the canon 5d mark ii, which has the best low light capabilities of anything out there. Yes it's an slr, but it's low light video is awesome.

How do you get dvr on Time Warner cable?

To get DVR with Time Warner Cable, you need to call your local Time Warner Cable business and let them know you what to add DVR to your plan. You may have to switch cable boxes though, which means a someone will have to visit your home, or wherever you have cable, and switch the boxes for you.

I have an old Dish DVR with recorded programs. I now use Time Warner Cable. Can I connect this dish dvr to my tv and or my DVD player and watch the recorded shows?

Absolutely you can watch your old recorded programs - provided that you still have the smart card that plugs into the Dish DVR. However, you cannot record programs, so do NOT attempt to connect the DVR to the Time Warner system in any fashion. DO NOT plug ANYTHING into the Dish DVR SATTELITE INPUT coaxial jack.

There are several methods you can use to connect your old Dish DVR, depending on the model of the TV set. If it is fairly new then you should have multipul inputs on the back of the TV. Look for an open RCA input set. This would consist of one of each - red, white, and yellow round jacks grouped together. Look for the printed name designation next to the jack set (i.e. VCR, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, AV IN, AUX, etc.).

On the back of the Dish DVR you will see the same three jacks labled OUTPUT, or OUT TO TV, or something like that. Now, if you were a good boy, or girl, you saved the RCA plug cable that was previously plugged in to the Dish DVR jacks. If not, look around the house for a set. If not, then its Radio Shack time for you. The clerk will know exectly what you need.

The next step is to connect the TV and the DVR together with the RCA cable, making sure the plug colors match the jack colors. Turn on the TV and the old Dish DVR. If you did everything right then you TV should still be operating exactly like it was. Now grab the TV (not the Dish) remote control and figure out how to change the TV screen from TV to VCR, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, AV IN, AUX, etc.) There is definately a way to do it, so get someone to help you if you can't figure it out (but I know you can).

Once you have the Dish DVR on the TV screen, grab old Dish remote (check the batteries) and off you go. When you're done watching your recorded program(s) switch back to TV mode using the TV remote.

Another option, assuming that your Time Warner box is connected to your TV via a coax cable, will require a run to Radio Shack to buy a coaxial A/B switch and two short coax cables (or look around the house). Connect as follows:

1) Disconnect the Time Warner box's coax cable from the back of the TV and connect it to A/B switch jack A.

2) Connect a short coax cable to the TV (where Time Warner was plugged into) and the other end to the common (usually the center) jack of the A/B switch.

3) Connect a short coax cable to the Dish DVR OUT TO TV jack and the other end to the A/B switch jack B.

Now turn on the TV and the old Dish DVR and you should be able to swith back and forth between the two using the A/B switch. Remember that the old Dish DVR takes a while to boot up.

Another option is if both your Dish DVR and TV has an available HDMI jack. In that case, all you need is a short HDMI cable to connect the two, and then figure out how the TV remote switches your TV to the HDMI port.

In all cases the old Dish DVR will say "Searching for Signal". This is the new normal. Just press the DVR button on the remote.

Last of all - its just pretty much common sense. Hope this helps.

When you drive slow your car makes this high pitched squeaking noise and then when you are at a stop light it makes a grinding sound But when you drive faster the squeaking goes away?

The high pitched squeaking noise you are hearing is the warning device telling you your brake pads are worn out and need replacing. The grinding sound is the sound you hear when you ignore the squeaking noise and allow your brake pads to wear so much that the metal backing of the pad is rubbing against the rotor. Replace all brake pads on the same axle and have the rotors turned at a machine shop. You may end up having to replace the rotors if they are damaged too severely.

Is there a way to fix a Delco cassette player in a vehicle which plays both sides of a tape at the same time?

Sounds as if the head is out of alignment. There should be a small screw holding the head down (haven't seen one of these decks for ages). Adjusting one of the screws (might have a spring under it) either looser, or tighter should help get the head aligned. Or of course, take it to a pro car-audio place and they can take care of it for you. The dealer will probably send you to their preferred tech shop anyways. -del

What were early brooms made out of?

Brooms were made of birch and willow twigs until replaced in the early 1800s by broomcorn straw (actually a type of sorghum).

How can you put videos on your X360 without the computer?

in a way yes. you must have a flash drive or some sort of outside source with the video on it that can be hooked into a usb port, such as a video ipod or some other sort that is compatible.

Why does your car make this awful grinding squeaking noise when you drive it?

Without hearing it, I can't be sure, but it could be: Pads not properly seated due to wear. I piece of a pad broken exposing a rivet. Worn down pads exposing rivets. Dust, dirt, pebbles in brake system. I had this problem before, it turned out the ball bearings in one of my wheels needed replacing. This might be the case if the noise is coming from a wheel.

How do you record video to an sd card with your Panasonic pv-gs320?

well i have the manual im not sure if you cant or can but if u get a usb connecter you can insert videos, if i ever find out though ill be sure to tell you

How do you hook up durabrand ht-3917 to a vizio HDTV?

Using a red and white pair of RCA cables (left and right audio) I was able to hook up the audio out on the back of my Vizio HDTV to the left and right audio in on my Durabrand HT-3917. If you are behind the TV facing it's back, the plugs I used were found on the far right end of the input/output plugs. It may be different on YOUR Vizio TV, so just read the labeling and look for the right ones for your needs.

What is the best EasyCap capture card?

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Where is the navigation DVD on the infiniti fx35 so that you can change the disk?

Look under the back of the front passenger seat. For easy access, sit in the back seat and look under the the seat...

How can you charge your flip mino HD without using the computer?

If you have a satilite box that has a usb port the most of them charge them if not then you can get something that goes into you car light that has a usb port that works because i have done it before.

Does an audio y splitter work for video?

No, but Radioshack sells a device that will take 1 input of stereo audio/video including a S-Connector and give 4 outputs to run to other devices. Its called a distribution amplifier, for about $45.