- I own an Archos AV340 Video Jukebox/Recorder
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- I had been waiting for a long time for this to come out and bought it as soon as it was available. That was September of 2003 and only now, after more than a year later, are there any real competitors in the portable video jukebox market. I bought it...
- Navigating the Device Menu on Your Components
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Have you ever purchased a consumer electronic device, plugged it in and used it without ever adjusting any of the factory settings? Or do you even realize that your device has settings that can be adjusted? Configuring basic settings on your componen...
- Do LCD TVs Burn In?
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- What Is Burn In?Burn in is one of the most commonly misunderstood concepts regarding television displays. Burn in is a phenomenon associated to television products, where a static image left on the screen, over time, can permanently wear itself into ...
- How to Adjust Your Picture Using Video Test Patterns
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Have you ever adjusted the picture controls on your TV? If you haven't, then you need to know that their current settings are most likely NOT intended for home use. In fact, most TVs are usually setup for...
- How To Configure Your DVD Player For a Widescreen TV
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Watching widescreen DVD movies is clearly one of the benefits of owning a widescreen TV. Together, you no longer have to stare at those gigantic black bars at the...
- When Do I Know If I'm Ready For HDTV?
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Thinking about HDTV If you have been contemplating buying a new high-definition TV, you have ultimately wondered when is the right time to make a move. Although you can certainly buy a new HDTV at anytime, there are a few things to consider before yo...
- How to use your televisions video controls
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Understanding the video controls This article explains the operation of the video controls on your TV and will help both novices and experts achieve a better television picture. Many people try to adjust the controls without a good understanding of w...
- How to Clean Your TV Screen
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Cleaning your TV screen sounds like an easy task, but be warned! The use of certain cleaners and products can damage the front of your TV screen. Learn how to do it right for all kinds of TVs.
- How To Connect a Computer To Your TV
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Many people already know that you can connect a computer to a plasma TV, but it is not as well known that you can also hook up a computer to almost any TV. The process may not be as easy and and the picture not as sharp as a plasma TV or other newe...
- What To Do If You Run Out of Inputs On Your TV
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Limited, or Out of Inputs?All TVs have a limited number of inputs, but some are much more limiting than others, especially if your set only allows for one external device. Whatever the situation, limitations surface in every home theater setup. Maybe...
- What is HAVi?
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- "HAVi" is the acronym for home audio/video interoperability. HAVi is an advanced layer of communication protocols for devices using the IEEE 1394 (a.k.a. FireWire or i.Link) standard. IEEE-1394 allows home theater components to be networked using a h...
- How to use the TV's front convenience jacks
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Most TVs these days are equipped with an audio/video input on the front. These extra jacks are really handy for hooking up something quickly to the TV set like game systems, cameras, and camcorders. Usually, these devices are not a permanent fixture ...
- How to Improve the TV Reception From Your Antenna
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- If you rely on an antenna for receiving over-the-air television signals, you're no doubt familiar with the challenges of getting adequate television reception. Fuzzy pictures, lots of interference, ghosting, and static should all be familiar since yo...
- Upgrading from VHS to DVD
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Why DVD? Whether you are at the local movie store or video rental house, you'll quickly discover that DVDs have become the standard for viewing commercial movies. DVDs are a huge step forward in providing home users a superior viewing experience co...
- How various DVD aspect ratios will appear on your TV screen
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Many people are confused about widescreen DVDs. You may wonder why one widescreen DVD might fill your TV, while another does not. The term "widescreen" only means that a movie is filmed in a shape that is wider than the ratio of the original Academy ...