Record TV programs to a camcorder with a cable connection.
Hooking up the TV to your camcorder lets you record programs by using the camera like a VCR or digital video recorder (DVR). Most camcorders come with an audio-video cable for connecting to an external component such as a TV. Analog camcorders use RCA-type AV cables to connect with the TV. Digital camcorders using a USB connection may need to be plugged into a component video adapter to transfer the signal to the camcorder. If you have an HDTV, the set will likely be equipped with digital outputs such as USB and Firewire for connecting a digital camcorder.
Instructions
1. Plug in the AV cable supplied with the camcorder to the AV jacks on the side or back of the unit. If using a USB to RGB adapter, plug in the adapter's USB connector to the camcorder and insert the red, green and blue plugs on an RGB cable into the color-matching jacks on the adapter.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the matching AV output jacks on the back of the TV.
3. Slide the camcorder mode switch to record. The switch is often located on the top or left side of many camcorders.
4. Load the camcorder with recording media, such as a video cassette tape or mini-DVD, unless the camcorder is a digital unit with a built-in hard drive for recording.
5. Turn on the TV and change the channel to the desired station for recording.
6. Press the "Record" button on the camcorder to start capturing the TV program.
Making a DVD from a VCR tape is simple. The three main pieces of equipment required are a VCR, a computer with a DVD burner, and an analog-to-digital video recorder. You also need an RCA cord, either a USB or firewire cord, and video editing software.
Important Notes
You can purchase an analog-to-digital video recorder for as little as $40. Another option is to use a camcorder, but only dated camcorders have the correct RCA jacks. The RCA cord should have red, yellow and white plugs on both ends. Check to see whether your VCR came with an RCA cable before you buy one. Make sure you buy a USB or firewire cable that matches up to the jacks (input ports) on the video recorder and your computer. For instance, if the video recorder and computer each have a USB jack, buy a cord that has USB plugs on both ends. If one device has only a USB jack and the other has only a firewire jack, find a cable with one end for USB and one end for firewire. Video editing software now comes standard on computers, iMovie on a Mac and Windows Movie Maker on a Windows XP or Vista PC.
The Connections
Connect the RCA cord from the VCR to the video recorder. Use the red, yellow and white "out" jacks on the VCR and the red, yellow and white "in" jacks on the video recorder. Connect the USB or firewire cable from the video recorder to your computer.
The Video
Open your video editing software. Start capturing video on the software and then press play on the VCR. The capturing will take as long as your VHS tape plays, because VHS can be played and recorded only in real time. Once you have captured all of the video, drag it into the "timeline" section. Now use the export option to burn the captured video onto a DVD. This DVD will play on any DVD player.
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Printing your own passport photos can save you some money.
Travel expenses can add up. If you are trying to save on as many things as you can while preparing for a trip, printing your own passport pictures is an option. You can save quite a bit by printing your own from your computer, although it takes a little finesse for them to be acceptable to the passport agency. However, if you are good on the computer, this is a feasible option for you.
Instructions
1. Obtain an official United States passport application from your local post office or as detailed from the official government website as listed in the Resources section. Fill this form out with the necessary information in pen. Notice the instructions on the form that detail photographs and their requirements.
2. Take your picture in front of a white background where there are no shadows and the lighting isn't too bright or too dark. Do not wear a hat, and only wear glasses if they are prescription. Always confer with the passport photo regulations in order to properly follow all other photo rules.
3. Download your photo from the digital camera onto your computer, and open the file in Paint, Adobe Photoshop or another photo editing program.
4. Copy and paste another copy of the photo alongside the original picture. The end result should be two square, identical headshots of you side by side. The headshots should only be a few inches in size. Again, refer to the passport parameters for the detailed and current rules of photo size and format.
5. Print the picture onto a sheet of glossy photo paper using your printer. Trim the excess photo paper off so that you are left with approximately a 4 inch by 6 inch photo with your double headshots printed on it.
6. Secure this to the passport application in such a way that it does not damage the photo. You may staple the photo to the form, however do not staple through any essential portions of the photograph. Also, do not cut the headshots out yourself because the agency does that when they are processing them.
7. Send in the application to the address listed on the official application form using adequate postage for whatever size envelope you use.
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SD is short for "secure digital." SD cards are small flash based cards that can store personal data. There are three types of SD cards: miniSD, microSD and the regular SD card. Storage space aside, the main difference between the three is their size. For example, an SD card will not fit in a microSD card slot. SD cards can be connected to your computer using an SD card reader. Some computers have SD card slots built in; however, an external USB SD card reader is easy to use and cheap.
Instructions
1. Turn your computer on. At the desktop, connect the SD card reader to any available USB port on your computer.
2. Insert the SD card into the SD card reader. Most SD card readers have an arrow displaying the direction in which the SD card needs to be facing to slide in properly.
3. Click "My Computer". Scroll down to the "Other Devices" section. Click the "F" drive. The F drive represents your SD card. From here, you will be able to access the contents of your SD card. You can drag and drop files onto your computer to move them onto your computer, or you can drag and drop files from your computer and place them onto the SD card.
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It seems like every household has a printer. If you do not have one then you know of someone who does. Having a printer is a great amenity learning use one for the first time can be somewhat of a challenge. Once you learn use it all of the different models become easy, and there are so many things you can do with them.
Instructions
1. Using a printer even basic printer is extremely easy to do. There are many different models of printers out there. You have your very basic to your all-in-one printer. The printer with everything on it works pretty much just like the regular printer you just have a lot more buttons to push.
2. Make sure that your printer is hooked up properly before using it. If this is a brand new printer then it will go through a check and print out a test page for you. A lot of different times you can just turn it on, you will hear the ink moving around. Something might come up on the computer telling you that the printer is on and working properly.
3. Open the page you want to print. If you are on the Internet and want to print something from there. All you have to do is go up to file, then down to page set up. This will give you more printing options to choose from. When you are done setting up the page you can verify you have the right printer hooked up by clicking on "Printer" at the bottom. Once everything looks good click on "OK" and now your page should print out.
4. Open up a ".doc" file if that is where your page is that you need to print. When you are ready to print go up to "File" and "Print Setup". Again you can choose how you want your page to look, and check and make sure the right printer is installed. If your page is set up the way you like it you can just click on the printer icon on the tool bar or go to "File" then "Print."
5. Using a printer a lot over time will start to wear down your ink supply. Some models of printers let you know when your ink supply is getting low. If you have an older printer you will just have to go by what the printed page looks like. If it is very worn and faded then it is time to install a new ink cartridge.
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The Carl Zeiss company was formed in 1846 in Germany and remained at the forefront of optics for many years. The company's lenses were used for professional-level cameras such as Hasselblad. When the company was merged into a much larger conglomerate before World War II, it began producing twin-lens reflex cameras that featured its lenses. These cameras also were produced following the war in both medium format and 35mm styles.
Instructions
1. Load the camera with film. Open the back of the camera, move the empty spool to the top and insert the film spool on the bottom. You need to pull out the knobs on the left of the camera (from the back) to get the spools set. Remember to reset them when you are finished. Once the spools are in place, thread the film up and insert it into the empty spool. Make certain it moves up as you turn the film crank. The shut the film door.
2. Open the viewfinder at the top of the camera. When you lift the back part of it, the waist-level viewfinder should pop up. For most photography, you will shoot by looking down into the lens from chest- or waist-level. In some models, there is a pop-up magnifier you can use to focus more accurately. Pop this up, then hold the camera up so you can look directly into the viewfinder. You also can use the viewfinder as a "sport" viewfinder by opening the front and back and looking directly through. This works best for distant subjects, since you cannot focus the camera this way. Just set it to infinity with the focus knob on the left and shoot.
3. Set the shutter speed before cocking the shutter. In some models, the shutter speed control is on top of the "taking" or bottom lens, while on others it is on the bottom. It will have a series of numbers, typically from "B" to 1/500th of a second. Some models also have built-in light meters to help you determine the aperture (set on the focusing knob on later models) and shutter speeds. If the meter is absent or does not work, you can use a hand-held light meter.
4. Cock the shutter. The cocking device is typically to the left of the lens and must be used before the shutter will fire. There are multiple precautionary measures built into the Ikoflex cameras to prevent you from misfiring the shutter. For example, you must have the film counter set somewhere before 12, you must have the viewfinder open and you must cock the shutter.
5. Focus the camera with the knob on the left. Compose your image and snap the shutter. Remember to advance the film for the next shot.
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The 3G iPhone may be be a masterpiece of miniature computing, but it shares a similar problem with all other cell phones in that a loss of the cell signal makes calling someone impossible. Boosting the reception on a 3G iPhone can help to improve the signal strength so that a loss of service doesn't occur. Boosting the reception can be done by following a few procedures and will not damage the 3G iPhone in any way.
Instructions
1. Reset the 3G iPhone by holding down the "Home" button on the front and "Sleep" button on the top simultaneously until the Apple logo appears. Release the buttons and wait for the 3G iPhone to reset itself.
2. Select "Settings". Then "General", "Reset", "Reset Network Settings". Press the red "Reset Network Settings" tab that appears and wait as the 3G iPhone resets itself.
3. Push a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the top of the 3G iPhone to release the SIM card tray. Remove the SIM card and dust out the tray with the camel's hair brush. Put the SIM card back into the SIM card tray and reinsert the Sim card tray into the 3G iPhone so that it locks into place.
4. Select "Settings". Then "Network" and turn off Enable 3G in the window that appears. This will force the 3G iPhone to use the 2G network which has a greater coverage and so better signal strength.
If you receive your television programming through an antenna, you may want to boost your digital signal. Cable and satellite providers work through receiver boxes, so if you subscribe to a cable or satellite service, then there is no need to boost a signal because you are already receiving the stations you are paying for. However, with a digital antenna, you want to increase the signal to obtain the best quality stations possible.
Instructions
1. Obtain a digital antenna that connects to a power source. This power source provides a boost to the signal range your antenna has and increases the clarity of the station.
2. Plug the coaxial cable running from the antenna into the "In" port on the television. Screw the cable on tightly to ensure a secure connection and receipt of the best possible image.
3. Move your antenna away from large metal devices. The metal devices can reflect signals and prevent your antenna from obtaining the best quality image.
4. Avoid using an antenna for a television in a basement. With the television underground, you are going to lose an extreme amount of signal because of the ground and layers of cement around you.
5. Purchase a new coaxial cable if you see any damage in the cable. This can reduce the quality of the digital image. Coaxial cables cost only a few dollars, so it is not a large expense.
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Deer frequently shed their horns, or antlers, depending on the seasons and their age. The antlers of a deer are covered with a thin layer of velvet, which must be boiled off of the horns before they are mounted and displayed in your home. Boiling the horns of a deer proves to be easy to accomplish and only requires a couple basic tools. It brings the antlers to a bright white color and strips them of any material that can attract bacteria.
Instructions
1. Place the antlers in a large stock pot, making sure they fit most of the way inside of it.
2. Fill the stock pot approximately 3/4 of the way full with water.
3. Add two to three cups of bleach to the pot.
4. Allow the pot containing the antlers and bleach to boil for about an hour, covered. If a lid won't fit, try to cover it with a strip of aluminum foil.
5. Change the water and bleach every hour until the antlers are stripped of any and all velvet, flesh or any other bits.
Instead of sending your old 8mm films to an expensive company to transfer it to a DVD, you can easily do it yourself at home. The benefits of transferring an 8mm film to DVD include having a longer lasting film medium and the ability to watch your movies on a computer or DVD player. 8mm films have a finite shelf life, since the tape can start to disintegrate after 10 years. Creating a backup DVD of your 8mm films is the best way to ensure that your memories will stay intact after many years.
Instructions
1. Set up your 8mm projector and start projecting the film against a clean, white wall or screen. Adjust the picture so it is the highest quality possible.
2. Set up your camcorder on a tripod and face it toward the white screen, since you are going to record from it. Adjust the coloring and focus to your liking.
3. Play the 8mm film and record it with the camcorder at the same time. Do a test projection first to see if the quality is good.
4. Download your digital camcorder onto a computer with the USB cord or FireWire. Open your DVD burning software and insert a blank DVD-ROM into the drive. Burn the film to a DVD-R and store it in a case.
Maintaining your ink jet printer can help improve print quality and, in some cases, make the printer last longer. Most ink jet printers have built-in methods of cleaning and aligning the print heads and rollers. Since every ink jet printer uses its own method of cleaning and maintenance procedures, be sure to check your ink jet printer’s user manual or online help for specific instructions. Most of these cleaning and alignment functions require the printer to use paper, so make sure there is plain paper in the printer’s input tray before starting the maintenance procedures.
Instructions
1. Use only the types of media the printer documentation recommends, and load the media correctly. Make sure to remove all scraps of paper in the ink jet printer after a jam.
2. Clean the print heads. Many ink jet printers have a setting in the software you can use, or a combination of buttons on the printer you can push, to make the printer clean the print heads. This can help remove any clogged ink that might interfere with the printing.
3. Run a nozzle test, if available, using the printer software, or a combination of buttons on the printer. The printer will print a row of each ink color so you can check to see if the ink patterns are complete and straight.
4. Align the print heads if the nozzle test or the printed pages show problems with incomplete or misaligned black or color ink. Use the setting in the printer software, or combination of buttons on the printer, to align the print heads. This will make the black ink print in the right place, and the color inks line up properly so that the colors print correctly.
5. Replace the ink cartridges if needed. Low ink cartridges can cause faded print, smears and spots on the page. Be sure to use the type of ink cartridges recommended by the manufacturer. (Using refilled ink cartridges may void the warranty.)
6. Reset the ink cartridge levels in the printer software, or by using a combination of printer buttons, after replacing the ink cartridges, so that the printer’s ink level information will be accurate.
7. Clean the paper rollers, if needed, by using the clean rollers command in the printer software, or by removing the roller and cleaning it with a soft, lint-free cloth.
8. Turn off and unplug the printer. Clean the outside of the ink jet printer, and the paper trays, using a clean, soft cloth. Dampen the cloth slightly with water if needed. Do not use cleaning chemicals on the printer.
Photographers commonly use backdrops when they take professional photos. Types of photos that might require a backdrop are children's yearly class pictures, wedding portraits or graduation photos. Backdrops can provide a solid, neutral background for a photograph. Others give color, dimension or a unique element to a picture.
Paper
Try a backdrop made of paper. Photography backdrop paper rolls come in every color imaginable. Look for them in local camera stores. These are normally fairly inexpensive. Hang them on a wall, or place them on a roller system made for paper photography backdrops. A benefit of paper backdrops is that because they are inexpensive, you can buy several in different colors, so that you have multiple options.
Muslin
Muslin is also a material used to make photography backdrops. This light-weight fabric is more expensive than paper, but still affordable. Muslin is typically attached to a backdrop stand. Muslin typically has more dimension than a paper backdrop, because it comes in marbled colors. However, if you want a solid colored backdrop in muslin, it can be difficult to find.
Canvas
Canvas backdrops have long been used in photography. This heavy-weight fabric is attached to backdrop stands or motorized rollers. If you want a large canvas backdrop, it can be expensive. Canvas backdrops are typically painted in widely varying colors. Some people also choose to paint scenes or a landscape. This could be an abstract painting with lots of different colors or a more concrete rendering of a sky with clouds or stars.
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Car stereo enthusiasts desire power and clarity from their custom car stereo systems. To achieve both, add an amplifier to boost the signal from the stereo unit. The amplifier will drive the speakers to performance levels unattainable from the stereo deck alone. For a complete sound that includes bass and other low musical tones, install a subwoofer. Subwoofers produce a depth of sound that door panel and rear deck speakers cannot duplicate. An amplifier is needed for any system that includes a subwoofer; stereo decks are not powerful enough to drive a speaker as large as a subwoofer.
Instructions
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (also called the grounding cable) from the vehicle's negative battery terminal. Use a 10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench to loosen the bolt that holds the grounding cable clamp around the negative battery lead post, just enough to slide the clamp from the post. Move the cable away from the battery to prevent shorting the vehicle's electrical system while connecting the components.
2. Remove the positive battery terminal bolt and place the ring terminal from the amplifier wiring kit onto the positive lead. Replace the bolt onto the positive lead, holding the ring terminal in place.
3. Remove the fuse from the fuse holder on the ring terminal.
4. Connect the power cable to the ring terminal. The power cable will connect directly to the amplifier.
5. Feed the power cable through the opening between the engine compartment and the inside of the vehicle. If there is not an established opening, use a drill to create one. Insert a rubber grommet in the hole to protect the cable that will be fed through it.
6. Consult the vehicle's repair manual for radio removal procedures. Following the instructions in the repair manual, remove the stereo from the dashboard of the vehicle. Disconnect the stereo wiring from the back of the unit and connect the wiring to a wiring harness adapter. Refer to the wiring harness adapter manual for a precise wiring diagram to use when connecting the stereo wiring.
7. Connect the leads of the wiring harness adapter to the rear outlet panel on the factory stereo.
8. Plug the patch cables included in the amplifier wiring kit into the wiring harness adapter and feed them through the opening in the back of the stereo mounting dock. The patch cables will emerge in the footwell on the passenger side of the vehicle. The power cable that was fed through the firewall will be on the driver's side.
9. Run the cables from the front of the vehicle to the location of the amplifier. Keep the patch cables and power cables separate; the power cable will emit interference and distort the signal if the cables are run together.
10. Connect the patch cables and power cable to the amplifier. Connect one end of the grounding wire to the amplifier and attach the other end to a bolt nearby. The bolt chosen for grounding should be less than 20 inches from the amplifier and must be connected directly to the frame of the vehicle.
11. Connect speaker wiring to the amplifier and route it to the location of the subwoofer. Connect the wiring to the subwoofer.
12. Connect speaker wiring to the amplifier and route it to the other speakers in the vehicle that you wish to have amplified. Connect the wiring to the intended speakers. Return to the engine compartment.
13. Replace the grounding cable clamp over the negative battery lead post. Tighten the cable clamp with a wrench so that it cannot be moved around the lead post by hand.
14. Place the fuse into the fuse holder of the ring terminal and close the hood of the vehicle.
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The compact cassette tape was introduced in the 1960s. By the 1980s, it was the second most common format of recorded music. As the market for musical cassette tapes increased, so did the market for home tape reproduction and recording. To answer this demand, the dual cassette deck was developed. The machine could hold two cassettes at once, and the user could record or "dub" copies of music from one cassette tape to another within the single unit.
Mix Tapes
Dual cassette decks allowed much easier home reproduction of recorded music, enabling the listener to create "mix tapes" for the first time. These mix tapes, or compilations of songs selected from different albums or artists in a custom sequence, generated its own culture of tape trading that lasted well into the 1990s. It formed the ground work for online peer-to-peer music sharing.
High Speed Cassette Dubbing
Many dual cassette decks included advanced recording features such as "high-speed dubbing." This feature allowed the user to make quick, exact copies of existing cassettes by syncing the speeds of the two decks together, which played the original faster while the second deck recorded at the same speed. The result was a fully copied cassette tape in half or even one-quarter of the true play-back time.
Continuous Play
Some advanced dual cassette models had the continuous play feature. The user could load both decks with cassettes, then begin play-back on the first deck. Once this first tape reached its end, the first tape deck would stop and trigger the second to begin. This automatic function effectively doubled the unattended play-back time.
Auto-Reverse
Many dual cassette decks included an auto-reverse play-back feature. When the first tape reached its end, the deck automatically reversed the tape play-back direction and played the other side of the cassette. Some models featured a linking system between the decks. The auto-reverse and continuous play-back functions effectively extended the unattended play-back time four-fold.
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If you're looking for a truly top-of-the line product for your system, the API DV-702 karaoke machine might be just the product for you. This player is compatible with just about every disk format there is, and includes features like voice canceling as well as bass and treble controls. It's so good, it's often the choice of professional singers.
Instructions
1. Set the budget for your entire karaoke system. An API DV-702 karaoke machine is only a music player. If you still need to invest in a mixer, speakers and an amplifier, an API machine might cost more than what you want to spend on the player alone.
2. Go to an audio specialty store and see an API DV-702 karaoke machine in person. While you're there, you also might be able to have some questions answered. Specialty store staffs are often very knowledgeable about the products they sell.
3. Price the API DV-702 karaoke machine online. You can check out eBay and a whole host of online sellers that specialize in karaoke equipment. Buying online can save you money, but remember to figure in the cost of shipping and make sure the seller is reputable before handing over your credit card number.
4. Look around for a special. A lot of online karaoke sellers will throw in extras, like some microphones, and eat the cost of shipping if you buy at the right time or spend a certain amount on your order.
5. Save the receipt for your purchase. A karaoke system is a big investment in your business, and therefore a lucrative item to write off on your income taxes.
Garmin GPS systems provide accurate navigation to even the most directionally challenged users. Using a Garmin GPS system while traveling can take the stress and hassle out of a family or business trip. Learning to use a Garmin GPS system is quick and easy, leaving you more time to enjoy the open road.
Instructions
1. Make sure your Garmin GPS unit contains maps of the area where you will be traveling. Garmin GPS units purchased in the United States contain maps of North America. If you will be traveling outside of North America, you can purchase and download additional maps from the official Garmin website.
2. Plan your travel route. Make a list of each city in which you will be stopping, as well as the addresses of any important places where you will be stopping, such as hotels, convention centers or theme parks. List your cities and destinations in order so that it's easy for you to program them into your Garmin GPS system.
3. Mount your Garmin GPS system in your vehicle. Garmin GPS units can be mounted to either the vehicle's windshield or dashboard using the included mounting hardware. Assemble the mounting hardware by snapping the cradle onto the suction mount and then snapping the GPS unit into the cradle. To mount the Garmin GPS to the windshield, flip up the lever at the base of the suction mount, position the mount on the windshield, then push the lever all the way down until you hear the suction mount click into place. To mount the Garmin GPS to your dashboard, attach an adhesive disk to the bottom of the suction mount and press it firmly against the dashboard to allow the adhesive to properly adhere.
4. Program your travel route into your Garmin GPS unit. Touch the "Where To?" button on the Garmin main screen, then select "Address." Use the on-screen keypad to enter the destination city, house or business number, and street name. When the full address is displayed, press the green "Go" button to begin navigating to your destination. Repeat the same procedure to add additional stops to your route, selecting the "Add as Via Point" option to add the stop before your final destination. To change your final destination, select the "Set as New Destination" option.
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To create playlists for your GoGear jukebox you need to add tracks to your library using Windows Media Player. Once you have added tracks to your library, then you are able to arrange the tracks into playlists. The steps to create playlists differ slightly from WMP 9 and 10. After following step 1, skip to step 6 for WMP 10. Follow these steps to create playlists for your GoGear jukebox using Windows Media Player.
Instructions
1. Connect your GoGear to the computer using the USB cable. The GoGear USB connector is located on top, and the USB connector will be in the front or back of the computer.
2. Using WMP 9, go to the Media Library tab and enter into the Media Library, click on Add. This is on the toolbar across the top. From the drop-down menu, decide whether to add files from folder, playlist, URL or by searching on your computer. You also have the option to select playing tracks or playlists. The files will be added to the Library.
3. To transfer tracks onto your GoGear, click on Copy to CD or device on the left left-hand menu. Skip to Step 7.
4. Using WMP 10, go to the File menu. Click Add to Library by Searching Computer.
5. Click the Browse tab in the Dialog box and point to the folder you want to add to. Complete the information in the box, then click Search. Files will be added to your library.
6. Now that you have created a library, you need to transfer tracks onto your GoGear. To transfer the tracks onto your GoGear, click on Sync.
7. In the Items to Copy pane, you want to show the playlist, category or other items that you want to copy. Make sure that the check boxes are cleared next to the items that you do not want to transfer to your GoGear.
8. In the Items on the Device pane, select the GoGear. Using WMP 9, click the Copy button. Using WMP 10, click the Start Sync button. Your selected files will be downloaded onto your GoGear. You are now ready to start listening to music.
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Most satellite TV providers have a wide range of viewing packages to choose from. For the sports enthusiast, it can be difficult to decide which sports package to choose for satellite TV viewing. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you pick your sports package.
Instructions
1. Shop around for the best deal on satellite service if you don't already have your satellite service in place. Different companies have different monthly rates, installation charges and package viewing plans.
2. Determine how much your budget can comfortably afford when you start picking sports packages on satellite TV. Think about how much you watch sports on TV, how much of your time is committed elsewhere and how much value you'll get for your money. It won't make sense to spend a lot on a sports package if you don't have much time to watch.
3. Pick your sports package by looking at the different categories available. You can pick from a basketball package, a baseball package, a football package or a combination of all of these. But if you pick all of these, hold onto your wallet.
4. Consider the option of asking friends or family members to go in with you on the cost if you are a big sports fan and want the more expensive packages. You could pick a sports package on satellite TV, split the cost and have weekend get-togethers to enjoy the viewing. Just make sure you share the cost with people you can count on to pay their part of the bill.
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Sheet metal fabricators need safe working conditions.
Punching is the process of applying pressure to a piece of sheet metal to shape or cut it into a form that has been set in advance. Punch presses use a male punch and female die that make contact when the punch is rotated up and down. Old punch presses are full revolution presses, which means they can only stop at dead center. Newer punch presses are automated and use brakes to stop at any point in the rotation (part rotation). A good overall tip for old punch presses is to be aware that the inability to stop is considered a major safety hazard.
Safety
Contributing to accidents such as amputations, lacerations and wrongful deaths, punch presses can be very dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken. Training employees on each type of punch press machine they use is the employer's responsibility. Both you and your employer should be aware of and use the appropriate safety precautions as defined by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
Barrier Guards
Putting your hands into the operating zone of any punch press machine is not a good idea. A barrier guard is a cage placed around the operating zone to protect your hands and arms during the operation of a punch press. OSHA standards place a limit on the number of openings a barrier guard can have. In a full revolution punch press the barrier guards lock when the operation starts and unlock when the full revolution is complete. Never try to open a barrier guard when a full revolution punch press is operating.
Restraints
Restraining the movement of your hands and body when manually feeding a full revolution punch press, these safeguards come in the form of arm-type, overhead and sliding resistant restraints. The arm restraint restricts hand movement toward the point of operation. The overhead restraint also restricts hand and arm movement, and the sliding resistant restraint restricts movement in front of the machine from one side to the next. Always be careful not to move your hands or any part of your body in the direction of the zone of operation when the punch press is in use.
Two-Hand Trip
Activation of the full revolution power clutch press is triggered by two buttons located away from the operating zone. The buttons have to be depressed continuously at the same time to start the punching process. OSHA provides a safety distance formula for you to determine the minimum distance of the two-hand trip from the operating zone. If there are two, a two-hand trip must be provided for each one. A tip for a two-hand trip is to make sure it is located at least the minimum distance from the operating zone.
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Use the Itzbeen baby care timer to ensure the proper timing of the intervals between baby-care events. The Itzbeen timer's display shows the current time of day and four counters that count up to the next performance of an assigned baby-care-related task, showing exactly how long it has been since that task was last completed. The first timer at the top of the unit's display shows the amount of time since the previous diaper change, the second shows the amount of time since the last feeding, the third shows waking/sleep time and the fourth is open and can be used for any task the user needs.
Instructions
Set the Timers
1. Insert three AAA batteries into the back of the bottom of the Itzbeen timer and turn the unit on.
2. Press and release the first timer button immediately after a diaper change to begin the counter counting up from this event.
3. Press and release the second timer button immediately after feeding to begin the counter counting up from the end of this feeding.
4. Press and release the third timer button directly after the child falls asleep or wakes to begin the counter counting up to display the amount of time the child is asleep/awake.
5. Press and release the fourth timer button to begin the counter counting up from any event for which a time indicator is desired.
Set Alarms
6. Set an alarm on any of the timers to go off after a set amount of time passes by pressing and holding the timer button until the desired elapsed time displays. For example, to make the alarm sound 20 minutes after a diaper change, press and hold the timer button until 20 minutes is represented on the display.
7. Release the button and wait for the timer display to present all zeros.
8. Move the speaker switch on the side of the unit to the "On" position.
9. Press and release the timer button again to begin the count up from zero. In the example above, the alarm will sound once the counter indicates 20 minutes has passed.
10. Turn the alarm off by moving the speaker switch to the "Off" position.
Set the Clock
11. Set the hours on the clock by pressing and holding the six and four keys until the correct hour is displayed.
12. Set the minutes on the clock by pressing and holding the six and three keys until the correct minutes are displayed.
13. Release the number keys once the correct hours and minutes are displayed to begin keeping time with the clock.
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Many changes to your Ademco alarm can be made using the keypad.
An Ademco alarm panel provides a variety of options to customize your home security system. As your needs change, you can add or remove sensors and peripherals without having to change the entire system. You can also make short-term changes to the way the system operates to compensate for temporary changes to your security needs. Whether the change you want to make is temporary or permanent, the steps are easy and require few, if any, tools.
Instructions
Temporary Removal
1. Enter the master security code followed by the "Bypass" button on your Ademco keypad.
2. Enter the two-digit zone number of the motion detector you wish to remove from the system.
3. Wait for the "Ready to Arm" message and arm the system normally.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to restore the bypassed zone to normal operation.
Permanent Removal
5. Enter programming mode by pressing 4, 1, 1, 2, 8, 0, 0 on the keypad.
6. Press *, 5, 6 on the keypad to enter the "zone" programming menu. Press 0 then * to skip the confirmation menu. Press the * key again to skip the summary screen. Enter the two-digit zone number of the sensor that is being removed from the system.
7. Enter 0, 0 to set the zone type to "not used." Press *, 9, 9 to exit programming mode.
8. Use a screwdriver to remove the motion detector from its mounting location and the wires from the zone terminals on the control panel, if desired.
9. Test the alarm system. Check the programming if any problems are found.
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Each time you introduce a new compact flash card to your camera, start by formatting the card. This simple in-camera process adds file system data and directories unique to your camera to the card, making the two devices compatible. After initially formatting the card, format the card a few times per year to clean up extraneous files and make the card operate faster. Photographers who use their cameras daily should format weekly.
Instructions
1. Turn your camera's power switch to the "Off" position.
2. Slide the camera's media card door, located on the bottom or side of the camera, to the side to open it.
3. Insert the compact flash card so the edge with tiny holes goes into the camera first. Slide the card in until it clicks into place.
4. Close the media card door by sliding it back into place.
5. Turn the camera's power switch "On."
6. Press the "Menu" button located on the back of the camera. Use the directional keypad next to the LCD screen to scroll through the options. Stop on the "Set-up" menu. Press "OK" or "Set."
7. Scroll down to "Card Set-up," "Formatting" or "Card Format." The menu description varies per camera manufacturer. Press "Ok" or "Set."
8. Read the message that warns all files will get deleted during the format. Press "OK" or "Set" to continue. Wait a few seconds for the format to complete.
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In today's technologically advanced society high-tech gadgets like cell phones are common. Some cell phones come with expansion slots for memory cards while others have PDA functions. Due to large data storage options, the performance of a cell phone sometimes decreases due to cookies and other temporary files that occupy the memory. In such a case, the best solution is to format your cell phone to keep it in order.
Instructions
1. Backup all the data and files of your cell phone. Attach a connector cable to one end of the cell phone and plug the other end into a computer. If your phone has a memory card slot, backup the data on the memory card.
2. Download back-up software online for a small fee if your cell phone did not come with the software. Some Pocket PC phones have a backup/restore utility built in to the phone and do not need any additional software.
3. Format your phone by holding down the power button and using a pin or a stylus to press the restore button. This step will erase all data on your phone and will take approximately five to seven minutes. Once the phone has been formatted it will shut down and restart.
4. Turn on the cell phone and follow the on-screen prompts to install the factory settings on the phone. This will free up storage and ensure optimal performance. Install new programs on your formatted cell phone or restore your original data.
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You have just purchased a brand new digital Nikon camera. It will provide you with a myriad of opportunities to capture memories and allow you to remember them for a long time. Before you can start to enjoy it though, you must ensure attach the provided strap. The strap will allow you to keep your hands free when walking around with your camera, and it will also keep it securely close by to you whenever the moment comes to take a picture. This article will demonstrate attach the strap to a Nikon Coolpix L100 digital camera.
Instructions
Attaching the Strap
1. Remove the strap from the plastic bag. Make sure you have the three pieces of the strap. They include the strap, and two small, hollow rectangular pieces.
2. Look at the camera and locate the two metal brackets. They are on both sides at the top if you are looking at the back of the camera. These are the brackets that the ends of the strap will pass through.
3. Pick up strap and stretch it out to its full length. Turn it over so that the words "Nikon COOLPIX" are not visible.
4. Find the sliding plastic piece that is already on the strap. Make a loop in the strap by pulling some of the strap through the siding piece. Look at Nikon's website for an example, if needed.
5. Hold the right end of the strap, making sure the words are still not visible. Take one of the small, hollow rectangular pieces and slide it onto the right end of the strap.
6. Take the right end of the strap and insert it into the left side bracket of the camera. Make sure to insert the end of the strap into the bottom of the bracket and pull it up through.
7. Take the loose end of the strap that you have pulled through the bracket and push it through the small, hollow rectangular piece.
8. Look at the sliding plastic piece that came already attached to the strap and find the two openings.
9. Push the end of the strap through the right-side opening, and pull it up through the left-side opening. Pull it tight to make sure it all went through the sliding piece.
10. Close the loop you made earlier by pulling on the strap. The strap is now securely attached to the left side of the camera.
11. Pick up the left side of the strap and pull it around to the right side of the camera. Make sure the words "Nikon COOLPIX" are still not visible.
12. Follow the same instructions as above to attach the left end of the strap to the right side of the camera. The only difference is when you are pushing the end of the strap through the openings on the sliding plastic piece, push the strap through the left side, and pull it up through the right side.
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From videoconferencing to checking on your house while on vacation, webcams have become a staple of Internet culture. Most new laptops come with a built-in webcam while anyone with an older computer can purchase a webcam for very little money. Cheap, convenient and easy to install, it's surprising that they didn't take over sooner.
The Basics
Essentially, webcams are digital cameras that you can connect directly to your computer. Both webcams and digital cameras capture the light that bounces off the subject, immediately breaking it down into electrical charges. Next, a charge-coupled device (CCD) converts the light into electrons. The charge is then read and transferred to an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), which converts the image into digital format (binary code).
Differences Between a Webcam and a Digital Camera
While digital cameras are designed to capture fine details (the higher the resolution, the sharper the image), webcams are specifically intended to capture images at a much lower resolution. This is so that the information is more compact and therefore easier to upload or send through the Internet. Webcam images are usually about one-tenth the size of those taken with digital cameras, but can form an even smaller fraction when compared to more complex digital cameras.
In the same vein, webcams have no built-in memory. Instead, a webcam transfers images directly to the computer it's connected to. If the camera isn't built in to the computer, this transmission happens via a USB cable.
Still Images
What really distinguishes Webcams and digital cameras, though, is the way they're used. Special software captures a frame from the camera at some interval, which the user sets, then converts it to a JPG file and transfers it to the selected location for viewing, uploading and sending the picture.
This capability is frequently used as a type of surveillance. Whether you want to check in on your pet while at work or let faraway family watch your kids open their presents on Christmas morning, freeze frames every few minutes are the way to go.
Streaming Video
With the emergence of video chatting as a major form of communication, webcam systems must now work more quickly than their more basic predecessors. Sending streaming video utilizes the exact same method as grabbing stills, it just happens much more quickly.
"Frame rate" refers to the number of still frames the software can freeze and send each second. Streaming video requires about 20 frames per second but an even higher frame rate means a more fluid, movie-like scene. In this case, not only do the software and hardware require more advanced capabilities but a high-speed Internet connection is also vital.
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The AT&T MicroCell is a product designed to boost cell phone reception for those who have poor indoor cell service. The MicroCell uses your home's broadband connection to route cell phone calls through the Internet, ensuring you can make and receive calls even if AT&T's signal can't penetrate your walls. Apple's iPhone has been known to have issues connecting to the MicroCell, but these problems can usually be remedied in a few steps.
Instructions
1. Power cycle the AT&T MicroCell. This requires unplugging the device and waiting approximately 30 seconds.
2. Plug the MicroCell back in and check your iPhone to see if a connection can be made. If not, continue to Step 3.
3. Tap the "Settings" icon on your iPhone, then select "General" and choose "Network." Turn on "Airplane Mode" by tapping the switch and wait approximately 30 seconds.
4. Turn "Airplane Mode" off and wait for your iPhone to regain a cell signal. The iPhone should now detect the MicroCell. If you still can't connect to the MicroCell, you may need to take the device back to AT&T for an exchange.
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Once upon a time, professional photographers preferred slides to negatives because of the brilliant colors. Kodachrome, Kodak's best slide film, dominated both the art of both professional and amateur photographers, and gave Paul Simon an early solo hit song. With digital technology taking over the photographic world, slides are becoming an endangered species. Yet, 35mm slides are still a viable art form.
Instructions
1. Choose your slide film. Fujifilm makes a variety of Fujichrome slide film rolls in 35mm format at different speeds. Kodak makes Kodachrome, Elite Chrome and Ektachrome slide films. Kodachrome must be processed in a factory, but most others can be processed at home with E-6 chemicals.
2. Shoot your slides in various conditions---inside and outdoors, with flash and without---to get a good sense of what type film you prefer. If you used Kodachrome film, send it out for processing and mounting.
3. Develop your slides at home. There are two E-6 methods, a three-step or six-step process. The preferred method is the six-step process because it gives better control over color rendition. Roll your slide film into a 35mm reel (stainless still is best) in total darkness and seal it inside the developing tank. Wash your film in developer bath at 100 degrees Fahrenheit for six minutes. Next, wash the film in water for two minutes at the same temperature. Wash the film in a reversal bath for two minutes at about the same temperature, give or take a few degrees.
4. Wash the film in color developer for six minutes at plus or minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, pre-bleach the film for two minutes between 90 and 103 degrees. Bleach the film for six minutes at the same temperature. Wash the film by running water through the tank. Use the fixer at 100 degrees for four minutes. Consider dumping the fixer and fix again in fresh chemicals to make the film last longer. You also can use a spot-reducing agent after this step, often called Photo-Flo. Dry the film.
5. Mount your slides on plastic slide mounts and snap them shut. The images then can be shown through a slide projector. Don't mount the slides if you want to batch scan them into a computer using a flatbed scanner.
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8mm film flickers is a major problem encountered when shooting a projected film footage using a digital video camera. This shooting process is meant to copy the film footage in a more accessible format. The said copy makes it possible for the film to have a video version that easily can be transferred to a computer and be converted to various movie file formats for digital archiving and playback purposes. The flicker problem is caused by the frame rate difference between the projected film and the video camera used for shooting.
Instructions
1. Set up a variable-speed 8mm film projector on any table or flat and stable surface. Put it a considerable distance away from the projection wall to get the ideal image projection size. Adjust the projector's frame rate somewhere between 24fps (frames per second) to 30fps. Manually check the projected footage during a test playback to see which setting works best.
Unlike a regular 8mm film projector, using one with a variable-speed option allows you to adjust the frame rate of the playback. Adjusting the frame rate minimizes the flicker seen during the recording. While it is generally not possible to have the flicker entirely removed because of technical reasons, you can significantly decrease the flicker effect to a passable level. If you really need to get rid of the flicker problem completely, you need to bring the 8mm film to a professional studio for film scanning. However, this process is quite expensive.
2. Set up the digital video camera to be used for the recording of the projected image from the projector. Keep it secured and stable on a tripod, then open the camera to adjust the focus and framing. It should be near the film projector. With the projector turned on to show the coverage of the projection screen, make sure the video camera has the right framing for accuracy of the shooting angle and the image composition of the captured footage.
3. Cover all windows in the room with thick clothes or boards before starting the film projection and video recording. Once ready, turn off the room lights to start the test.
4. Conduct the test playback and recording by pressing the "Play" button in your projector and the "Record" function in your video camera. Adjust both of them to achieve best playback and recording settings. Use the variable-speed feature in your projector to adjust the flicker problems seen in your video camera. Your camera also can help minimize the flicker problem by using the "Slow Shutter" digital effect. If your camera has this function, use this according to how the captured footage shown on the camera's LCD screen behaves.
5. Press the "Stop" buttons in both the projector and camera after finalizing your settings. Cue the 8mm film and the camera's tape, disc or memory card to start official playback and recording of your 8mm film footage.
6. Start the projection and recording accordingly. Once done, simply press the "Stop" buttons for both the projector and the camera.
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Night vision cameras don't really see in the darkness. They use small light-emitting diodes (LED's) that project light onto the subject. The LED light is out of the spectrum viewable by the human eye. It is invisible to the eye, but is actually light. The cameras illuminate the subject and can capture clear images in total darkness or low-light.
Instructions
1. Check the power supply. Many of the devices use a 9V battery and a power adapter. If your camera is using the 9V battery, replace it. If you're using the power supply, check the plug at the wall hasn't been hijacked by someone and the device hasn't been unplugged. The 9V solution may not work for very long. You might only get a few hours use in a totally wireless environment.
2. Check for interference if you see lines or noise on the screen. Wireless versions of these cameras often operate at 2.4Ghz---the same frequency as older cordless phones. Use elimination to see if other wireless networks are interfering. Turn all cordless phones off, and don't forget the bases too. Change the channel on the camera if it has that capability.
3. Be sure that you're not at the maximum wireless range. 2.4Ghz is a small radio wave, and it works best in line-of-sight applications, but it can travel through walls. Effectively, the range will be no more than 150' even with no obstructions.
4. Make sure you have a weather-resistant camera if you're using it outdoors. It should be marked as such and you should see heavyier seals. There shouldn't be any obvious openings. If the camera isn't weatherproof, it may have degraded and need to be replaced. In any case, try to shield the camera from rain because the water droplets can cause spotting.
5. Clean the lens from time to time if the picture degrades.
6. Make sure you haven't exceeded the distance to subject (DST.) if the subject isn't clear. The nature of the beast is that the LED light is projected onto the subject, and there's a finite distance the invisible light will travel. Many cameras will only show a six-foot person head-to-toe at a maximum of 2.5m away. You may have to add regular light to get a better result.
7. Check the camera isn't pointing directly at a light source, like a street lamp. It can cause the camera's sensors to get confused. Try to keep the camera in the shade during daytime and again don't point it into bright objects, like the sun. Use the sun or light source to light your subject instead.
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Sony introduced the Hi8 tape format to the world in the late 1980s. This was Sony's answer to the Super Video Home System format that was beginning to gain popularity. Consumers loved Hi8 because of its small size and portability. Hi8 tapes gained a further lease on life when Sony introduced the Digital8 format, which can read Hi8 tapes as well. You can playback your Hi8 tapes for watching on TV, as long as you have a Hi8 camcorder to use as your play deck.
Instructions
1. Set the Hi8 camera up next to your TV, VCR or media center. Plug the camera into an AC socket.
2. Connect an RCA cable to the outputs on the Hi8 camera. Your Hi8 camera will have two to three outputs, depending on the model. These outputs look like the standard RCA jacks you might find on a home TV or stereo. They may be hidden behind an access panel or cover, which needs to be removed before you can proceed. All Hi8 cameras will have two of these jacks: a yellow one for video, and a white one for audio. Some cameras will have an additional red jack for another channel (stereo) of audio. The end plugs on the RCA cable is similiarly color coded.
3. Connect the other end to your TV. On the back of the TV, you should see an "Aux Input" or "Video Input" label on a series of jacks similar to the ones on the Hi8 camera. Plug the other end of the RCA cables into these jacks, ensuring to match up the color coded plugs to the appropriate jack.
4. Insert the Hi8 tape that you want to playback into the Hi8 camera. Rewind the tape.
5. Change the video signal on the TV where the Hi8 camera is connected to the "Aux" channel. For example, if you have the Hi8 camera hooked up to your TV, use the TV remote until you reach the "Aux" channel.
6. Press "Play" on the Hi8 camera.
7. Watch the playback of your Hi8 tape on your attached device.
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With some preparation, a friend or relative can take your senior photo.
Your final year of high school is here, and it's time to think about your senior photo. While senior portraits have become a time-honored tradition to mark the end of 12 years of education and are a valuable keepsake for family and friends, they can be expensive. However, they don't have to be. With a little planning and a digital camera, a friend or family member can take that senior portrait for you.
Instructions
1. Determine how your senior photo will be used. If it will be your senior yearbook photo, check the requirements for background, dress, format -- vertical or horizontal -- and color use. If your photo is only for family and friends, plan on more informal dress, background and props, such as with a pet or in sporting gear, that reveal the real you. Allow enough time to meet any deadlines.
2. Use a digital camera that is at least 3.0 megapixels. Do not use a cell phone to take your photo since most phones do not have enough resolution and will not give you the quality you desire.
3. Make a list of possible photo locations. Consider outdoor places with colorful foliage or buildings with interesting textures. Look for arches, doorways and windows that provide a natural frame and direct the viewer's eye to you. Avoid spots that appear "cluttered." If you need to take the photo inside, use a dark wall or background so shadows from the flash will not be visible. Use natural lighting whenever possible.
4. Bring two or three outfits with you so you can select the best color and style for each location. Don't forget accessories, such as scarves and jewelry. Use different poses, but check that they look natural.
5. Unload the photos to your computer when you are finished, Crop your photos as needed, use some visual effects, such as sepia tones or spot coloring, then select the best ones. If you do not have an adequate photo printer, send your photos to a commercial photo finisher for copies.
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Picture quality problems are among the most common issues experienced by home TV viewers. Pixelization, static or snow on the screen, intermittently flashing channels, or audio distortion are all different types of degradation that can be frustrating to deal with it. Making matters worse is that these problems can have many causes, and it can sometimes seem easier to call your cable provider's tech support department than to deal with them on your own. But it is actually worth your while to try and troubleshoot them on your own. If there is a simple cause such as a loose connection or a channel outage, you can get to the bottom of the issue much more quickly than by getting professional assistance.
Instructions
1. Secure the coaxial cable coming out of your wall coaxial outlet into the coaxial input on either the TV itself or any digital cable boxes you may use with the TV. The hexagonal coaxial connector on the end of the cable should just be hand-tight. If you do not have access to the coaxial cable, tap on it and see if the picture quality improves or degrades further. If so, you will certainly need to tighten the coaxial cable either on the TV or on the wall plate of the cable jack. If the picture stays the same, some more troubleshooting is required.
2. Unscrew the coaxial cable from either the cable box or the TV and remove it completely. The copper needle running through the middle of the cable should be straight, not bent or damaged. There should also be no dust, dirt, or moisture buildup anywhere on the coaxial connection. Any cables that are damaged or dirty beyond repair should be replaced. Either way, check the coaxial connection once it is attached to the TV again and examine the picture for any improvement.
3. Scan through your entire channel lineup and check the other TVs in your home to help determine the scope of the problem. If you only see static on one or a handful of channels on the RCA TV, check those channels on the other TVs in your home. If the same channels show static on all the TVs in the house, you are likely part of a broadcast outage or degradation and you will need to notify your cable provider of the problem. If only the RCA TV shows static on the screen, and if the majority of channels on the RCA TV show static, you may have a technical issue at your home that a repair technician from your cable provider would need to examine, or the RCA TV itself may need to be service or replaced.
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Listening to music with an unequal balance can be very disturbing to your listening pleasure and most solve this by balancing the equalizer so the sound is of better quality. If you're new to Zune or have never used the equalizer before, you may need some assistance when trying to adjust the sound equalizer on a Zune.
Instructions
1. Turn on your Zune. Once you have powered it up, begin to play music or a video.
2. Adjust the volume. To do this, while the track or video is playing, hold the control pad up or down to adjust the volume to a good listening level. If a track or video is not playing, then simply turn the audio up or down.
3. Set the volume low. When adjusting the equalizer, you may receive loud blasts of sound in an instant. Keep the volume lower while adjusting this so you do not damage your hearing.
4. Go to the Main Menu. Once you are here, select Settings. This will give you many options to choose from to adjust various settings for your Zune.
5. Select Music. Once you have chosen Music, select Equalizer. Once you have selected Equalizer, it will go through the various equalizer settings.
6. Make your selection. Once you have heard each equalizer setting, select the one you wish to listen through and save that setting.
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Cell phones are great devices to have, especially when traveling. However, there are many individuals who do not use their phones enough to constitute purchasing an expensive wireless plan. Because of this, it may be best to go with a Tracfone. A Tracfone allows you to purchase minutes as you go, without having to sign any contract. And like any other cell phone, you can customize it with downloadable ringtones.
Crostel
Crostel.com is a website that specializes in applications for cell phones, including ringtones capable of being used on a Tracfone. Select "Ringtones" when you arrive at the site and type in the name of the artist or the song you are looking for. In a moment, the site will display all the songs matching your search. Select "Get It," then type in your cell phone number.
Shoutmouth
If you cannot find what you are looking for at Crostel.com, head over to Shoutmouth.com. This site allows you to download songs for your Tracfone. To sign up for ringtones, you will need to enter your cell phone number. Once this is done, you will receive a text with a PIN number on it. Type this PIN into the website and you will gain access to the songs and content they have available. When you use or purchase a song through your Tracfone, the cost will be deducted from the amount of minutes you have purchased. For example, if you pay 10 cents per minute, and the song costs $1, your account will be deducted 10 minutes.
TracFone.com/Buy_Ringtones.jsp
This website is from the official TracFone website. If you cannot find any songs you like, try this site. There will be a large variety of songs, but they will typically cost more than at the other websites (see link in Resources). Click the link and select the phone you currently have. From there, you will be shown exactly download the music.
Helmet speakers have integrated fun and safety in using motorcycle helmets. The rider can listen to music as he rides his bike, taking the boredom out of those long drives on the road. The speakers may also be connected to an intercom system to allow communication between two riders with the addition of a microphone. Rest assured that even more improvements will be made to pack in other uses for helmet speakers without compromising the safety of the rider.
Instructions
1. Remove the left and right ear pads from inside the helmet. For helmets without removable ear pads, a small portion of the helmet's fabric liner will be cut out. Cut out circles, big enough to fit the left and right speakers, on the helmet's fabric lining using the utility knife. Remove enough of the fabric lining to expose the hard polystyrene surface inside the helmet.
2. Stick the Velcro discs from the kit into the hard polystyrene surface of the helmet: one Velcro disc each for the left and right ear pad recesses.
3. Press the speakers into their respective Velcro discs.
4. Insert the speaker wires between the helmet's shell and inner lining using the wooden stick from the kit. Start from the wires at the base of the speaker and work your way to the middle of the helmet.
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When looking to purchase a digital camera, your best bet might be to purchase one on the Internet. Some Internet sites offer good deals and are easy to find if you simply browse around. Shopping online can be more cost effective and save you time as well. Here is find good deals for digital cameras online.
Instructions
1. Make a list of what you want in a camera. This list should include features and a general price range.
2. Do a basic search. Go to any search engine you frequently use and search for digital cameras. Most sites will contain previews and ways to purchase the cameras found on their site.
3. Research the cameras online or in consumer magazines. Read the feedback from past consumers who have tested the cameras with day-to-day use.
4. Compare cameras from various sites and decide which features you want. Most digital cameras have the same features, but differ in certain aspects of those features, so be sure to find which one you'd prefer.
5. Narrow down your camera choices. Try to narrow it down about 2-5 digital cameras that you would absolutely love to have.
6. Visit online auction sites, where the price could be considerably lower than a retailer.
7. Check over-stock sites, as they might have out-of-date cameras or over-stocked cameras at greatly reduced prices.
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A micro camera won't stand out in the crowd like a regular camera does
A micro camera lets you take candid pictures of the people around you without them being aware of it. By making the micro camera small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the pictures you take will be more realistic. You can build your own micro camera using some common hardware tools in a few hours. The micro camera will then let you take pictures without calling attention to itself or to you while you are using it.
Instructions
1. Put some newspaper down on a table. Put the cardboard down on the table. Put the 110 film cartridge down on top of the cardboard. Draw around the 110 cartridge on the cardboard with the black pen. Mark the small center rectangle where the film is on the cardboard using the black pen.
2. Cut out the rectangle drawn on the cardboard with the utility knife. Put the rectangle down on the cardboard and cut out another rectangle using the utility knife.
3. Fold both ends of one of the rectangle upwards to form a box. Tape the ends closed with the black masking tape. Cover up the sides of the rectangle with the black masking tape.
4. Cut out the small square on the rectangle using the utility knife. Tape the 110 cartridge to the opening with the film side facing into the opening.
5. Fold the other rectangle to form a box in the same manner using the black masking tape. Make a small hole in the center of the rectangle using the sewing needle.
6. Tape one side of the box to the other box using the black masking tape. Tape a piece of foil over the small hole on three sides using the black masking tape.
7. Insert a pencil into the take up reel of the 110 film cartridge and turn it until it locks. Aim the micro camera you have made and swing the foil off of the hole to take a picture. Swing the foil back over the hole to complete taking the picture.
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If you're connecting several speakers, speaker wire can be a major expense. But it's possible to save some money and enjoy excellent sound quality by making your own speaker wire. Not only will you save money, but you can also customize the color and length of your speaker wire as well.
Instructions
1. Purchase a spool or length of 12/2 lamp cord wire. The "12" in the 12/2 designation refers to the gauge of the wire--the lower the number, the thicker it is. If necessary, you can go with thinner gauges, but anything thinner than 18-gauge isn't recommended for the best-quality sound reproduction. You can purchase the wire at home improvement stores or online (see Additional Resources below).
2. Purchase a package of speaker pin connectors. Pin connectors fit in most speaker wire terminals, and are much easier to use and more durable than bare, stripped wire. They're available at local electronics stores or online (see Additional Resources below).
3. Cut a length of lamp cord wire to the length you'll need to connect your speaker to your amplifier or receiver. Strip the ends of the wire bare of insulation to 1/2 inch on each end of the wire.
4. Put your pin connectors onto the ends of the wires. Put one red and one black connector on each end, and be sure that the connectors match--a red connector will lead to a red connector on the other end of the wire, and black to black. Twist the pin connectors onto the bare wire until you have a solid connection.