What were the top ten gadgets/trends of the 1990s?

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Lickem

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1990 - The Cell Phone
1991 - Nintendo Game Boy
1994 - Lap Top Computer
1995 - Sony Playstation
1996 - Palm Pilot
1996 - The Digital Camera
1998 - MP3 Player
http://www.techvert.com/hottest-gadgets-1990s/

The 90 Best Gadgets of the '90s
1. Motorola StarTAC
Year: 1996
2. . Palm Pilot 1000
Year: 1996
3. Sony Discman
Year: 1995
4. Apple PowerBook G3
Year: 1998
5. TiVo HDR110
Year: 1999
6. Sony PlayStation
Year: 1995
7. Game Boy Color
Year: 1990 (Worldwide
8. Motorola PageWriter 2000
Year: 1996
9. Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
Year: 1999
10. Apple iMac G3
Year: 1998

Honorable Mentions
15. . Tamagotchi
Year: 1996
20. Super Soaker
Year: 1991
32. Toshiba SD-3000 DVD Player
Year: 1997
39. Sony MDR-G61 Headphones
Year: 1997
47. Philips Flat TV
Year: 1998
http://www.complex.com/tech/2012/04/the-90-best-gadgets-of-the-90s#19

The Top TRENDS of the 1990s WERE gadjets, portable technology, and gaming devices.
Juice. SNICK. Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. TGIF. Wayne's World. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Beavis and Butthead.

1. Air Jordans
2. Starter jackets
3.Backwards caps
4.Flannel
5. Polo
6. Slap bracelets
7. Cargo pants
8. Sweaters tied around the waist
9.. JanSport Backpacks
10. Tommy Hilfiger
http://www.complex.com/style/2011/09/the-90-greatest-90s-fashion-trends#79

Here are some others;
Top Ten Awesome Fashion Trends of the 1990s
Grunge.-- The ultimate 90s trend that included flannel, chokers, piercings, tiny hair clips and more. Neon.
Sagging Jeans.--- The point here was to wear the oversized pants low enough that your awesome boxer shorts are exposed, not your blue stripe drawers. This fad is OVER 20 years old and has gotten sad.
Scrunchies.--- This lovable hair accessory came in every color and every pattern imaginable. Many girls even made their own.
âBellyâ shirts. --- , shirts or bra-tops that revealed oneâs belly were considered super hot.
Denim Cut-offs,--- preferably with lace details.
Giant goose-down coats. The bigger, the better!
http://blog.modcloth.com/2009/04/27/top-ten-awesome-fashion-trends-of-the-1990s/

What to bring in the car to California?

Allie Smit

I am traveling to California in my family's brand new 2011 Ford explorer. I am thirteen and sitting in the middle seats with my 15 year old sister. My dad already order portable DVD player for both of us and i have bought a backseat organizer and markers and colored penciles and stuff like that. I also am bringing Backseat books from Randy Mechelle and my Ds and Ds games.I also brought a reading book and am making blankets for my sister and i. Does anyone have any ideas on anything i should bring along with us to make the trip more relaxing or fun. I also have ,my ipod and neck pillow

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Give some time to checking out the scenery maybe license plate from different states.

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How do I get the DVD player to play while driving?

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Meghan

I just bought a dodge Durango crew 2012 and the kids hate having to wait for me to put the car on park to watch a movie

Answer
its not illegal to remove or modify the dvd disable function. but its illegal for you to be distracted by the player or radio or gps while driving as you could also be ticketed for distracting other drivers if they are able to view the movie through your windows at night...look it up. google stories about morons watching porn who are now registered sex offenders because children in other cars where able to view the screen. more importantly you asking how to disable a feature that is there to help you keep your kids safe while your driving. just because they hate waiting ? long trips are also a good time to talk to your kids too . so i wont be telling how to do it. my kids where allowed to bring books and a small clip on book light.

Blu ray players and viewing distance?

Yoda

I've read alot about proper viewing distances for viewing blu ray movies and HDTV. My viewing distance is way outside of the range. I have a 65" RP CRT which is 1080i, and my viewing distance is about 16 feet away. Is buying a blu ray a player a waste of my money or should I invest in a good upconvert dvd player instead.

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Invest in a Blu-ray player as the quality is great. Even on my HDCP 20" 720p monitor the difference between DVD and Blu-ray is huge, you won't notice the bad quality that DVD has until you watch a Blu-ray Disc movie, even the bad discs are good.

The interactivity is also good if you buy a bonus view player as Blu-ray Disc gives PiP, and Hi-def audio, and upscaled DVD isn't anything as good as Blu-ray Discs. Anyway a DVD upscaler can't upscale audio of interactivity.

However do you have a HDMI connection, because over component which is analouge the studios can freely downconvert the signal into DVD quality, due to the Image Constaint Token, or deny to play in the near future (Digital Only Token (DOT)). Some third parties say that they won't use it until 2010 to 2012, but it is not confirmed, and the studios can use it if they wish, anyway since the format war is over, it might be used. Check wheither you have HDMI, as far as I know not many CRT's have HDMI.

16 Feet away is a huge distance but, since you have a large screen it will look a lot better than DVD, but 10 Feet will be ideak for you.

Blu-ray is great, but make sure you have HDMI, as component isn't future proof. Also buy a PS3 as it's cheap and it can do Bonus View and BD LIVE where most players can't, be upgrade only PS3's and PC Drives can be upgraded.

But since you have a HUGE screen Blu-ray will be a good investment, even if you don't have HDMI (as only Warner hasn't really said wheither they will not use it, and 2010-2012 is a long time), and also if you don't have HDMI I don't think upconvert DVD players can upconvert with component, they might be able to with VGA, not sure though.

But....... if you don't won't to spend money on Blu-ray pickup a HD DVD player with HDMI, for a sweet upconverter, and you can take advantage of the clearance of over 300 HD DVD titiles like Harry Potter, Transformers , Poseidon , Shrek, Troy and much more, and build up a massive library in you home. It has to be noted that if you won't buy Blu-ray, HD DVD players are the BEST upconverters, and they are going dead cheap though to the format war, and it is always neglected that HD DVD players can upscale very well, but it will always be second rate compared with Blu-ray, or a native HD source.

In the end it depends with you, but if you are going for Blu-ray buy a PS3 with a HDMI connection, and check wheither you have HDMI, as you won't get upscaled DVD's without it most of the time. Still for the time being Blu-ray can do HD via analouge component up to 1080i (which you have), and VGA can do full HD ( no point for 1080i though).

So have a think about it, in the end it's about your budget, but since you have a large TV Blu-ray should be better than DVD even if it is upscaled, anyway you can't be sure that all DVD upscalers are good, although HD DVD players are good upscalers.

But on an upside Blu-ray has better picture quality, better audio (dependant on players decoders for audio) and more interactivity (dependant on Player Profiles).

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How can you connect dvd player to your PC?

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How can you connect a standalone dvd player to your PC and watch movies?

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You can:

A) Install a TV tuner card which will allow you to not only plug in a DVD player or VHS player, it will also allow you to view TV on the PC as long as you plug in either cable or an antenna.

There are many different ones but here is an example:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116007

Or

B) You can use a similar USB device, does pretty much the same thing but uses the USB port and you don't have to open the computer

Like this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815116034

But why would you want to??? Doesn't your PC have a DVD drive?, if not you can install one or get an external USB one.

where can i get information on using dvd player on pc?

Q. i was wandering if i have dvd player on my pc can i use it to play a dvd movie.

Answer
If you opened up the attachment that 'man' posted as your first answer. You received malware. Do not open any attachments today.

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What is the BEST DVD Player for Upscaling Std. DVDs for use with a DLP Projector?

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Gary I

What is going to Upscale standard DVDs to 720p or 1080i that will yield a clearly visible improvement when compared to standard definition when used with a DLP projector. Is there something available for about $1000.

Which, if any, of the new HD DVD Players do a good job at upscaling? Cite a Manufacturer and Model number if you have one.

Answer
You can get one for a lot less than $1,000...


http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=149876&WT.mc_n=48241&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=ORGANIC%20SEARCH&cm_cat=IPROSPECT&cm_pla=DATAFEED->DATAFEED%20CAT%20-%20TV%20&%20VIDEO&cm_ite=19747%20PAID%20INCLUSION%20-%20DATAFEED%20CATEGORY:%20TV%20&%20VIDEO&cm_keycode=48241

If you're not worried about HD DVD or Bluray right now this one might be good enough for you-
http://www.buy.com/prod/RCA_DRC257N_DVD_Player_With_HDMI_Memory_Card_Reader/q/SearchEngine/Performics/Type/PI/Keyword/202486694/Category/Electronics/loc/111/202486694.html?dcaid=17282

Need help looking for a good upscaling DVD player?

sheltz32tt

I Am trying to find a upscaling DVD player that plays 720p and 1080i through component cables. My TV does not have HDMI inputs. Any good suggestions? And if you recommend one have you had personal experience with it?

Answer
If your TV has no HDMI, then you can't use an upscaling DVD player (copy protection issues make HDMI mandatory)

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Can you help me choose a good portable DVD player?

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sloppyjo

I am looking to buy a portable DVD player for a long car ride. I am looking at the portable players that have two screens. I saw one at Sam's Club. You can use it so two people can watch the same movie on two screens, or each TV can be used separately.
I might just end up getting two separate units, one for each child. I have owned an Audiovox portable DVD player in the past, and it broke a few months later. Are there any other good brands out there? Do anyone of you have experience with the two screen type? Thank you!

Answer
Read the reviews from customers...

When do you use your portable DVD player?

bkirby222

I'm looking at buying a portable DVD player for my girlfriend and I to use but other than the slow weekends when I work by myself....what other times are good for me to use it. I want to justify the purchase. THANKS!

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I use it when I'm traveling. It's great in better hotels that have TV's with S-video input. You can hook it to the set and watch on a larger screen. I also use it on long flights if I haven't brought my notebook computer.

It can also double as a DVD player for another TV in your house. I think they're well worth cost since they've dropped so much in recent years.

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Is it true that DVD players have been downgraded since 2006?

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J.O.I.

As a former DVD collector and home theatre salesperson, I remember hearing that in order to sell more Blu-ray and HD-DVD around 2006, all upcoming DVD players' capable resolution would be scaled down from 720p to 480p. The best DVD player I've owned is from 2005 and is capable of 1080i via component video.

Now I tell customers this, that older DVD players were actually better resolution-wise than those that have come since but I'm having trouble finding legitimate sources to back up this claim. I'm not sure how current upscaling players compare, either.

Can you help me find something?

Answer
Keep in mind that DVD video resolution was only at the 480P. DVD players prior to that date never up scaled the video, now they up scale to 720P. Also you can not see the difference between 720P and 1080P in screen smaller than a 46". Most major manufacturer have stopped producing stand alone DVD players due to the Blu Ray disc player can play the DVD and up scale to 1080P if you have a DVD. Also the higher end players will do a better job up scaling than those bargain price unit. They never did down grade the DVD players. You are providing wrong information to the customer. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for. I recommend you read Home Theater Magazine reviews on all products and the pro and con of each technology. Hope this will help you out.

What is the easiest way to get my avi movies and shows on to dvd, so they'll play on dvd player?

fritz_le_c

Been having problems with all the programs i have been trying. i wait ages to convert to dvd, burn it, and it isn't recognised by dvd player......
And can i only put one 700mb movie file onto a dvd? thanks for any advice that might help.

Answer
Total Video Converter to DVD Creator is a good choice. It converts popular video formats such as AVI, MPEG, WMV, DivX, DV, VOB to DVD and burn DVD movie played on portable or home DVD player. Any video to to VCD/DVD/SVCD is even faster than real-time.
Free download here:
http://www.effectmatrix.com/total-video-converter
Unbiased reviews and side-by-side comparisons of the DVD creator give you enough information to research the ins and outs of a particular product:
Also, you can search some other software:
http://www.ask.com

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What is the best portable DVD player to get?

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Henry H

I am looking to buy a portable DVD player. What is the best one to get? What size screen is good?

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Sony DVP-FX930 9" Portable DVD Player is a great choice
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TCJI7E?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001TCJI7E

or if you want smaller one Sony DVP-FX820 8-Inch is the way to go
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00139R1TA?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00139R1TA

How can I play my Xbox 360 on a Axion portable DVD player?

HAHA

I just purchase an Axion 9 inch portable DVD player and I want to play my Xbox 360 on it but it only has an AV out port and it doesn't have an input/output switch to where I can change the source to display the Xbox 360 screen. How can I play on my new portable DVD player without an AV in switch or do I need to buy a new portable DVD player?

Answer
If there isn't an AV In then by definition, unless there are HD inputs, this is impossible.

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Is it possible to use a DVD player with a Computer Monitor?

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iKING

I want to use a dvd player with a computer monitor.

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Yes, but you more than likely will need an adapter, as most DVD players I've seen only have composite (yellow AV), S-video, and component outputs, and most monitors only have VGA, DVI, or HDMI inputs. Although I have seen some monitors with composite inputs.
You may need one of these: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=vga+to+s-video&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=15223743978350771745&ei=oBrZSeupHpestgf73KnhDw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&resnum=1&ct=result#ps-sellers
And a set of speakers of course.

Is there a way to connect a home dvd player to a computer monitor?

Is there a way to connect a home dvd player to a computer monitor? If so are there converter cables available or instructions on how to make your own?
Add a reply

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In a nutshell... YES!

More broadly, the method all depends on what you have available...
1. What output(s) does the Player have?
2. What input(s) does the monitor have?

If your output=input, then all you would need is a cable to connect them together e.g. s-video output and s-video input, all you need is the s-video cable (usually the cable is of male-male type)
There are multiple common input/output connectors for these devices:
1. S-video (already mentioned) (both devices)
2. RCA (RF type connector) (both devices)
3. Optical - (both devices - although these are very rare on a monitor)
4. VGA (15 pin connector - monitors only - have not heard of this on a DVD player)
5. DVI (most commonly on LCD, TFT and plasma monitors)

Signals are either anologue or digital in nature so if your output is not equal to your input then you would need to insert a modulator between the two devices so that signal can be converted and this should sort this problem out for you.

You would need to identify the inputs & outputs and check with you local Radio Shack type store and check if there is a modulator for connecting that specific output with that specific input.

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What would you bury and found it dug up in 200 years from now?

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mauha

Ok so this is for a scholarship so I need ideas. Please help me brain storm this!!

"In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2011 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to find something that will have immense value in the future."

must be currently sold in stores

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Things that will be rare or extinct, especially the last of something.
A gallon of gas. By then it will either be extinct or sold for a billion dollars a gallon. ***
A library cards. **
Paper items. A sears catalog, a set of encyclopedias, news papers, library cards, a dictionary, a dictionary of slang, a phone book, computers for dummies, cell phones for dummies, etc **
Paper forms, income tax, job applications, medical, etc. **
Plastic items. Prepaid credit card, drivers license and other id's, membership cards, club cards, savings/discount cards, etc. **
Seeds, as many varieties as you can fine. Especially trees and grass **

Anything that has just been or is about to be banned or eliminated due to political correctness, addictive health issues, public safety issues, new laws, protests, etc.
A carton of cigarettes. **
Guns- hand guns assault rifles, but don't include ammunition, it's too unstable.
Caffeine products and pills. **, ***
The wrappers and menus from fast food joints like McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC **
Candy wrappers. **

Collectible items and memorabilia especially newly invented or first issue items
A set of a book with both hard and soft cover versions, that just came out and is on the best sellers list. Be sure and include the best sellers list too. **
A set of coins and bills from the year it is buried. **
Comic books, DVDs, Books, Toys, etc. *, **
A bottle of wine ***

Tech stuff that is constantly changing
A TV, a radio, an MP3 player, a game console with game discs. *, **
A record player, a tape recorder, a CD player, a DVD player, a Blu-ray player, etc each with appropriate media. *, **
A cell phone with pictures, movies and music, etc on it. *
A laptop computer with web page archives of new popular sites *
A copy of the latest version of Microsoft OS and other products.
A blank floppy disk *
A thumb drive *
A GPS *

Common everyday items that will change by then.
Bills- electric, phone, insurance, utilities, rent, etc **
Prints of photos of the house interior and exterior, the inside of your refrigerator and freezer, car interior and exterior, the house's surroundings, local businesses, near by mall, etc. **
Currently trendy clothes and appeal.
A fashion magazine.
A news magazine.
A TV guide.

Things that are changing to protect the environment
Disposable but not biodegradable, diapers, an empty lighter, razors, plastic bags- grocery, trash, storage, etc. Plastic containers bottles, packaging, containers, etc. Cleaning supplies- Air fresheners, Swiffer duster/mops, soap, cleaning products, etc. **, ***
Light bulbs, all types, Incandescent, old florescent, compact florescent, and led.

Disposable and biodegradable, diapers, plastic bags- grocery, trash, etc. Cleaning supplies, green products, recycled products, etc. **, ***

Note- When burying these things they need to be sealed up properly so they don't degrade.

* Anything with batteries have to have them removed and an AC adapter included as the batteries won't last and corrosion will destroy anything they are in and don't forget the built in batteries in things. Also capacitors are bad except for solid state ones. And magnetic media will not last ie- hard drives floppy disks. Solid state media that doesn't loses it's information after x years should be used. Also include all cables, adapters, and manuals.

** Anything that is paper or otherwise degradable needs to be vacuum sealed. Anything that will fade should have a reference photo printed on and with permanent media and ink.

*** Corrosives, gas etc, need special containers, probably glass jars or bottles with a sealing method that won't degrade. Maybe melting the opening shut. Most lids/caps will degrade.

What should I get my boyfriend for Christmas?

Avery

We've only been going out for a month, and I've never had a boyfriend during Christmas before, and I don't know what to get him. He's 18. Really athletic. I don't know. Someone help? (:

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jersey of his favorite sports player, bracelet, watch, t-shirt, boxers, jacket, sweater, hoodie, hat, belt, wallet, concert tickets, football tickets, giftcards, iTunes cards, sunglasses, board game, swiss army knife, sports equipment, a book, a DVD, CD, video game, iPod, PSP Go, TV, radio, iHome, painting, 1 year magazine subscription, a fish, a hamster, ferret, laptop accesories, phone/iPod case, golf clubs, power tools, bonsai tree, flowers, chocolates, scented candle, woodwick candle, book, camera, video camera, speakers, money, duffel bag, dvd player, blu ray player, backpack, blanket, portable dvd player, headphones, clock radio, cologne, money clip, gps, slippers, sweatpants, scarf, photo printer, razor, after shave, keychain, flashlight, candy filled stocking, shoes, hair gel, facial care kit, remote control car/helicopter,

Homemade:
mix CD, a scrapbook, decorated picture frame, cake, cookies, , tie fleece blanket, homemade soap, rock candy, sock monkey, ornament, decorated notebook, bracelet, candle

Make him a basket of:
Favorite foods (Chocolate, candy canes, steaks he can grill, chips)
Car accesories (Wash, wax, leather wipes, safety kit)
Movie set (DVD's, boxes of popcorn, giftcard to movie theater, giftcard to blockbuster, boxes of candy)
Clothing set (T-shirt, boxers, belt, hat, gloves, sweater)
Games: Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Fable III, Fallout New Vegas, FIFA 2011, Madden 2011, Cod Black Ops

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Is a portable DVD player worth having fixed and where do I get it fixed?

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Q. My son recently bought me a used portable DVD player from a Pawn shop for my birthday.
He spent all his money on this gift, and he was simply beaming about it.
Personaly I think there should be a rule against selling children broken items in pawn shops but thats just my opinion.
Anyway...
The DVD player boots up but wont spin.
So, my question is... Is this problem fixable for under 30.00?

I'm willing to have it fixed so my son will keep feeling like he did something great but my money is very tight.

Also where do I look in the phone book for a portable DVD repair place. I've called many places and they all say they dont fix portable DVD's.

Answer
Usually repair costs for small electronics are not worth the money because you can buy a brand new one for roughly the same price or just a little bit more. And if you wait a bit, it would have even more features on it!

Try some TV repair stores.

Does anyone know of a locking DVD player?

CC

I am looking for a "locking" portable DVD player. My granddaughter likes to view her music DVDs in the car when we are traveling but because she is only 3 she tries to change them herself and scratches the DVDs. Anyone know of a childs DVD player that locks?

Answer
dvd

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How do you hook up an HD tv to a dvd player with Hdmi cable?

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toolforadr

I plugged up my hdmi cord from the back of my dvd player to the hdmi 1 port on the tv but when I change the source to hdmi 1, nothing shows up. Is there some setting on my tv or anything I'm supposed to change. I just got this new tv and don't really know. Please help.

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There is nothing to do on the TV, but you may need to do something on the DVD player - like pressing a button on the player , the remote or change the video setup.

How do I connect a dvd player with hdmi to my rca cable system?

William

I bought a new dvd player. I have a stereo connecting my tv and cable together which uses rca 3-way cables....need to add this new dvd player which has only hdmi connectors.

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1. DVD player to HDMI-2 on the TV. (Leaving HDMI-1 for your cable or satellite receiver.)

2. Auxiliary audio output on the TV (if you have it: a pair of red/white RCA jacks labeled OUT) to an input on the stereo amplifier.

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how do i copy by camcorder videos so i can watch them on a dvd player?

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James T

I have copied my camcorder videos to my computer and external hard drive and then to a dvd. When I put the dvd into a dvd player it doesnt read it. What did I do wrong?

Answer
There are lots of standards regarding video format, disk format, file names etc that have to be followed to make a playable DVD. DVD Flick is a free app that will do all the conversions and DVD burning for you, and it's free.

What format does a video need to be in so a DVD player can play it?

0080900

Because my friend has a portable DVD player, he wants to burn videos that he downloads so he can watch them on his portable DVD player

Thanks

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The video needs to be in DVD compliant MPEG-2 but you also need to conform to folder and file naming standards as well as using the UDF disk format and supplying information to navigate the DVD. The easiest thing is to use an app like DVDFlick to sort out the details - it's free!

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what program can I use on my mac that will burn a dvd that windows media player will play and DVD players?

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Nikola

I'm trying to make a DVD slideshow that will work on a Mac, Windows PC and any DVD player. I'm using iDVD at the moment and for some reason it won't play on my windows PC. Very anoying. What format are bought DVD movies in and is there a program for Mac that I can make a professional DVD on?

Answer
go to imediacreator website to get professional help. there is a great DVD Creator for Mac that support burning your videos, photos to DVDs, and customizing your movies and photoes slideshow with various DVD menu styles.

source: http://www.imediacreator.com/mac-dvd-creator.html

How do I burn a DVD so it will play on a dvd player with a mac?

jp2173

I want to do it without creating menus and such.. I just wanna put it in the dvd player and it plays automatically

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If you want to burn any movies to DVD, usually free version only have the basic functions and poor services and watermark, i have used the good and inexpesive trial version AVS Disc Creator, you can try it, it can create standard video DVD from any videos, it can burn mulit videos to one disc, it can auto fit the size, it can directly convert and burn any videos to DVD, such as avi to DVD, etc.

Work well on my computer, it is trail version, register version willl remove watermark limit, inexpensive, good service and quality, i like it, following is a step by step guide about Video DVD Creator:
http://www.avs4you.com/Guides/index.aspx?sct=aff&ct=regnow&cid=189508

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How do Blu-ray players stream Netflix?

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I have been waiting for my old DVD player to die before getting a blu-ray player. It isn't dead yet, but is certainly getting close. I have heard that many blu-ray players are capable of streaming videos from sites like Netflix, but I'm not sure what the details about it are:

1. Do I need a separate internet account from what I use on the computers in my house?
2. Does it operate by Wi-Fi or do I need to plug it directly into the internet line/modem?
3. Do blu-ray players come with different levels of processor/memory? I'd want one that will stream without hangups.
4. Is 3D capability worth getting? I would only rent or stream movies, so no permanent collection of 3D films.
5. I'm looking at also getting a new TV, as my old one is one of the early model HDTVs and is heavy and getting old. Any recommendations for a TV and Blu-ray that work well together? I'm trying to stay below $500, but will look up to $1,000 if it makes a big difference in quality.

Answer
1. No it uses the same
2. That depends on the bluray player itself. Some have wifi built it and some require you buy an additional dongle.
3. They pretty much stream the same
4. Yes it is, but the TV AND bluray both need to have that capability
5. Not really, just dont get one that is too cheap. You get what you pay for

What is a good blue ray player for streaming media.?

Chris

I wanted to buy a blue ray and or dvd player that can easily stream hulu plus and netflix any suggestions.

Answer
Sony BDP-S580 with 3D and WiFi built-in.

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Can I hook up a DVD player using HDMI for video and optical audio for sound?

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mike

I know this sounds weird, but hear me out. I have a Sony upconverting DVD player, Sony receiver (no HDMI or video inputs), and an Olevia HDTV. I need to use the HDMI cable from the DVD to the TV for 1080i upconversion. Then, use the optical audio connection between the DVD and receiver for surround sound. My question, will the DVD player output audio on the optical line with HDMI attached? Is there a setting I have to change for this? Any help is appreciated.

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I also have a Sony upconverting DVD player and a Sony receiver. I have HDMI inputs on my Sony receiver, but I don't use it because it only just passes the sound through to the TV. I do not get any sound from my receiver through the DVD HDMI connection. I've checked the manual, and it confirms this is the way my Sony receiver is supposed to work. To get surround sound on my system, I hook the HDMI cable directly from the DVD to the TV and the optical out to my receiver. This, I believe, is what you are proposing doing with your system, and therefore, I'd have to say it should work. As far as the settings, you would have to read your specific manuals to figure out the settings. You will also have to turn off the sound on your TV when you want to use your receiver with the DVD player. Otherwise you will get an echo effect.

Will video quality transmitted from HDMI to VGA suffer?

Mechazawa

I'm wanting to connect a dvd player(hdmi) to a ceiling mounted projector(vga). Will the conversion degrade the quality of the picture? The two devices are about 30 feet apart, so I figure, get the shortest hdmi cable I can, connect it to the conversion box and run the rest of the length with vga. Would this length deteriorate the signal?

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It will work, but why don't you just use the component output to VGA? No conversion, no loss of quality.

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What would be better to buy a cheap DVD player with up conversion?

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tony120366

Or a high DVD player with up conversion? Does cheap vs high matter in buying a DVD player with up conversion?

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Most up conversions are cheap so i suppose it wont matter.
However gold tipped plug and a nice HD will help!

Upconvertering is the way to go now because BRay is so expensive.

How to modify my vcd player to be a dvd player ?

Q. I have old vcd player and i do not have money to buy dvd player
So how to modify it ?

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You can't. At least not without spending a great deal more money than it would cost to actually buy a DVD player. DVD players can be bought at yard sales for about $5.00, or at second-hand shops such as Goodwill for about $10.00. You can get new ones at Walmart for less than $50.00.

The optics for a VCD player are identical to a CD. DVD uses something different, so you would need to change these. The transport mechanism is also different, as is the CODEC. The computer would be controlling different mechanisms, and is a dedicated controller, so that would need to be changed.

About the only things you would be able to keep are the tray on which the disk is placed, the buttons in the front, the case for the player and the jacks to connect to your TV. Really, you would be building a DVD player from scratch.

Buy a DVD player, it's cheaper.

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How to remove the password of a dmg file?

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Bizhan

I have a dmg file (3.7 GB) which is a video and I can play it on my mac, I am trying to burn it on a dvd so i can play it on a dvd player or my playstation, i am able to successfully burn it but it still doesn't play neither on a DVD player nor my playstation, i tried a pc too but still doesn't read it...the dmg file is encrypted, I was wondering if this was the problem, will decrypting solve this or there is another issue... any suggestion is very much appreciated!

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To find the password of any encrypted file, contact the person who made it. I wish there was some other way, but there is not. The reason for the password is so you cannot use it without the password. The guy didn't put a password on it just to make you look around on websites and ask here at Yahoo Answers and waste half a day. He did it to STOP YOU FROM USING THE FILE. Why would he do that? No idea. Ask him.

"I have a dmg file (3.7 GB) which is a video"
Not really true. A DMG file is a disk image. The file INSIDE the disk image COULD be a movie file--or not. If it is a bunch of files, such as "VIDEO_TS" and others, it is a group of files that together make a DVD. Typically, you simply drag those files to a blank DVD and click the burn icon. To tell us what the heck is in the disk image, double-click it to mount it, and look at the file extension of the file (extension is the part AFTER the dot).

If this DMG has the folder "VIDEO_TS" and such, you can extract a compressed movie file from it using Handbrake.

To use a compressed movie file in Windows 7, these formats work....

"Windows Media Player 12 has built-in support for many popular audio and video formatsâincluding 3GP, AAC, AVCHD, MPEG-4, WMV, and WMA. It also supports most AVI, DivX, MOV, and Xvid files." --from the 1st link below

If the stuff inside the DMG is not a complete set of folders/files for a DVD, but is instead a compressed movie file, you can still use that file to make a DVD movie disc, although the quality will typically be lower than that of a commerical DVD movie disc. To make a DVD movie disc on a Mac....

-- If your computer is not 2011 or later model, it came with iDVD (which happens to be discontinued now). Use it. iMovie is the app that came with your Mac for editing movies. Then it has an option to Export to iDVD, which has a Help menu, and if that doesn't answer all your questions, use support.apple.com for "iDVD menus" or whatever your question is about.

-- If your 2011 or later computer came with no iDVD, use DVDStyler. It is a free (not a demo / trial) open-source alternative to iDVD for Intel Macs. It has most of the same options as iDVD, but not as many cool themes.

How do i use the Burn app on Mac os x to burn dvd?

luvlifegiz

i have lots of movies in .AVI format that i want to burn to disc so i can watch them in my dvd player. I tried doing what i thought but the dvd player said the format was wrong. please help i thought this was simple??

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Hello, luvlifegiz23.
You didn't mention which computer you have. Is it Apple? Did it come with a DVD burner? Apple provided iMovie and iDVD which is EVERYTHING you need EXCEPT the codecs for the outdated AVI format. Get that by downloading Perian, link below. Perian will enable your Apple programs to use AVI and FLV (Youtube) files. You don't have to download any of those other things. That is not to say those other apllications won't work. They may do the job as well, but why spend time learning some off-the-wall applications to duplicate the abilities you have in iMovie and iDVD?

Step 1: Download and install Perian. It simply provides the conversion software that works in the background. You don't ever need to do anything with it.

Step 2: Open iMovie, choose"New Project", and choose where to save the project. {a project has the movie file, plus any special effects files you add from iMovie that can be merged into the final DVD movie}. Go to File > Import. After you import the AVI file, move the thumbnail(s) to the bottom of the iMovie window to arrange them in the Clip Viewer. Add transitions or titles if you need them by following the iMovie Help.

Step 3: When done, click the iDVD button at the right to add chapter markers, if you need them.

Step 4: When done, click the "Create iDVD Project" button to launch iDVD. Use iDVD Help to learn how to add a menu and chapters.

Step 5: When done, click the burn button. You will get a message to insert a blank DVD. Use Verbatim brand if you have any trouble with other brands (big name is no guarantee when it comes to DVD quality).

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