TV Signal & Reception

If you would like to have a TV in your work space, but you have limited space, combining a desk with a television stand can provide a space-saving solution. Although you can purchase combination desks…

On several TV models, after you replace the lamp, the lamp counter or hour meter should be reset. If this important last step is missed, you may see inaccurate lamp expiration reminder messages on the…

Though the mass-media mass hysteria that resulted from the government-mandated switch to digital television broadcasting in 2009 has died down, a lot of misinformation persists. Are analog televisions…

The Federal Communications Commission oversees and regulates digital cable television. As part of its mandate, the FCC also helps develop and manage the engineering, broadcast and service elements of…

Sony brings a world of entertainment into your living room with the high-definition BRAVIA television. The Sony BRAVIA normally has a crystal-clear 1080p picture, but sometimes, vertical lines appear…

Digital TV signals became the norm in 2009 and, unless you already had a digital TV set, you had to purchase a digital converter box that tied into your analog TV set through a series of cables and…

The “Alt” message on a Time Warner cable box indicates an error with the cable signal. If you see this error message on your cable box, your TV screen appears blank and no channels…

A crackling, static noise coming from your VIZIO TV's speakers can be a sign of anything from a poor cable or satellite connection to failing components inside your television. The first step towards…

High-definition and standard cable channels are available from cable service providers, offering multiple pathways for entertainment and education. Samsung 550-series televisions offer the ability to…

Actuator motors move large C-band satellite dishes into position via an actuator arm, essentially an extension of the motor attached to the dish. The mounting procedure for actuator arms is the same…

You may have heard the term "analog computer" and wondered how it relates to digital computing. Both types of devices perform calculations and solve problems, but each uses a different…

Distributing electric power in a factory or commercial building has to be secure, flexible and cost-effective. In some cases, running power cables on cable trays is the best solution. For other…

MSS is an abbreviation for Mobile Satellite Service, a telecommunications service delivered to mobile users via satellite. An MSS carrier is a telecommunications company that has been granted a…

The Echostar 3700 receiver is used with a Dish Network satellite dish to convert the satellite signal for viewing on your television. As with most electronics, the Echostar 3700 can encounter problems…

Although technological advancements allow for larger and thinner televisions than ever before, a number of screen issues still disrupt the display from time to time. Tiling involves dark or randomly…

Cable has changed the way television sets receive broadcasts transmissions. In order for this technology to work, the components of a television had to change, too. Cable not only affects the TV; the…

BRAVIA -- which is short for Best Resolution Audio Video Integrated Architecture -- has been the brand name given to Sony's high-definition televisions since 2005. The BRAVIA line includes televisions…

Since 2005, Sony has labeled its line of HDTVs with the brand name "Bravia." Short for best resolution audio video integrated architecture, Bravia uses LCD technology. To troubleshoot…

Television splitters used with modern high definition video systems consist primarily of cable and satellite splitters, and High Definition Multimedia Interface splitters. Coaxial splitters for cable…

In the age of high definition television, RG6 and RG6 quad shield is the go-to coaxial cable. Sporting high bandwidth and robust construction, RG6 is a natural choice. However in certain applications,…

A surprising amount of surge damage occurs through an antenna connection. Acting as a lightning rod on top of your roof, antennas and the copper coaxial cable connected to it run the real risk of…

The term "tuner/amp" originally referred to an audio component that selected AM and FM stations and sent the sound to speakers. They included additional connections for tape recorders and…

Mac computers can be used to create pro video using software tools such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, AVID and other video production programs. Also, a Mac used for pro video can be connected to a…

Denon began designing and manufacturing recording equipment in 1910 in Yokohama, Japan. Denon became a global company in the mid-1920s and has since produced audio equipment ranging from studio…

A blinking screen on your Vizio TV can be the result of one of several issues, but it ultimately results in an unpleasant viewing experience for you and your family. The source of your blinking screen…

A Structured Media panel or box is a cabling panel used to route telephone, DSL, broadband Internet and cable television into a home or office. The cable connections in the box can be used to connect…

You may want to use your computer as a TV monitor to watch TV while you work, use your computer's hard drive as a DVR or work on digital video editing projects. Viewing TV on your computer is possible…

Pole-mounted satellite dishes often sit conspicuously in the yard, ruining the landscaping aesthetic you've worked so hard to cultivate. If you're sick of the eyesore, there are several ways to hide…

Rear-projection Digital Light Projection and liquid crystal displays both use high-pressure lamps to illuminate the detailed images you see. Over time, these lamps begin to fail, triggering an…

Television lifts are a great way to tastefully camouflage your TV inside of a cabinet. A popup TV lift is a motorized mechanism that lifts and lowers your television by use of a remote control. You…

Although some Samsung TVs naturally emit a soft hum resulting from the electrical charge used to create the screen images, excessive or loud humming may indicate a problem. Several factors can cause…

When your DirecTV dish signal seems weak, or you lose your satellite communication, you can adjust the dish to regain communication and signal strength. Understanding how to adjust the satellite…

Splitters are essential components in modern cable, satellite, and over-the-air antenna applications. Splitters divide up the incoming signal, carried over coaxial cables. Splitters send television…

Due to the limitations of digital computing in the 1960s and 70s, engineers, technicians and scientists solved complex problems using analog computers. An analog computer generates continuous signals…

Over-the-air television antennas need to point in the right direction to receive signals broadcast by local TV transmitters. Even a slight misalignment on some antennas can lead to poor television…

A composite cable is a type of audio-visual cable, or AV cable. Such a cable may allow you to connect your iPhone to your TV and transmit both the display and the sound. For example, with the right…

If you want to receive over-the-air digital TV signals, you need to make sure you have an antenna that can receive both VHF (channels 2-13) and UHF (channels 14-51). You don’t need to purchase a…

When working with audio and video equipment, you sometimes need to amplify a video feed before it gets to its destination. In this situation, a video signal amplifier provides satisfactory results.…

All television signals are radio waves. Both broadcast and cable TV use radio waves to transmit information to your TV. A TV signal booster increases the strength of the radio waves to your TV and can…

When simultaneously operating a television and a computer, it is common for EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) to occur. EMI usually results in horizontal lines scrolling across your television…

Popping and humming noises on your VIZIO TV may be the first sign of a critical hardware failure. Taking note of when these sounds happen, under what conditions and how frequency they occur, can…

Your Sharp TV's multi-channel television sound feature allows you to hear the variances of dimensional sound when live shows, sporting events and concert are broadcast in stereo. Sometimes, problems…

The established and evolving standards for mobile multimedia broadcasting apply to an ever-increasing number of workers within various industries that create multimedia content for mobile systems.…

SDI stands for serial digital interface, and it is the name of a group of standards used for transmitting professional quality video signals. SDI output from video equipment is of broadcast or high…

With the S-Video port built into the Compaq Presario C500's video card you can transmit video signals to a TV or monitor to watch live TV programs or recorded programs. However, video display problems…

ETL Verified is a product certification mark that demonstrates that a product has met certain design and performance standards. Sponsoring organizations from within the represented industries develop…

General Electric Spacesaver microwaves include an overhead oven lamp that gives you light below the microwave. There are two light bulbs in the lamp, and if the lights no longer work although the…

The 1995 Ford F-150 was available in 18 different sub-models. The 1995 F-150 was equipped with a 4.9-liter in-line or straight six-cylinder engine as the base engine. A 4.9-liter bi-fuel six-cylinder…

The AVCHD Lite format is a subset of the AVCHD video format used with a number of video cameras. Many streaming applications are unable to stream files in this format, forcing you to convert the AVCHD…

DirecTV provides television, radio and Internet services through satellite transmission. Initially, DirecTV geared its service to rural areas without access to cable television. Today, however, urban…