Video Players & Recorders

Xvid is an open-source video format that uses MPEG4 video compression, similar to the DivX and MP4 formats. Some Xvid video files may be noted as "R5" in the file name. These Xvid files have…

Your Comcast DVR gives you access to your favorite TV shows and movies with the press of a button, except when that button does not work. The Accept button for your Comcast DVR is the primary control…

In the wireless age where devices are becoming ever smaller and more mobile, the need to un-tether these devices from wired connections becomes more desirable. From wireless HDMI and Wi-Fi to other…

As the name implies, the Comcast Custom DVR 3-Device universal remote control can be used to control up to three different devices. The key piece in this three-device hook-up is a digital video…

The Bazooka BTA10100 SubWoofer system adds a boost of bass to your vehicle's sound system. Installation of the SubWoofer is simple and only takes about 30 minutes to complete. Before installing the…

Shower faucets are attached to the hot and cold water feed lines that serve every fixture in the home. They are installed like sink faucets and have the same type of connections. Showers faucets are…

An outdoor shower keeps your pool and home cleaner. A quick rinse before getting into the pool removes dust and dirt off your body. After swimming, rinsing off at an outdoor shower keeps you from…

The Hitachi VT-RM665A TV/VCR combines the functions of a TV and a VCR in one unit. Despite the dual-nature of the device, the Hitachi VT-RM665A's functions are straightforward to use and easily…

MPEG4 and SMV are both video compression formats. Both formats have their advantages and having a better understanding of how they work will help you decide which one is best for your needs.

Many DVD recorders are used to archive old videotapes and home movies that degrade simply by sitting on the shelf. Depending on the video cassette recorder or tape playback machine, the unit may be…

AirTunes is an extension to Apple's ubiquitous iTunes music management system. AirTunes software initiates streaming of DVD-based audio and video information on a home network. At the other end,…

Subwoofers are the largest speakers on most sound systems. These speakers reproduce very low bass frequencies in the range of 20 to 125 hertz. A good subwoofer generates responsive bass without…

Blu-ray players can be connected to the Internet to access special features on the Blu-ray discs. Blu-ray players can be connected with a wireless connection or with an Ethernet cable. AT&T…

You need a set-top DVD burner in order to record movies that you buy or rent from the Vudu service available on your LG TV. A set-top DVD burner is different from a computer's DVD burner, as it has…

Popping noises on your Vizio TV can become a distraction in the middle of your favorite movie, but, worse than that, they could be the first sign of a problem that needs to be repaired by a licensed…

The ability to record multiple programs at the same time -- or watch one live show while recording another -- is no longer a luxury thanks to the digital video recorder, or DVR. The key to this…

A tube buffer amplifier is an electronic device that is utilized to help amplify the sound coming from any other electronic music device you may own -- such as a record player, CD player or MP3…

A Memorex Lightscribe multi-format DVD recorder is an optical disc recorder for computers. These drives can also create labels for the top side of recordable discs through laser etching, but in order…

At the time of publication, neither of the two types of DirecTV satellite receiver boxes with DVR allows you to retrieve deleted programs. DirecTV offers four types of receivers, two…

VCRs jam for a multitude of reasons, from simple computer errors to foreign objects in the machine. Take care of your jamming VCR safely to retrieve your video tape while keeping the machine undamaged…

Picture freezing and pixelation can make it difficult to enjoy watching anything on your DirecTV HD DVR receiver. An obstructed satellite dish, bad weather and outdated equipment can all bring about…

Blu-ray players are one of the many devices that bring Internet to your home entertainment center. With the right Blu-ray player you can stream video from services like Netflix and Hulu, access…

The Magnavox 5130 series Blu-ray disc players come equipped with built-in wireless connectivity and the ability to stream movies through services such as Netflix and Vudu. Netflix has thousands of…

Four-channel amplifiers are versatile units, able to drive four speakers inside the cabin of a car, or two or more subwoofers. On quality amps, each channel pair can be bridged to form two…

The drama and impact a subwoofer adds to any audio system makes for a must-have accessory for many users. Connecting a sub to your system can get complicated, given the different approaches to design…

If you have a Dish Network DVR, it may have a USB port on the back, which opens up new possibilities for enjoying your video content. A USB port on your DVR enables you to connect it to an external…

DVD technology predates the ready availability of high-definition televisions. For that reason, older-model DVD players will output only standard-definition video that is not suitable for use on an…

Sony Blu-ray players with network cards can connect to a Netgear G router to connect to BD-Live, an interactive online feature that allows the players to access content and apps such as Netflix and…

Flip-down monitors with built-in DVD players and infrared allow passengers to view video and listen to audio with wireless headphones via an infrared transmitter. The technique used to install a…

The Cablevision company provides DVR services for its Interactive Optimum, or iO, digital cable services via the Optimum DVR for iO TV and Optimum HD-DVR for iO TV. Both devices support the live…

The picture-in-picture, or PIP, feature offered by your cable or satellite provider allows you to watch your favorite show while your spouse, child or friend can watches her favorite show at the same…

Frigidaire electric, stacked appliances combine a front-load dryer and top-load washer in a single, tall unit. The washing machine portion of the appliance needs to be hooked up to working hot and…

If you have just moved into a new apartment or house, there is the possibility that there isn't a dishwasher installed in the home. You can install a dishwasher anywhere in your kitchen area, provided…

Wall propane heaters are direct vent heaters that are designed to be installed directly onto a wall. You do not need a chimney or fireplace for these heaters, and they can be installed in nearly any…

AnyDVD, a software driver created by SlySoft, allows you to unlock the potential of your DVDs and CDs. AnyDVD's main feature is its ability to decrypt copy-protected DVDs. As of the date of…

If you want to ensure that a garden or another part of a landscape that needs to stay moist gets regular watering, you may want to consider installing an irrigation system. An irrigation system is an…

LOREX Live is a free mobile video security application for the iPhone that you can download and install directly from Apple's App Store. The application allows you to watch recorded camera feed video…

AT&T's U-Verse service channels high-definition television to your home through a fiber-optic network and allows you to access your DVR from any room in the house with a U-Verse receiver. Crashes…

One common source of frustration for Shaw Cable subscribers, as with users of other cable services, is a video screen that appears stuck. You can’t switch to a different screen or the screen is…

Vehicles with auxiliary inputs allow for the connection of external devices such as MP3 and other media players. If you've installed a flip-down DVD player in your car, you can also connect the player…

You can record and store video using many file formats. If a video player does not support a specific file format, however, you can’t use the video playback device to open or play the file.…

Electric circulator pumps installed in conjunction with you home heating system can increase its energy efficiency, along with your hot water heating system. Electric circulator pumps are generally…

The common wire on a Trane furnace carries current from the furnace to the thermostat control. Electrical power for the furnace comes from the main electrical box. At the furnace, power is then…

A stairwell can get dark, especially at night, and it's a prudent safety measure to have a light switch at the top and bottom to avoid tripping on the stairs. Whenever you wire a light fixture to two…

Your new Lennox thermostat will heat or cool your home to the specified set point. Depending on the type of Lennox thermostat you purchased, it may either be programmable or non-programmable.…

Moving into a home or apartment without a laundry connection does not mean you cannot hook up a washing machine. If your new place doesn't have a knob for water, buy a faucet adapter to unite one of…

Both Comcast and Brighthouse provide a variety of DVRs to their subscribers. The DVR that a customer receives is dependent upon the location they reside in. If you previously had a DVR through Comcast…

TiVo devices provide recording capabilities for the TV service in your home or business. Install the TiVo to your Bright House TV service to capture your favorite shows on the TiVo's internal hard…

There’s nothing quite like the crackle of a wood-burning fire -- or like the hassle of buying, storing and bringing firewood into your home every time you want to enjoy a fire. If you're…

Welders rely on powerful arcs of electricity to generate intense heat. The precise application of this heat allows metal surfaces to join together. TIG welding uses a tungsten electrode to deliver…