Recent content by avjguy2362

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    Sudden loss of all sound.

    IS this a surround receiver or a computer? If it is a Surround receiver you probably accidentally pressed a tape monitor / processor loop button when you were turning it off, so now you feel like you didn't do anything wrong, but no sound! A processor/tape loop will still show the normal...
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    Headphones working but mic isn't

    The mic/line is probably the correct input and it will auto-detect which ( mic or line input ) is being used. Different OS (7 or 8) and the driver you installed likely gave you different choices. You should also have a properties choice that will show you relative "levels" and perhaps the mic...
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    Headphones working but mic isn't

    right click your speaker icon and choose "sounds", Your system may have the "line in" source chosen instead of the "mic" option.
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    samsung smart tv 8000 series not connecting to internet thru lan or wireless

    I would bet that it is still looking for a password protected network from the prior owner. I would try to reset everything back to " out of the box " new condition. I found this on You Tube that should help you get to the service menus and probably a method to reset the internet connection or...
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    my acer 5517 wont download updates, media player wont record, now doesn't work at all, and sometimes the screen is blank with

    I would un-install spy hunter 4 first and then use System Restore and go back as far as possible. If System Restore won't work, see if you have a repair function. Many laptops have a large repair partition that is there just to fix these types of problems. If you have a Windows disk, insert...
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    Connect Turntable to Pioneer VSX-322

    There are phono pre-amps available for under $20. Phono's have a very small voltage that is heavy in treble and very little bass, so the phone pre-amp balances the bass and treble, the RIAA phono curve, and then boosts it up to the 2v range that is the same as a CD or other audio device. ...
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    Yamaha RX V375 Receiver: Shows "not available " Message when trying to configure the Speakers

    Your speakers must be hooked up properly and a TV needs to be attached to the monitor output. If one speaker has a short, from improper wiring, the unit will not work. I would double check all your wiring to make absolutely sure you have a minimum amount of exposed wire around the posts so...
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    Hellpp im desperate, laptop doesnt start up says it had error loading windows :(

    The 100MB partition is a normal boot partition. It is hidden from, use, don't mess with it. The 16GB partition is likely the System Restore partition with your repair files. the Rest is for your OS and your stuff. I have to say you have to get Sony to help you simply because they do things a...
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    Hellpp im desperate, laptop doesnt start up says it had error loading windows :(

    You need your original WIndows Disk and you may have a recovery disk. Either way, if you put the WIndows disk in you will be given the option to install or repair WIndows. The Repair option does not destroy your current files or programs it just replaces the needed system files to make Windows...
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    PC output to receiver issues.

    The phono input is only for turntables. A Turntables output has lots of treble and very little bass, so the signal goes through a RIAA equalization filter then amplifies it, and sends the signal on to the normal part of the pre-amp. More than you needed to know, but Any other Input including...
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    Rotel RA-985bx power light-ok volume light-ok no listening or recording lights.

    there are Pre-out / Main-In jacks on the back. There should be metal jumper between them. If they are missing, use RCA patch cords. Pre-out left to Main in left, same for the right channel!
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    What should i expect with "Open" Headphones.

    Open means that the headphones don't really touch your ears. They play in an enclosed cup that surrounds your ears. I have had many high-end headphones similar to these (much older) and they do tend to have a big relaxed sound. The one thing you have to consider is how you are driving them...
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    do you need special wires or do sound bars come with jacks that fit into pc's?

    If you have desktop you will use the green 3.5mm mini audio jack and if you have a laptop you can use the 3.5mm headphone jack. This can be connected to an audio receiver or a sound bar with a cable that has the 3.5mm mini jack on one side and a pair of RCA jacks on the other. Sound bars may...
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    My laptop came with a remote control, but after upgrading to windows 7 I am unable to use the remote

    You would need to get the IR driver for the media center from HP. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=3380544
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    Microsoft Office Uninstall and Reinstall

    As long as you have the key. I still use Office 2003 Pro and have re-installed it at least a half dozen times through many new builds.