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Forrest's TV / Video Blog April 2005 Archive

By Forrest Hartman, About.com Guide to TV / Video

Double Female RF Connector

Wednesday April 27, 2005
Last summer, I moved into a house that had a problem - the coaxial cable coming from the wall wasn't what I expected. Instead of a wall plate featuring the ... Read More

Tutorial: Audio-Video Wiring Basics

Sunday April 24, 2005
Setting up a television used to be easy. A person only had to plug it in, turn it on, adjust the antenna, and find a station to watch. Now, televisions ... Read More

Two Major News Developments

Thursday April 21, 2005
Earlier today, Sony and Toshiba announced that they are looking for a way to create a universal DVD format that both parties can agree on instead of competing against each ... Read More

Product Review: Toshiba SD-V392 DVD/VCR Combo

Tuesday April 19, 2005
A couple of months ago, my old VCR died while recording. Unsure of how to replace it, I stumbled upon the DVD/VCR section at Best Buy. After deliberating and comparing ... Read More

Space-Saving Televisions for the Kitchen

Sunday April 17, 2005
We don't need televisions in our kitchens, but if you have the means you might as well splurge because you can't take it to the grave. Besides, an under-the-cabinet television ... Read More

Direct View 30" Digital Televisions

Wednesday April 13, 2005
Overshadowed by LCD, DLP, and plasma, today's direct view (tube) televisions perform with the consistency and excellence of a champion. Perhaps we don't see mass ad campaigns for them because ... Read More

Q & A: Digital and Televisions

Monday April 11, 2005
"Do I need a new television to view digital programming?" This is one of the most common questions asked regarding digital television no matter where you live in the world, and ... Read More

Q & A: Connecting Digital Cable to TV Through RF Modulator

Wednesday April 6, 2005
"I need help hooking up my TV to digital cable, DVD and VCR. I have a RF modulator, but no instructions. My TV is an older set with ... Read More

Q & A: Children's Television Programming

Sunday April 3, 2005
"I hope you can answer a question my daughter and I have. We have noticed on children's Saturday morning programming an EI on the screen. Can you tell me ... Read More

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