Netflix Issues on a PS3

Print this articleNetflix began offering service on the PlayStation 3 in 2009. Since the PS3 can be connected to the Internet, creating an application to stream movies directly to the PS3 meant that PS3 users had an option to watch Netflix on their televisions. If you've downloaded the Netflix application onto your PS3, you'll find that when the application or Internet connection malfunctions, it's difficult to watch your movies. By knowing the most common issues for Netflix streaming on the PS3, you'll know what's normal and what's not when it comes to your service.

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The PS3 needs an Internet connection to stream Netflix. While the 20GB model needs a cable to be connected to the Internet, the 40GB, 60GB and 80GB models can connect wirelessly as long as you have a Wi-Fi network in your home. This means your Netflix picture and streaming quality relies heavily upon the speed of your Internet connection. If your connection is slow or spotty, your PS3 won't be able to play movies as smoothly as it should.

System Updates

If you own a PS3, you're a part of the PlayStation Network. When you have a username, password and connection to the Network, you receive frequent updates that help your PS3 software to run more smoothly. Unfortunately, system updates can make it difficult to watch your movies on Netflix, since they often require you to download the Netflix application again and apply software updates before you view content. If you want to watch a movie but your PS3 requests an update, it's fine to watch your movie first before heading to "PlayStation Network" and "System Update" on the main menu.

Glitches

It's important to remember that the PS3 is essentially an Internet-connected computer and Netflix is much like a program you run on that computer. That leaves room for glitches with system updates and other problems that make it difficult for you to access and view Netflix. For instance, a February 2010 glitch blocked PS3 users from the PlayStation network and from Netflix access. While the glitch was fixed quickly, future glitches may disrupt your ability to watch movies again.

Hacking

May and June 2011 saw the complete shutdown of the PlayStation Network. Due to hackers who broke into the system and compromised credit card numbers and personal information, PlayStation shut down the Network and blocked access to Netflix until the system could be secured once again. Users could try a workaround in the first few weeks of the hacking, but then Netflix access was shut down until the PlayStation Network reopened and a Netflix update was released in June.

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How to Hook My Insignia Blu-Ray to the Internet

Print this articleIf you want to download new firmware for your Blu-ray player or use the BD-Live features that come with a number of Blu-ray discs, you must connect your player to a wireless Internet connection. You can set up the Wi-Fi connection on your Internet-ready Insignia Blu-ray player through the device's network settings menu. Once you set up the connection, you will only need to repeat the setup process when you connect to a new wireless network.

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Press the "Enter" button on the Blu-ray player's remote to open the "Settings" menu. Use the remote's directional arrows to highlight the "Network" option and press the "Enter" button to select it.

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Press the right arrow button on the remote and highlight the "Wireless" option. Press the "Enter" button to select it.

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Highlight the "Network List" option and press the "Enter" button. The Blu-ray player will now scan for the wireless networks in your area.

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Highlight your wireless network and press the "Enter" button. Highlight the "Connect" option and press the "Enter" button a second time.

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Highlight the "Edit" option and press the "Enter" button. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the Wi-Fi network's password in the space labeled "Password."

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Highlight the "OK" option and press the "Enter" button to connect to the wireless network.

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How to Add New Widgets to Vizio

Add and remove widgets using the remote control.

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Vizio manufactures a variety of audiovisual equipment for the home, with a focus on high-definition televisions. The company's products offer a connected living room experience through Internet apps -- often referred to as widgets -- that provide access to online services such as YouTube, eBay, Facebook and Flickr. You can add and remove widgets from your Vizio device's home screen as more widgets gradually come online. Acquire widgets through a special page in the Vizio device's menu called the Widget Gallery.

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Turn your Vizio device on. If it is a device other than a television, such as a Blu-ray player, ensure your TV is switched to the correct input for the device.

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Navigate to the Vizio device's Widget Gallery using the remote control. The process differs depending on the device, so consult your instruction manual for information on how to access the Widget Gallery. Typically, you reach it by pressing the "Via" button on the remote control.

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Select the "All Widgets" button on the screen using the direction buttons on the remote control. A list of all available Vizio widgets is displayed.

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Use the direction buttons on the remote control to select a widget you want to install and click the "OK" button. The widget is downloaded to your Vizio device and added to the "Via Dock" page.

Tips & Warnings

Most Vizio devices include a selection of pre-installed widgets.

Some widgets, such as Gmail, Facebook and Twitter, require you to enter your account details before you can use them on your Vizio device.

An Internet connection is required to access the Widget Gallery.

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How to Download Movies to an Android Coby Device

Coby Android tablets also include a YouTube app.

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Coby Android tablets include a Gallery app that can play videos. You can use the Gallery app to play downloaded movies and other video files after copying them to your Coby device. Your Coby tablet includes a USB cable that you can use to connect it to your computer. After it’s connected, you can copy videos and other files to and from the device using Windows Explorer. In addition to videos, the Gallery app also displays the pictures on your device’s storage.

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Connect the small end of the included USB cable to the USB port on the side of your Coby tablet.

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Connect the large end of the included USB cable to a USB port on your computer.

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Touch and drag the notification bar at the top of your Coby tablet’s screen down.

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Tap “USB Connected (Internal)” If you want to copy the movies to your Coby device’s internal storage or tap “USB Connected (External)” if you want to copy the movies to a memory card, if one is installed in your Coby.

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Tap the “Mount” button on the Coby device’s screen to mount your selected storage device on your computer.

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Click “Start,” click “Computer” and double-click your Coby device in the Computer window to view its contents.

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Copy movies to the “Videos” directory or any other location on your Coby device. You can copy movies by dragging and dropping them from your computer, or using the Copy and Paste options in the right-click menu.

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Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in your system tray, click the “Eject” option for your Coby device and disconnect it from your computer.

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How to Sell an Independent Movie Theater

A detailed revenue history will be beneficial when trying to sell an independent movie theater.

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Selling an independent movie theater is much like selling any type of business. The goal is to prepare the business for sale, locate potential buyers and negotiate a deal. In addition to the potential of selling an independent movie theater to an independent owner, a seller could consider the option of selling the property to a chain movie theater for conversion of the existing location to a branch of its franchise.

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Prepare detailed financial statistics on the independent movie theater’s operating revenue. For best results, gather figures on earnings over the previous five years. Your accountant should be able to provide you with relevant business financial documentation to share with your potential buyers.

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Construct a detailed overview of the theater’s features. This should include square footage, number of screens, seating capacity, parking availability, size and scope of refreshment stands and restrooms.

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Create a list of everything you plan to offer as part of the sales agreement. For example, if the theater has arcade games or photo booths, will those be staying? How about projectors or refreshment machines like popcorn poppers, fountain drink dispensers and refrigerators? Provide relevant information about what comes with the property including the age and condition of equipment and supplies.

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Itemize improvements or renovations made to the independent movie theater during the course of your ownership. For example, if you recently upgraded restroom facilities or added a state-of-the-art sound system, these are key elements to note for a potential buyer. Place a monetary value on these improvements. This will help make the property more marketable, and documenting these investments will help you offset potential capital gains on the sale of the theater.

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List your independent movie theater for sale. You can do this through a licensed real estate agent or on your own. Advertise the sale in trade or industry publications and send notices out to competitors as well as chain theaters. Submit your listing to industry-related and business real estate sites.

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Show the property to interested parties and be prepared to discuss issues related to revenue generation, traffic and the condition of the facilities and equipment.

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Evaluate offers as they come in. A real estate agent or attorney can help you conduct background and credit checks on potential buyers.

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Accept the best offer. Complete the transaction by allowing the buyer to conduct a business inspection. Select an escrow and title company to complete the financial transaction and disposition of assets.

Tips & Warnings

In pricing your theater for sale, consider the industry average of other comparable properties and what you need to get out of it financially.

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How to Reduce High-Pitched Noise Post-Production in Videos

Make your video's audio track sound better with the use of post-production tools.

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When you've recorded a piece of video, there's almost nothing more irritating than importing it to your video editing program and finding there's a high-pitched noise or other audio interference on the track. Fortunately, after all your hard work, it's good to know you always have the option of "fixing it in post." To get the highest number of filters and options to fix your audio, you'll need to use a quality video-editing program, such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro. These instructions assume you've already imported your video to your video editor and dragged the video/audio clip to the Timeline.

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Click the clip you want to adjust to highlight it.

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Click "Effects" from the menu at the top of the screen, and then click "Audio Filters," and then "Low Pass."

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Select "AULowPass" from the list of available filters.

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View the "Filter" menu that appears. Drag the frequency slider bar to a lower number. This reduces higher-pitched sounds, while at the same time leaving lower-pitched sounds alone.

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Preview your new audio sounds by placing your cursor over the track and pressing the "Space" bar. You will hear a beeping sound since the audio is not rendered, but you'll be able to tell if your high-pitched sound is gone.

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Select "Sequence" from the top menu, and then select "Render All," and then "Both" to render the new effect on your Timeline.

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Move your audio to SoundBooth -- part of Premiere -- by selecting the audio track you want to fix. Click "Edit," then "Edit in Adobe Soundbooth."

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Highlight a portion of your audio that contains the high-pitched sound, but no other sounds.

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Click "Processes" from the top menu, and then "Capture Noise Print."

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Select "Use Captured Noise Print." This will remove the audio from the sample high-pitched sound.

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Click "Preview" to hear the audio track. You can now save your audio, and the saved edits will be automatically reflected in your video Timeline in Premiere.

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Effective Summarizing Techniques

Summaries must include the original text's main idea and major supporting details.

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The most effective summaries of written material are often compiled in steps. You must first gain a thorough understanding of the original text before attempting to summarize it. Some people might only need one technique to reach this understanding. But others, especially those who are new to writing summaries, might need to use more than one technique to gain a good understanding of the text and clearly organize their thoughts.

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Skim through the text you are summarizing to get a basic understanding before you do a thorough reading. The introductory paragraph typically contains the thesis, but you might need to read more to get a good grasp of the main idea. Rephrase and write this main idea in a single sentence, keeping it in mind as you continue skimming. Read the conclusion and rephrase your main idea sentence as necessary.

Highlighting and Underlining

After you obtain a good understanding of the main idea, re-read the text, underlining, circling or highlighting any phrases that support the thesis. You also should underline phrases that demonstrate the connection between major points being made. Afterward, re-read all the underlined text to gain a clearer understanding of the information in need of summarizing.

Outlining

Write an outline of the most important information in the text you are summarizing. Refer to your notes and highlights to help you along. If you must re-read the text, jot down the main idea of each paragraph in the margin of the page or on a separate sheet of paper before organizing this information into outline form. Avoid pulling direct quotes from the text for your outline. This will help you avoid plagiarizing the work.

Review and Rewrite

After going through your notes and outlines, write a rough draft of your summary. Review your draft, checking for accuracy and clarity. Your draft must have the same main idea of the original text and mention each of the major supporting points. Your summary must never read the exact same as the original article, however. Your draft must also give credit to the author and the original text. Revise this draft as necessary.

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How to Find an Agent for a Movie Idea

To find an agent, you need to draft a good query letter.

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So you've come up with a great movie idea and now you want to get it into the right hands. Finding the right agent to help pitch your movie to producers is an important step in getting your idea onto the big screen. You need an agent that believes in your idea and is willing to work as hard as you did writing it to get it sold.

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Write an engaging query letter. A query letter is a one-page cover letter that tells the agent a little about you and your movie idea. An engaging query letter should include a good hook, a brief, but well thought-out, synopsis of your story and your biography.

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Find agents that specialize in entertainment and movies. Use "Writer's Market" and the Internet as resources.

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Research each agent. Visit each agent's website and find information on what the types of films they represent.

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Edit your cover letter to personalize it for each agent.

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Follow the submission guidelines set by each agent and send your query. If you want your query letter to be read, follow the submission guidelines. Some agents prefer queries sent via regular mail, while others like email.

Tips & Warnings

Share your query letter with your writer friends for feedback before sending it out.

You may receive a lot of rejections for your idea, but try not to let it discourage you.

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The Most Effective Techniques to Encourage Team Members to Contribute to a Project

Supportive environments can encourage participation in a group.

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Organizations form teams to complete specific projects or foster ongoing improvement. The project manager or team leader has the task of managing the group to elicit the best performance from members. Encouraging team members to contribute to a group project requires the leader to use effective motivation techniques.

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A relaxed atmosphere that encourages team members to freely speak and share their ideas is a motivating environment for the group. A productive environment for a team also includes an open discussion of member ideas and decisions based on consensus opinion. Members of the team must not harbor hidden agendas or ulterior motives. The team leader must ensure team meetings are a comfortable environment for all members of the group and stop disparaging comments among teammates.

Preferences

Team leaders can interview each member of a team to determine preferences and skills before the project begins. Understanding these preferences can help the leader assign work to members that best uses their abilities. While it may not always be possible to assign members to tasks that they enjoy, taking the skills and inclinations of the group into consideration can help create a positive team environment.

Work Assignments

The tasks assigned to team members must be clearly defined to encourage participation. Project managers must ensure all members of the group understand the expectations for completing work assignments.

Praise and Feedback

Praise can help encourage team members to participate and complete work assignments on a project. Team leaders must share the praise and success of the project from upper management. Leaders who take all the credit for the success of the team can demotivate the group and discourage future involvement. In addition, team leaders must accept criticism on behalf of the group and refrain from assigning blame.

Support

Supporting the members of a team encourages the group to participate in work assignments and the project. For example, if a member of the team is overwhelmed or experiencing difficulty with project tasks, the leader can provide assistance by assigning another member to help with the workload. Support also can include resources such as data, equipment and experts to help complete work assignments. Providing support creates an encouraging environment for team members.

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What Degree Is Needed to Be a Filmmaker?

Producers and directors usually start off as assistants.

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Filmmakers generally are producers or directors who serve as the creative and organizing force behind film productions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 83,500 producers and directors were employed in a variety of industries nationwide in 2008. Those working in the film and video industries comprised just over 28,000 of those 83,500. The education required to work in this field generally varies and typically is less important than the experience the aspiring producer or director brings to the table.

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No specific type of degree is required to work as a filmmaker. Many producers and directors start out their careers in the acting field, and they may have formal training through a bachelor's degree program in the fine arts. In some cases, they go on to pursue a master's degree in the same field. Producers and directors need to know their way around a film set, and these types of degree programs introduce them to a wide variety of types of training in the film and theater production fields.

Experience

Experience more than education is key to getting your foot in the door in the filmmaking industry. The BLS points out the fact that film producers generally have no specific requirements for training. Instead, they may first work as actors or in a variety of other capacities such as film editor or even writer. Many times a producer gains experience in a other occupations within the film industry before working his way up the ladder. Producers and directors often work as assistants to senior directors and producers before assuming control over productions themselves. The BLS notes that some producers obtain degrees in a field such as arts management, although this is not necessarily the norm.

Qualifications

Because there are no specific formal education requirements to work as either a producer or director, those entering the field should ensure that they can meet the other necessary qualifications that filmmakers generally are expected to have. The BLS indicates that both producers and directors should have a knack for doing their job. Talent is generally recognized as one of the keys to getting ahead in this industry. Other qualifications include some level of business acumen, creativity and professionalism. Formal training is always helpful but does not necessarily guarantee work, nor does it guarantee that the candidate will beat out another aspiring producer or director with less formal education. Instead, personal initiative and ingenuity can be integral to landing jobs.

Job Outlook

The job outlook for producers and directors appears positive. The BLS indicates that job growth in this field will occur at a rate of 11 percent from 2008 to 2018. This average rate of job growth indicates slow and steady expansion of the job market for those in the film production field. Competition for jobs tends to be fierce, however, and work can be intermittent as producers and directors move from one project to the next.

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How to Extract Scenes From iTunes Movies

Print this articleAlthough iTunes is an easy-to-use audio and video player, it does not give you the ability to extract content from music or movies you have on your computer. Fortunately, your Mac comes bundled with iMovie HD, a program that lets you create and edit movies. You can use iMovie to import an iTunes movie, select the scene you want to extract and crop the movie down to that particular scene.

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Open iMovie HD.

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Select "File," "Import" from the main menu to open a browse window.

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Browse to the folder that contains your iTunes video.

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Select the iTunes movie and Click "Open." IMovie will import the video.

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Click on the video in iMovie. The movie will appear in the main window.

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Click and hold on the triangle positioned on the left side of the blue bar under the movie. This is the Crop Marker.

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Drag the crop marker to the end of the scene you want to extract. The triangle will split in half, and the space on the movie time stamp bar will appear yellow between the two crop marker halves.

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Release the end point crop marker.

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Click the left most crop marker and drag it to the beginning of the scene you want to extract.

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Select "Edit," "Crop" to delete everything but the scene you selected. You can also press the Command

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Blu-Ray Vs. Upconversion for 1080p

Use upconversion to play a standard-definition DVD at near-high-definition quality.

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The transition from standard DVDs to high-definition Blu-ray does not require you to purchase a Blu-ray version of every DVD you own. Most Blu-ray players offer a feature called “upconversion,” through which the player will digitally display your standard-definition DVD in near-high-definition quality. Some people may immediately notice a difference in video quality between a Blu-ray disc and an upconverted standard-definition disc, but others may not detect a difference.

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The term 1080p describes the resolution of a high-definition television; the full resolution is 1,920 vertical pixels by 1,080 horizontal pixels. While it is not the newest technology on the market — 3-D television claims that title — 1080p is currently the highest resolution available. It is unlikely, even in the future, that technology will evolve beyond the 1080p resolution because the human eye is incapable of distinguishing between 1080p and anything higher; technological advances instead will likely focus on other elements of the viewing experience, such as 3-D.

Blu-Ray

Blu-ray is a specific type of high-definition video disc that is designed to display at a resolution of 1080p. Additionally, many Blu-ray players feature a connection to the Internet. Blu-ray discs often capitalize on that Internet connection by offering bonus content — deleted and extended scenes, games, commentaries and more in a feature called Blu-ray Live — that you can only access through your Blu-ray player’s link to the Internet.

Upconversion

All Blu-ray players allow you to play your standard-definition DVDs, and most players offer an upconversion feature. While upconversion will not display a standard-definition DVD at 1080p, the quality is high enough that some people will not distinguish a difference between upconversion and Blu-ray. The exception is with TVs that are larger than 50 inches; larger TVs deliver greater detail in each image, making the difference between Blu-ray and upconversion more noticeable. Also, upconverted standard-definition discs do not always have access to the same bonus content that is featured on their Blu-ray counterparts.

Considerations

When purchasing a new movie, you often have a choice between a standard-definition DVD and Blu-ray disc. If the features on each are the same, you may want to save some money and purchase the standard DVD. If the Blu-ray has more desirable extras, you may wish to invest the extra money in the Blu-ray. The same factors come into play if you are considering updating titles in your current collection of standard-definition DVDs to Blu-ray.

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Problems With GBC-H20L Blu-Ray

A single blu-ray disk can hold as much data as several DVDs combined.

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Blu-ray disks can store far more data than traditional DVDs or CDs. They can easily hold large HD movies on a single disk and vast amounts of storage that previously required multiple disks. LG's GBC-H20L blu-ray drive is a basic optical drive that reads these blu-ray disks and also reads and writes to DVDs and CDs. If you encounter any problems with your drive, they're likely due to the connections or to the disk itself.

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If the drive doesn't appear to turn on at all and you can't even see a light on the front of it, the drive probably doesn't have any power. You should check the connections you made inside of the computer when you installed the drive. Each connection should be secure, and you should be careful when making a connection, since the cords only fit together one way. If you try to force any of them, you may damage the drive or connections. First turn off the computer and unplug it. Then open the computer tower, as you did when you installed the drive, and check the power connector. If you're looking at the back of the drive, the connector will be on your left. The cord attached to the drive should then connect to a power cord that leads directly to the power supply, which is the box that the computer's main power cord connects to. After you make sure that each connection is secure, close the computer and see if the drive will work when the computer is turned on again.

Functionality Problems

If the drive indicator light turns on, but you can't access any disks in the drive through Windows, the data connector may be loose. You should reset the computer first to see if that clears up the problem. If the drive is unavailable after a reset, turn off the computer and unplug it, then open up the computer tower as you did when you originally installed the drive. When you're looking at the back of the drive, the data connection is on your right. Make sure the cord is securely connected to the drive, and the other end is securely connected to the SATA connector on your motherboard. The connectors only fit one way, and they should slide in fairly smoothly, so don't force them or you may damage the drive or your computer. After checking the data cords, close the computer tower and turn on the computer to see if Windows can access the drive now.

Disk Problems

If you're having trouble reading or writing to a disk, open the disk drive and make sure the disk isn't scratched or dirty. If it's dirty, clean it with a soft cloth by wiping it from the center of the disk out. Do not use a circular motion when cleaning it. You can also use disk cleaning solution if you want. If a disk is stuck inside the drive, you may need to use the emergency eject button. As a last resort, you should try ejecting the disk and resetting the computer again. If you need to use the emergency eject feature, turn the computer off and insert a small, strong object into the hole just above the eject button on the drive. A paperclip may work for this, but you should be careful, since it may not be strong enough. When you firmly insert the object, the drive will open and the tray will partially eject. You can then carefully pull the tray all the way out.

Other Problems

Although the drive will normally work correctly right away, installing new drivers may correct problems in some cases. You must have an Internet connection to check for new drivers. To check for driver updates, click the "Start" button, then "Control Panel," followed by "System and Security" and choose "Device Manager" in the "System" section. Click the plus icon next to "DVD/CD-ROM drives" to locate the blu-ray drive. Right-click the drive and select "Update Driver Software..." and wait for Windows to look for new drivers. Follow any prompts that appear. If you've checked everything you can, but the blu-ray drive still isn't working, you can contact LG support by calling 800-243-0000 or by looking at the "Contact LG" section of lg.com/us/support/index.jsp.

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Disassembling a PS3 Blu-ray Drive

Disassemble the PS3's Blu-ray drive to rescue a stuck disc.

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The Blu-ray drive housed in a PlayStation 3 gaming console not only plays PS3 game titles but also Blu-ray movies. In the unfortunate event that a game or movie becomes stuck or otherwise fails to eject from the drive, it may prove necessary to rescue the disc manually. Fortunately, the PS3's construction makes it fairly easy to access the Blu-ray drive and disassemble it if necessary.

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Remove the Phillips screws from the outer portion of the console. Lift the upper cover from the console.

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Remove the second layer of screws from the platter under the cosmetic cover to expose the innards of the PS3 console. Find the Blu-ray drive's silver-tone metal case.

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Lift the drive from the inside of the console. Gently remove the small wire harness from the primary circuit board leading to the drive. Lift the drive from the case.

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Flip the drive over, exposing the circuit board. Find the four corner screws and the single Phillips screw holding the circuit board to the drive.

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Flip over the small circuit board off the drive's housing. Pull the small wire harness leading from the board to the drive.

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Locate the remaining Phillips screws on the bottom of the Blu-ray drive. Remove them all and set them aside.

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Separate the two halves of the drive housing. Locate the white disc retaining cap. Pull this free from the drive.

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Separate the two plastic halves of the drive. The disc is now visible and accessible for removal.

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How to Activate Your Magnavox Blu-Ray to Facebook

Print this articleAlthough many Magnavox Blu-Ray player users primarily rely on the player for playback of Blu-Ray movies and shows, some also choose to make use of the Blu-Ray players Internet applications feature. Through Vudu, a free included application on the Magnavox Blu-Ray player, users are able to update and view Facebook status updates from the device. Activating your Magnavox Blu-Ray merely requires logging into your Facebook account from Vudu.

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Turn on your Magnavox Blu-Ray player by pressing the “Power” button.

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Use the remote to select the “Vudu apps” icon on the Magnavox Blu-Ray player’s main screen.

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Select “Facebook” from the list of available Vudu apps on the Magnavox Blu-Ray player.

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Select the “Connect to Facebook” button on the Facebook app main screen.

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Type in your Facebook account username and password and then click “Authorize” to complete the process of activating your Magnavox Blu-Ray player to Facebook.

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How to Download Movies on Your HTC Desire

Print this articleThe HTC Desire is an Android smartphone release in early 2010 by the HTC Corporation. Among the phone;s many features, the HTC Desire comes equipped with a 5-megapixel color camera that can be used either to take still shots or shoot short videos. In addition to shooting your own videos, you also have the ability to download movies from your PC to your HTC Desire. To accomplish this transfer, your phone has to be set up to be recognized as a USB drive.

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Turn the phone on.

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Plug the smaller end of the USB cable that came with your HTC Desire into the USB connector on the phone’s bottom panel. Connect the other end of this cable to an unused USB port on the computer.

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Press and hold the status bar at the top of the screen. Slide your finger downward to open the Notification panel.

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Tap “USB Connected.” Tap “Mount.” Your computer will now recognize the storage card inside your phone as a USB drive.

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Launch Windows Explorer. Navigate to the directory where the video file you want to download to your phone is stored. Right-click the video file and select “Copy” from the shortcut menu. Click on the listing for the USB device in the left panel. The folder and file contents currently saved on your phone’s storage card appear in the right panel.

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Open whichever folder on your phone you want to store your videos in. Go to the “File” menu and select “Paste” to download a copy of the video to your HTC Desire.

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The HTC Desire supports .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv, .avi, and .xvid video formats. If the video you want to download to your HTC Desire is not in one of these supported formats, you can use video file conversion software such as HandBrake or Video Converter Ultimate to convert the file. The .mp4 format works best.

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How to Hook Up the 55WF655 to HD Blu-ray

Print this articleHooking up HDTV peripherals has been much simpler since the HDMI cable was released. The HDMI cable is a single cord that brings both high-definition video and audio. One device that the HDMI cable was born to be used with is an HD Blu-ray player. The Sony 55WF655 HDTV comes with HDMI ports that can be used in connecting the Blu-ray player.

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Insert the HDMI cable into an open HDMI slot on the 55WF655 Sony HDTV.

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Insert the HDMI cable into the HD Blu-ray player's HDMI port.

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Connect the HD Blu-ray player's power cable into an open power socket near the HDTV and HD Blu-ray player.

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Turn the 55WF655 Sony HDTV on and press the "TV Input" button on the HDTV remote until the HD Blu-ray's logo comes on the screen.

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Insert a Blu-ray disc into the HD Blu-ray disc player and the Blu-ray will begin playing.

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My Sony PS3 Crashes During Netflix Streaming

The PlayStation 3 lets you stream Netflix movies directly to your HDTV.

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The PlayStation 3 advertises that it “only does everything.” Besides playing Blu-ray discs and video games, the PS3 can be set up as a media server, browse the Internet and stream movies live through Netflix. Viewing Netflix on your PS3 requires that you have an active Internet connection and the Netflix access disc or app for your PS3. Some users experience errors, including connectivity problems and freeze-ups of their PS3s, while using Netflix. Troubleshooting may resolve the problem.

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Some users have reported receiving the error code “80029940” when using a Netflix access disc. To resolve this issue, check the disc for scratches or dirt, and clean the disc with a soft, damp cloth if needed. If you continue to receive this message, you may need to order a new disc from Netflix or download the Netflix app to your PS3.

Internet Connection

The PS3 requires an active Internet connection to connect to Netflix. Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the XrossMediaBar and follow the steps to select “Network Settings.” Select your wired or wireless connection from the menu and check your modem to verify connectivity to your PS3.

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High levels of Internet traffic from your area or through Netflix may cause your PS3 to experience problems when using the application. Wait a few moments and try to connect to Netflix again.

Date and Time

Netflix requires that your PS3 be updated to the most recent date. The date is automatically set each time your PS3 connects to the PlayStation Network, but can also be set manually. Select the “Settings” menu from the XMB and select “Date and Time Settings” and finally “Date and Time.” Choose the “Set Manually” option, and enter the current date and time with the “X” button on your controller.

Reinstall Netflix

If your PS3 continues to crash after launching Netflix, delete the app and reinstall it. Select the “Video” option from the XMB and select “Netflix” from the menu. Press the “Triangle” button to open the options menu, and select “Delete.” The Netflix icon will still be visible after you delete the app. Select the “Netflix” icon and choose the “Install” option.

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How to Replace the Blu-ray Drive on a PS3 Without the Old Drive

Print this articleThe Blu-ray optical drive on your Sony PlayStation 3 console includes a circuit board attached to the bottom of it. Should the dive fail and a new drive need to be installed, you must remove the circuit board from the old drive and attach it to the new one. If for some reason you no longer have the old drive and circuit board, you wll need to purchase a replacement circuit board in addition to a new drive.

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Prepare your new Blu-ray drive by attaching the circuit board to it. Plug the wire on the bottom of the drive into the connector on the left side of the board. Next, attach the board to the bottom of the drive using the five screws that should be included.

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Turn off the PlayStation and unplug it from the outlet. Wait about 15 minutes to ensure the residual electricity has discharged. Place the console on a table in front of you with the console's front facing you.

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Remove the rectangular rubber bumper that covers the security screw. As you face the console, you will see it on the left side. Use a T10 Torx screwdriver to remove the single screw.

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Slide the console's top cover to the left until you can lift it up off the console. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven screws along the top edge of the top half of the console case. Each screw is marked with an arrow pointing at it.

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Grasp the rear edge of the top of the console, and lift it up and toward you to remove it. If the console has never been opened before, this might require quite of bit of force to release the metal clips that secure it.

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Position the new drive in the drive bay on the right side of the console. Connect the data ribbon cable to the connector on the bottom of the circuit board and connect the power cable to the connector on the left side of the drive. Ensure the drive is properly aligned so the screw holes will line up when you replace the top half of the case.

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Replace the top part of the console and gently press around the edges to seat it in place. Replace the seven screws that secure it to the console. Place the top cover onto the console and slide it to the right until it is secure.

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Replace the security Torx screw on the left side of the console, and press the rubber bumper pad into place.

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Sometimes you can get lucky and find a broken Blu-ray drive for sale that still has the circuit board attached. Purchasing this is usually cheaper than purchasing a new circuit board by itself.

A few manufacturers sell new drives that include the circuit board.

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