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BJ88
BJ88
23 April 2018

A Guide to Terminology and Acronyms

A Guide to Terminology and Acronyms

Just to add a few suggestions NVR - Network Video Recorder DTV - Digital TV FTA - Free to Air PTV - Pay TV

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BJ88
Apr 23, 2018 5:28 am
BJ88
jhiace
jhiace
31 March 2017

Design my TV Setup :)

Design my TV Setup :)

Very similar to my living room setup

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jhiace
Mar 31, 2017 11:55 am
nafem85
nafem85
3 November 2014

HDBASET

HDBASET

has anyone installed HDbaseT? im probably going to get a 4x4 matrix that also has clone HDMI port next to each cat6 so i can run 8 TVs. lots that do the 4x4cat6 + 4 hdmi…

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nafem85
Nov 03, 2014 3:14 am
RenovationsGalore
RenovationsGalore
21 October 2014

5.1 speaker setup

5.1 speaker setup

I would move my couch in front of the Window and have heavy block out cutains on that Window. You could either put in wall speakers about 30 cm above seated ear height…

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RenovationsGalore
Oct 21, 2014 11:34 am
RenovationsGalore
bpratt
bpratt
28 August 2014

Data Point Question

Data Point Question

In fact I'm even adding HDMI over cat 6 from my HT room to the master bedroom, lounge, and office so it is all done....…

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bpratt
Aug 28, 2014 7:53 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
14 April 2014

Movies and Music

Movies and Music

Personally I use a NAS/PC for storage and streaming to TV's I use Plex. It allows me to centralise my data and use TV's / iPads / Phones for sound and vision. It also…

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mattwalker
Apr 14, 2014 9:35 pm
mattwalker
mirz
mirz
20 January 2014

Home Network Equipment\Setup

Home Network Equipment\Setup

Looks pretty good option for racks only. They put a descent effort to make them dust proof.

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mirz
Jan 20, 2014 11:01 am
mirz
AussieMark
AussieMark
6 January 2014

need help for HT component advise

need help for HT component advise
1, 2

I will be in the same boat but roll forward 12 months as I am only about to start my build. Projector wise I am holding off as RG says but if it was now I would go…

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AussieMark
Jan 06, 2014 10:16 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
19 December 2013

What class amp do I need?

What class amp do I need?

My speakers were set up on a small shelf I'd made and attached to the walls. Brought the cables through ceiling and down wall (inside) then had a "plug". I then plugged…

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Saint Mike
Dec 19, 2013 4:26 pm
Saint Mike
Miss Mia
Miss Mia
6 May 2013

Speaker Wiring Runs / Cable Management

Speaker Wiring Runs / Cable Management

Hm Theatre Accessories acquired and now to work out connection configurations to accomodate HDMI connections, speaker wire runs and Ethernet needs. And the assortment of…

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Miss Mia
May 06, 2013 10:47 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
1 May 2013

recommended HT consultant/expert in Adelaide

recommended HT consultant/expert in Adelaide

Hi Gristy, If you have a moment please send me your details to installs@thecableconnection.com.au - we are always looking for good installers in SA :)

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mattwalker
May 02, 2013 12:30 am
mattwalker
JMAP
JMAP
9 April 2013

Very basic cable run question

Very basic cable run question

Lurgen, JMAP Thanks for explaining pros and cons of both methods. Good and valid points for Kempe. The gear I used is good or premium quality, and…

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JMAP
Apr 09, 2013 12:49 pm

As I am planning to place comms gear and a small server under the stairs I am thinking that some kind of ventilation would be wise. This might do the…

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maximus
Feb 25, 2013 11:37 pm
maximus
PHL
PHL
28 December 2012

Wireless Outdoor Speakers

Wireless Outdoor Speakers

I'm a fan of the Sonos, and have them throughout the house, but you still need a power point. I actually have power points on my deck for that purpose, as it's easy to…

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PHL
Dec 28, 2012 11:16 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
11 December 2012

Ques on home theatre design

Ques on home theatre design

It never ends - I promise! :)

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mattwalker
Dec 11, 2012 10:55 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
11 December 2012

Bowers & Wilkins speakers - worth anything?

Bowers & Wilkins speakers - worth anything?

Try the guys at stereo.net or dtvforum - this is their area of expertise!

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mattwalker
Dec 11, 2012 10:07 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
11 December 2012

How much to mount TV

How much to mount TV

If you want to recess a power point / GPO behind a TV (or anything for that matter) try one of these: http://www.thecableconnection.com.au/Wa ...…

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mattwalker
Dec 11, 2012 10:07 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
11 December 2012

Which amp & speaker package?

Which amp & speaker package?

Hi Fekish, Not really. In wall and in ceiling speakers come in lots of different sizes allowing for many different applications. It would be great to be able to locate…

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mattwalker
Dec 11, 2012 9:57 pm
mattwalker

We have these on special if you are…

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mattwalker
Aug 28, 2012 10:04 pm
mattwalker
Pugs
Pugs
28 February 2012

Entertainment area cabinet

Entertainment area cabinet

I'm think of getting my cabinetry in the entertainment area redesigned and remade. All we have at this stage is a 550 high cabinet with banks of…

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Pugs
Feb 28, 2012 1:15 pm
Pugs
xxennon
xxennon
8 February 2012

Need Help Planning

Need Help Planning

In the MIOS developers area (I think that is where it was can't quite remember and am at work so can't check) someone has written a connector- takes a bit of fiddling to…

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xxennon
Feb 08, 2012 2:30 pm
Sierra
Sierra
24 December 2011

Running speaker wire in the roof

Running speaker wire in the roof

Warning..This is NOT a recommended procedure......unless the person "fishing" for you is your best mate ! If it's your S.O doing the…

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Sierra
Dec 24, 2011 11:31 am
Sierra
paulw11
paulw11
28 November 2011

Vinyl records - what to do with them?

Vinyl records - what to do with them?

Hi A turntable has a different output impedance and level to other devices, so if you just plug it in to your soundcard, it doesn't sound very good at all. If you have a…

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paulw11
Nov 28, 2011 2:11 pm
BuildingACT
BuildingACT
31 August 2011

Multiroom audio and video wiring

Multiroom audio and video wiring

""Again, depending what type of system you use, everything should be able to be controlled from each point and, with the allowance for a coax…

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BuildingACT
Aug 31, 2011 11:09 pm
Trewman
Trewman
30 August 2011

eBay projector

eBay projector

My mate bought one of these ebay projectors full 1080 hdmi etc a couple of months ago and he also bought a motorised screen with it etc.. I will say Ive seen better…

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Trewman
Aug 30, 2011 6:58 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
25 July 2011

is there a 1080P 3D projector in Australia?

is there a 1080P 3D projector in Australia?

Are they better - yes because they are larger!! ;) ...but each has their benefits. A Plasma can be used all the time and never needs the lamp replaced, can be used in…

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mattwalker
Jul 25, 2011 10:38 pm
mattwalker
mattwalker
mattwalker
23 July 2011

Data Cabling and You

Data Cabling and You
1 ... 5, 6, 7

It does cost a few dollars but in comparison to doing it later or the potential cost of lost / stolen data on a wireless network it is priceless.

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mattwalker
Jul 23, 2011 5:46 pm
mattwalker
paulw11
paulw11
23 June 2011

Best option for renovation

Best option for renovation

Hi For HD you will want either HDMI or component. For full HD (1080P) like a Blu Ray player HDMI is required. Foxtel HD is only 1080i so it runs OK over Component. For…

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paulw11
Jun 23, 2011 10:16 am
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
16 June 2011

ADSL Central Filter

ADSL Central Filter

For a start the alarm is (thankfully) on the back-burner for a while now, so it might not have to be implemented at all. Initially I just wasn't sure how central filters…

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rockabilly_kid
Jun 16, 2011 4:19 pm
rockabilly_kid
Pugs
Pugs
14 June 2011

Inceiling Subs

Inceiling Subs

Hi mate. Sorry I've been AFK for a few weeks - had a lot on... The specs for those subs don't sound very impressive at all, in fact they sound…

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Pugs
Jun 14, 2011 6:49 pm
Pugs
abraham
abraham
13 June 2011

Amp and Speaker advice

Amp and Speaker advice

Hi, $500/- is less for an amp, however you can get onkyo, pioneer, yahama for something around 700/-

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abraham
Jun 13, 2011 10:11 am
wakeboardandy
wakeboardandy
20 May 2011

Advice needed: iPod, iPad or other device to play music

Advice needed: iPod, iPad or other device to play music

there is a couple of ways to do this.. you can either…

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wakeboardandy
May 20, 2011 8:12 am
wakeboardandy
henry218
henry218
17 May 2011

Theatre - Size and Placement question

Theatre - Size and Placement question

hi, i think putting speakers on the ceiling put too much compromise on the sound quality. in my opinion its best to fit the speakers on the corner, or u do soffit,…

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henry218
May 17, 2011 2:24 pm
homehelper
homehelper
5 April 2011

subwoofer placement

subwoofer placement

The best place to put it is where it doesn't drown out the natural sound.

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homehelper
Apr 05, 2011 2:02 pm
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
28 March 2011

Built in tv units & Powerpoints

Built in tv units & Powerpoints

Even with non-fixed TV units and standard height power points, I tend to run a power-board from the powerpoint through the cable hole in the back and leave the board…

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rockabilly_kid
Mar 28, 2011 12:16 pm
rockabilly_kid

Wow this was nearly 4 years ago!!

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mattwalker
Mar 23, 2011 9:06 am
mattwalker
cherub
cherub
3 February 2011

Star panels, night sky, stars on the ceiling

Star panels, night sky, stars on the ceiling

The one in the picture was the first we did. We used approx. 200 meters of fiber optic cable and a multicolored box. Took 3 days to complete and cost roughly $1800 installed

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cherub
Feb 03, 2011 5:29 pm
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
24 January 2011

New Gadget

New Gadget

I like gadgets like this! I've got all sorts of cable testers...not sure i'd get much use out of this, but its tempting anyway!

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rockabilly_kid
Jan 24, 2011 11:37 am
rockabilly_kid
Rodda
Rodda
19 January 2011

IR OVer Cat6 Question for Rodda

IR OVer Cat6 Question for Rodda

Hi mate. Sorry, on a bit of a break at the moment :) We "cut-and-shut" (our term for cutting and splicing in new cable to extend the original) cables like that all the…

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Rodda
Jan 19, 2011 8:44 am
Rodda
SinkOrSwim
SinkOrSwim
30 December 2010

Home Theatre & cornices

Home Theatre & cornices

We have gone with square set in the main living and entry areas downstairs - normal cornices for the rest.

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SinkOrSwim
Dec 30, 2010 9:43 pm
aza0
aza0
30 December 2010

Projector or large LCD/plasma tv?

Projector or large LCD/plasma tv?

Link to my set up in the SA classified section. viewtopic.php?f=48&t=42396

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aza0
Dec 30, 2010 8:52 am
GavinH
GavinH
28 December 2010

Home Theatre installers in Adelaide

Home Theatre installers in Adelaide

Thanks aza0, i will have a look.

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GavinH
Dec 28, 2010 6:40 pm
Sheepdog
Sheepdog
11 October 2010

Plasma in well-lighted room (any experience??)

Plasma in well-lighted room (any experience??)

I wonder if they've updated that Panasonic page (besides adding the words "LED LCD") in a while, I would've thought…

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Sheepdog
Oct 11, 2010 2:21 pm
Pugs
Pugs
31 August 2010

Data Cablers

Data Cablers

hey DB welcome to H1... kick back n relax...

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Pugs
Aug 31, 2010 6:37 pm
Pugs
Rodda
Rodda
21 August 2010

Ceiling Speaker Advice

Ceiling Speaker Advice

Budget is $400 - 600 for speakers and wire - excluding stereo, hifi and lounge wall, centre and surrond speakers. This would hopefully do 3 Rooms…

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Rodda
Aug 21, 2010 9:10 am
Rodda
Pugs
Pugs
11 August 2010

Various Cabling Photos to help inspire people...

Various Cabling Photos to help inspire people...

i've only bought smaller items form 4cabling.. as by the time you add shipping and the fact I've had to return some items recently it would have been twice as much as i…

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Pugs
Aug 11, 2010 11:27 am
Pugs
rockabilly_kid
rockabilly_kid
2 July 2010

New av cable on the way HDBaseT

New av cable on the way HDBaseT

That's awesome! I luv technology!

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rockabilly_kid
Jul 02, 2010 11:36 am
rockabilly_kid
Tom's Playroom
Tom's Playroom
8 June 2010

Carpet on the walls?

Carpet on the walls?

just heard back from the owner of that HT picture. for those interested the room is: 5.5m x 5m thanks greg, i have heard about excellent results…

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Tom's Playroom
Jun 08, 2010 9:04 pm
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rockabilly_kid
May 19, 2010 12:03 pm
rockabilly_kid
Pugs
Pugs
2 March 2010

NBN Pilot sites

NBN Pilot sites

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/austral ... 5836195707 THE federal government's NBN Co has called on companies to start designing its $43 billion high-speed fibre-optic…

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Pugs
Mar 02, 2010 4:56 pm
Pugs

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