Connect An Alpine Car Cd Player To A Sony 10 Cd Changer

For many car owners, the ability to play hours of music without the worry of changing CDs is an appealing option. One way to achieve this control is by connecting a Sony 10 CD changer to your vehicle's stereo deck. Alpine units are equipped to control many different components, making the marriage with a Sony CD changer a relatively seamless coupling. You can have a technician at an aftermarket retailer perform the installation, or you can connect the Alpine CD player to the Sony 10 CD changer yourself and save the cost of labor.

Instructions

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (or grounding cable) from the vehicle's battery. The grounding cable is the black cable that connects the battery to the frame of the vehicle. Use a Phillips head screwdriver or 10 mm wrench to loosen the bolt on the cable's clamp. Remove the clamp from the battery's negative lead post.

2. Remove the Alpine CD player from the dash of the vehicle. Removal procedures vary; see your vehicle's owner's manual for specific instructions.

3. Disconnect the wiring at the rear of the Alpine deck. If there is already a wiring harness adapter used to connect the unit, you do not have to disconnect everything else first. If there is no adapter, after you have disconnected the wiring groups at the rear of the Alpine stereo, connect the wiring harness adapter and replace the wiring groups.

The wiring harness adapter provides a universal platform for connecting components regardless of make or model.

4. Connect the patch cables to the wiring harness adapter. These cables will provide the control for the Sony 10 CD changer.

5. Run the patch cables to the location of the Sony CD changer and connect them.

6. Reinstall the Alpine deck into the dash of the vehicle.

7. Reconnect the grounding cable to the negative lead post of the vehicle's battery. Use a Phillips head screwdriver or 10 mm wrench to tighten the bolt on the cable's clamp.

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Problems With An Lg Bluetooth Stereo Headset Hbs200

Introduced in 2007, the LG HBS-200 Bluetooth Headset allows users to wirelessly stream music from a cell phone. Despite its stylish design, durability and 33-foot range, the HBS-200 suffers from several issues including call quality, ease of use and cost.

Call Quality

Although CNET indicated great music quality, call quality lacks in certain conditions. Under ideal conditions, the call quality is solid, but callers reported "hissing" and "static" sounds in windy environments.

Controls

CNET says that although the controls are clearly marked, several of them are too tiny. The HBS-200's volume and play buttons are rather skinny and might be a problem for users with large hands. Reviews also say that the track shuttle slider control would be easier to use if it was equipped with a grip.

Cost

Reviews indicate that the HBS-200 was slightly expensive when it was released in 2007, retailing for $129.99. Despite the high cost of the headset itself, the HBS-200 was also available as part of Verizon's Music Essentials package in 2007. The $199.99 kit also included a Music Manager software CD, 4GB microSD card and USB cable.

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Convert A Cine Film To Dvd

Convert a Cine Film to DVD

Cine film, such as 8mm and others found on spools and in cassettes, can contain important video that you may wish to convert to a digital form. Performing this conversion entails connecting the original cine film source, such as a cassette player, to a DVD recorder. You may also use your computer's TV tuner to record the media into a digital format that is compatible with your computer's DVD writer drive.

Instructions

DVD Recorder

1. Load your cine film cassette into its player, such as a camcorder or VHS.

2. Connect your cine film's player to a DVD recorder. Insert the player's A/V cable into your DVD recorder's color-coded RCA "Line In" or "Video In" ports. Alternatively, you may insert one end of an RCA cable into the player's color-coded "Video Out" or "Line Out" ports. Insert the other end of the cable into the DVD recorder's "Line In" or "Video In" ports.

3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the DVD recorder's tray.

4. Push the DVD recorder's "Record" button. Doing so starts video input recording onto DVD.

5. Push the cine film player's "Play" button immediately. Doing so minimizes the potential empty or blank video area at the beginning of your DVD.

6. Push the DVD recorder's "Stop" button when the cine film playback has finished. Doing so completes the conversion from cine film to DVD.

TV Tuner Recording

7. Load your cine film cassette into its player, such as a camcorder or VHS.

8. Connect the cine film's player to your computer's TV tuner. Insert the player's A/V cable into your TV Tuner's color-coded RCA "Line In" or "Video In" ports. Alternatively, you may insert one end of an RCA cable into the player's color-coded "Video Out" or "Line Out" ports. Insert the other end of the cable into the TV Tuner's "Line In" or "Video In" ports.

9. Launch your TV Tuner's control interface.

10. Click "Record" on the TV tuner's control interface.

11. Push the cine film player's "Play" button.

12. Push the TV tuner control interface's "Stop" button when the cine film playback has finished.

13. Save the TV tuner's recorded video to a file format that is compatible with your DVD writer drive. These may vary by DVD writer model.

14. Insert a blank writable DVD into your computer's DVD writer drive.

15. Launch your DVD writer drive's control utility if it does not load on its own. Load the cine film's new digital recording into your DVD writer utility's burn list. Click "Burn" to complete the cine film's conversion to DVD.

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Create A Dvd From A Sony Camcorder

Use a DVD recorder to transfer recordings from a Sony camcorder to DVD.

If you own one of the Sony DCR-DVD model camcorders, all of the videos you record using the Sony camcorder gets saved directly to DVD disc. Therefore you don't have to do anything to create a DVD with your Sony camcorder other than record videos. However, if you want to create a DVD using one of the Sony DCR-HC model camcorders, or one of the analog Sony camcorder models which record to tape (rather than DVD disc), you can use a DVD recorder to dub the taped video from the Sony camcorder to a DVD disc.

Instructions

1. Open the jack cover on the Sony camcorder (generally located on the left side of the camcorder).

2. Connect the A/C power adapter that came with the Sony camcorder to the camcorder's power port (located behind the jack cover). Then plug the A/C adapter power cord into a wall outlet.

3. Plug one end of the A/V connecting cable (the end with the red, white, and yellow RCA plugs) into the A/V In jacks on the back of the DVD recorder. Be sure to insert each plug into the A/V jack which matches its color. Plug the other end of the A/V connecting cable into the audio and video jack (located behind the camcorder's jack cover) on the Sony camcorder.

4. Use a set of A/V cables to connect the DVD recorder's A/V out jacks to the A/V In jacks on the TV set. Again, each A/V plug must match the A/V jack.

5. Turn on the TV and DVD recorder. Use the "Input" button on each device's remote control to set its video input to the proper channel.

6. Insert the tape you would like to copy into the Sony camcorder.

7. Slide the power switch on the Sony camcorder to "Play." Use the "Play," "Rew," "FF," and "Pause" buttons on the camcorder to cue the tape to the spot where you want to begin dubbing.

8. Insert a blank DVD-R disc into the DVD recorder. Use the "Mode" or "Speed" button on the DVD recorder remote to set your preferred recording speed.

9. Press "Record" on the DVD recorder, then "Play" on the Sony camcorder to begin dubbing the video from the camcorder to a DVD disc. Press "Stop" on the DVD recorder to end the recording.

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Emerson Bluetooth Faq

Emerson Bluetooth headsets can be a great way to talk on your mobile phone without having to physically hold your phone in your hand. The affordable headsets are an excellent choice to use as a hands-free device with any Bluetooth-capable phone from any carrier.

What are the functions?

Emerson Bluetooth headsets are designed to be used as hands-free devices with mobile phones. Emerson headsets are compatible with any Bluetooth-capable mobile phone.

What are the benefits?

In many states it is illegal to operate your vehicle while holding a phone. An Emerson Bluetooth headset can allow you to talk on the phone while keeping both hands on the wheel.

Identification

All Emerson headsets have the Emerson logo and the name "Emerson" printed on their back.

How do you set up the headset?

To use your Emerson headset you will have to first pair it with your mobile phone. Go into the Bluetooth menu on your mobile phone--usually in the settings menu--and select "Search For New Devices." When your phone finds the headset enter in the pairing code found on the back of your Emerson headset to connect the two.

How do you answer a call?

Once paired with your mobile phone you can use any Emerson headset by simply turning it on near your phone. When a call comes in, you can press the button on the back of the headset to answer it. If you are placing a call while your Emerson headset is powered on nearby, your phone will offer you the option of making the call using your headset or the phone itself.

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Sony Cdpce415 Cd Player Specifications

In 1996, Sony released its CDP-CE415 CD player to consumers. This home sound system featured a five CD disc changer, the ability to interface with and control another connected CD player, and even the ability to tailor a playlist from the five discs to record onto a tape. As a CD player, the system came with no speakers of its own, but integrated into an already-existing home theater or sound systems.

Laser

The reader on the CDP-CE415 was a 780 nm continuous emission semiconductor laser. The output of this laser was 44.6 microwatts. This value represents the output power of the laser at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block, using a 7 mm aperture.

Sound Dynamics

The CDP-CE415 offered a dynamic range of sound exceeding 98 dB, meaning its maximum loudness exceeds 98 decibels. It's signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 102 dB, which represents the ratio of noise and static compared to a fixed reference point. The harmonic distortion found in the sound output was less than 0.0045 percent, and the frequency response clock in from 2Hz to 20kHz, give or take 0.5 dB.

Output

The audio output on the CDP-CE415 was channeled through phono jacks to a connected speaker system, with a maximum output of 2V.

Dimensions

The CDP-CE415 was approximately 17 inches wide, 4 3/4 inches high, and 15 1/4 inches long, and weigh about 11 lb., 15 oz.

Power

The CDP-CE415 consumed about 14W of power during its operation, and was powered by a 120V AC unit.

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Lightroom Tips & Tricks

Photographers can take advantage of Lightroom's features using tips and tricks.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a commercial application used by professional photographers and amateurs to process, edit and manage photo libraries. The software's features are so numerous that many users may not be aware of all of its time-saving features. Savvy Lightroom users utilize shortcuts and tricks to take advantage of the program's advanced features.

Using Presets

Lightroom has pre-installed presets, special effects that you can apply to single or batch of photographs. Sometimes you may want to replicate an effect that you have seen in images in print or even on television and in movies. Creative Lightroom experts and graphic design companies offer thousands of presets to give your photos professional and interesting effects. Downloading presets could save you hours of time. Instead of racking your brain trying to replicate the effects on your own, use a preset instead to create the effect you want. There are numerous websites dedicated to free presets as well as commercial sites with presets for purchase.

Sharing and Backing Up Photos

Maintaining a backup of your photographs is essential if you do not want to be vulnerable to losing your work. You can set up your backup software to keep copies of your photographs on your computer and external hard drives, but offsite storage via an online service will add an extra layer of protection. The latest version of Lightroom includes built-in support for photo sharing services Flickr, SmugMug and for the social media site Facebook. You can use the built in tools to easily share photos but also use them as reliable backup. Paid SmugMug and Flickr accounts offer unlimited storage for your photos. You can modify a photo's title and other details displayed online from within Lightroom. SmugMug also has support for storage of very large RAW images. You can also keep your photos hidden from the public using the privacy settings.

Slideshow Tips

Setting up a slideshow in Lightroom is relatively simple. After selecting and arranging photos, you simply select a template. There are many features that are available to customize your slideshow and make it better that are not easy to find. You can create a background for your slideshow with the backdrop panel tool. The tool allows you to create a gradient, add an image or a color to the background. You can also add custom text to your slideshow photos. After you click on the "T" in the slideshow module, you can click on the "ABC" button to add text in the "custom text" field like your company's name or information about the slideshow. You can change this information for each photo in your slideshow by right-clicking on the "custom text" field and selecting "Edit..." from the drop-down menu.

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Early Uses Of The Microscope

Microscopes reveal the unseen world of things too small to be seen by the naked eye.

The microscope's roots reach back to around 100 AD, when Romans found that objects appeared larger when seen through a piece of glass that was thicker in the middle. They called those crude lenses "burning glasses," or magnifiers. Italian glass blowers began making solid glass "reading stones" about a thousand years later. A pair of Dutch eyeglass makers created the microscope around 1590 by mounting multiple lenses in a tube. That first microscope magnified about 20X, or 20 times. Other microscopes used only one lens.

Bugs, Bugs Everywhere

Many early single-lens microscopes magnified between 6X to 10X, just strong enough to give people a close look at tiny insects. Those early microscopes became known as "flea glasses" because fleas were one of the most commonly viewed and interesting insects.

Corks and Cells

Microscopic samples can be examined

New uses arose as microscopes became more powerful. In the mid-1600s the English scientist Robert Hooke used a 30X magnification device to examine a cork and discovered the cell, the basic unit of life. Hook called the lattice-like structures he saw through the microscope "cells" because they looked like the cell rooms in monasteries. He also examined sponges, feathers and bryozoan marine organisms. Hook published detailed drawings of what he saw in a book, "Micrographia," in 1665.

Fossils

Hooke was the first person to investigate fossils with a microscope. After comparing fossil shells with living shells and petrified wood with a piece of rotten oak wood, he described the process by which wood is turned to stone.

Tiny Swimming Things

The existence of bacteria was discovered in the 1600s.

In the late 1600s and early 1700s, a Dutch draper named Antony Van Leeuwenhoek developed techniques of grinding and polishing glass into better lenses. He used his lenses to make hand-held, single-lens microscopes with magnifications reaching 300X. He observed blood cells, the structure of yeast, bacteria and many tiny animals swimming in water that had appeared empty of life.

Pasteur Saves Beer

Louis Pasteur, founder of the field of microbiology, used microscopes in much of his revolutionary research in the 1800s. The French chemist is probably best known for developing the pasteurization process after he discovered that germs cause disease. He also solved a problem in breweries. By looking through a microscope at samples of French beer that had gone bad, Pasteur found rod shaped bacteria where there should have been yeast cells. He developed methods to make better beer by culturing "good" microorganisms.

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Deactivate A Verizon Wireless Cell Phone

If you have decided to end your Verizon Wireless contract for any reason or turn off your prepaid cell phone, the process for deactivating your Verizon Wireless cell phone is fairly straightforward. You will want to gather all your account information and then call the Verizon Wireless customer service center to close your account and deactivate your phone.

Instructions

Cancelling Your Contract

1. Gather up your account information. You will need your cell phone number, your account number and your account password if you chose to create one, along with your phone's electronic serial number, or ESN, which is a number located under your device's battery.

2. Call Verizon Wireless customer service. You can dial *611 directly from your cell phone or you can visit the Verizon contact page and enter your zip code to find the local toll-free customer service number. You can also visit your local Verizon Wireless dealer.

3. Tell the customer service representative that you would like to cancel your contract. Give him your account information so he can access your account. Ask him for any early termination fees you will have to pay to end your contract early if applicable.

4. Wait for your phone to deactivate. It can take several hours for Verizon Wireless to officially switch your phone off. It will stop being able to make or receive calls.

Number Porting Method

5. Gather your Verizon Wireless account number, phone number and account password (if applicable).

6. Call the new carrier you wish to switch your phone number over to or visit one of their dealer locations.

7. Give the new company your Verizon account information when filling out the "port your number" section of the new carrier application. The carrier will port your Verizon phone number over to the new service.

8. Call Verizon after the number porting has been completed. Tell the customer service representative that you would like to cancel your account and that your number has already been ported. They will complete the cancellation process on your behalf.

Performing An ESN Change

9. Gather your Verizon account information -- phone number, account number and account password -- along with your phone's ESN number located under the phone's battery. Also write down the ESN for your new phone.

10. Call Verizon Wireless customer service.

11. Tell the customer service representative that you would like to perform an ESN change. Give her the phone number on your account for which you would like to change phones.

12. Give the customer service representative the ESN of your new phone. She will perform the change for you, which can take several minutes to several hours to complete. Your new phone will become active and your old phone will stop making and receiving calls.

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Dynaudio Vs Adam

Dynaudio and ADAM are both brands of professional audio speaker systems with a series of speakers for home and professional systems. Both companies wanted to improve upon the technology of the speakers that they had access to and make speakers that gave clearer sound. Each company took on the challenge to create speaker systems that provided better acoustics and realistic sound for their listeners.

Dynaudio

Dynaudio began from a group of engineers in Denmark who had an interest in music and designing speakers. They wanted to create loudspeakers that produced high-quality sound. The speaker systems they produce include bookshelf and automotive models that are available in wood veneers. The middle section panels have a glossy black lacquer finish and the veneer choices include rosewood, cherry, maple and black ash. Dynaudio has also made its sound quality available for gaming, creative, office and portable audio.

ADAM

ADAM Audio, a German-based company, makes active and passive monitoring systems for every studio setting from smaller home studios to professional applications and environments. Its studio monitors are created for audio engineers interested in the clearest reproduction of recordings and sound quality that is realistic. The founders began the ADAM Technology from their musical experience with acoustics and from their measurement techniques in sound reproduction. Speakers come in black glossy and matte as well as white glossy.

Distributors

Dynaudio has a worldwide distribution in more than 60 countries through its network of specialty dealers. ADAM has a sales network throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Warranty

Dynaudio provides a five-year warranty for its home audio loudspeakers that are purchased through authorized specialty dealers. ADAM offers warranties based on each individual series of loudspeaker models. Distributors for both Dynaudio and ADAM offer warranties on the loudspeakers sold through their companies as well.

Accessories

Dynaudio and ADAM both provide accessories to accompany their loudspeaker systems to make them versatile to accomplish the sound quality that sound engineers want to achieve. Their accessories include speaker stands, tripods and wall mounts to position speakers securely and for optimal sound performance.

Demonstrations

Both Dynaudio and ADAM offer shows, conventions and events throughout their sales networks to demonstrate their speaker systems to the public and potential buyers. Distributors and dealers also host workshops and events with displays and demonstrations of the newest products and upgrades of Dynaudio and ADAM speaker systems.

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The Advantages Of A Separate Tuner Amplifier

Once upon a time, all audio components were separates. In those days, a preamplifier boosted the minimal signal from the radio tuner or turntable to a level that could be used by the power amplifier. After the advent of high fidelity, manufactures began to shrink the profile of the home audio system by combining component functions. Integrated amplifiers wrapped the duties of the preamp and power-amp in one package, then receivers that added tuning functionality to the mix grew in popularity. Enthusiasts still swear by separates, and they may actually be on to something.

Flexibility

Separates offer knowledgeable users a chance to customize and build their system according to specific needs. Receivers pack the power amp for each channel inside, whereas monoblock amplifiers (one-channel units) offer more continuous power to the corresponding speaker. Monoblock amps also can be placed in close proximity to the speaker they are driving, which is optimal.

Inputs

When everything is crowded into one unit, space is at a premium. In order to make room for all the components, some extras are necessarily sacrificed. Usually, a separate preamp will offer a lot more analogue and digital inputs and outputs, giving you space to integrate more devices.

Performance

Amplifiers generate heat, and when they are packed in so tightly with the other components in a receiver, it can degrade sound quality and shorten the life of the equipment. Separate power amplifiers have plenty of room to control heat and deliver more power, while separate preamps maintain broader wiring pathways, which reduces or eliminates noise from adjoining components.

Power

In a receiver, the manufacturer must include an amplifier for each channel, and in today's 5.1 or 7.1-channel home theater systems, the number of stacked amplifiers limits the feasible power of each. A maximum of about 150 watts per channel is common, while a separate power amplifier need only account for the amplifiers and no other functions. That broadens the capability and pushes the peak to as much as 250 watts per channel or more.

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Unlock The Child Lock On An Omni Tv

Omni TVs have a child lock that allows parents to prevent children from watching specific channels or television shows with certain ratings. To activate or deactivate the controls, you need the four digit pass code. If you forget the pass code or if the lock gets set accidentally, you can still unlock the TV.

Instructions

1. Use the original Omni remote control to turn on the TV. You need the original remote to bypass the child lock. A universal remote won't work.

2. Check the screen. If you see a blank screen with a red key on it, press the "Function" and "Mute" buttons at the same time. This unlocks only the channel that is on the TV. All the other channels will remain locked and the TV will lock again when it is turned off.

3. Unlock all of the channels on the TV by entering "6688," which is the factory reset code. This code resets the TV to original factory settings. Once this is done, you will have to go through the initial setup.

4. Call Omni technical support at (416) 260-0047. A technician can help you troubleshoot the television as the problem may not be the child lock. You'll need to know the model number and serial number of the TV.

5. Take your television to a TV repair shop if you are still unable to unlock the TV. The problem may be with the wiring, so the repairman may have to rewire the TV.

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Diy Tv Antenna Booster

A television antenna is essential to watch over-the-air broadcasts. You can make an antenna booster that will improve the reception of an indoor antenna by concentrating the signals being received. Making the antenna booster requires supplies commonly found around the home. There is no chance of damaging your TV or the antenna by adding an antenna booster.

Instructions

1. Place a sheet of newspaper on a table.

2. Unfold the manila folder. Place the manila folder on the newspaper with the long end facing you. Cut a 5-by-7-inch rectangle out of the manila folder with the utility knife.

3. Cover the 5-by-7-inch rectangle with aluminum foil. Tape the sides of the aluminum foil to the 5-by-7-inch rectangle with strips of cellophane tape. Turn the rectangle over. Repeat the procedure with the aluminum foil.

4. Draw a 5-by-7-inch rectangle on the manila folder. Draw a circle inside of the rectangle. Cut out the circle with the utility knife.

5. Cover the circle with aluminum foil. Tape the sides of the aluminum foil to the circle with strips of cellophane tape. Turn the circle over. Repeat the procedure with the aluminum foil.

6. Cut a 1-inch deep, 1/2-inch wide groove into the left and right sides of the circle with the utility knife. Fold the circle over into a tube so that the grooved sides are facing left and right. Tape the tube together using strips of cellophane tape.

7. Cut a hole through the top of the tube and out the bottom with the utility knife.

8. Bend the left and right sides of the rectangle inwards. Hold the sides in for 30 seconds.

9. Apply white glue to one side of the tube. Place the side of the tube that has the white glue horizontally onto the rectangle. Let the white glue set for an hour.

10. Place the tip of the indoor antenna through the hole in the bottom of the tube and out the top. Apply strips of cellophane tape to hold the antenna booster to the antenna.

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Panasonic V3 Video Camera Information

During its heyday in the 1990s, the Panasonic WV-V3 Color Video Camera was a prominent broadcast camera in the market. Incorporating Panasonic's most recent video technology of the days, it boasted user-friendly features while maintaining its status as a professional camera.

And while HD cameras are in the limelight now, the "in" gizmo of then is still a great product. This camera provides a decent professional performance at a modest price.

Professional Design and Functionality

The V3 offers operational convenience and system flexibility. Its low-profile design permits good viewing and ample working space for the camera operator. Made of durable lightweight alloys, this camera's compact size and lightweight construction allow mobility and flexibility, especially for handheld shooting. As a self-contained, well-balanced, compact ENG/EFP portable color camera, it has a die-cast chassis for rigid alignment of the optical system and a metal camera exterior for durability and RF rejection.

The V3 uses a high-performance, middle-index prism optical system. It features an easy-to-operate three-tube construction with half-inch Newvicon tubes that offer a resolution of 570 lines with low risk of burn-in.

It has full studio adaptability with five-inch studio view finder (4.5-inch actual image size, measured diagonally) and a remote control unit (RCU) for professional shoots.

Power Sources

The V3 operates from five different power sources: body-integrated NiCad battery pack, body-integrated AC adaptor, optional RCU, optional portable VTR (operated by AC adaptor) and external DC. There is also an easily accessible standby switch for reduced power consumption during idle modes.

Key Features

With horizontal resolution of 570 lines, the image produced with the V3 is generally good whether in a professional or amateur setup. It also performs well in low lighting. It has user-friendly built-in filters (including color temperature conversion filters: 3200 K, 5800 K, 5600 K with 1/8ND and closed) and a manual/auto switch for zooms. The camera's lightweight chassis contains all the automatic functions.

The 1.5-inch electronic view finder (1-3/8-inch actual image size -- measured diagonally) promotes virtually optimum results while allowing tilting and other adjustments for convenient viewing. This view finder also confirms operating conditions and provides various details including the necessary warnings while camera is in use.

The V3 also provides a clean NTSC output for use with most VTRs.

Sound Specifications

The V3 uses a side-mounted unidirectional electret condenser microphone. The switchable audio output level is -20dB or -60dB. It also offers an audio monitor output (for earphone) and an audio fade in/out effect function.

Professional Auto Functions

The V3 incorporates the ATW continuous auto white balance system in its professional functions. This system has a color temperature sensor. Automatic tracing of the white balance requirements accurately provides the light source color temperature of the subject.

A conventional auto white balance function is also included for basic use. Two memory settings (AWC1 and AWC2) allow the camera operator the option to present the balance for two different lighting conditions.

The auto beam (feedback beam) control and auto black setting (with memory) enable quick and accurate operations in various shooting modes and conditions.

With a one-touch auto-centering function, the auto-centering circuit gives a precise registration even when the V3 is handheld.

Other Advanced Functions

The V3 provides full-color bar generation with a 7.5 IRE setup. The camera's minimum illumination is three footcandles (30 lux) at F1.4 with +12dB gain.

The camera also features a servo control, power zoom lens with automatic iris control; a fade color selection switch with three options for fade-in/out effects (white, black, ext); a negative/positive picture selection; a Rec Review option for quick review of recording; a +6dB and +12dB high gain selection switch; an internal sync generator and gen-lock operation with optional RCU/gen-lock adaptor; a positive/negative VTR trigger polarity switch; and a number of attractive titles and dates for production use through an optional full-keyboard titler WV-KB12A.

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Update The Photo Viewer

The Windows Photo Viewer is an imaging software package that allows people to view their digital photos on their computer screens. If you have an outdated version of the Windows Photo Viewer, you will need to update it through the Windows Update feature on your computer. Previous operating systems such as Vista and XP have their own specific Photo Viewer. Windows 7 has a new version for the operating system. All versions of the software must be downloaded through the Windows Update application.

Instructions

1. Click your "Start" button on the lower left hand side of the screen.

2. Click on the "Search" bar and then type "Update" into it. Press the "Enter" button.

3. Click on the Windows Update icon from the window that appears on the screen.

4. Click the "Check for updates" icon from the software menu.

5. Check the little box next to the "Photo Viewer" icon and then click the "Install Updates" icon at the bottom of the page.

6. Wait for the updates to finish installing and then click the "Restart" icon from the window that appears on the screen.

7. Allow the computer to restart and then log in from the login screen. Once you have logged in, the new photo viewer will be installed.

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Display Panoramic Photos

Panoramic photos are photos that have an elongated field of view. Photos of this type are ideal for large group portraits or for landscape images. You can create a panoramic photo by cropping the top and bottom thirds from an image, or by stitching together multiple images in photo editing software. Panoramic photos can be difficult to display due to their long, irregular shape. In order to display a panoramic photo, you must create a panoramic frame in the correct dimensions.

Instructions

1. Measure the height and width of your panoramic print.

2. Measure out the dimensions of the panoramic print on the clear styrene front of the clip frame. Tape the ruler in place along your cutting line with a piece of masking tape. Draw along the straight edge with a pencil. The styrene front of the clip frame should be 1 mm longer in each direction than the image and backing board.

3. Measure and mark the dimensions of the panoramic print onto the backing board.

4. Wear safety goggles. Score the styrene along the cutting line with the detail knife. Push both sides of the line away from you. The styrene will fracture along the score line.

5. Use the small saw to cut the backing board.

6. Sand the edges of the backing board with fine-grit sandpaper.

7. Look at the clips and determine if they need clip holes or a grooved track in the back of the backing board to secure them. Measure and cut the appropriate holes or grooved track in the back of the backing board with the ruler and the detail knife.

8. Place the backing board with the grooved side down onto a work table. Put the photo against the backing board with the image facing upward.

9. Put the styrene over the top of the image. Slide the clips over the edges of the styrene and backing board to hold them together.

10. Hang the clip frame by slipping the clip onto a nail on your wall.

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Choose A Digital Picture Frame

The computer is the typical storage and display device for most digital pictures. However, digital picture frames provide another savvy option for sharing favorite digital photos. Keep the selection of a digital picture frame simple by choosing among a few major features that you want.

Instructions

1. Compare different digital frames' specifications and features. Most manufacturers supply online user guides about digital frames. If a guide is not online consider purchasing a different frame. Kodak and Polaroid are two manufacturers that provide online user guides.

2. Look for digital frames with at least an 800 x 600 resolution, 7 to 8 inches diagonal display area and a 4:3 aspect ratio. It is most important to match your digital camera's features for best picture quality. You also want a frame that displays pictures in both landscape and portrait settings.

3. Be sure the digital frame accepts your camera's memory card. Some frames have a USB port to transfer pictures directly from a computer. Alternatively, select a frame with a built-in memory that stores the pictures once transferred. Connecting to the Internet and downloading pictures from a picture service such as Shutterfly is another option some frames offer.

4. Select a digital frame with added features such as a wireless remote, rechargeable battery, built-in clock and timer and multimedia software to add sound to a slideshow.

5. Choose a frame with compatible file formats to your camera such as JPEG, bitmap and TIFF files. Select one that skips unrecognizable files rather than displaying an error message. Millions of colors and low pixle pitch denote a high quality digital frame.

6. Consider versatile display options such as a tabletop or wall. Wall mounted frames still require close placement to an electrical outlet.

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Make Phone Calls On A Blackberry

Because your Blackberry is essentially an "always on" broadband Internet device, it is different from a cell phone. Long-time cell-phone users may experience some frustration while learning make phone calls on a Blackberry, but using a Blackberry as a phone is actually remarkably simple. Once you make two or three calls, it should begin to feel like second nature.

Instructions

Make Phone Calls on a Blackberry

1. Prepare to make a phone call by opening the phone application with a click on the phone icon. The "Phone" screen will appear.

2. Type the number you want to call or select it from the list of numbers accessible on the phone screen if you have already called this number in the past.

3. Click to initiate a call to the number you have typed or selected. Begin your call.

4. Answer an incoming call by clicking on the incoming call icon. This icon appears on your screen when someone calls you.

Optimize Your Blackberry for Phone Calls

5. Use the speed-dial function for greater efficiency. To assign a speed-dial key to a phone number, locate or type the phone number on the phone screen, then hold down any key until "Click OK to Confirm" appears on your screen. Make sure you avoid choosing a key that you've already assigned to another phone number.

6. Buy a Bluetooth headset to use when making phone calls with your Blackberry. The headset will allow you to talk, listen and multi-task hands free. You can also use the headset to listen to music.

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Nikon F50 Troubleshooting

The Nikon F50 is an old style camera that requires film. If you are still able to find film for this camera, pictures may still be developed. However, this is an electronic device that is prone to malfunctioning or not working properly. Problems that occur with the camera will appear as an "Err" message or an icon that is blinking on the LCD screen. These are able to be corrected by making adjustments on the camera.

Instructions

1. Turn the power off by pressing the "Power" button when you see the "Err" message and a low battery indicator blinking on the LCD screen. Open the battery cover and replace the old battery with a new one. Turn the camera on and the message should no longer appear.

2. Open the film cover on the back of the camera and reposition the film when you see an "Err" message and a film icon blinking on the LCD screen. Remove the film from the camera and reload it. Close the film cover and the error should no longer appear.

3. Adjust the lens to the smallest available aperture setting when you see an "Err" message and the aperture icon blinking on the LCD screen. This error is indicating the aperture is not correctly set to the smallest setting.

4. Press the "Power" button on the camera to turn it off when an "Err" message is displayed on the LCD screen, when the film is advancing or rewinding. This error indicates a malfunction. Press the "Power" button to turn the camera back on and clear the error.

5. Verify that the lens is properly attached to the camera when you see a lens icon blinking on the LCD screen. This indicates that the camera does not detect the lens. Take the lens off and then re-attach it to the camera to correct the problem.

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Music To Your Archos 104 Mp3 Player From A Cd

The Archos 104 is an MP3 player that has a 4GB hard drive. That means there's enough room for around 4000 songs. It can also be used as a picture viewer and a USB hard drive. In case you can't find enough songs to fill it up, you can load it with files instead. Now it's possible to buy MP3's from the Internet for your Archos 104. But what should you do with your old CD collection? You don't have to buy all of these albums again in MP3 format. Follow these steps to find out convert your CD collection so you can load it onto your MP3 player.

Instructions

1. Load Windows Media Player.

2. Find the CD you want to put onto your MP3 player.

3. Select the "Copy from CD" tab in Windows Media Player.

4. Look at the list of tracks that Windows Media Player displays for you.

5. Select which tracks you want to convert to MP3 by ticking them.

6. Click "Copy Music."

7. Wait patiently for Windows Media Player to finish ripping your CD.

8. Connect your Archos MP3 player.

9. Click on the "Sync" tab.

10. Synchronize your device.

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Transfer A Tmobile Sim

T-Mobile is a global GSM carrier, which means that it uses subscriber identity module, known as SIM, cards in its phones to identify the phone to the network. T-Mobile SIM cards are specific to your mobile phone number. If you get a new T-Mobile phone, you simply transfer the SIM card into the new phone to transfer the phone number to it.

Instructions

1. Turn off your old T-Mobile phone. Remove the battery cover from the back of the phone. Remove the battery from the phone.

2. Slide the SIM card holder into the unlock position. Lift the metal flap up. Slide the SIM card out of the holder. Place the SIM card off to the side with the gold contacts facing up until you need it again.

3. Turn off the new T-Mobile phone and remove the battery panel and battery.

4. Slide the SIM card holder into the unlock position. Lift the metal flap up. Insert the SIM card into slot with the gold contacts facing down. Lower the metal flap over the SIM card. Slide the SIM card holder back into the lock position.

5. Place the battery back into the phone. Put the battery cover on.

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What Is The Difference Between A Telephoto Lens & A Fisheye

Lenses

The fundamental difference between telephoto lenses and wide-angle lenses is use and perspective. Each lens is used for vastly different reasons and subjects, and the technical measurements help you tell the difference. Professional level telephoto and wide-angle lenses are measured in millimeters, which relates to how close the glass in the lens is to the digital sensor in your camera that makes the picture.

Telephoto lenses

A telephoto lens

A telephoto lens is designed to "zoom in" on your subject, make their face fill the frame and get a nice close up. This magnification of the image is the key characteristic of a telephoto lens. A lens is considered a telephoto lens when it measures 85 millimeters or more and can go all the way to 400 millimeters and beyond.

Wide-Angle Lenses

A wide angle lens

A lens is considered wide angle when the measurements are 35 millimeters or lower. At 28 millimeters and below, you will be able to see a lot more through the eye of the camera, and some lines may begin to distort. A lens that measures 20 millimeters and below is considered a fisheye. Parts of the image will begin to curve and distort, most noticeable in straight lines like cracks in a sidewalk or the sides of buildings.

Quality and optics

Good telephoto and wide-angle lenses come at a high price because of durability, quality of glass and general use. The glass must be of high quality to avoid unnecessary distortion or lens flares, especially in telephoto lenses, whose characteristics are clean images. The distortion of straight lines is expected in wide-angle lenses, but the optics are crafted carefully to avoid lens flares and other lens anomalies.

Uses

Telephoto lenses are typically used when the photographer needs to be close to a subject but can't be for various reasons. Photojournalism, nature photography and wedding photography are good examples of when a telephoto lens is required to get the shot. Wide-angle lenses are used when the photographer needs to capture as much of the scene as possible, such as in photojournalism and sports photography.

Overall

Many photographers have a variety of telephoto and wide-angle lenses to be prepared to get the shot in any situation. It all comes down to what kind of photography you wish to do, how prepared you wish to be and how comfortable and confident you feel with each lens.

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Download Photos From A Cell Phone To Email

Download Photos From a Cell Phone to Email

These days you just have to make sure you have your cell phone with you at all times in order to capture special moments in your life as they happen. A quick way to get the photos you take from your cell phone onto your computer is to send the photo to your email address via a text or multimedia message. Below are steps you should take for two different methods to download photos from a cell phone to email.

Instructions

Start With the Photo

1. Get the photo you wish to send from your cell phone by going to "Menu" (usually found on the lower left or right of your cell phone screen) then select either "My stuff," My photos" or just "Photos/Media." Some phones may require a third step of choosing "Graphics/My Photos."

2. Select the photo you wish to send to an email address.

3. Choose "Options" while you have your selected photo open on your cell phone screen.

4. Scroll to "Send" on your list of options. You may have to select "Options" then "Send" again, or "Share" on your phone.

5. Select the option to send your photo to an email address or where it says "Insert," type in the email address you wish to send the photo to. To type in certain symbols (such as @ _ - .) press the "1" key on your phone's key pad, or go into symbol mode (usually accessed on the bottom left or right hand side of the screen where you also change your text entry mode).

6. Choose "OK" or "Send" to send your photo from your cell phone to an email address.

Start With a Message

7. Start a new text or multimedia message by choosing "Menu" then "Messaging" (usually the envelope icon in your menu options).

8. Pick "Create New Message" from your list of options.

9. Choose "Options," then "Add media," or "Add photo," or you may have to choose "Graphics," then "My photos," then choose the photo you wish to add to your message.

10. Select "Options," then "Send" and choose the email address option or type in the email address in the space provided.

11. Go to "OK" in the lower right or left hand corner to download the photo to email.

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Wire An Actuator

Actuators are motorized devices used to move amplifier racks, screens or other such accessories into position. These devices connect directly to the vehicle's battery with in-line switches for control. An actuator has two wires connected to it: one for each direction of movement. Connecting an actuator to a power supply is a matter of getting the right wire connected to the right pole on a switch.

Instructions

1. Cut a length of black and red primary wire of sufficient length to reach from the battery to the inside of the vehicle.

2. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from both ends of each wire, using the strip tool.

3. Crimp on a spade plug to one end of the black and red wires. Slide these onto the indicated tabs on the rocker switch.

4. Crimp on a set of ring terminals to the battery end of the black and red leads.

5. Remove the battery wires, using the ratchet and socket set -- remove the negative wire first. Slide the ring terminals over the battery posts, then screw the battery wires back on.

6. Slide the spades attached to the wires leading from the actuator to the opposite set of tabs on the switch. Turn on the vehicle.

7. Hold the switch in both positions to test the actuator. The motor should move the arm smoothly in both directions, based on the position of the switch.

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Program Xm Roady 2

Satellite radio provides users with many channels to choose from. Further innovations make satellite radio more accessible. The XM Roady2 offers access to more than 120 XM Satellite Radio channels in the United States, except in Hawaii and Alaska. You can save up to 30 channels and up to 20 stock symbols. Using these options requires some programming of the device.

Instructions

Channel Presets

1. Access the channel you would like to preset.

2. Push the direct/preset button until you come to the preset you would like to program. The Roady2 has a direct/preset button that allows you to choose between one direct option and three presets (A, B and C). In most cases, you will probably press the button once to get to Preset A.

3. Press and hold the number key that you want to assign this channel to. For the tenth preset, push and hold zero.

4. Wait until you hear a beep, confirming that the preset has been registered. All presets' default setting is for Channel One when you first get the Roady2.

Stock Symbols

5. Select Stock Ticker in the menu and then select the Add Stocks option.

6. Select each letter in the symbol by turning the tuning wheel until you get the correct letter and then pushing it in to select the letter.

7. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for each letter in the symbol.

8. Save the symbol by pushing the tuning wheel in again once the symbol is complete. The Roady2's auto-complete feature should help ensure inaccurate stock symbols are not entered.

9. Delete stocks by selecting Stock Ticker in the menu and then selecting the option to erase stocks. Follow the prompts given.

TuneSelect

10. Press and hold the tuning wheel in for two seconds when the song you want to create a notification for is playing. You will hear a beep and see "Song selected" on the display for two seconds once it has recognized your selection.

11. Store up to 20 songs in the TuneSelect list. After this point, each song you add will replace the oldest song on the list.

12. Delete any songs from TuneSelect by going to the menu and choosing TuneSelect. Then follow the instructions on your unit to delete songs.

Saving Artist Name and Song Title

13. Press and release the memory button when a song is playing that you want to save.

14. Store up to 20 songs, after which adding a new one will remove the oldest one.

15. Recall saved songs by pressing and holding the memory button for three seconds and then using the tuning wheel to scroll through the saved songs.

Auto Power Settings

16. Select the "Auto On" feature in the menu.

17.Change to off, if desired. The Roady2's default setting is to turn on when the ignition is turned on. Following this step will allow you to change that setting, so that you manually turn it on and off using the power button.

18. Select the "Auto Off" feature in the menu.

19. Choose from the 60-, 120- and 180-minute options. This will turn off the Roady2 in the amount of time you choose, with the starting time being when you turn it on. You can use this as a sleep timer if desired.

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Make Dvds Out Of 35mm Slides

You can create DVD shows using 35mm slides.

There a number of programs included with most new computers, available as a free download, or that can be purchased which allow you to convert your 35mm slides and create a DVD slide show complete with music. Before you can create this type of DVD, you will first need to have your slides converted to digital files so they can be added to the program. You can convert slides to digital files by scanning them into your computer using a flatbed scanner.

Instructions

1. Turn your home computer and flatbed scanner on. Using the scanner's software you have installed on your computer, select slides for scanning and create new folder where your scanned images will be saved to.

2. Arrange and prepare your slides to be scanned. You may want to scan all of your slides, or just the ones that will be included in you DVD. Prepare your slides by cleaning them with an anti-static cloth. This cloth will remove dust from your slides and help prevent additional dust collecting on your slides during the scanning process. Scan the slides to your computer as you normally would and save them to the new folder.

3. Open the DVD software of your choice. Import the slides you want to use for your DVD into the software and arrange them in the order you want to show them. Add music (if you want) to your show, by selecting a music file from your computer. You can also add narration to the DVD show by recording the narration on digital voice recorder and saving the file to your hard drive.

4. Adjust the viewing time of each slide to that matches the length of your music or narration audio file. This is usually an automatic function that you can select through the DVD editor.

5. Save the slide sa DVD. After you have completed the slide show, insert a blank DVD into your DVD burner on your computer. Name your slide show and save it to the DVD.

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Flash Vs Sd Memory

Flash vs. SD Memory

CompactFlash (Flash) and Secure Digital (SD) are two common types of memory cards on which many digital cameras can store your pictures. The bottom line is that smaller, cheaper SD cards are fine for most point-and-shoot digital photography. If you have high-powered equipment and larger image files, opt for the larger-capacity, higher-speed CompactFlash cards.

Size

Flash cards have a 50-pin interface. SD cards contain between eight and 11 pins. This means that flash cards are fairly small, but SD cards are even smaller and lighter in weight.

Speed

Flash cards have read/write speeds of up to 90MB/sec. SD cards typically have read/write speeds of up to 15MB/sec. Some of the newer high capacity SDs (SDHCs) have speeds of up to 32MB/sec.

Capacity

The largest flash card in terms of capacity is 128GB. The largest SD card is 64GB.

Cost

SD cards are less expensive per GB of memory than Flash cards. According to PCWorld.com, for example, for about $41, you can buy either an 8GB SanDisk Secure Digital (SD) card or a 4GB SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash card.

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Make New Candles Out Of Scrap Wax

Saving candle remnants and leftover wax from your candle-making crafts gives you the ability to make whole new candles. Recycling the leftover wax into a new candle doesn't require much work, and it gives you the ability to cut down on waste. A homemade wax remnant candle can be scented as well. When you make candles out of leftover wax you express your creativity while recycling.

Instructions

1. Dig the chunks of leftover wax from assorted jar candles. Use a butter knife or other similar object to do this task. Use votive or pillar candle remnants as well. Make sure it all equals 8 oz. Add the leftover wax chunks to a glass microwave-safe bowl. Remove the wick remnants if there are any.

2. Microwave the bowl on high for a couple of minutes until the leftover wax melts into a liquid. Stir the wax to mix it thoroughly.

3. Pour the melted leftover wax into the candle jar.

4. Drop an anchored wick into the center of the wax, allowing it to sink to the bottom with the weighted anchor. Let the candle sit for about six hours.

5. Cut the wick to where only 1/2 inch protrudes from the candle.

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Input Coordinates In Terrasync

Trimble's TerraSync software gives field technicians the ability to update GIS (Geographic Information System) data in real time. The application can tap into a mobile receiver's GNNS (Global Navigation Satellite System) radio, and then download corrected geographic differentials into a field computer. If you use TerraSync in the field and you need to manually input GIS data, the application also provides a solution for entering user-defined coordinates.

Instructions

1. Tap on your device's "Start" button, and then tap on the "TerraSync" heading in the "Start" menu.

2. Tap on the "Section" button's arrow, and then select its "Map" option. The "Section" button is TerraSync's uppermost button. The button bears the name of whatever section you're currently browsing.

3. Tap on the "Options" button, and then select the "Enter Coordinates" option from the context menu that drops down below the heading.

4. Tap inside of the "Latitude," "Longitude" and "Altitudes" fields. Use the onscreen keyboard to key in the appropriate coordinates for each of the fields.

5. Tap "Done" to plot your coordinates.

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Install A Telephoto Lens On The Sony K800i

Most cell phones are limited to the zoom and pan features on their built-in lenses, even with the advent of larger cell phone cameras like the 3.2-pixel Sony Ericsson K800i with 4x zoom. Those distant shots could still use more magnification. In 2010, a number of manufacturers sell miniature versions of standard camera-mounted telescopic lenses. As of 2010, it cost $9.99 for a magnet-mounted universal model delivering up to 6x of extra magnification or $20 for an 8x model made just for your phone.

Instructions

1. Turn the phone over to reveal the camera door.

2. Slide the door downward to reveal the camera.

3. Clean both glass ends of the telephoto lens and the lens on the camera with a clean cloth lightly dampened with cleaning solution.

4. Attach the magnetized end of your telephoto lens to the camera lens, if you've bought a simple magnet-only mount. Align the circles as perfectly as you can. Otherwise, attach and mount the lens as per manufacturer's instructions (if you've bought a lens not covered here). If you've purchased the K800i telephoto lens assembly, snap the mount into the camera port with the lanyard mount facing down.

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Wire An Amplifier To The Subwoofers

If you've added an aftermarket amplifier and subwoofer to your car, you're on your way to getting great bass in your ride. One of the crucial steps in making your system work properly is wiring the amplifier to the subwoofer. If you don't do this correctly, your subwoofer won't operate properly and the sound quality will suffer as a result. By examining the aftermarket amplifier and subwoofer you've installed and following some simple guidelines, you'll connect the subwoofer correctly and get the best possible sound.

Instructions

1. Cut a length of speaker wire long enough to go from your amplifier to your subwoofer. Thicker wire carries the signal better: use at least 14-gauge wire for the best sound.

2. Strip the insulation off the speaker wire leads on each end of the speaker wire. Take off enough of the jacket so that about 1/2 inch of bare wire is visible.

3. Insert one end of the length of speaker wire into the terminals for the subwoofer. Place the positive lead into the positive subwoofer terminal---it will be red or marked with a plus symbol. Insert the negative lead into the negative subwoofer terminal---it will be black or marked with a minus symbol.

4. Connect the other end of the speaker wire into the speaker output terminals of your amp. These will be marked "speaker," or occasionally, "high-level." These are usually set-screw terminals---loosen the screw, slide the bare wire in, and then tighten the screw down to hold the wire. Be sure that the positive lead is in the positive terminal, and the negative in the negative.

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Put My Digital Camera Through An Airport Xray

Airports now screen everything that goes on a domestic or foreign flight.

At all American airports, any item that is on your person or in your luggage will be scanned in some manner by an employee of the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is a federal agency.

Types of Radiation

At the airport, digital cameras may be subjected to two types of invisible radiation, X-rays and electro-magnetic waves. As far as X-ray radiation is concerned, there are two places where your digital cameras could pass through this type of radiation exposure. One is the ticket counter baggage check-in, where checked bags travel on a conveyor belt and then are sent straight to the airplane. The other is the large standing floor-unit next to the walk-through detector, where personal items containing metal are placed in baskets or directly on the conveyor belt.

Significance

It is the general consensus of the photography community that X-rays do not harm digital files that are stored on any type of media device. However, this type of radiation may harm undeveloped film. According to the TSA, "Our screening equipment will not affect digital cameras and electronic image storage cards."

Warning

While nearly all photography professionals agree that X-rays do not harm digital images, there is a growing concern about the electromagnetic radiation produced by the inspection wands.

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Diy Homemade Diffuser

Scent diffusers can be found in any craft or home goods store for around $10, but why spend the money when you can make your own for much less. Fill your house with delectable scents in every room or make a bunch of homemade diffusers and offer them to friends and family as gifts for the holidays or other special occasions.

Supplies Needed

Purchase the items needed to make a homemade diffuser at a craft store. A small glass bottle works best to fill with diffuser oil, however plastic can be used, if necessary. Choose a bottle that holds approximately 6 to 8 oz. of liquid. For this size bottle, 10 to 12 reeds should work sufficiently. In order to make the scented oil, you need denatured alcohol, glycerin and fragrance oil. Consider adding liquid food coloring to the oil for added color.

Making the Diffuser Oil

Mix 3 to 4 oz. each of glycerin and denatured alcohol. Add several drops of fragrance oil to the mixture, and shake it until thoroughly combined. Check the scent to make sure it is as strong as you like. If not, add a few more drops of fragrance oil to the mix. Add a few drops of food coloring and shake the oil again. Repeat until the color is your desired darkness.

Decorating Your Homemade Diffuser

Design an "underwater" scene by dropping miniature stones, marbles or seashells into the bottom of the diffuser. Consider adding small pieces of plastic sea grass or flowers in with the other suggestions to add dimension and fill the space within the bottle.

Use clear stickers to decorate the outside of the diffuser. Add a quote, saying or just one word to the front. For example, on the front of a diffuser with seashells inside, write "peace" or "serenity." On a bottle with stones inside you could say, "Strength."

Just a Little Note

Make your own hang-tag card by cutting a piece of card stock into a rectangle that measures approximately 4 inches by 2 inches. Fold the rectangle in half to form a 2-inch card. Write a short greeting on the front of the card and then explain use the homemade diffuser on the inside. Punch a hole into the top folded corner and thread a ribbon through the hole. Tie the ribbon around the neck of the diffuser bottle.

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An Infrared Light To A Camcorder

Camcorder infrared settings often create green or monotone images.

Infrared lights work by emitting invisible light waves to illuminate dark areas. Many consumer camcorders use small infrared lamps built into the camera's casing to capture footage in situations lacking adequate visible light. Manufacturers often refer to a camcorder's infrared light feature as "Night Vision" or "Night Shot" and allow the user to adjust such settings with buttons on the camera's exterior. Camcorders lacking night vision capability may need an infrared light accessory.

Instructions

1. Locate the shoe mount on your camcorder's body. Search the top of your camcorder for a small, rectangular piece of metal or black plastic screwed into the device's casing.

2. Read your camcorder's manual to determine whether your shoe mount offers power transfer to accessory attachments. Manufacturers often refer to power-enabled mounts as "Hot Shoe Mounts" and powerless mounts as "Cold Shoe Mounts." Hot shoe mounts use the camcorder's battery supply to power external devices. Cold shoe mounts work only with self- or battery-powered accessories.

3. Locate the rectangular shoe brace at the bottom of the infrared light accessory. Turn the ring above the accessory's mount counterclockwise to open the brace for installation.

4. Align the infrared light's brace with the shoe mount. Make sure the accessory's lamp faces forward. Gently slide the accessory's brace all the way into the camcorder's mount. Secure the attachment by turning the securing ring clockwise until tight.

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Leica Lens History

The history of the Leica lenses and cameras begins in Germany in 1914 and continues on through today. The compact camera style brought photography into a whole new era because of its portability and ease of use. Over the years, the Leica lens, like the Leica camera company, has transformed and become a much more intricate business. Today, there are a large array of lenses and cameras available to the general public throughout the world.

History

The first type of LEICA camera, the Ur-Leica, was invented by Oskar Barnack around 1914 while he was working for Leitz Camera in Germany. The later version Leica A camera, which came with a built-in collapsible lens, was brought into public use in 1925 (the prototype appeared in 1923) and revolutionized the way photographs were taken because of its portability. Its name comes from a combination of the words "Leitz" and "Camera."

Geography

Leitz Camera got its start in Wetzlar, Germany. It changed its name to Leica in 1986 and moved the company to Solms, Germany. A decade later, the company split into several different entities, and Leica Camera became a publicly traded company, separate from the Leica Group. Leica lenses can now be purchased worldwide.

Function

The Leica Lens has been used for portable photography since 1925. Their compact design allowed them to be easily carried to various sites, making photography a much quicker process. Current lenses come in many different styles, and their functions depend on the capabilities of the individual lens.

Original Types

The Leica A was introduced in 1925, followed by the Leica II in 1932, which featured a rangefinder, and then the Leica III in 1933, which saw the introduction of slow shutter speeds down to one second. The Leica III was the last of the Leica cameras produced under the full direction of Oskar Barnack before his death.

Styles

Leica cameras and lenses now come in various styles, such as point and shoot, the M series, R series and S series styles. The M series appeared around 1954 and includes the M3, the MP (the pro style of the M3), the M2 (a less expensive version of the M3) and many other types. The R series includes the SLR style cameras, and the S series encompasses the DSLR style cameras. Leica style lenses come with various types of millimeter ranges and f stops, and are found under names like "Summilux," "Elmarit," "Summicron" and "Noctilux."

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Fix A Micro Sd Card

The MicroSD flash memory format is a small version of the regular SD card that is used primarily in portable electronic devices such as MP3 players and cell phones. If you are having trouble with a MicroSD card, there are several easy fixes you can employ to solve common problems with the MicroSD format.

Instructions

1. Remove the MicroSD card from the device you are trying to use it with and flip it on its backside. Look at the bronze connector pads. If these are dirty, they could be causing the SD card's malfunction. Dampen a cotton swab with alcohol and then gently rub it against these metal pads to clean them.

2. Insert the MicroSD card into its adapter (which was sold with the card) after making sure the write protection switch is in the "off" position. Then remove the MicroSD card.

3. Re-format your MicroSD card. If you are using the MicroSD card with a new device, it may need to be re-formatted. Put it back into the adapter and then place it in your computer's SD slot or external adapter. Then select the SD card icon in the "Computer" or "My Computer" section of your computer, right-click, and select "Format" from the sub menu. Then press "Next" from the pop-up menu to format the MicroSD card.

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Attach A Speaker Cabinet Grill Cloth

Speaker cabinet grill cloths can deteriorate over the years, or perhaps your pet uses yours as a scratching post and has torn it to bits. Whatever the case, there is no need to have a professional recloth your speaker grill. Simply buy the appropriate amount of speaker cloth to fit over the speaker grill and attach it using glue or staples.

Instructions

1. Measure your speaker grill. Add 2 to 4 inches to all sides so you have enough slack to work with when attaching the cloth to the back of the grill.

2. Purchase the appropriate amount of speaker grill cloth as determined in Step 1. Use scissors to cut the cloth if necessary to alter the dimensions upon purchase.

3. Remove the speaker grill from the speaker cabinet and cut off the old cloth using scissors.

4. Lay the new cloth on a flat surface. Place the speaker grill, face down, in the middle of the cloth.

5. Fold the corners and sides of the cloth over the frame of the grill. Pull the cloth tight to avoid wrinkles. Staple the cloth to the grill. If the grill material is metal or can't be stapled, use industrial strength glue to secure the cloth to the frame.

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Fix Audiocassettes

Audiocassettes have enjoyed a nearly 40-year run as a popular medium for storing music and other sounds. But cassette tape and cassettes are fragile. A broken tape or case can be repaired, though you'll need a little fortitude and ingenuity.

Instructions

Replacing a broken case

1. Purchase a new cassette that has a shell held together with small screws. Alternatively, you can buy a cassette shell from an electronics store.

2. Carefully take out the screws from the new cassette and lift the top off.

3. If your broken cassette case was held together by screws, do the same thing with that case. If it's glued together, very carefully separate the two halves by prying them apart with a screwdriver and working it around the edges of the case seams (see A).

4. Remove the tape reels from the new cassette after taking careful notice of how the tape is threaded.

5. Carefully transfer the reels of tape from the damaged cassette box to the new one, making sure that you thread the old tape the same way that the new tape was threaded.

6. Replace the top of the new cassette shell and screw it together after checking to make sure the tape reel didn't get pinched.

Fixing a broken tape

7. Purchase a cassette-tape splicing kit from an electronics store. The only way to fix a broken or damaged tape is by splicing it.

8. If the tape is still intact but one section is stretched or damaged, use a pencil to carefully pull the damaged section of tape from the case.

9. If the tape has snapped, open the cassette case to get access to the broken ends of tape. If your original cassette box is held together with screws, you'll be able to reuse it. Otherwise, follow steps 1 through 4 under "Replacing a broken case".

10. Follow the instructions that came with your tape-splicing kit to remove the damaged ends of tape and splice the tape back together (see B).

11. Rethread the tape and replace the case top if you removed it. If you had to break apart a glued case, follow steps 5 and 6 under "Replacing a broken case" for transferring the tape to a new case.

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