How can I make cable box transmit signal over HDMI AND Component output at the same time (keywords:same time)?
Question by Boris A: How can I make cable box transmit signal over HDMI AND Component output at the same time (keywords:same time)?
I have 3 items to connect: Magnavox 37MF231D/37B, my Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4250HD cable box and my Slinbox Pro HD (300-100)
I have stumbled upon a problem: when cable box connects to TV via HDMI cable, it blocks out all other video outputs such as component video, so I cannot use it to connect it to my Slingbox. I can not use component (blue,green and blue) and composit (red and white) audio cable to connect to my tv, since this combination creates sort of a loud static noise from my tv speakers (no problem though when I connect it via HDMI or Coax). So I need to figure out a way to connect my cable box to tv via hdm and at the same time connect to my slingbox via component cable.
Does this mean I am going to have to purchase 2 additional things:
http://cgi.ebay.com/3-RCA-RGB-Component-... - this is a component signal splitter.
and then something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.... - to convert component into hdmi (for tv)?
this seems like it will work, I am just worry about signal loss when i connect all those together. Any ideas as to what I can do or how can I simplify this. Hack the cable box may be??? 
Thanks, but my TV has problem with component video input once I plug it in speakers make static noise along with the sound, I know component cable doesn’t carry the sound but that’s what it does only when I use it. So I decided to go a little bit long way, just bought a component signal splitter, then I bought component/spdif to hdmi converter adapter. This way I will have component going to slingbox and hdmi to TV: perfect. I am just worried about loss of signal if I am using 2 adapters in between cable box and TV
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Answer by TV Tech 1
Don't hack the box unless you're willing to buy it from them.
Just use the COMPONENT output to FEED all...The signal is universal in your situation; Recordable and viewable. I suggest just feeding that signal from the box to a Component Distribution Amp
http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=component%20a/v%20amp&origkw=component%20a/v%20amp&sr=1
It's the better overall choice for your situation
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sling work over wifi only?
Question by Michael K: sling work over wifi only?
ok so i was thinking of buying a slingbox. but i have one main question. do u need a wifi connection to use it. for example if im in my car in the and want to watch tv is that possible if i have no internet connection. slingcommunity.com isnt giving me any help. all the sling ads say u can get tv any where in the world so it sounds like u dont need internet connection but i doubt that is true.
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Answer by Hokie Bloke
You have to have internet connection. It does not have to be wifi. It can be regular old wired internet. If you're in a moving car you souldn't be watching TV anyway. If you're in a car that's not moving, you'll need a notebook computer and a mobile broadband device like Verizon sells. Technically you ***could*** get TV anywhere in the world with a slingbox, but there are several locations you would need satelite-based internet and a generator...
Seriously, dude, get a slingbox. They are awesome.
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Movie Copyright? Play legal dvd movie from dvd drive and let someone watch over the internet for a fee?
Question by Vannes: Movie Copyright? Play legal dvd movie from dvd drive and let someone watch over the internet for a fee?
I own a video store. I am wondering if it is legal to rent a dvd movie by reading from a computer and watch it over the internet one customer at a time. I think it is legal since it is played off the orginal dvd media.
My understanding is that there is no licensing need to rent orginal movies. There is the first sale doctrine says you can sell, lent trade or give away any movie title once you purchase it. Here is the reference from wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-sale_doctrine
Sony has the Location free device that can do that and slingbox can do similar function where you can play dvd movie and watch anywhere. I think this is legal for personall use. But, what about for rental purpose?
I called the MPAA people, the website says it want to educate people about what's legal and what's not. But, legal department offer no help at all. It seems like they just want to represent their client and sue people. No advice without a fee.
Thank you for any reply!
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Answer by Movie Guy
Why not ask a movie producer? Got to the Cyberstreme Productions website and ask them. They're bound to know.
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I am in Algeria and would like to watch the Cowboys/Packers game. Is this possible (free) over the internet?
Question by Tighe C: I am in Algeria and would like to watch the Cowboys/Packers game. Is this possible (free) over the internet?
I have a high-speed connection but I do not have a slingbox or direct-tv. My only link to the outside world is my internet connection. I'm a die hard Cowboys fan...Please Help!!!!
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Answer by Reese
http://www.live-sports-online.com/sportt...
(click on NFL TV)
or http://www.nfl.com/live ( there will be a link on the site that you can click on to watch it live on game day.) ( I believe they will show it since they showed the falc/colts game online last week. it would only make sense.)
both live/free and you can watch it
enjoy...
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I would like to share a cable TV connection over an existing wifi network…?
Question by nylentone: I would like to share a cable TV connection over an existing wifi network...?
I would also like the recieving end to be a TV, not a computer. I've looked at Slingbox of course, but is there any device that will convert the TCP/IP data back to an RF or Composite or similar signal? Or at least VGA output so I could plug into a flat panel TV?
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Answer by TV guy
There are called media extenders. Xbox360 is one and you can also use boxes from Netgear and Linksys.
You still need a PC with a TV tuner though.
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is anyone using directv2pc over the internet?
Question by Lee: is anyone using directv2pc over the internet?
I woudl like to watch recorded direct tv shows on my laptop from a remote location. does this work like slingbox?
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Answer by classicsat
No. DirecTV2PC requires the PC be on your home Network to work.
You need a Slingbox to watch TV outside of your home network.
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How can I remotely control a VCR/TV Tuner over the internet?
Question by mikeseney: How can I remotely control a VCR/TV Tuner over the internet?
I need to be able to control a VCR at a remote location over the internet. I need full control, including changing channels. I do not want a "Slingbox". For example, I have a GUI on my screen with buttons that control a VCR at my office. I already have a way of streaming the audio and video to my pc. I just need a way to control the functions of the VCR.
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Answer by davejeggleston
Buy a cheap USB to Infrared adapter.
Download some TV 'remote control' software from somewhere and use it to emulate your VCR remote using the USB Infrared device and your PC.
Then use VNC to access your PC remotely and the TV 'remote control' software through that. (Use a VERY secure password and ideally limit access to your Office IP address or something!)
(Oh, and if the IR USB device doesn't point in the same direction as the VCR, then a little tin foil to reflect the light in the right direction can help!)
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Q&A: How do I program my PC at work so I can watch TV over my home Slingbox?
Question by Dr. Kalyfran: How do I program my PC at work so I can watch TV over my home Slingbox?
My Slingbox is installed correctly and working fine at home. However, I haven't used it in quite some time. I contacted Slingbox and asked them how to connect, and they told me I had to pay .95 for them to tell me. Extortion? Sounds like it to me. Remember that if you are considering buying one. In the mean time if someone could refresh my memory on how to connect from a remote PC, I would be most grateful. I have my "long" ID number required, but I cannot find what to do with it.
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Answer by WyattEarp
Watch all the free TV and Movies for free, screw Slingbox.
http://tvshack.net/
http://www.watch-movies-links.net/
http://www.surfthechannel.com/index.php
Watch all the TV shows and Movies for free.
When you start a show and a Poker window opens...just close the poker window and press play again....then enlarge it to full screen viewing. No need to register.
Cheers
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Q&A: Is there a program that will stream a tv tuner card over a network?
Question by baseballman999: Is there a program that will stream a tv tuner card over a network?
I want to do what a slingbox does basically, but use software instead, and access it over the internet with my laptop. Any ideas?
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Answer by wd5gnr
Actually you can do this with Microsoft Media Encoder which is free (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/9series/encoder/default.aspx)
I do this all the time -- stream video to my Pocket PC so I can watch stuff all over the house (like the, um, reading room for example)
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