Q:I read i have to turn off the settop how do i do that? if i have to?

first try 0-0-0-0 as the passcode. If not call them up and they can walk you thru on the phone.

Q:I have a series 2 tivo dual tuner. We recently got upgraded to all digital, but we enjoy the 2 channel input via the cable box and the basic cable. I haven't figured a way to get this feature back, since the IR can only control one cable box. So right now, I have only the digital cable box hooked up to the TIVO, and a DTA hooked up so we can watch live TV without TIVO, switched via the TV itself. I heard of a USB method ton control a cable box, will this work?

Yep.when nothing else to do I start around page 6 and work backwards.

Q:I purchased a home that has two Direct dishes on either side mounted in back yard on poles. There is also a cable from them hanging from the roof. Can I just cut that cable? It's unsightly plus it's laying in the yard when you are cutting the yard.

be sure that you are cutting the cable that is connected to the dish and that it is not electric to a dish moving control device get rid of that cable --- it is unsightly and in your way and you own the right to remove it from your property cu

Q:I don't know how to make the optical cable work with my macbook pro, I need help! Everytime I try to plug in the optical cable into the control pod it falls out, what am I doing wrong???

The Z-5500 are best in it's category.it's no question. I've been wanting to get this for a while. I've seen the price go low as 200 so buy at that amount. I've seen the amount go up and down so try to buy it around 200.

Q:i had a tv connected to cable in the living room of my house and it was working fine.i moved the tv to my bedroom and just decided to move a tv back into the living room (sorry, confusing i know) and i connected it to the cable but its not working, its only getting the local channels and its not set up as satellite.can anyone help?

two possibilities 1. in the TV setup, do you have it on CABLE or on AIR.? You need to set to CABLE. 2. Does this TV have 2 different antenna-in connectors? Try the other one, or find a choice in setup to use the other one. (maybe an ANT button on the remote control?) Good Luck

Q:Hp compterMotorola Surfboard 5100 ModemCable internet

tuff call need more info maybe the connction is bad imsure u checked all connections one of the cables went bad? how old?

Q:I want to link my laptop to my desktop to share files. is this possible to link them as a network with only a cat5 Ethernet cable? if so can i still do this if the laptop is running windows XP and the desktop Vista?

Yes it is possible. You just make your cable as a cross over cable and connect two computers. Don't forget to give share with full control permission. I think you know how to give IP in both XP and Vista.

Q:Does the control cable KVV require 3C certification?

As long as the industrial production license only RVV and BV class needs 3C

Q:Cable wire on lawn mower, that controls shut-off when handle is released, has broken. Is there a quick fix? I don't want to wait for the repair shop to order it.

Yeah the cable goes to a couple of metal pieces that when touched grounds the spark. Put a bungee cord or tie it back. Shut down the mower by touching them together.

Q:I just purchased a new TV: Samsung LN46B550, and am currently researching Blu-Ray players and connections. I was set on using HDMI, but have be hearing mixed reviews and am confused.1: Are there different quality HDMI cables. Which ones do I need. I am guessing I need 2, one from my set top box to tv, and one from Blu-Ray player to TV. 2: What is this about HDMI cables having control over downstream content? What does that even mean?Thanks!

Get yourself a Panasonic BD-60 for around $150. It is the best entry level blu ray disc player in the market today. HDMI cable is the only cable capable of the 1080P and the 7.1 surround sound. It really does not make a difference with HDMI cable you get. The more expensive one are made of better material than the cheap one of course. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on blu ray disc player and what ever else you might be interested in. Hope this will help you out.