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by Straphanger 
last modified: 2007-09-16 00:21:04 |
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The simplest application for this task is DVD Audio Extractor. The program is shareware ($30) but comes with a free 30-day trial.
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A good way to take a CD and turn it into MP3 or another format is EAC or Exact Audio Copy which is for a PC using Windows.
»www.exactaudiocopy.de/
This tool will allow you to do more things than you know what to do with.
A good place to start is jiGGafellz' Step-by-Step Guide to Secure CD Ripping w/Exact Audio Copy.
»jiggafellz.isa-geek.net/eac
While these suggestions may not be the best settings for every CD player, but it is a great place to start and will work with most any hardware. You do not have to use all his suggestions, but if you want as close to a perfect copy as you can get, following his guidelines is one way to do it. Further searching on your own may find better (usually meaning faster to complete) settings for your particular hardware (for example, there is no need to test first if you are using the accuraterip function which requires the CD already being in the Accuraterip database) so like with any guide, each person can take and use some or all of the info provided.
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by HRM edited by FastEddie
last modified: 2008-01-12 19:01:08 |
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There are many tools that can re-encode media files into different formats. Here is a list of the most popular applications to perform this task.
• SUPER © (There are several download screens to pass through)
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5.0 HDTV·Is there a quick guide to digital video resolution and aspect ratio conversion
·What are some common questions (or misconceptions) about HDTV (and digital TV)
·What is the proper viewing distance from your TV
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Well... not really a quick guide.
Digital Video Resolution and Aspect Ratio Conversions
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by dolphins edited by FastEddie
last modified: 2008-01-13 09:55:57 |
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• Digital does not always mean HD, but HD does mean digital.
• No, you do not have to subscribe to cable or satellite to get digital/HD broadcasts. Chances are most, if not all, of your local stations are broadcasting in digital, if not HD and can be rec'd using a standard UHF and/or VHF antenna.
• There is no such thing as a digital/HD-specific antenna. The same antennas made a few years ago are still being sold today and work just fine for digital TV. The manufacturers simply stuck stickers on the boxes or re-printed the boxes they use to include "Digital" and/or "HDTV".
• When analog broadcasts cease (scheduled for Feb 2009), you do not need to get an HDTV. Using your existing analog TV, you just need something to convert the digital signal to what your set can display. Digital-to-analog converter boxes will be produced for this purpose and coupons (limited quantity) will be made available by the US gov't to subsidize the cost of purchasing these.
• Digital cable or satellite is not the same as digital (OTA) broadcasting. The change-over date will not affect you (unless your provider wants to force you into a potentially higher cost tier of service).
Credit for this FAQ entry belongs to JTC
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by Hall edited by Straphanger
last modified: 2008-03-09 19:07:55 |
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This online calculator, Viewing Distance Calculator, can help you determine the ideal range to sit from your television.
• Be sure to specify if you're using a standard 4:3 (square) TV or a widescreen or 16:9 format TV as the distance does differ.
• Note that you do NOT have to enter a distance since you're trying to find out what's the proper distance. You can leave # 1 blank, specify the TV type on # 2, and fill in ONE of the fields for # 3. Most people don't know how "wide" their TV is since TVs are advertised based on their diagonal size, not their width.
Most people don't need to worry about a lot of the values it calculates. The last two, Maximum Viewing Distance for NTSC/PAL (720x480 / 720x576) (this is for standard-definition DVDs) and Maximum Viewing Distance to HDTV (Fully resolved 1080i, 1920x1080i), are what you're primarily after.
Credit for the link goes to dadkins
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by Hall edited by FastEddie
last modified: 2008-01-14 20:46:23 |
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1. Does a DVI-to-HDMI cable carry audio ? NO. DVI has no audio capability. You will need a separate audio cable to transmit sound, i.e. Red/white composite, TOSLink (optical), or coaxial.
HDMI cables do carry audio.
2. Do i need to spend a lot of money for an audio/video cable ? Absolutely not. Test equipment may be able to differentiate between a $100 "monster" type cable and a $10 no-name cable but very few human ears can. There are many online sources for high-quality, low-cost cables such as monoprice.com and others.
Credit for questions 1 and 2 belong to tahoejeff
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by Hall edited by Straphanger
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