Questions about Chromecast, DVD players, DVD recorders, Blu-ray players, media tanks...? Post your questions here, we'll help! Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:42:57 +0000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:42:57 +0000 AfterDawn Discussion Forums https://forums.afterdawn.com/forums/media-players/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 02:38:52 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/newly-acquired-rca-hdv5000-questions-and-request-for-official-rca-firmware.798570/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/newly-acquired-rca-hdv5000-questions-and-request-for-official-rca-firmware.798570/ invalid@example.com (John R) John R
Newly acquired RCA HDV5000 questions and request for official RCA firmware]]> 8 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:48:58 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/best-media-players.761276/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/best-media-players.761276/ invalid@example.com (batigol100) batigol100 9 Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:56:31 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i-need-advice-on-an-inexpensve-projector-for-the-kids-outdoors.763986/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i-need-advice-on-an-inexpensve-projector-for-the-kids-outdoors.763986/ invalid@example.com (Wyattspop) Wyattspop What do I need for the kids to watch movies in the back yard? I intend to buy a cheap portable screen also..so what do I need in Lumens to pull this off? Thanks so much]]> 1 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 19:19:27 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/options-for-playing-local-pc-content-on-tv-via-ethernet-cable.762431/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/options-for-playing-local-pc-content-on-tv-via-ethernet-cable.762431/ invalid@example.com (punchball) punchball
I'm pretty sure I posted this in the wrong subforum first. I hope it's okay that I repost it here.

I moved to a two-story house, and the router and TV are downstairs while my desktop PC is upstairs. I mainly play videos on my computer, but I want to watch them on the TV. I used to have an HDMI cable (for video and audio), and that worked great. But now I would need to get a 15 meter one. I was hoping to avoid that, since the PC (which has no...

Options for playing local PC content on TV via ethernet cable]]> 6 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:14:33 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/hd-media-player.762437/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/hd-media-player.762437/ invalid@example.com (Brian1987) Brian1987
Ive done some research the past few days and ive seen a few. I guess i am worried about the AUDIO part.]]> 1 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 01:30:20 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/read-this-forum-rules.759486/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/read-this-forum-rules.759486/ invalid@example.com (ddp) ddp General rules 1. Before starting a new thread, use SEARCH first (located on top of the page..) to see if your question has been answered before!

2. Consider an appropriate forum before posting your question -- look at the forum descriptions on the main forum page first.

3. Post your question only once! Don't cross-post your questions to multiple forums!

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READ THIS: Forum rules!]]> Sun, 10 May 2015 17:49:47 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/copy-protection-issue-ancient-vhs-tape-with-stop-copy.756591/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/copy-protection-issue-ancient-vhs-tape-with-stop-copy.756591/ invalid@example.com (Nate0610) Nate0610
I'm having an issue attempting to back-up a rare item and am hoping someone can help.

About 3 months ago i bought a very expensive piece of vintage erotica from a consignment shop. The material is not anything illicit, but it is extremely rare - it had only one commercial release, on VHS, in 1980, and sells on Ebay for between $200-$500.

Naturally I want to avoid repeatedly watching the tape and wearing it out. I'd ideally like to back up to DVD-R...

Copy Protection Issue - Ancient VHS Tape with 'Stop Copy']]> 4 Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:49:06 +0000 https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/samsung-bd-h6500-problem.753245/ https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/samsung-bd-h6500-problem.753245/ invalid@example.com (ramstervo) ramstervo