The Coaxial Digital Audio cable is the least common connection when it comes to modern audio transmission. It consists of a coaxial cable and two RCA connectors on either end. And yes, this is the same coaxial cable used on your satellite dish or TV antenna. Find out why this cable is not common nowadays … Continue reading How to use Coaxial Digital Audio Port on your TV; Coaxial vs optical vs HDMI ARC
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How to set up & use the IR Remote control sensor on Infinix NOTE 40 & Tecno Camon 30 Series phones
The Infinix NOTE 40 and Tecno Camon 30 series come with an IR Remote control sensor/blaster. With this sensor and the inbuilt user interface you can control almost any device in your home from TV, Radio, Home theater, Fan, air conditioning, camera and may more. This is my short review of the system. I’m using … Continue reading How to set up & use the IR Remote control sensor on Infinix NOTE 40 & Tecno Camon 30 Series phones
Digital to Analog Audio Converter Review, it works remarkably well
This gadget is important if your TV only has a Digital Out audio port and you need to connect it to your amplifier that only accepts analog inputs. This is the exact problem I had and that’s why I bought it, and you can watch my full video review below. This gadget converts digital audio … Continue reading Digital to Analog Audio Converter Review, it works remarkably well
GOtv decoder review and bad Kenyan customer service
This article was written in 2014. A server error on this site required I post it again here. The decoder to be reviewed here is a DTD 2 U-A Decoder that comes from South Africa. The decoder is black in colour and very stylish with a mix of reflective and somehow rough non reflective plastic. … Continue reading GOtv decoder review and bad Kenyan customer service
Video; How To Check TV/Monitor Screen Refresh Rate Frequency
What is the best Refresh Rate for TV’s? A majority of TV’s have a 60Hz refresh rate. A few premium TV’s have a refresh rate of 120Hz. Some monitors even go as high as 144Hz. While 60Hz TVs are good enough for watching almost any videos without any problem, 120Hz TVs are usually better for … Continue reading Video; How To Check TV/Monitor Screen Refresh Rate Frequency
List Of TV Frequencies Assigned To Signal Distributors In Kenya
After Kenya migrated to the digital TV platform, the communication authority of Kenya authorised a number of signal distributors in Kenya. The CA did this by giving them specific frequencies on which to broadcast on. One of the advantages of digital TV broadcasting is that a single frequency can be used to broadcast up to … Continue reading List Of TV Frequencies Assigned To Signal Distributors In Kenya
The Optical To RCA Audio Converter
This gadget is also known as a digital Optical Coaxial Toslink Signal to Analog Audio Converter. The gadget converts digital audio into an analog signal. You have to agree that the sound that comes out of any TV is not up to the standards of amplifiers and av units. So in such situations we need … Continue reading The Optical To RCA Audio Converter
Are We Ready For Kenyan Pay Per View Events?
Ever heard of the term Pay per view event? What bout a Kenyan Pay Per View event? If No then continue reading. Ever since Kenya migrated to the digital platform, we have seen a lot of benefits the major ones being clearer picture quality and increased number of channels. But the biggest beneficiaries of the … Continue reading Are We Ready For Kenyan Pay Per View Events?
Difference Between A Prime Focus And An Offset Dish
Many free to air satellite TV enthusiasts can easily tell the difference between an Prime focus and and Offset dish, they can even correctly predict which satellite a certain dish is facing just by looking at it, even from a moving vehicle. Well if you do not know the difference between a Prime focus and … Continue reading Difference Between A Prime Focus And An Offset Dish
The ADN Decoder, What We Know So Far
On 1st Dec I stumbled on the ADN decoder banner in Nairobi and I posted on the photo on social media here Twitter and Facebook. (Make sure you follow or like after checking the photo out). Finally it was the new ADN decoder. “How much is it and what specifications does it have?” were questions that ran through … Continue reading The ADN Decoder, What We Know So Far
Skylife HD Set Top Box (2 Years Warranty) Review
I’m not new to the Skylife decoder because I have recommended it many times to guys who have a particular problem that I will explain towards the end of this post. So lets get started What is Skylife? Skylife is the latest digital terrestrial receiver brand to enter the Kenyan market. The brand Skylife has … Continue reading Skylife HD Set Top Box (2 Years Warranty) Review
How smart and stupid people break their expensive TVs
Being around TVs for a very long time and being able to repair them, I have encountered how Kenyans in particular break their expensive LED and Plasma Televisions. Some of the stories I’ve heard are just very funny as others are shockingly unexpected. LCD modules usually cost around 95% the cost of the TV. In … Continue reading How smart and stupid people break their expensive TVs
Performance check on LG satellite enabled TVs
LG Electronics East Africa in 2013 introduced into the Kenyan Market Digital integrated Televisions to help with the digital migration. The Televisions were 32LN540U which retailed for Ksh50,100 42LN540V which retailed for Ksh81,700 and 50LN540V which was even more expensive retailing at 175,600 The first two digits in the model number indicate the size of … Continue reading Performance check on LG satellite enabled TVs
HDTVs can show very crappy pictures too
I like this Facebook post my friend did the other day about High Definition Televisions. Its somehow funny and very educative. DON’T get it Twisted! I don’t know what some people expect when they acquire themselves a High Definition (HD) or the latest UltraHD LED Tv! These TV’S can give you pictures of amazing clarity. … Continue reading HDTVs can show very crappy pictures too