A DirecTV satellite dish may need realignment when strong winds, accidental movement, and various other situations occur. It may also become necessary to set up a dish that has come loose or one that was purchased without an installation plan. Whatever the case, individuals can alight the DirecTV dish on their own. Checking the Signal Strength To determine whether the satellite dish needs realignment, take a look at the signal strength being received while the dish is in its current position. The following steps will help to find the signal Read More

There are multiple ways to split a DirecTV Satellite signal. The main problem that viewers face is not being able to see a separate channel on each television sharing the signal. If this is not an issue for the setup, then the following options are available for those who wish to continue: Method One – Using Optional Receiver Outputs If the televisions are not too far apart, the simplest option is to use the available outputs on the receiver to split the connection. Most modern day DirecTV receivers have the Read More

DirecTV maintains a fleet of geostationary satellites to provide broadcast television services. Designation Launch Date Orbit Satellite Transponders DirecTV 1 17 December, 1993 101.11W HS-601 16 Ku DirecTV 2 3 August, 1994 – HS-601 16 Ku DirecTV 3 10 June, 1995 – HS-601 16 Ku DirecTV 6 8 March, 1997 – LS-1300 32 Ku DirecTV 1R 10 October, 1999 100.88W HS-601HP 16+4 Ku DirecTV 4S 27 November, 2001 101.14W HS601HP 48 Ku Galaxy 3 15 June, 2002 95W Boeing BSS-702 24 Ku DirecTV 5 5 July, 2002 72.45W LS-1300 32 Read More

In the world of computer science, there are many different formats and file types that make up media. While the information remains the same, file types tell the computer how to process the information and explain what the information is for. For example, a .txt file extension automatically tells the computer that the file is a Notepad document and that it should be organized and displayed as such. Likewise, a .pdf extension tells the computer that the file is a PDF document and that it should be opened with Adobe Read More

An Audible AA file is a type of audio file format that is used with Audible eBooks. Only certain eBook readers are able to open and play Audible AA files but third-party software may be combined with specific PDF readers or other text editors in order to play this file format. Audible AA files are often used to allow the blind to hear books instead of reading them. Audible AA files are also used to allow users to listen to a book while they are doing something else. Because Audible Read More

Before one can truly appreciate how to convert a video graphics array (VGA) to a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), one has to first understand what they are. Why make the change if one doesn't even understand what the two are. What is VGA? VGA started as a chip in the IBM computers. It was meant as a way of providing graphics. However, as time has gone on, it has gained a second name, replacing array with adapter. Therefore, adapters like the 15-pin adapter is a VGA adapter. It pushes VGA through Read More

The MP3 (MPEG-3) format is a compress audio file format widely popular for use on portable media players and for online playback of music. The AVI (Audio Video Interleave) format is a container file format created by the Microsoft Corporation that supports both audio and video content. A task that arises for end-users is the need to convert MP3 to AVI. The work can be conducted using online or software conversion tools at no to low cost to the consumer. Steps to Convert MP3 to AVI Using MediaConverter.org Step 1 – Read More

ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output) is a sound card driver protocol designed for professionals with the goal of reducing latency (a delay between input and output audio signals). Steinberg, a company very well known for its premium music production software such as Cubase, created ASIO. Steinberg also invented the VST plugin standard used in almost all digital audio workstations today. In a nutshell, ASIO bypasses standard Windows intermediaries and allows more direct access to the sound hardware. Reducing the number of “hoops” through which the signal has to pass results in Read More

A High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) signal is sent through an HDMI cable. It is designed to be used with extra high resolution video feeds coming from DVD, Bluray, etc., which are then routed to a compatible viewing screen such as a television or computer monitor. HDMI cables are capable of different speeds based on the materials used to create them. HDMI uncompressed digital signals can be carried through a cable with resolutions of up to 1080 pixels in vertical size (which is commonly set to 1920 pixels horizontally), although Read More

An outdoor TV antenna is one that receives radio signals from satellites or Earth-based radio transmitters. Outdoor TV antennas often receive a better signal than indoor TV antennas because they are in direct sight of a transmitter without interference from walls, electrical wiring, or any electronic devices. Outdoor TV antennas range dramatically in design and usually receive VHF (Very High Frequencies) or UHF (Ultra High Frequencies). How Outdoor TV Antennas Work An outdoor TV antenna, like every other type of antenna, is a transducer that converts electromagnetic waves into electricity Read More