Video and Movie topics

I need to buy a RF Modulator for my parents so they can hookup their new dvd player. I have a few questions as I'm not familiar with these things. They have analog cable with a cable box. So the cable connects to the ...

Hello-not sure if this is right group for this posting -so sorry in advance if it's not appropriate. Basically problem is -got canon mini dv mv5i out after months of it being idle. Refuses to play any tapes-from the button you depress to play-but will ...

We're considering a new digital camcorder and have seen some mini DV camcorders, which apparently use digital tape?  Could anyone kindly discuss the pros and cons of this type of camcorder, versus, say the mini dvd camcorders? Specific one we liked was a Canon ZR500. ...

Is a HDTV receiver (a) Like a cable box. You have to manually change the channels? (b) Like a VCR. Can change itself to different channels (tnt, scifi, back to tnt) at preset times, even while no one's home? ...

I wanted to add new cable box for my cable TV - Time Warner wants $10/month for a box. I bought a cable box on the street the same one I have - for $30. After connecting to a cable it says "call operator" - ...

Prior to today my camcorder was working fine.  When I turned it on today there was a very noticeable spinning sound coming from the camera.  I tried a different tape and I still have the sound.  With the ...

I have a Canon Optura 200MC on which the Firewire port is blown.  The Canon website has an online service repair estimator that tells me regardless of the problem with my camera, the repairs will be $157 (unless the camera is ...