You need a PhD in Gadgets to hook up todays entertainment centers

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by Saltheart

I also found out that in order to use HDMI technology (need a license) the TV manufacturers cannot have an AV out on them. Its part of the licensing agreement to use HDMI. So that explains that! Another kick in the ass difficulty hooking up so that the movie industry can protect the content on their DVD's.

The luxuries of DRM controls.
Digital rights management - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

DRM is why I download movies and tv shows. It's like buying a book and then it only opening if you're at home but locking shut if you're at the beach.

[Fishpart]

What, not enough advanced degrees???

[Saltheart]

"What, not enough advanced degrees???"


The Quantum Mechanics book at MIT was easier to understand than the recording instructions on the new DVR!

There was a time when I would have killed a week getting every little thing working just right. This decision to just get the DVD in service and the heck with the rest tell me I'm getting old and/or mellow.