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It’s just another day of enjoying your Projector or Rear Projection TV when all of a sudden you see the dreaded lamp warning indicator telling you it will be time soon to replace the projector lamp. With these simple steps, you will learn how to replace a projector lamp and be back to enjoying your projector or TV in no time.
Here is a great instructional video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=TqYOLbvMxj0

Steps

1. Gather the necessary tools. Luckily, you’ll only need a manual screwdriver to remove the panel. You will also want to have a soft, non-abrasive cloth handy to help avoid any contact with your fingers and the lamp assembly. A Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloth is recommended.
2. Turn off TV or Projector. After the unit has cooled down properly, remove the power cord from the outlet and the unit completely.
3. Remove Lamp Compartment Door. The lamp compartment on projectors is usually located underneath the projector unit. For Rear Projection TVs, the lamp compartment should be located in the rear towards the bottom left or right side of the TV. 2-4 screws will be holding the compartment in place. Removed the screws and the lamp compartment door.
4. Remove Lamp Assembly. Carefully pull out the lamp assembly and disconnect any power cords that may still be connected to the lamp assembly. Put it aside and don’t get it confused with your new lamp!
5. Clean Lamp Compartment. Dust gets everywhere and while you have the projector open, use a soft cloth or micro-fiber cleaning cloth to remove any loose dust from the lamp compartment.
6. Insert New Lamp Assembly. Carefully reconnect any power cables to the new lamp if present and slide the new lamp into the compartment in the same orientation that the original lamp came out.
7. Replace Lamp Compartment Door. Set the lamp compartment door back into place and securely screw in the door without screwing it in too tightly.
8. You’re Done! Enjoy your projector or TV again and make sure you have a backup lamp handy in case the lights go out unexpectedly.

Tips

• Have a ton of cables plugged into your projector or TV? Mark each cable with tape and label each cable with what it should be plugged into before you replace the lamp. You will be surprised how easy it is to forget where things go.
• Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloths are ideal for the handling of Projector Lamp Assemblies.
• Save money by taking care of your projector lamp before and after it is installed.
• Most Manfactures have their product’s manuals online availible for viewing, and in most cases downloading. So be sure to check out the manual for any any instructions that may be specific to your model.

Warnings

• Do NOT touch the lamp assembly directly with your hands. Skin oils are known to affect the life of your projector lamp causing the lamp to heat up too high and prematurely expire in some cases.
• Be Green. For information on how to properly dispose of your lamp, visit LampRecycle.org

Things You’ll Need

• Manual Screwdriver. Do NOT use an electric screwdriver.
• Clean soft cloth or Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloth

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• How to Evaluate DLP, LCD, Plasma TV and HDTV Quality
• How to Repair a Remote Control
• How to Fix Cable TV
• How to Program an RCA Universal Remote Using Manual Code Search

Sources and Citations

• Projector Lamp Center Great Resource for finding and purchasing a replacement projector lamp for most any model projector or TV.
• Who Wants to Buy a Projector Lamp? This lamps 101 guide explains the basics about projector lamps starting with explaining the difference between a projector lamp and a projector bulb.

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Have a stubborn old grandma who refuses to get a computer? Is your mother still using cassette tapes, or worse: 8-tracks?!? Then this is the ‘How To’ for you.

Steps

1. Know something about the technology you want to teach an elder about first. You can’t explain something if you don’t know anything about it yourself.
2. Think about what you’re going to talk about. Are you trying to get Aunt Martha to buy an iPod instead of using a record player? Do you want your grandpa to do his banking online? It is best to stick with a specific topic.
3. Take a deep breath. You’ll need to talk and explain alot.
4. Dive right in. Start making random agruments about how much better something would be. Example: “A computer would be so much better than your old typewriter!” Then, back up your argument with details. “There is no more need for whiteout. Just press backspace!”
5. Repeat step 4 with new arguments and details until you are asked a question by the elder.
6. When the elder starts asking questions, answer them truthfully and make it sound very positive. Example: Elder’s Question - “Does this computer take ink ribbons?” Answer - “No!”
7. If the elder starts making excuses relating to their lack of knowledge, tell them that’s what you are there for. By convincing a senior to use technology, you are automatically their tech support.
8. If the elder makes financial excuses, don’t be afraid to throw your money around. You obviously care about this person enough to try and update their lifestyle, so offer to purchase their ‘computter.’
9. When and if you convince them, act on it right away. Purchase the computer or other device right away. Even if you aren’t the one paying, pick the device up for them. Set it up in their homes, too. Give them basic instructions and leave them with a phone number to call to reach you if they need help. Good luck!

Tips

• If you have brothers, sisters, or other relations that are aware of the elder you are convincing, don’t be afraid to ask them to pitch in with financial expenses.
• Elders don’t like change. It may take several of these arguments on several different days before they give in.
• Often times, elders will be very appreciative and wonder why they didn’t update their ways themselves.

Warnings

• If your elder is exteremly set on not having this device or technological update after several arguments, you may not want to get it for them. It’d be a shame if they never used the expensive device.

Things You’ll Need

• Time
• Patience
• Money

Related wikiHows

• How to Evaluate DLP, LCD, Plasma TV and HDTV Quality
• How to Celebrate Grandparents Day
• How to Function in a Multigenerational Household
• How to Evaluate a Technology Via Marshall Mcluhan’s Four Laws
• How to Add Click to Talk Technology to Your Web Page, Blog, or Email Signature

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Melancholia is one of the most profound emotional states a human being can experience. Unlike so many other emotions that are easily categorized, melancholia is unique in its peculiarity. Often described as “bittersweet”, it is a nuanced mood, the shadow of emotion; it is paradoxical in that a person experiences happiness and sadness simultaneously. The following tips will help you experience one of the truly singular and enigmatic of human conditions.

Steps

1. Be alone. One can rarely work up a good melancholy mood around others (this includes husbands, wives, children etc).
2. Set the stage. I highly suggest twilight as the optimum time. For the setting, open your curtains and turn off your house lights. Let the blue light of dusk wash over you.
3. Contemplate the past. One best experiences melancholia when reflecting on a specific moment from their past that they are particularly fond of. Stick with one that you yearn to return to.
4. Remember past loved ones. Whether they are old flames, a high school sweet heart, or just good friends with whom you’ve lost touch, remembering people from the past is an ideal way to taste the very essence of bittersweet.
5. Play music. A good quality sound system is essential for this. A first-class melancholy mood can be ruined by scratchiness, humming or generally inferior sound quality. As for music, songs from your high school prom work great even if you didn’t attend it. I also recommend: “In My Life” by the Beatles, “Memories” by Van Morrison, “We’ll Meet Again” by Vera Lynn or “Twilight Time” by the Platters.
6. Watch old home movies/videos. Hopefully you have something that was recorded with a video camera by yourself, a family member or a friend. Examples would be a Christmas party or a family reunion. Again, superior quality equipment is essential for the full experience. The bigger and clearer the picture, the more overwhelming the memories. (I personally own a Bang & Olufsen system which has been arranged in my living room with careful consideration).
7. Smell the Past. It may sound weird at first, but your sense of smell is amazing for recalling past memories. This is a very personal thing, so I can’t recommend particular products. However, as a personal example, I am fond of Lemon Pledge Furniture Polish. I remember my mother would polish our coffee table with it when I was a child, and immediately upon smelling it, images of my mother’s face glowing in the cascading sunlight coming through the window of our old house brings about a feeling of longing).
8. Capture the Moment. Dust off and peruse any photo albums you may have and don’t forget to keep taking plenty of pictures for future reflection.

Tips

• Trust yourself. Think you lack the depth of character or maturity to become melancholy? Don’t fret, here’s an easy tip to get you started on the right track: Frequently remind yourself that the past was a golden and glorious time to which you can never return - now let the emotional flood gates open!
• Your TV is your friend. As mentioned above, twilight is the ideal time for melancholia. But here’s a tip to really bring out the mood: during twilight time, tune your newly purchased HDTV to any show about aquatic life. The underwater images cast a deep blue shade around the entire room.

Warnings

• Avoid depression. Too often melancholia is confused with depression, and although the two are related, depression is an utterly dark and unpleasant condition. If feelings of depression arise, consult a doctor - and I highly recommend the movies “Airplane!” and “Young Frankenstein”.

Things You’ll Need

• A good Television (preferably a big screen HDTV - remember large, clear images = overwhelming memories).
• A DVD player or VCR.
• High Quality Sound system.
• (Again, I recommend anything by Bang & Olufsen for the above items).
• Photo albums.
• Particular smelling products from your past.
• An adept mind, so don’t forget your:
• Riboflavins
• Beta-Carotene

Related wikiHows

• How to Stop Being Mean to People
• How to Become Emotionally Free
• How to Cope when Someone Discredits the Thing You Love
• How to Brag Without Being Arrogant

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Most people would give up when it comes to wiring a plasma TV. Although it may seem like a very difficult thing to do, it’s not. These clearly defined steps will save you time and money. You will also learn a lot by doing it yourself. Make sure you have all the necessary components and accessories needed before you start wiring.

Steps

1. Place all the components, TV, speakers, etc. where you want them. Don’t worry yet about how to wire them.
2. You may want to turn all equipment sideways on the shelves so you can get to the connections in the back.
3. Plug in all the power cords into a power strip, but don’t turn on the strip until you are all done.
4. Learn to differentiate audio and video. Video connections are often yellow, audio connections are often Red and White, but newer systems can have more varieties. You’ll need to make sure the color you are plugging in is the same for both ends of the cable.
5. Start wiring all the cables. You can see that all the cables and connections are clearly labeled and color-coded.
6. Use the concept of ’signal path’ to connect the necessary OUT’s to IN’s. Cables are needed to give the signal a path to travel from one piece of equipment to another. OUT of the antenna, IN to the VCR. OUT of the DVD player, IN to the TV. OUT of the receiver, IN to the speakers etc.
7. Turn everything on. If necessary, switch channels and settings to match the labels on the connections you’ve just made. Enjoy!

Tips

• Upgrade your audio & video cables; remember your picture is only as good as your cables can transmit.
• To fully appreciate the high definition picture that your plasma television is capable of, use Component cables (RGB) will give you a good picture, but HDMI and DVI cables will provide much better picture quality. The HDMI cable, however, will also transmit the audio signal.
• Make sure all connections are nice and secure.
• Make use of all the links and diagrams included.

Warnings

• Don’t waste money buying super cheap cables, or super expensive cables. Moderately priced cables should be perfectly fine for most residential installations.
• Make sure you never place plasma TV facing flat on the ground.
• Do not install plasma TV near any heat source.
• Don’t leave any still images on a plasma screen for extended periods of time. This will cause the image to burn in.
• Never clean your screen with abrasive cleansers. Go to an electronics store and purchase a screen cleaning kit.

Things You’ll Need

• Monster Component Video Cables
• BNC Cable
• HDTV Tuner/Receiver (if not already built in)
• Digital Cable Receiver
• DVI/HDMI cables
• Antenna (to watch local channels)
• Receiver (for hooking up surround sound)
• Power source (for clean and pure connection)
• HD DVD player (for high definition movies)
• 5.1 surround speakers
• Monster speaker wires (better quality sound)
• Wall mounts

Related wikiHows

• How to Mount a Plasma TV on a Wall
• How to Buy a Plasma TV
• How to Choose the Best Cables to Get the Most from Your Television
• How to Wire Your Home Entertainment Center
• How to Get Better Picture Quality from a Plasma TV
• How to Remove burn in on plasma screens
• How to Get Better Picture Quality from a Plasma TV

Sources and Citations

• http://www.avdeals.com/classroom/plasma_tv_wiring1.htm
• Ez Flat Screens How-To Guide for Installing and Wiring Your Plasma TV

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An easy way, maybe the only way to display 4:3 ppt in full screen mode on 16:9 screen without distortion.

Steps

1. As the 16:9 and LCD monitors become more and more popular in our life, how to play the 4:3 PPT presentations in full screen mode on these new babies without distortion is a big problem to many people. It seems impossible to make it on the face, but how about if we try to add something to fill the blank part of the screen.
2. Assume we have a 16:9 wide screen like the rectangular (the gray and the white) below.
4. The white part is the original presentation, and the gray part is the blank part of the screen. Be sure, if we display a presentation on a HDTV it won’t be showed like this, but two black (or gray) bars on the left and right sides of the screen. Here, we just consider the layout. What you should do now is to add something to replace the gray part. #Articulate Presentater, Wondershare PPT2Flash Professional, and Pointecast Publisher are powerful tools to convert PPT presentations to flash-based ones. Here, take PPT2Flash Professional for example to show how to use this kind of tools to solve our problem.
5. After installing PPT2Flash Professional open the presentation in PowerPoint, we can find PPT2Flash on the menu bar, click the cascade menu, choose Player Templates, in Player you can see the player’s frame. In the full style mode, there is a panel at the left of our slide. It is exactly what we need. With this panel a 4:3 presentation becomes a 16:9 presentation (maybe not a perfect 16:9 proportion, but much better).
6. Have a look at what we have on this panel, Company logo; Author Info, which includes E-mail, Bio, Name, Photo; Toolbar, including Flash Title, Attachments, Notes; Control Bar. Users can manually set which items should be displayed. After personalized the player template, and published the presentation, you get a flash presentation with 16:9 aspect ratio.
7. Play the presentation on 16:9 wide screens by setting the aspect-ratio control to Stretch or Full.

Tips

• Be sure your PC support 16:9 output.

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• How to Create a PowerPoint Presentation
• How to Make Animation or Movies With Microsoft PowerPoint
• How to Make a Great PowerPoint Presentation
• How to Insert a PowerPoint to Google Page
• How to Embed Music in a PowerPoint Presentation
• How to Add a PowerPoint File to a Blog
• How to Publish a PowerPoint Presentation Online
• How to Insert a PowerPoint to MySpace Profile

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Are you sick of watching short, fat people running around on your new £1000 42″ plasma TV? Do you want to avoid cutting off the top and bottom? Read on…

Steps

1. Press the “services” button on your remote.
2. Go to “system setup”.
3. Go to “picture settings”.
4. On the “picture format” option, change “4:3″ to “16:9″ by pressing the left key.
5. Go to the bottom and select “save new settings”.

Tips

• If you go to a pub and they have a horizontally stretched picture or a cropped picture, bring your Sky remote (they are universal) and fix it without them knowing.

Warnings

• If you have your box hooked up to a 4:3 TV also, everything will look 25% taller and thinner. To correct this, hook the 4:3 TV to RF2/AV2 on the box and keep the widescreen one plugged into RF1/AV1.

Things You’ll Need

• A Sky or Sky+ box
• A widescreen TV
• A remote
• A SCART / RF(”aerial”) cable between the box and TV.

Related wikiHows

• How to Install a Flat Panel TV on a Wall With No Wires Showing
• How to Evaluate DLP, LCD, Plasma TV and HDTV Quality
• How to Wall Mount a Plasma
• How to Clean a Plasma TV Screen

Sources and Citations

• http://www.radiofeeds.co.uk/wide –the “pub widescreen football campaign”. Basically it encourages landlords and publicans to follow the above steps.

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