George L. Schmauch Jr.

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

Any suggestions on makes/models?  Something like [url=http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=67]this[/url]?

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

Any suggestions on makes/models?  Something like [url=http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=67]this[/url]?

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

I do have all of the equipment (except for the fridge) in the media closet on an APC SmartUPS battery backup (SUA1000, I believe).  I believe that has a built in power conditioner, so wouldn’t that negate the need for another one?

Assuming that’s correct, the question now seems to be, if I add the whole house protection, what do I need for just the TV?

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

I do have all of the equipment (except for the fridge) in the media closet on an APC SmartUPS battery backup (SUA1000, I believe).  I believe that has a built in power conditioner, so wouldn’t that negate the need for another one?

Assuming that’s correct, the question now seems to be, if I add the whole house protection, what do I need for just the TV?

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

Alright, lots of excellent information here, but I’m getting confused.  Thanks, everyone, for jumping in!  Here’s what I’m gathering:

1.  I should definitely get a whole home surge suppressor.
2.  Look into running a separate circuit for the TV.  Since I’m not an EE, can someone explain how this physically works?  What about the rest of the equipment, though?  Another separate circuit?  Keep in mind they’re on opposite sides of the room and the breakers are on the other side of the house.
3.  Consider a power conditioner.

What’s confusing to me at the moment is what exactly each of these are going to do.  Based on what I’m hearing from everyone, they all seem to do pretty much the same thing, which begs the question, “Why do I need them all?”  I’m definitely ignorant when it comes to electrical things, so I’m eager to understand how each one is beneficial in a different way.

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

Alright, lots of excellent information here, but I’m getting confused.  Thanks, everyone, for jumping in!  Here’s what I’m gathering:

1.  I should definitely get a whole home surge suppressor.
2.  Look into running a separate circuit for the TV.  Since I’m not an EE, can someone explain how this physically works?  What about the rest of the equipment, though?  Another separate circuit?  Keep in mind they’re on opposite sides of the room and the breakers are on the other side of the house.
3.  Consider a power conditioner.

What’s confusing to me at the moment is what exactly each of these are going to do.  Based on what I’m hearing from everyone, they all seem to do pretty much the same thing, which begs the question, “Why do I need them all?”  I’m definitely ignorant when it comes to electrical things, so I’m eager to understand how each one is beneficial in a different way.

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

I could swear I read something about Hollywood avoiding creating movies using this format* because of this very effect.  In other words, I thought they were saying that they needed to intentionally make movies look fake because making them look real (soap opera effect) had the opposite effect on people.

* I’m saying “format” because that’s the term that makes sense to me and the way I understood it, but Matt has me thinking it’s more of an “after effect” or feature on TVs, as opposed to how the material is being filmed.  If anyone knows for sure, I’d like to be enlightened.

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

I could swear I read something about Hollywood avoiding creating movies using this format* because of this very effect.  In other words, I thought they were saying that they needed to intentionally make movies look fake because making them look real (soap opera effect) had the opposite effect on people.

* I’m saying “format” because that’s the term that makes sense to me and the way I understood it, but Matt has me thinking it’s more of an “after effect” or feature on TVs, as opposed to how the material is being filmed.  If anyone knows for sure, I’d like to be enlightened.

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

I haven’t verified what other settings aren’t saved to the profile, so there may very well be other things which get reset.

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

I haven’t verified what other settings aren’t saved to the profile, so there may very well be other things which get reset.

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

[quote=”Mikinho”]
I’d suggest a home surge protector versus a UPS.  Once I installed my home surge protector I haven’t had any flicker on my lights, LCD HDTV, etc…

The actually install was extremely simple, less than 30 minutes.  If interested I’ll post the model I used.
[/quote]

I considered that, as well, but read mixed reports on them… just like surge protector research.  So, please do post the model.  My cousin’s an electrician, so I’d probably have him do it.

During my lengthy Googling, I kept reading that the whole home solution wasn’t suggested as the sole solution, meaning that you should still have surge protectors at the devices.  Even if it’s not necessary, <$100 is probably worth the peace of mind.

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

[quote=”Mikinho”]
I’d suggest a home surge protector versus a UPS.  Once I installed my home surge protector I haven’t had any flicker on my lights, LCD HDTV, etc…

The actually install was extremely simple, less than 30 minutes.  If interested I’ll post the model I used.
[/quote]

I considered that, as well, but read mixed reports on them… just like surge protector research.  So, please do post the model.  My cousin’s an electrician, so I’d probably have him do it.

During my lengthy Googling, I kept reading that the whole home solution wasn’t suggested as the sole solution, meaning that you should still have surge protectors at the devices.  Even if it’s not necessary, <$100 is probably worth the peace of mind.

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

[quote=”Matt”]
[url=http://www.missingremote.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5155&Itemid=2]Original Article Link[/url]

Cool to see 64-bit support becoming official 🙂

But I really do wish Adobe would focus on fixing bugs in their current implimentations of Flash (and Acrobat)… zero-day bugs are rampant with nearly every Flash (and Acrobat) update.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9185218/Adobe_sounds_alarm_on_Flash_zero_day_attacks
[/quote]

With all the security issues, I’m hoping that more sites move to HTML5.  At least that’s not controlled by a single company.

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

[quote=”Matt”]
[url=http://www.missingremote.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5155&Itemid=2]Original Article Link[/url]

Cool to see 64-bit support becoming official 🙂

But I really do wish Adobe would focus on fixing bugs in their current implimentations of Flash (and Acrobat)… zero-day bugs are rampant with nearly every Flash (and Acrobat) update.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9185218/Adobe_sounds_alarm_on_Flash_zero_day_attacks
[/quote]

With all the security issues, I’m hoping that more sites move to HTML5.  At least that’s not controlled by a single company.

[George L. Schmauch Jr.]

[quote=”autoboy”]
The HD baseT systems use HDCP.  In fact, you still need a standard HDMI chip in the mix for HD BaseT to work.  So that means that HD BaseT is also probably hacked.
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Yeah… ain’t it cool!  :-X

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