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New member Username: Nikkisixx126
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2003
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| Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2003 - 12:49 pm: |
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Hi all out there! I just purchased a Home Theatre system from Wal-Mart. It is the system without the dvd player. I have a question. I can hear it when I play my dvd's but am unable to figure out how I can listen to regular tv and have surround sound. Can I do this? Also I will add that I use a modulator to have my dvd player. My tv is too old and doesn't have the outputs on it. If I can do this...would anyone be willing to tell me how to set it up? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
~Thanks in Advance~
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New member Username: Jigo
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2003
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 01:47 pm: |
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Nikki, I think the only way to hear your TV's normal channel programs is to upgrade your TV. Get one that has an A/V output jacks. I got mine for less than $180 at BestBuy. |
No one but an anonymous Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 09:27 pm: |
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Do you have a VCR? All VCR's (should) have audio outputs, run your Antenna or Cable thru the VCR and plug your HTS into the VCR. Turn your VCR to whatever station you want to hear over the HTS. This is what I do. |
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| Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 10:24 pm: |
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I just purchased a Durabrand home theater system with out the DVD player.
Does anyone know what the device code is so that I can program my remote that I already have instead of having to have a remote just for the surround sound? HELP
Thanks, Christie |
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| Posted on Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 10:55 pm: |
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nikki,you're alot like i was,too late for today's tech.
A new TV is deffinatly in order |
captainhook22007 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 10:18 am: |
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who manufactures durabrand? |
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 - 06:09 pm: |
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Hi Everyone,
I just purchased the HTS without the DVD player. I cannot figure out how to hook up the TV and cable box to it. I get great sound on the dvd, and my tv is a toshiba 30 inch, around 10 years old. It has the AV jacks on the rear of the set. I also have comcast digital cable, which is a shame because I can't enjoy the surround sound. Help! |
New member Username: Integsys
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 06:04 am: |
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captainhook, durabrand is made by Funai. They make Sylvania, Emerson, Durabrand, Symphonic, and Funai.
I also have a question - does anyone know how to get rid of the awful humming? Whenever the system kicks in, I get this anoying hum from the subwoofer. Tried changing power connections, but no use. |
New member Username: Jigo
Post Number: 6
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 10:37 am: |
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I hear a humming sound too from my unit but it's not from the subwoofer. It is from the box itself and it sounds like a small blower or fan. It doesnt concern me at all since I don't hear it when I'm watching my movies or my favorite TV channels.
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| Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 10:03 pm: |
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Thank you captainhook and Paul Ranyak. I just purchased a Durabrand portable DVD player. So far, so good. I have never had a problem with any of the other brands and therefore feel more at ease with my decision. |
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| Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 12:43 pm: |
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Just bought Durabrand Home Theater/DVD player
Very cheap one. Can I get it to play cd-r discs?
If so how?
Thanks,
Karen |
fondy442 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, May 31, 2004 - 03:40 am: |
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I have a Durabrand HTS/DVD player. There's an option in the audio setup that lets you choose between RAW and PCM. The manual doesn't say much about this option. Anyone know what this is for? |
Bronze Member Username: Jdsaenz1
Post Number: 14
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 12:09 pm: |
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From what I understand, RAW should be chosen to utilize the 5.1 speaker setup; if you plan to use only 2-channel sound, select PCM. I could be wrong, but this site discusses a bit about it:
http://www.nerd-out.com/darrenk/500W/connection.htm |
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 04:50 pm: |
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Hi,
I am about to purchase a Durabrand Portable dvd player, PVS1960. The one with the 2 6.2inch screens. Does anybody know if this is a good brand to buy at $278 at Walmart? |
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| Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 11:05 pm: |
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I surfed the web for over an hour trying to get info on the Durabrand Portable dvd player, PVS1960. All I came up with is a review at www.videohelp.com. |
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 11:06 am: |
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Does anyone know if you can hook up a gameboy advance or advance SP to the Durabrand portable DVD player PVS1960? It says you can hook up PS 2 etc. but the adapter that comes with the unit does not work on a gameboy. Hoping I can purchase some type of adaptor. |
Bronze Member Username: Jdsaenz1
Post Number: 46
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 12:01 pm: |
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Contact this guy (email at bottom of the page).
http://pages.prodigy.net/tan.ax/GBAConsole/gbaconsole.htm
It looks like he would have a good answer for you. I'm still looking, though... |
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| Posted on Monday, June 21, 2004 - 06:47 pm: |
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I been searching around for DURABrand ..this is what I found.
It is manufactured by Alco Electronics.
If you look in the tiny right corner of most of the boxes the units come in you will see the word Venturer.. You can find out more from thier website at www.Venturer.com or WWW.alco.com.hk
hope this helps!
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SingingLizzie Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 - 09:56 pm: |
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Were you able to determine if you can hook up a Gameboy to the Durabrand mobile dvd? Would appreciate knowing this as well. I did check out the 2 above links, but neither site addresses this question. Thanks |
Bronze Member Username: Jdsaenz1
Post Number: 52
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 02:53 pm: |
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I found a few things recently. This product connects an outside source TO the gba (where gba acts as a monitor):
http://www.whitedog.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=5_65&products_id=373
...but you probably are asking if the gba's audio and video can be output to your mobile dvd player, yes? If so, these products (especially the first one) seem relatively easy to install, and can give you what you need: a/v output from the gba to a tv, monitor, mobile dvd, etc.:
http://www.eagb.net/advance/hr25.html
http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=45&products_id=2747&
I hope this helps!
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2004 - 02:29 pm: |
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hey i just bought a durabrand portable dvd player with two screens. but i haven't used it yet but i don't know if i have to plug it into the car or if i can watch it anywhere.please help! |
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 12:41 pm: |
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Help - have a Durabrand surround sound w/dvd/vcr and stereo - we cannot get the vcr screen for viewing - we can hear it but nothing comes on the screen. It worked when we originally purchased it at Christmas, now it does not. Any suggestions to fix the problem? I have a 9 year old boy who may have pushed a wrong button. Let me know please if anyone can help. Thank you! |
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| Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 07:29 pm: |
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how do i get the sound from my tv to go through the surround sound. the dvds work fine but not the tv. please help. |
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| Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2004 - 05:49 pm: |
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I recently bought a Durabrand 5 DVD-CD player with Karaoke (only plays DVD Karaoke disks, lol). I like the machine except it turns off sometimes while watching DVDs, usually in the same place on the DVD. I thought it was a flaw in the player and took it back to Walmart. Now the new player is doing the same thing. My question is what about the disc (it's a new disk with no scratches) would cause the players to turn off like that?
Also, if anyone has a way to make these players play CD+G discs (regular ole karaoke discs) I would love to know how. Thanks. |
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 12:03 am: |
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Does anyone with the Durabrand PVS1960 dual screen DVD player know if it can play SVCDs ? |
Elmo Glick Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 01:12 am: |
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I just got a PVS 1966. It will not play VCDs or SVCDs.
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| Posted on Friday, July 30, 2004 - 02:08 pm: |
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Hey everyone.
I bought the HTS w/o DVD player and everything works fine except i am barely getting any sound at all from any of my speakers except the right left one. Some one please help!!! |
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| Posted on Friday, July 30, 2004 - 06:52 pm: |
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Does anyone know how long the rechargeable battery that comes with the PVS 1966 Dual Screen Portable DVD player is supposed to last. It took me 2 1/2 hours to charge it and it only lasted for 1 hr. 15 min. I cant see how that can be right. It didn't even last the length of the movie. I need it to last at least 3 hrs. |
laverne Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, August 01, 2004 - 09:42 pm: |
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I just purchased a durabrand 20 inch tv about 5 days ago and today it won't come on. The red light is on but there is no sound or picture. Is this tv a bad brand or what? |
Heather Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 12:57 pm: |
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Does anyone know if the 2 6.5 inch screens on the portable dvd player are cordless and do they work as they say they do? |
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| Posted on Friday, August 13, 2004 - 10:21 am: |
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laverne, I also have the same problem. the power is on to the base of my portable dvd player, but i also get no sould or picture. Can anytone help me??!? |
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| Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 08:56 pm: |
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Does anyone know where I can get a replacement remote for a Durabrand HT-400 Remote? (Home Theatre system no DVD player) |
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| Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 11:10 am: |
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i HAVE JUST PURCHASED A WMS7100 CD CHANGER LIKE THE OPERATIONN BUT FIND THE CONTROLER CABLE TOO SHORT COULD YOU FURNISH AN EXTENION FOR A FEE.
6ft or longer
register18@cox.net
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| Posted on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 11:12 am: |
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i HAVE JUST PURCHASED A WMS7100 CD CHANGER LIKE THE OPERATIONN BUT FIND THE CONTROLER CABLE TOO SHORT COULD YOU FURNISH AN EXTENION FOR A FEE.
6ft or longer
register18@cox.net
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 02:20 pm: |
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I have a portable DVD player for my van and all of a sudden it isn't working. It isn't turning on or anything. The standby light used to be on even when the player wasn't but now it's not. Is it the cord or the player? What do you think?
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| Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 12:59 pm: |
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I bought a 19" Durabrand TV at Walmart. It does not work with my digital cable box. How do find out the code? I have contacted my cable company and they do not show a listing for this brand of tv. I have checked the Funai website (they make the tv) to no avail.
Help |
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| Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 01:54 pm: |
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I have bought a PVS 1966 about two months ago. The battery lasts us about one movie, ive never had it cut short of a movie like a previous poster. However I now have to try and get it replaced as it developed a problem. Yesterday it worked find, today the DVD will not spin at all. Anyone know how to fix this, as their support seems to be a runaround. |
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| Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 05:44 pm: |
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Hi,
I purchased a durabrand 20" T.V. for my daughter 4 years ago. She recently lost the remote control. Bad news from Wal-Mart, they do not sell durabrand remotes, because they do not purchase extra remotes for their TV's. They also informed me that the universal remote controls do not work with durabrand. If this is the case, why purchase a durabrand????? |
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - 10:11 pm: |
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I have a Durabrand HTS without DVD player what would be the correct way to connect it to my dvd player, vcr, and Direct TV sat. receiver? Any info. would be appreciated . |
Bronze Member Username: Jdsaenz1
Post Number: 56
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2004 - 09:59 am: |
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My guess would be the usual: for audio from dvd to your hts, you would most likely connect using either optical cable or digital coax cable. Some examples:
http://store.a2zcable.com/audio-digital-audio-cables-digital-optical.html
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=2017&sku=40008
From vcr to hts, since vhs tapes don't deal with digital audio, you could run standard rca-type (red/white) audio cables to connect the units.
Your sat. box may have digital audio capabilities, so you could use either the optical or digital coax to connect to your hts receiver, depending on what audio outputs you have on your sat. box.
Please let me know if you need any more help. |
New member Username: E_lite_snipes
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Friday, September 10, 2004 - 10:07 pm: |
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Hey i am in need of the schematics for a durabrand tv modle dbtv 2500 any help in finding one would be appreciated |
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| Posted on Monday, September 13, 2004 - 05:15 pm: |
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ook guys heres one 4 u to answer.i have the durabrand ht-395 hts and it WILL NOT play from my tv,but it will play from my stereo and playstation.please help my wife will kill me if i cant get her soaps to come thru in surround sound |
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 10:17 am: |
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We too have the HTS and DVD player by Durabrand on a one year old Emerson Flat Screen. The HTS works ONLY with the PS2 and the DVDs - we can't get it to work on anything else. HELP?!?
I see that http://www.funai-corp.com/ manufactures Durabrand, Funai, Emerson and Symphonic. Seeing that we have new Emerson and Symphonic TVs, I would think they would be compatible.
Really sucks to have 900+ channels and nothing come through surround sound! |
New member Username: Djboogie
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| Posted on Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 12:10 am: |
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ok guys, if youre looking for a cheapo 5.1 (and
YES there are some decent ones!!) DONT get the durabrand, I got one for my small "mess around in" room, I was actually impressed by the build of it, very strong, sturdy, screwed not rivetted etc, (all except the retarded circuilt board, unshielded from the metal casing sitting on the dvd mounting) but a month later, the fan stops, then everything stops, no amp, no dvd, nothing (although the display works) having checked it out, many parts were failing to register voltages after I xamined them. note to mention, very cheapo components, of course what do you expect for the money, well, probably a little more than a month!!
if you want a cheap 5.1 system, I URGE you to get the apex ht150, got one on ebay for $94 shipped, it sounds better than the durabrand (but of course nowhere near to my bose in my living room) but hey $94?? and a very good sound for the price. Its pretty basic, but it does the job the durabrand did, and apex are actually getting a good reputation now for reliability.
btw ignore the arseheads that say" dont bother with cheapo crap" gotta tell ya, most of the so called "cheapo crap" these days, sounds better than a lot of the so called "not cheapo crap" years ago. Shame the build quality isnt always there. Mind you the apex ht150 is very good value, and highly recommended to those with a small budget.
But I would avoid the durabrand! |
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 11:48 am: |
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i have lost the remote for my durabrand vcr. can anyone help with the code for a universal. walmart are no help. i dont understand why they stock durabrand as after you have bought this particular brand you are on your own. please someone....help... |
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| Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 01:32 pm: |
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I just bought a durabrand dual screen portable dvd player on ebay, but noticed after purchasing that seller was only selling one screen. Anybody know where I can purchase a second screen. |
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| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 03:18 pm: |
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I just bought a duraband 20" TV, there are 2 speakers in front but only one of them(the left speaker) is working. Is the right one actually a "fake" speaker, or is there something wrong with my TV? |
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| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 08:36 pm: |
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i bought tv durabrand and i am looking for code to program the universal remote to the tv and i can't find the code .
the rca model number is RCU340D |
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 10:37 am: |
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QUESTION: "I just bought a durabrand dual screen portable dvd player on ebay, but noticed after purchasing that seller was only selling one screen. Anybody know where I can purchase a second screen."
ANSWER: You can purchase accessories for the Durabrand PVS1960 or PVS1966 at http://www.18002526123.com
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 02:49 am: |
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HELP!!!! I just recently bought a Durabrand Portable DVD player model # 1700 off Ebay. It did not come with a remote. Does anyony know where I can find a replacement? I tried one of the links I found here, the Venturer web site, but they didnt list my particular model. I clicked other and there was a remote offered but I didnt see a pic, and am not sure if it would even work for mine. Dont want to waste money on one that may not work! Any help here would be nice. Thanks........
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 02:50 am: |
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HELP!!!! I just recently bought a Durabrand Portable DVD player model #Dur1700 off Ebay. It did not come with a remote. Does anyony know where I can find a replacement? I tried one of the links I found here, the Venturer web site, but they didnt list my particular model. I clicked other and there was a remote offered but I didnt see a pic, and am not sure if it would even work for mine. Dont want to waste money on one that may not work! Any help here would be nice. Thanks........
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 10:00 pm: |
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Hi,
I bought a Durabrand PVS 1966 whilst in Washington but have recently been posted to Australia. Big problem, Australia is Region 4. Does anyone know of a hack to make the PVS 1966 region free?
Thanks |
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 10:06 pm: |
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i just bought a durabrand portable dvd player
dur-1700. i was wondering if you could hook a playstation 2 up to this or not. thanks for the input. |
Bronze Member Username: Jdsaenz1
Post Number: 70
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 01:08 pm: |
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Stan, just found a post from "N. Segi" about editing the region info on your Durabrand:
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/18198.html
Hope this helps... |
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 03:51 pm: |
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Boought HTS W/O DVD HT3915. Trying to hook up Playstation2. Can hear but no picture? Tried everything, any suggestions? |
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 06:53 pm: |
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I am having a region problem with my durabrand portable dvd player. (DUR-1500) It will play some dvd's but others it will not. All these DVDs are region 1, which is what my dvd player is, but I don't know why it will play some and not others. This is a recent problem, one of my dvds used to play on it, but now it says it is not formatted for my player, did I do something wrong? And does anyone know how to fix it? |
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| Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 04:00 am: |
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can anyone tell me if the duraband dvd1000 can be set to region free? |
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| Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 06:01 pm: |
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Has anyone else had problems with Durabrand CD-R's? I burn a program and it stays good for maybe 1 use if that. |
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