From 83c786bdd554d901d1592c113d2a32921840af83 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Markus Birth Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:30:57 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] 2 new articles, 1 update. --- .../_posts/2017-09-26-tv-hotel-mode.md | 10 +++++ ...o-from-minidv-camcorder-into-windows-10.md | 44 +++++++++++++++++++ ...us-office-chair-clicking-knocking-noise.md | 39 ++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 93 insertions(+) create mode 100644 know-how/hardware/_posts/2020-01-14-import-video-from-minidv-camcorder-into-windows-10.md create mode 100644 know-how/misc/_posts/2020-01-01-fix-ikea-markus-office-chair-clicking-knocking-noise.md diff --git a/know-how/hacking/_posts/2017-09-26-tv-hotel-mode.md b/know-how/hacking/_posts/2017-09-26-tv-hotel-mode.md index 37fb471..76de292 100644 --- a/know-how/hacking/_posts/2017-09-26-tv-hotel-mode.md +++ b/know-how/hacking/_posts/2017-09-26-tv-hotel-mode.md @@ -26,3 +26,13 @@ LG 1. Press OK (If your remote doesn't have a Settings button, try Menu or HOME.) + + +Philips 26HFL5870D and similar +============================== + +(Only works if TV is in "Standard" security mode.) + +1. Press the following keys in sequence: + + 3 1 9 7 5 3 MUTE diff --git a/know-how/hardware/_posts/2020-01-14-import-video-from-minidv-camcorder-into-windows-10.md b/know-how/hardware/_posts/2020-01-14-import-video-from-minidv-camcorder-into-windows-10.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5a4b627 --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/hardware/_posts/2020-01-14-import-video-from-minidv-camcorder-into-windows-10.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +--- +title: Import video from MiniDV camcorder in Windows 10 +layout: default +language: en +created: 2020-01-14 16:54:43 +0100 +updated: 2020-01-14 16:54:43 +0100 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - hardware + - minidv + - camera + - camcorder + - windows 10 + - win10 + - windows10 + - panasonic +--- +My dad has an old Panasonic MiniDV camcorder and wanted to import old tapes into his cutting tool +on Windows 10. After hooking up the camcorder via Firewire, the import dialog showed the time code +of the running tape, but instead of the video, the preview was black and there was no audio. + +To make sure it isn't a problem of the software, we tried [VirtualDub](http://virtualdub.org/) - +with the same result. + +After some googling, it seems as if Microsoft removed parts of the Firewire IEEE1394 driver. And +those parts seem to be necessary for these old camcorders. + +Luckily, they offer a "Legacy" driver for downloading: + +* https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=44218 + +This will download a `1394_OHCI_Legacy_Driver.msi`. Double-click to install it. +Afterwards, you'll find a new folder `C:\Program Files (x86)\1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller (Legacy)\`. + +In there, depending on your PC, enter either the `x86_driver` or the `x64_driver` folder, right-click the +`Legacy1394.inf` file and select **Install**. + +After installation, open your Device Manager, find the section "IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers" and open it. +Find your Firewire card, right-click it and select **Update driver...**. Select "Browse my computer for +driver software", then "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer" and find the driver for +**Generic 1394 OHCI compliant host controller (Legacy)**. Select that and click "Next" to install it. + +That's it - you should be able to import video now. diff --git a/know-how/misc/_posts/2020-01-01-fix-ikea-markus-office-chair-clicking-knocking-noise.md b/know-how/misc/_posts/2020-01-01-fix-ikea-markus-office-chair-clicking-knocking-noise.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cb7bcec --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/misc/_posts/2020-01-01-fix-ikea-markus-office-chair-clicking-knocking-noise.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +--- +title: Fix IKEA Markus office chair +language: en +layout: default +created: 2020-01-01 22:30:57 +0100 +updated: 2020-01-01 22:30:57 +0100 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - miscellaneous + - ikea + - markus + - office + - office chair + - chair + - clicking + - knocking + - noise + - fix + - repair +--- +After some years, my IKEA Markus chair developed some clicking/knocking noise whenever I swivel in +it. This was very annoying for everbody in the same room. + +All posts and videos I found about problems with these chairs were talking about re-greasing the +swiveling mechanism under the seat. However, there were a lot of people that also reported, that +that didn't work for them. + +After digging some more, I finally found [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2YyqZ5K9n4). +This demonstrates how to disassemble parts of the gas cylinder. In there, you'll find a few washers, +a ball bearing and a rubber stopper. In my case, the washers had deep grooves in them and the +shavings were clogging the ball bearing. + +I cleaned everything up, greased the ball bearing and assembled it with the washers upside down, +so the sides without grooves are now pushing against the ball bearing. And that did it. I now +have a quiet chair again. + +**nb:** At least in Germany, IKEA Markus chairs have a 10 year warranty. So you might as well just +return it and get a new one.