How do you copy copywrite protected dvds.Are there programmes that remove the CSS.Im presuming so due to all the latest films being offered in my local.
Of course I wont be doing this.Im just curious :)

I have two 17" flat screen monitors, both Logix LGX174 (they are part of the Trader PC I purchased from Crocodile in 2002, God rest his soul).

I have been getting a case of fade and disappear on one of the screens (comes and goes like a loose connection) so I have swapped cables around. The lead from each monitor runs into its own D-Tech AC/DC adaptor (12v dc output) model no. DTA-XGA02. The mains cable plugs into this adaptor. Having tried all combinations of cables and monitors, it is clear that the problem is one of the AC/DC adaptors or its in-built lead that plugs into the monitor.

Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to advise me how to get a replacement! I have been round the internet looking for the right Logix or D-Tech websites or suppliers of such parts and rung up PCWorld Partmaster but I am having no luck.

I feel like I'm watching my screens with an eyepatch. Can someone help please? :)

Bones,could you take a phote of this power pack so I can see what you mean, also if it has stuff written on it could you post thah as well? Thanks.

Have you tried Maplins? They have a web-site. Do a googly for the URL.

Bones, as droogy says Maplin are your best bet. Ensure the adaptor is 'regulated' and the right DC voltage and wattage. Also the DC plug varies in size. If you're unsure it's best to take the monitor with you to a shop. They do a range of adaptors where you can set the voltage from a range of say 3V to 12V but if you use them ensure that you fix the slider control so that it doesn't move accidentally.

Thanks guys. It all seems double dutch on Maplins. There are AC adaptors but it is not clear to me what they connect to or are intended for.

Spaceman, picture of the beast:



The details on the adaptor are:

D-Tech
Display technology co Ltd
AC/DC Adaptor
Model name: DTA-XGA02
Input rating: 100-240Vac, 50/60 Hz, 0.8A
Output rating: 12Vdc 3A

There's a diagram that looks like a scale from (-) to (+) with a semi circle in the middle like a capital C and an O inside it.

The mains connection socket on the adaptor is a 3 pin affair shaped like the club on a pack of cards. The box itself is 110mm x 50mm approx and the piece that plugs into the monitor is 5mm diameter.

Hope that helps!

Thanks Bones, what are you like at DIY and soldering?? Do you have a Multimeter?

Bones, because of the 3 amps none of the Maplin ones would be suitable, but this one would be, a little expensive unfortunately:

http://www.eurobatteries.com/sitepages/power-adaptors-ac-dc.asp
item ad.15-3000-AC

Your diagram is to show that the outside of the connector (stylised C) carries the - pole and the inside (O) carries the + pole. When you get your adaptor ensure that you have set the polarity correctly otherwise bye-bye monitor!

Actually Bones your adaptor is 3A but check the label on the display to see how much it needs. If it is a lot less than 3A then you could go for a cheaper adaptor.

Nice carpet:-)

I have a quick Excel question to ask while I pile through help to try and find the answer

If I have four columns:

Share Price
Stop
New Stop
Risk


In the risk column I want it to do (Share Price - Stop) but I want it to look at "New Stop" and if that value is greater than "stop" then do (Share Price - New Stop). Any quick answers?

Thanks

if the values are in A1, B1, C1 & D1 then the formula for D1 is:

=IF(C1<B1,A1-B1,A1-C1)

TPO

Perfect - thanks very much

How do I copy a Windows media video to DVD?

Iain
Is it a "good" one :-)

Alien V Predetor :-)

Still bugging me!Anyone know how to change a windows media file so i can burn it onto a disc,Its family videos Honest:)

Right you unhelpfull Bast.......:-)))))))0
Ive done it!
All those "Confessions of a.......Films,etc" Can get a new lease of life.lol

well done Iain, how did you do it?

A programme called "Cucusoft MPEG to DVD Author"