I Always Have To Know WHY Something Isn't Working Properly
By Janey1966
@Janey1966 (24170)
Carlisle, England
January 10, 2012 6:59pm CST
I don't pretend to be an expert in electricals but I've often wondered if I'd be an electrician if I'd been born a boy. Mind you, I'm glad we don't have to change plugs anymore because I'd be frightened of blowing myself up.
However, anything to do with CABLING i.e. connecting stuff up, I'm actually not too bad. Like I said, I'm no expert but I'm learning all the time.
A case in point; our new telly and Sky+ HD box. Recently, I was noticing an annoying "lag" at the bottom of the screen, usually in motion scenes and it was so bad it was spoiling my enjoyment of programmes. John didn't notice it of course (or couldn't be bothered dealing with it) so I took the opportunity to delve further into the problem whilst he was at the snooker.
Instead of moaning about the problem on Sky forums I decided to look at the troubleshooting guide on the Sky website. Sure enough there were instructions on there including the usual turning the appliances off at the mains then back on again after 3 minutes and checking the cables were securely installed. Upon doing the latter I noticed that one cable has gone into the RGB port in the TV. This was significant as the settings on the Sky box showed PAL. The instructions online showed me how to change the settings and..
BINGO! It's worked!
I'm so pleased with myself.
Who needs a man? (Only joking).
Haha!
However, anything to do with CABLING i.e. connecting stuff up, I'm actually not too bad. Like I said, I'm no expert but I'm learning all the time.
A case in point; our new telly and Sky+ HD box. Recently, I was noticing an annoying "lag" at the bottom of the screen, usually in motion scenes and it was so bad it was spoiling my enjoyment of programmes. John didn't notice it of course (or couldn't be bothered dealing with it) so I took the opportunity to delve further into the problem whilst he was at the snooker.
Instead of moaning about the problem on Sky forums I decided to look at the troubleshooting guide on the Sky website. Sure enough there were instructions on there including the usual turning the appliances off at the mains then back on again after 3 minutes and checking the cables were securely installed. Upon doing the latter I noticed that one cable has gone into the RGB port in the TV. This was significant as the settings on the Sky box showed PAL. The instructions online showed me how to change the settings and..
BINGO! It's worked!
I'm so pleased with myself.
Who needs a man? (Only joking).
Haha!1 person likes this
6 responses
@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
12 Jan 12
Good for you !You solved the "lag "problem by yourself.You perfectly have reason to be proud of it. You put me to shame.The electricity is a closed book to me.Even though it is a slight hitch,I have to ask electrician for help.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
12 Jan 12
Like I said, I'm no expert and I'm a bit behind on technology as I don't buy the "What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision" monthly catalogue anymore. I do my research online when I hear of new technologies I'm unsure of.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
13 Jan 12
Very true but I now find out many things on the internet. For example, I knew that the "Strictly Come Dancing" Final on BBC1 was broadcast in HD and 3D before it came out..as I read about it on some digital blog or something.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
13 Jan 12
I guess if you frequently read that kind of magazine,You may keep on the top of developments on technologies.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
11 Jan 12
That's very true..and the willingness to sort the problem out too..which is something my hubby didn't possess.
@derek_a (10874)
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11 Jan 12
Hi Janey.. There is always a way. Strange how your John isn't interested. I just got to find out how to put something right, if it's gone wrong. There is only one problem I haven't been able to find and that is the volume that comes from our Sky+ box. I often had to turn it right up on the TV and then when I switch it off at night, the TV comes on like full blast. I remember when we first had it there was a place to adjust the volume, then it updated and that facility seemed to be gone. It's not a problem, as long as I remember to turn the volume down before I switch off, or turn the TV off first. _Derek
_Derek@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
11 Jan 12
Sounds like a pesky Goblin if you ask me..or spooks!
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
11 Jan 12
hi janey its always so good as a woman to be able to fix something electronic or electric. I have learned how to reset the cable modem and router in case the electricity shuts down.I feel really
proud not to have to call my son for things I can do myself.It is
a liberating feelings to be able to repair something yourself.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
11 Jan 12
It sure is.
I'm good at fixing non-electrical things as well because I use my common sense. I had a Cif Bathroom Mousse (new one) and it wouldn't work because the top was broken. I still had the old one so I just prized the top off using a screwdriver and transferred it onto the new base. It worked first time! No way was I gonna waste a perfectly good tin of bathroom mousse.
I've also fixed an ornamental dolphin my in-laws brought back from one of their cruises. The thing kept whizzing round instead of staying still so I took it apart..it was finicky tightening the screw underneath due to its location but I managed it.
It's as good as new now.
I'm good at fixing non-electrical things as well because I use my common sense. I had a Cif Bathroom Mousse (new one) and it wouldn't work because the top was broken. I still had the old one so I just prized the top off using a screwdriver and transferred it onto the new base. It worked first time! No way was I gonna waste a perfectly good tin of bathroom mousse.
I've also fixed an ornamental dolphin my in-laws brought back from one of their cruises. The thing kept whizzing round instead of staying still so I took it apart..it was finicky tightening the screw underneath due to its location but I managed it.
It's as good as new now.
@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
13 Jan 12
Now I bet you feel real good. I know you do. But remember, sometimes with things like this, that seem to look complicated are just simple fixes. Now I know it could not have taken you to long to figure out. But, when you had your box installed I am assuming that the cable guy hooked it up. If so, he made the mistake. I know here where I am, some of those cable guys don't really want to do anything. They are not supposed to leave until the set or box works perfectly. Bravo to you on the fix.
