here the longest snow lasted was i think 1 week one time lol. snow is pretty... only in pics though lol

I wish it was that easy. The guy came and everything was good until he noticed we don't have a pull-string to run the fiber. I guess it's mandatory for verizon to run new lines and I have no idea who to ask about that sort of stuff. i've been googling all morning just understanding what a pull/mule line/string even is. haha.

We need Verizon to run new fiber from the demarc to our server room. Entrance point is in our electrical room about 500 feet away. This is all on their side. I guess they need to add new pairs to our existing platform.

We went from about 30 inchs over a week ago to seeing grass again right now.

Hello gang :hello:

Hope everyone is well.

I am alive :tup: Things are stupid right now though :shakes head: Between family, work, and crap breaking, I am worn out. I will send out reps right now :tiphat:

We missed you. My rep-in-box was lonely too...

First world problems:

Brand new 4K Samsung UN60KS8000 TV won't display my brand new 4K Sony STR-DN1070 Receiver. Apparently there is an ARC hardware compatibility issue. WTF ... it's not like I bought cheap knock-off brands :shakes head:

:eekdance:

Perhaps one or thenther needs a firmware update?
ARC is typically cross compatible between brands. The only somewhat similar issue I've seen is screen mirroring not working on apple devices because of Samsung trying to stick it to the mac makers.

ARC even works between my NAD receiver and Samsung tv, which is more obscure than Sony by a long shot.

Git you one of those Emerson 4k boxes.

Seb was kind enough to send me a map for the car with just the catback now. Still missing a ton of power of course, but at least have the throttle response and all that I've gotten so used to, so it's actually drivable for now!

Next tune from him over the winter will be a big change :D

:tup:

Do you see the present I left for you this morning?

:rofl2:

Tempted to buy 3 Amazon Echo Dots and a few switches and hub.

Never ate lunch :(

But new walls for my office get built tomorrow! :)

Firmware was definitely my first thought. I was really starting to wonder about the ARC thing, too, since I found no indication in my research that there could be incompatibilities.

After speaking with both Sony and Samsung, I went back to Best Buy and had a chat with their staff. I decided to start with the easiest option, and just bought a second 4K HDMI cable to test it. Voila! Since I had to fit the new 4K cable through 3/4" smurf tubing I have already installed in the wall, I had to trim the head around the connector on one end. It looks like I must have compromised it during the trimming process. I will need to purchase and fish another longer cable through the wall later. Could have been easier, but definitely better than having to return either product.

Whew.... glad it was a relatively simple fix :tup:

so how sharp my hair is after a haircut it got stuck in my finger lol. i'm like a porcupine

If I remember right, the HDCP 2.2 for 4k is mandatory in every piece from source to the display. It is a form of DRM to guard against piracy. The HDMI cables need to be "high speed" to get the 4k content to show.

This is likely a redundant question, but you are plugged in to the correct hdmi port on the back of the tv with the small arc label in it right?

HDCP 2.2 isn't necessarily required for all 4K sources at the moment from what I gathered. But as more of it becomes available, more of it will use the newer protection. That's one reason I went ahead and bought a new 4K receiver with the TV. And I definitely wanted some future-proofing when it comes to the in-wall cable (other cables can be easily swapped).

The cable in my wall was a 1.3b which is not capable of ARC, so I needed a new 1.4+ version.

Gotcha. :tup:

:rolleyes:

I got everything working; it turned out to be the cable. I had to shave down the connector to get it through the tubing in the wall, so I'm going to have to eat the $70 I paid for it. I've already ordered a new cable with a narrow connector that should fit easily without modification.

is the TV plugged in? :ugh:










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I might have a cisco 24 port switch laying around the basement if you need it.

subway eat fresh!

ate a foot long and a half. :yum:

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Excellent, cost aside it's nice when it is something simple like that.

Are you bragging? :icon17:

Rep with pride and dignity.

my azz hurts. --eastwest

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:D cant do that anymore

:ugh2: rules are the rule even for The -Clifford

-Clifford :xmas3: :hohoho::hohoho::hohoho:

naw, just warning my porcelain :icon17:


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You need industrial-strength porcelain -- like Mr. EW's...

Your Rep Power continues to increase...

:ugh2: Welp The -Clifford has a loyal bunch of friends here :tup:

-Clifford :xmas3:

lol cant stop anyone from repping me :icon17:

Hi Cliff called you a week ago prior to thanksgiving and left a msg on your voice mail. Hope everything is doing fine with you.

:ugh2:Ring..Ring..Pick up your phone Mr Eric :icon17:



-Clifford :xmas3:

Speaking of phone calls, are you going to be available Friday during the day?

For you Mr Scott my phone line is open 365 day's a year :tup:

When does your vacation start Sir

-Clifford :tiphat: