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How to dim LED light?

I just got a used Anthem Int. 2 that I am really enjoying. It is in a combined 2 channel and ht system. I find the LED too bright on it, and distracting when I am watching TV or just listening in anything less than full light. Is there a good, easy way to dim this? I don't want anything too sticky on the faceplate. Surely someone has faced this! I still want to use it, but just reduce brightness. Thanks for any advice.
yukiginger
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marty9876
120 posts
 
Pop the cover and disconnect the line.
stehno
1,453 posts
 
Purchase a small colored roll of thin tape. Cut a tiny square or circle big enough to cover most/all of the light. If you have a blue LED, you get an interesting purple color if you use a red tape. If you only cover the center portion of the LED, then it can look even nicer.

-IMO
subaruguru
1,375 posts
 
Yup. Easy solution is to get a couple of inches of taillight repair tape (red or orange) at an auto parts store for $2-3. I use this effectively to tame the big bright Magnum Dynalab's display. A little red film makes the yellow display a nice muted orange. Have fun.
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
how about doing this the *right* way: solder splice a 1/4 watt resistor in series with the LED. Experiment with resistor values until you find the preferred intensity, or use a variable pot around 1k-ohm. If using fixed resistors, start out around 50 to 100 ohms & step up in ~100 ohm increments until you find the right one. Clip leads will come in handy until the best value is found; then just solder it in. Or install small signal diodes in series (watch polarity) you'll drop about 0.7 volts per diode. Really easy.
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