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Understanding the Differences between HDMI VersionsHDMI has changed versions so many times it's been hard to keep up for most people. We've talked about the versions as part of other articles and documents, but it seemed fitting that we'd formulate and maintain a definitive document outlining the changes in a straightforward and easy-to-digest manner for all concerned. Hopefully this article helps you understand the format differences and aids in your ability to discern what features are important to you as you shop for HDMI-equipped products. |
Subwoofer Connection Guide For A Multi Subwoofer SystemWe are always preaching the more subs the better in a home theater system. So now that you've decided to purchase two subs, its time to show you how to correctly connect them up to ensure you achieve the maximum benefits of a multi sub system. Following the guidelines set forth in this article will help you integrate a multi-subwoofer system into your home theater. If done properly, using two or more subs will yield significantly better and smoother bass response for all of the seats in your theater room. |
Recent Display Formats & Technology Articles
Pro Review: THX Video Calibration Training Class Review
by Tom Andry — last modified April 28, 2009 10:00
by Tom Andry — last modified April 28, 2009 10:00
Calibration of displays is something that not many consumers know much about. Their expectation is that they buy a display, take it home, and plug it in. At this point they are done - or so they think. The next thing you know, they are telling their friends that HD isn't all that great and they never should have spent all that money. Is it true? Not by a long shot.
Tech Article: Flat Panel Trends - Thin is In and Speed Kills
by Clint DeBoer — last modified September 05, 2008 12:46
by Clint DeBoer — last modified September 05, 2008 12:46
Flat panel televisions are continuing to transform in teh marketplace. This year we saw a great number of companies looking to go "thin". While flat panels are traditionally advertised as being hangable on the wall, consumers have been reluctant to do so. With this year's batch of new products it looks like the trends may shift and these LCD televisions might be finding their way onto the walls of many consumers' homes.
Tech Article: Upscaling is your Friend?
by Tom Andry — last modified September 05, 2008 12:30
by Tom Andry — last modified September 05, 2008 12:30
Gefen, Toshiba, DVDO... they all want to sell you on the joys of upscaling. Some of them incorporate their technology into their displays or dvd players (Toshiba) while the others want you to purchase a standalone box. The technology is valid - we know this from many, many tests but do you really need it? This year at CEDIA we explore some of the scalers that are out there and what they mean to you.
Editorial: THX Certified Display Program Interview
by Gene DellaSala — last modified May 07, 2008 12:45
by Gene DellaSala — last modified May 07, 2008 12:45
THX Display Certification primary goals are to drive quality in manufacturing and help simplify consumer buying decisions. According to THX, having a single testing methodology and specification enables display manufacturers to standardize on one benchmark that is recognized by both industry insiders and consumers alike. We put THX to the test with a series of questions we had about this program to ensure it wasn't just another logo branded on a product to pimp sales.
Tech Article: Understanding the Differences between HDMI Versions
by Clint DeBoer — last modified February 26, 2008 04:44
by Clint DeBoer — last modified February 26, 2008 04:44
HDMI has changed versions so many times it's been hard to keep up for most people. We've talked about the versions as part of other articles and documents, but it seemed fitting that we'd formulate and maintain a definitive document outlining the changes in a straightforward and easy-to-digest manner for all concerned. Hopefully this article helps you understand the format differences and aids in your ability to discern what features are important to you as you shop for HDMI-equipped products.
Tech Article: Toshiba Cell Broadband Video Processor
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 14, 2008 06:56
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 14, 2008 06:56
Toshiba showed off a lot of their new display products for us at the 2008 CES, but the one technological development that stood out was their use of the Cell Broadband Engine (yes the same processor found in the Sony PS3). They had a rather sophisticated demo involving both standard definition and high-definition content which utilized the Cell Broadband Engine to sharpen images with uncanny ability.
Tech Article: Epson's D7 Panels with C2 Fine Technology
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 24, 2007 07:21
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 24, 2007 07:21
Epson has developed a new type of high-temperature polysilicon TFT liquid crystal (HTPS) panel that will further enhance the performance of 3LCD-type front projectors. The new 0.7-inch (1.9 cm diagonal) HTPS panels, which conform to newly developed design rules, use a technology which boosts aperture ratios by 20% compared with the previous model. By enhancing aperture ratios, this technology improves luminance while using the same lamp as previous models. It also enables the use of a lower-watt lamp to achieve the same levels of luminance.
First Look: DLP DarkChip4 Technology - First Impression
by Clint DeBoer — last modified September 20, 2007 06:31
by Clint DeBoer — last modified September 20, 2007 06:31
We investigated the newest DLP technology from Texas Instruments which included their latest DarkChip4 chips. On location at CEDIA during our visit was a DLP projector from SIM2. This was a 3 chip, 1080p DLP projector featuring the new chipset producing trillions of colors combined with a native contrast ratio of 15,000:1. Additionally, there was a static demonstration of a DLP HDTV with DarkChip 4 and LED illumination with a stated contrast performance of 100,000 to 1.
Tech Article: LIFI Lamp Technology Primer
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 22, 2007 06:11
by Clint DeBoer — last modified October 22, 2007 06:11
Luxim Corporation has announced that it is partnering with Panasonic to integrate its new LIFI, or Light Fidelity, lighting unit (lamp system) into their rear projection LCD TVs. The LIFI system creates intense light output with digitally-controlled dimming for high contrast applications such as those required for rear projection lamps. The lifetime of the unit is up to 20,000+ hours, a HUGE increase from the typical ~4000 hour expectancy of current bulbs.
Tech Article: 1080p and the Acuity of Human Vision
by Joseph D. Cornwall — last modified April 02, 2007 09:42
by Joseph D. Cornwall — last modified April 02, 2007 09:42
1080p can be significantly better that 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i. But, (there’s always a "but") there are qualifications. The most obvious qualification: Is this performance improvement manifest under real world viewing conditions?
Tech Article: Video Processing in DVD Players, Receivers and Displays
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Tech Article: Understanding HDMI Ver 1.3
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Tech Article: Benchmark Testing DVDs - Overview of HQV, Avia Pro and DVE
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Tech Article: Audioholics HDMI 1.3 Q&A
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Tech Article: HDTV Past, Present and Future - Part 2 Future
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Tech Article: Mythbusting Plasma TV Performance
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Tech Article: VESA DisplayPort Standard v1.0
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Tech Article: HDMI Interface - A Beginner's Guide
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Tech Article: HDTV Past, Present and Future - Part I History
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Tech Article: Fujitsu Plasma Tube Technology
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Tech Article: Understanding Widescreen, Letterboxed, and Pan & Scan
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Tech Article: CableCARDs - A Primer
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Tech Article: Display Technologies Guide (LCD, Plasma, DLP, LCoS, D-ILA, CRT)
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Tech Article: Organic LED Displays (OLEDs) - The Next Trend?
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