tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:09:24 +0000http://www.videophile.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com (Jon)Blogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-1456659262421804259Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:18:00 +00002008-03-22T14:49:42.678-07:00hddvdformat warshidefblu-raySonyThe battle between Blu-Ray and HD DVD at first seemed to be a repeat of the old videotape format wars between VHS and Betmax (and Video2000, which people usually forget about). However, the battle was all over much sooner than anticipated - Blu-Ray has won the final battle, and the war of high-def format. Sony is the backer of Blu-Ray, and Toshiba backed HD DVD. However, to mark its defeat, http://www.videophile.co.uk/2008/03/high-definition-dvd-wars-is-over-blu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-6928699602962595910Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:10:00 +00002008-03-19T17:17:35.222-07:00hdmi19 inch screenphilipspc monitorsmall tvhdd Not so long ago the emphasis on displays was size, with the home cinema market being targeted by the manufacturers. Today, as the home cinema plasma screen market has become mature and saturated, manufacturers are now bringing out more smaller models, at lower prices. These models appeal to people who used to consider a 20 inch standard ratio television huge, and also for those who wish to have http://www.videophile.co.uk/2008/03/philips-19pfl4322-19-widescreen-hd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-4050595689992881433Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:02:00 +00002008-03-19T17:10:03.403-07:00Hard Disc DrivecamcordersDCR-SR32hddSonyThe latest Sony HDD Camcorders are extremely compact and give good image quality. With three video recording settings to choose from, you have greater control over the quality of the film that you produce. Battery life lasts for a couple hours of shooting, and the 30GB HDD allows for many hours of footage. If you purchase a spare battery, then this light weight camcorder can keep going for most http://www.videophile.co.uk/2008/03/sony-dcr-sr32-hard-disc-drive-camcorder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-7261375694856010979Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:31:00 +00002007-09-23T17:21:22.785-07:00hidefblu-raybluraycamcordersHitachi has announced the arrival of the world's first Blu-ray camcorders, offering 1920x1080-pixel HD recording onto miniature BD-R (recordable Blu-ray) discs. And in a parallel move, recording media companies Imation and Verbatim heralded the arrival of the blank discs the camcorders will use. Imation and Verbatim have announced the availabiility of blank 8cm Blu-ray discs. The discs have a http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/08/blu-ray-camcorders-now-available-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-6701825606426539908Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:24:00 +00002007-09-23T17:18:14.031-07:00hddvdhidefblu-rayblurayHome Cinema News reports on the ongoing battle between blu-ray and HD DVD: Last week saw the HD DVD group proudly announcing that sales of HD DVD hardware have outstripped sales of Blu-ray hardware by three-to-one in Europe's main markets so far this year. But surprise surprise, the Blu-ray camp isn't prepared to take that lying down. The Blu-ray Disc Association European Promotions Committee http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/08/blu-ray-and-hd-dvd-war-gets-nasty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-3034211168353700429Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:05:00 +00002007-09-23T17:14:40.524-07:00lcdplasmaThe buying of large-screen TVs has absolutely skyrocketed lately. It seems that everyone wants one – and with good reason. The large-screen TV has come a long way from those faded-out behemoths of old that took up half your living room and never really produced a picture of decent quality. Now, however, especially in combination with HDTV, you can get not only a nice, large picture, but a crisp, http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/04/how-plasma-tvs-and-lcd-tvs-differ.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-1284174972289676006Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:45:00 +00002007-06-16T16:30:41.941-07:00technologyflat screensedHow does the next generation flat-screen video display developed by Canon and Toshiba differ from other emerging video technology? SED TV, (Surface-Conduction Electron-Emitter Display) born from the marriage of Canon and Toshiba’s SED Inc., was on display as a prototype at the recent CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. Actually, that’s a little backwards as SED Inc., the company Canon http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/03/how-does-sed-tv-technology-compare-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-899210390857094032Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:21:00 +00002007-03-06T14:22:47.244-08:00audioDTS (also known as Digital Theater Systems), owned by DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSI), is a multi-channel digital surround sound format used for both commercial/theatrical and consumer grade applications (with significant technical differences between home and commercial/theatrical variants: the latter being a traditional ADPCM compression system and the former a sophisticated hybrid perceptual and http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/digital-theater-system-dts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-3551363742919384272Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:00:00 +00002007-03-06T15:03:16.339-08:00cableshome cinemaaudioWhat is so important about cables anyway? One of the most common questions asked by consumers faced with purchasing cables for their audio or home theater system is, "What is so important about cables anyway?" They can cost as much or more than some of the hardware in the system and to many it is difficult to understand why wire isn't just wire. To begin to understand how audio cables workhttp://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/technical-introduction-to-audio-cables.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-2751391420284734335Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:56:00 +00002007-03-06T14:44:38.517-08:00plasmaCalculating the Correct Distance In setting up the environment for your plasma TV, a primary consideration is to determine the screen size to match the floor plan or available space where the plasma will be displayed.Plasma monitors are measured diagonally across the screen, just like any other television set. You can typically choose from the following sizes: 32", 40", 42", 46", 50", 61", or 63"http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/plasma-television-buying-guide-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-425215771057954022Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:53:00 +00002007-03-06T15:34:47.033-08:00hddvdnewsblurayThe format battle for the next generation DVD, between Sony's Blu-ray and HD DVD led by Toshiba, continues to dominate digital media discussions. With no clear leader established, the market has become divided; camps on either side are fighting to control the primary digital format of the future. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the next generation DVD format, the growing consumer demand for http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-transforming-media.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-1955213699893070200Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:51:00 +00002007-03-06T15:37:42.050-08:00satellitehidefAn Hdtv tuner-receiver will be necessary to get local Hdtv broadcasts on your Hdtv if it does not have a built in ATSC tuner or you don't already have HD cable or satellite service. Without the ATSC tuner your tv is "Hdtv ready", meaning it is capable of showing high defintion images on the screen when connected to a digital tuner and source. However, all is not lost. Depending on your current http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/hdtv-tuner-receiver-get-hdtv-broadcasts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-3617076339370233111Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:48:00 +00002007-03-11T07:58:06.144-07:00projectorsrear projectionThe least expensive--and most common--type of jumbo TV is a rear-projection set. Some projection sets have three cathode-ray picture tubes (CRTs), smaller versions of the tubes used in conventional sets. The images from those small tubes are projected onto the back of a 42- to 70-plus-inch screen, hence the name rear-projection TV. Microdisplay sets use liquid-crystal display (LCD), digital lighthttp://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/consumer-reports-projection-tv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-8226178534955857291Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:46:00 +00002007-02-03T02:47:03.882-08:00audioMajor movie houses, theatres, home entertainment environments, gaming, arcade and other public and in-house presentation areas today use surround sound systems for enhanced audio entertainment. Surround sound is basically when you increase the dimension of your sound (or sound waves), sort of like on the Twilight Zone. In other words you take the standard one dimensional audio production, http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/home-theater-surround-sound-basics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-1620643965707998550Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:44:00 +00002007-02-03T02:45:34.202-08:00audioIf you go to your local home theater store, you may be confronted by a variety of “extreme” sounding names for cabling: Mega Cables, Monster Cables, Uber Cables… the proliferation of “boutique” cabling is always a source of controversy in home theater and audiophile circles. The question is, how much difference do they make, and are they worth it? Well despite the perils involved in even http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/home-theatre-what-difference-do-cables.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-778319474441713150Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:43:00 +00002007-02-03T02:43:54.660-08:00audioThese days, Dolby is a household name. The infamous "DD" symbol can be found on almost every piece of modern audio equipment out there. This includes gaming consoles, HDTVs, home theaters, both home and car stereos, cinemas, and personal computers. It all started in 1949 when a man named Ray Dolby went to work for Ampex Corporation part-time while still in high school. He worked on an assortmenthttp://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/history-of-dolby-audio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-868315063938048600Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:42:00 +00002007-03-06T14:18:15.366-08:00plasmaFor those who want their home theatre to imitate the cinematic experience, a plasma TV wall mount is a good investment to save space and to give a great effect. A plasma TV wall mount is easy to install yourself, but if you prefer, you can hire a professional to do the job for you. The price of a typical plasma TV wall mount can range from $60 to $350, and it is a good idea to invest in the best http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/plasma-tv-wall-mount.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-7968225093227693404Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:40:00 +00002007-02-03T02:41:36.346-08:00hddvdhidefDefinition of high definition DVD High definition DVD is like an evolution in DVD format rather then just an outright revolution. If we compare the audio and video quality the difference just like what was in DVD and VHS Tapes. Now day’s television sets are compatible to display high definition pictures quality. If talk more precisely high definition DVD offers about 1080 lines of video http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/high-definition-dvd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-2722553786721531696Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:39:00 +00002007-02-03T02:39:24.942-08:00projectorsMuch time is spent on helping you select the right projector for your home cinema which is great as it is an expensive purchase. Unfortunately little time is given to location, and this is critical to achieve a great cinema experience. The following describes the different ways of locating a projector successfully. There are three ways a projector can be set up. These are table top, wall mountedhttp://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/how-to-locate-home-cinema-projector.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-5929389353341273471Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:38:00 +00002007-02-03T02:38:20.112-08:00projectorsOver the years, I have grown really attached to my home theater system. I must say, of all the rooms in the house, my own little movie theater is the one I could not live without. I am absolutely in love with my home theater system and, if you are anything like me, I am sure you will love yours too. I found, when I was initially building my system, that there was so much information to absorb. http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/buyers-guide-to-home-theater-projectors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-6436648431410722882Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:36:00 +00002007-03-06T15:31:47.529-08:00blurayThis article will give you an overview of the benefits that the next-gen blu-ray format will offer over conventional formats such as DVD. The blu-ray format is going to push forward the limits of current media substantially which allow you to enjoy a host of great benefits which include: • Improved Capacity, • High-Definition Video, • Enhanced Interactivity, • Enhanced Copy Protection, and • http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/benefits-of-blu-ray-disc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-3827032974532155096Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:36:00 +00002007-03-06T15:32:17.511-08:00blurayNew technology is now making it possible for viewers to record and store high definition programming onto DVDs. Blu-ray Disc is one method of recording HD content onto an optical disc. A blue-laser optical disc (MPEG-2 or MPEG-4) is used. Systems that use this technology will be able to play traditional DVDs, but the goal of Blu-ray is to create an image that's as close to the HD format as http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/blu-ray-technology.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-1579123231098339416Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:35:00 +00002007-02-03T02:35:54.667-08:00plasmaIt seems as if everyone these days is showing off their expensive flashy new home entertainment centers. They’re linked wirelessly to computers, have more speakers than a Rolling Stone’s concert, and cost more than a midsize luxury sedan. They feature DVD players, DVR or Tivo, CD players, MP3 players, and anything else you can imagine. The centerpiece, though, still remains the same: the http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/plasma-tvs-and-your-home-entertainment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-731703700722659866Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:34:00 +00002007-03-06T15:36:17.697-08:00lcdLCD televisions are incredible, space-saving appliances. LCDs possess extremely thin, flat screens that can be mounted on a stant or even hung on a wall in your family or entertainment room. In the case of the latter, hanging an LCD television on a wall provides consumers with additional space in the room in which the television is placed; allowing much more space for furniture and decorating. http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/lcd-televisions-futures-standard-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161460441848281886.post-5558411315298016637Sat, 03 Feb 2007 10:31:00 +00002007-02-03T02:33:40.820-08:00hddvdblurayThere has been a technology on the horizon for quite some time, and now it is here. High Definition movies will be available mid 2006 in two formats: Blu-Ray and HD DVD. These two formats both offer similar features on the same sized disc, but they have no plans to be compatible in the same movie player. This has created a split in the movie industry and companies are taking sides. Blu-ray http://www.videophile.co.uk/2007/02/hd-dvd-vs-blu-ray.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0