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Video Systems - Video Components
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| Article Title | Author | Company | eMag Issue | Article Synopsis |
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| HDBaseT Technology – Why You Should Be Impressed | Dean Vaughan | Leaf Audio Pty Ltd | Oct 2012 |
HDBaseT allows the reliable transmission of uncompressed pure HD video and 8 channels of uncompressed audio along with Ethernet and control signals over a single Cat5e/6 cable up to 100m (228 ft). |
| KanexPro CubeUp™ 2D to 3D Converter Review | David Susilo | TED Publications | Aug 2012 |
Logically 2D to 3D conversion cannot be done in real time. There are too many parameters for any processor to compute in an instant without some kind of a very powerful processing power. So here comes KanexPro 2D to 3D converter / scaler / HDMI switch to the rescue, or so they claim. |
| Is 3-D Television in Your Future? | Len Calderone | Aug 2011 |
The first 3-D movie was produced by Arch Oboler, of the famed radio series, “Lights Out.” It was called Bwana Devil and stared Robert Stack. My first experience with 3-D was in 1953 with the horror movie, House of Wax, which was the first movie with stereophonic sound,staring Vincent Price, who became the King of 3-D by staring in three more 3-D films. |
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| Superior Digital Video Images through Multi‐Dimensional Color Tables | Entertainment Experience/Tammy Smith | eeColor™ Technology | Apr 2011 |
The recent color improvements in televisions and video projectors, the desire to enjoy entertainment media on smaller, lower quality devices and the static digital color standards have created a unique need for new video color processing technology. |
| The End of Analog Video | Jeffrey Singer | Crestron | Aug 2010 |
The AACS (Advanced Access Content System), the licensing authority that defines the content protection scheme for Blu-ray, has established December 31st, 2010 as the beginning of the “Analog Sunset”. The AACS Analog Sunset ensures that all new Blu-ray content is transmitted via HDMI with HDCP content protection between sources and displays. |
| RF Distribution TIPS | Grayson Evans | The Training Department | Aug 2008 |
Installer/designers seem to associate the word “modulator” with “crummy picture”. This is undoubtedly due to a bad experience in the past. |
| Acoustically Transparent Screens | Screen Research | Screen Research | Jun 2008 |
In home theater systems, audio and video are equally important and must work in concert. |
| The Digital Television Revolution and the Need For Video Processing Technologies | Anchor Bay Technologies | Anchor Bay Technologies | Feb 2008 |
With the emergence of HDTV, there is often a mismatch between the signal received and the aspect ratio and native resolution of a display. A display’s aspect ratio is essentially the shape of the screen. Two common aspect ratios are 4:3 (universal for standard definition) and 16:9 (universal for high definition). Depending on the display, the 16:9 signal might have to be displayed on a television with a 4:3 aspect ratio, and vice versa. This can lead to image loss, particularly on the sides, and requires aspect ratio conversion for a complete picture. |
| Gefen Home Theatre Scaler | Lee Distad | Lee Distad Consulting | Dec 2007 |
At an msrp of $500, the Gefen does a remarkable job of scaling up SD content from DVD, and to a lesser extent, broadcast. |
| Why NOT 1080p? | Jerry Chapman | Solid Signal | Jun 2007 |
Consumers who do their homework, compare prices and products and seek advice from experts can find 1080p technology for a price that meets the quality. So the real question is not Why? The real question is Why Not?! |
| Structured Cabling Approach Helps Streamline Digital Signage Systems | Jeffrey Herman | MuxLab Inc. | Jun 2007 |
Digital signage is one of the fastest growing applications, allowing audio-video content to be distributed virtually around the world. Retailing, education, banking, government, restaurant, hospitality and transportation are just a few of the sectors where digital signage has been rapidly adopted. |
| Video Modulation over Digital Cable | Jack Urrutia | Channel Vision | Jun 2007 |
The Affinity allows each TV location desired to access digital cable as well as the modulated signals by providing an easy way to switch between the two feeds. Essentially, one can think of this product as a remote-controlled A/B switch. |
| Ten Reasons to Buy a Video Processor | Anchor Bay | Anchor Bay | Apr 2007 |
Video-processing technologies are essential in order to achieve outstanding picture quality for today's high-resolution video displays. When buying a video processor, consumers should look for the following technologies and features to receive the best-possible viewing experience from their HDTVs. |
| Scaling the Sea of HD | Josh Allen | DVDO | Apr 2006 |
The misconceptions about 1080p and HD programming certainly make video scaling and processing more relevant as “early adopters” spend thousands on Full HD displays incapable of outputting their “golden resolution” because of inadequate source material. |
| Modular vs Standalone AV Systems | Altinex Inc. | Altinex Inc. | Feb 2006 |
The future of upgrades continues to expand at an impressible rate; as innovations are unveiled steadily by resourceful engineers working around the clock, modular audiovisual systems will continue to be the most beneficial answer to customer requests. |
| Getting the Most out of DVD’s on an HDTV Display | Jason Liao | OPPO Digital | Oct 2005 |
A DVD collection can represent a sizable investment, both financially and emotionally, in our favorite content. That content deserves to look its very best on any type of screen. |
| 1080p HDTV Sets | Andrew Ghigo | Practical Home Theater Guide | Oct 2005 |
1080p HDTV represents the latest in a series of HDTV video formats. With a variety of formats to choose from, things for the HDTV buyer may start to get confusing. In this article, we discuss the difference between 720p, 1080i, and 1080p HD formats, to help you get a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each. |

