HDTV Zine

If you purchased a Sony Bravia or Grand Wega LCD television in 2005, you may have experienced a glitch which prevents the television from turning on or shutting off. This glitch can be corrected by a software update. If this…

The Sony KDS-R50XBR1 incorporates SXRD (Silicon Crystal Reflective Display) technology, which delivers exceptional video. Utilizing three SXRD chips, this set features a native 1920×1080 pixel resolution with 1080p compatibility. Other features include: Integrated HDTV tuner, composite, S-video, HD-component, HDMI, and…

I can’t say I’m not surprised, but I was really hoping that the advent of true Hi-Def DVD would be available in just a few more weeks. However, the anticipated March debut of HD-DVD might get pushed back a month…

HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) is a variation of the existing CD standard. By extending the information stored in the CD signal by 4-bits (CDs are based on 16bit audio technology) to 20bits, HDCD can extend the sonic capacity of…

Blu-ray Disc players and Movies will be arriving on store shelves by mid-year. However, how much will a Blu-ray Disc movie actually cost? Sony has just announced that its wholesale price for first release Blu-ray Disc movies will start out…

After a stellar beginning with the Olympics opening day’s festivities, HDTV viewers experienced a series of transmission blackouts, audio with no video, switches to analog images, and other problems on the second day of NBC’s HD Olympics Coverage. For more…

Home theater has certainly given us more and better options for enjoying television viewing, as well as other home entertainment options. However, it has also given us the clutter of remote controls. The quest for a remote control that…

Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers’ homes. Although Plasma TVs seem to be be getting all the attention in this area, the LCD television is also making an impact. On the following…

NBC has gone all out with its coverage of the Torino Olympics by simulcasting its main Olympics schedule in both analog and HDTV. In addition, the Olympics also represents the most extensive use of 5.1 channel surround sound for a…

The Denon S-101, is a compact system that combines a 50wpc receiver and 100 watt subwoofer, and a progressive scan DVD player with DVD, DVD-R/RW, CD/R/RW, Kodak Picture CD, MP3, WMA, and HDCD playback compatibility. The S-101 includes Dolby Virtual…