HDTV Zine

Dynamic Headroom refers to the ability of a receiver or amplifier to output power at a significantly higher level than normal for short periods to accommodate musical peaks or extreme sound effects in films. This specification is important in home…

Mark this date on your calendar: February 17th, 2009. After years of changing dates and conflicting House and Senate Bills, this is the date finally approved by Congress, and signed by President Bush, when analog television transmissions will end. The…

Plasma and LCD flat panel televisions are all the rage. Consumers can’t seem to get enough of the stylish sets. One reason is that the marketplace is not only being flooded with flat panel sets in just about any size…

A common question I get is: “How Come Standard VHS VCRs Don’t Have S-Video Connections?”. Find out the answer to this question and more about what S-Video actually is, and why it is also sometimes confused with S-VHS, in my…

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 following page,…

Contrast ratio is the difference between the brightest whites and the blackest blacks that a television or video projector can display. High contrast ratios deliver whiter whites and blacker blacks and a greater degree of gray values in between. If…

It seems that every week a new LCD television brand hits store shelves. Most of these brands are targeted towards budget-minded consumers. However, Vidikron, well-known for its successful line of video projectors, is aiming high with three new high performance…

Instead of giving your lover jewelry, flowers, candy, or lingerie on this Valentine’s Day, why not give a gift that will not only last, but provide the perfect catalyst for romance - a home theater-related product. Whether cuddling up on…

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…

One of the most common questions I get is “How do I play and transfer my old 8mm or Hi8 video tapes to VHS or DVD if I don’t have the camcorder any more?”. Unfortunately the answer to this question…