Saturday, February 8, 2014

what LED hdtv should I buy to avoid noticing any Lag whatsover?




Joe


Hi I have 2 Vizio HDTV. One is an LED and it is a 120 HZ and it is a 47 inch and the other is an LCD 47 inch one and also 120 hz. Now I am gonna give you a great example. You know for anyone who watches NBC Sunday Night Football and they go to the replay and the NBC Logo comes up to show the replay and after they show the replay the NBC Logs comes up again to go back to Live TV, well this is a great example because I notice somewhat of a lag when that happens and I see like a ghosting effect I guess and I also notice the pixels when that happens. It happens on other channels too but I notice it more on NBC Sunday Night Football. I have HD Directv with HDMI cable. So that isn't the problem. It is crazy because the other night I also watched the game on NFL Game Rewind app on the IPAD MINI and I didn't notice any lag whatsoever during the game. Is this lag or ghosting or whatever you want to call it caused by the response time of the TV or is it caused by the Refresh rate of the TV. I mean both of my Vizio TV's are doing the same thing and I even have a 3rd Sony 60 hz tv and it does it on that as well. So my questions are as follows:

1)Is the Lag caused by the Response Time or the Refresh Rate or what exactly?

2)Why is it on the IPAD Mini I didn't notice the lag?

3)I want the images to be crisp without any lag or ghosting or anything like that. What specifications on the TV should I look for?

4)For a 2013 say tv between a 30 to 39 inch what exact tv model do I look at to not see any lag etc?

5)How about a 40 to 50 inch TV which model should I look at?

6)Do I buy instead a monitor that is like 27 inch or 32 inch with an hdmi with a response time of say 1 ms. Please let me know.

Please answer each of my above 6 questions in details. Thanks.
For the Panasonic Plasma I should get a 1080P right rather than a 720P. The only problem that I have with Plasmas is that the picture is way too dim compared to the LED or LCD TV and I like a picture that is very bright. Please help. Thanks.



Answer
It's just a lag based on the distance of the TV and box from the satellite and just the broadcast in general. One of my family members had the same issue they have a 20 inch LED tv in their bedroom and a 32 inch LED tv in there living room. You can hear the TV's echo each other when on the same channel. Next the reason you didn't notice any lag on the iPad Mini is because it wasn't a live stream of it, it was a replay of what happened. So it's not looking for the live feed of the game over the internet, it's downloading it to the iPad's temporary memory just so it can play it through. This really isn't the TV at all VIZIO TV's are great options. This goes back to just DirecTV's ability to get the live video to the satellites and then to TV's across the US mainly. The only option would be to get a 240 Hz or 480 Hz HDTV but I really don't recommend that because those are mainly LCD TV's and LCD is probably the last option you want for a TV. LED is the best quality for a TV and LCD is better for a computer screen image. Overall for TV screen sizes you asked. The Best options are Samsung with there Smart HDTV's, Sharp's new IGZO display HDTV's, then Samsung is always reliable choice for HDTV's

Which TV I should buy?




Patrik Fen


Hey guys,

I want to buy a TV in the near future but I have no clue which one... I want the TV for gaming (Xbox) and movies mainly... So it has to be Full HD, low input lag, great contrast and refresh rate. I don't really care about the Smart TV capabilities.

But I really have no clue which one should I pick... Can I have your opinions? Can you recommend me specific type or at least a brand? I would be glad if the pricepoint would not exceed 1000eur/850gpb/1300usd

thanks!!



Answer
http://www.techradar.com/us/news/television/hdtv/best-tv-2013-what-tv-should-you-buy-this-year-709255
(http://www.techradar.com/us/news/television/tv/top-7-gaming-tvs-for-the-xbox-one-and-ps4-1158413)




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Friday, February 7, 2014

HDTV Questions?




grouchy187


I'm thinking about getting an hdtv but I'm not too familiar with the way it works. I have a xbox 360 and I know that will look excellent but I got some questions about watching shows and all.

1) Will the current channels I have through Directv look better on a HDTV, worse or the same?

2) Are the options to get rid of window bars good or is it better to just watch the shows in 4:3 ratio.

3) Just by attaching my satellite reciever (directv) to the hdtv will I also get the HD version of local channels like FOX, CBS and ABC for free?

Anything else I need to know will help out too, thx in advance for any help.



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1 - It will depend greatly upon the channel. For example, daytime game shows are generally of very poor quality and they will look worse than normal on your HDTV. On the other hand, DirecTV high-definition feeds will look FANTASTIC compared to what you're used to.

2 - That's completely up to you. You'll have to try it out and see what your preference is. Personally, I find that it's generally best to leave 4:3 programming at 4:3 although I sometimes stretch is slightly on the horizontal axis. I find most of the "stretchies" to be unwatchable as the distortion is way too much.

3 - Yes, as long as they ARE your local channels and you have a way to feed them through your DirecTV receiver. What I mean by this is that "local channels" has two meanings: 1 - what we normally think of as local channels (i.e., the same channels you pick up off-the-air) and 2 - the channels that DirecTV calls local channels (i.e., network broadcasts that may or may not be local to you).

In the case of #1, you will need to feed your local channels through your DirecTV receiver (e.g., via the coaxial cable coming off an antenna and connected to the rear of your DirecTV receiver) and then, if the program is in high-definition, you will be able to watch it in high-definition on your HDTV. This assumes, of course, that you're using a high-definition DirecTV receiver.

In the case of #2, you will receive what you've paid DirecTV to provide you. If it's their version of "local channels" and there's a high-definition program on one of those channels then you will be watching that program in high-definition on your HDTV.

Be advised that DirecTV has seven exclusively high-definition channels (73-76, 78-79, and 509) available for $5/month (at least, that's what I'm paying for them). These are a combination of sports, movies, and variety programming with 509 being an HBO high-definition feed.

A number of issues to keep in mind:

1 - To get the best quality image, buy the best HDTV you can afford today. How to know which is the best in your price range? Check out http://www.avguide.com for buying guides to all of the sets using current HDTV technologies. There are other sites as well; I've found this one to be unusually well-qualified to critique leading-edge equipment as well as the stuff we mortals can afford.

If you're into film, the one factor on which current digital (i.e., non-CRT) technologies tend to fall flat is black level. In the event you're not familiar with the term, it simply refers to how black the blacks in a film (or TV program) look. In the perfect case, black looks black and, if you're used to a CRT, you'd expect no less. LCDs are probably the most extreme example of blacks not only NOT looking black but looking gray instead and sometimes (in the worst cases) a light gray at that. Try watching Dark City on a set and you'll quickly get a feel for the meaning of black level.

My solution to that problem was to buy a set using LCOS technology. I found it to do a better job with blacks than LCDs or plasmas and better than most DLP sets. Nobody calls their sets LCOS - Sony says SXRD, JVC says HD-ILA, etc., but you can sort through all the nomenclature without a lot of effort.

2 - Resolution: To get the best picture on your set you'll want the original feed to be converted from one resolution to another as FEW times as possible. Picture quality is diminshed each time the image is converted to another resolution.

To explain further: a program is sent to DirecTV (or over the air) in a particular resolution, DirecTV rebroadcasts it in the same resolution (so far, so good), your DirecTV receiver receives the program in that same resolution and the receiver does one of the following two things: a - it passes it out to your HDTV at the incoming resolution, or b - it converts the program to another resolution.

To jump ahead a bit here, your HDTV is a digital device and has a single resolution it will display. This resolution is "baked into" the set and you cannot change it. If the program comes into the set at a different resolution, YOUR SET WILL CHANGE THE RESOLUTION TO ITS OWN NATIVE RESOLUTION.

If the DirecTV receiver has already changed to resolution to a resolution that is not native to the HDTV then the HDTV will change it again for a total of two resolution changes. Not good!

An example of (usually) the best way to have all this working:

a - A program is broadcast at 480i (this is the NTSC TV standard that's been in place since forever),

b - The DirecTV receiver receives the program at 480i and DOES NOT change it before sending it onto your HDTV, and

c - Your HDTV converts the signal to its native resolution (e.g., 720p) and you sit back and enjoy it.

Notice that in this example you've caused the DirecTV receiver to send the signal out just the way that it came in. I highly recommend that you set your receiver up this way for the following reasons:

a - Your DirecTV receiver may not output a signal that is native to your HDTV; in which case, your HDTV will need to convert the signal again - resulting in two signal resolution conversions and a noticeably degraded image (everything else being equal), and

b - Your DirecTV receiver has a video processor (this is the chip that does resolution conversion) that is INFERIOR to the video processor in your HDTV; so, why have an inferior chip do the conversion (or, in the worst case, the first of two conversions) at all?

Just set your DirecTV receiver up so that it DOES NOT change the resolution of incoming programming - no matter what that incoming resolution is. Let your expensive HDTV do the heavy lifting.

My Samsung DirecTV receiver has a NATIVE-1 setting for its output resolution and this means "Don't change the incoming resolution - just send it out as is." Alternatively, I can choose from a variety of output resolutions, including one that is native to my HDTV, but, as I've said, my HDTV does a MUCH better job of video processing the image into its native resolution than the DirecTV receiver can ever hope to do. This will be true for your HDTV, too.

A couple of other points. To get the best out of your HDTV, consider purchasing (and using!) a DVD that will help you to calibrate your set. One example is Digital Video Essentials (DVE). This DVD will lead you through setting up your HDTV so that it looks its best in terms of brightness, contrast, color balance, and all of the other important factors that can make a noticeable difference in your ability to enjoy the full value of your set.

Last, but not least, if you are REALLY into film, consider having a professional calibration done. These generally range in price from $300 - $500 and, while the price may seem extravagant, it WILL make a very noticeable difference.

If this is of interest, I would recommend selecting a calibrator and asking him (or her) which set they recommend for your viewing needs. Then, buy the set (assuming you like it!) and calibrate it yourself using DVE (or its equivalent) and, if you're happy with the results, stop there. If you'd like to go further still, then make an appointment with the calibrator after ensuring that he is going to be able to do more than you did (e.g., by going into the service menu to access lower-level functions than your user menu allows you to get at).

One source of calibrators is www.cedia.com. CEDIA is the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association and, while their members generally do much more than calibrate sets, one of their members would certainly be able to help you. You can find members located near you at this CEDIA page: http://www.electroniclifestyle.com/finde...

Hope this helps. I've spent part of the past year doing what you're contemplating doing and have learned a lot. I'm also looking at a larger, better picture than I used to - poor programming aside (as I mentioned earlier, poor programming just looks WORSE in high-definition and nothing is going to change that).

P.S. Having mentioned various products and services I should say that I have no relationship or affiliation with any of these manufacturers or organizations.

Good luck and happy viewing!

Need HDTV input?




cowboys_pl


Thinking about buying an HDTV but need to know if my (non-dig) dish network reciever will hook up to one? I know I won't get HD channels without a new reciever but wouldn't programs still be good quality if not slightly better? I know for DVD movies it would be great! what do they mean about off-air antenna? I receive my local channels through my dish network will that still be possible? Sorry so naïve about this high-tech stuff thanks in advance for all who helped. PS any opinions on which brand is best? 32in


Answer
i'm thinking it will work if the tv you're going to get has analog inputs as well (coax or rca inputs). if your sat receiver hooks up to the tv using a coax cable... make sure that the tv you're getting has the NTSC tuner as well.

off-air antenna... hdtv has the capability of receiving off the air hd broadcasts just by hooking up an antenna. (imagine "rabbit ears" type antenna receiving high def shows)

hope that helps




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Which is the best 32 inch led tv in india 2013?




christina


Hi guyzz!!

i am planning to buy a 32 inch led tv for my new home.
My priorities are :
full hd led tv (1920x1080p)
Decent motion clarity index
sharp and good quality pictures ofcourse.....
smart tv (optional)
stylish with a slim frame

went to a local store he inclined me towards lg32ls series i.e lg 32ls4600 and 32ls5700
Panasonic TH-L32E5D0
sony bravia 32 ex550

i personally like lg 32ls5700
which one should i consider.....
any other options.....

any help will be appreciated :)



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Hi christina, LG WRman Sherlock here,

First of all, my recommendation would be too mention your budget range to get the best opinions possible. Now looking at the factors you have listed, the 32LS5700 would be a good choice.

However, if you have a flexible budget then I would suggest you to look at the 32LM6200 as well. The TV is a full HD LED TV with theater-like passive 3D and easy to use Smart TV functions. It has a Motion Clarity index of 400 which will be perfect for fast moving visuals. And the sleek design with the ribbon stand is definitely the cherry on top. Check this link for detailed information for this TV.

http://www.televisioninfo.com/content/LG-32LM6200-3D-LED-HDTV-Review/Tour-and-Design.htm

LG WRman Sherlock out!

Is this lg 55in tv good for the price?




Mr Myagi


Any pros and cons? Can I watch 3d channels without the glasses? Thanks

http://www.walmart.com/ip/LG-55LM4600-55-1080p-120Hz-3D-LED-1.4-ultra-slim-HDTV/21693006#Specifications



Answer
That is the entry level 3D TV from the 2012 line up (the LM in the model number is the 2012 designation, LA is the 2013 lineup).

Overall - that series is considered to be a very decent TV. For that particular model...since it is the entry level...you will have somewhat less features than the higher up in the series (LM6200, LM6700, LM7600, LM8600, LM9600)...but overall it's not much different. This particular one does not have the Smart Features of the LM6200 and up...and it also doesn't have as good of processors as the LM7600 and up, but it should be decent enough for normal use.

As far as 3D and glasses are concerned. These TV's use passive 3D...meaning that (and this is in laymans terms) the picture is filtered in a way that when the glasses are put on...the left eye sees one picture and the right eye sees another...and your brain makes it 3D. Without glasses on...it will just look like an extremely out of focus picture.

As far as cons for this unit...there are 2:

1st (and this applies to a LOT of manufacturers and not just LG).
The 120Hz "Tru Motion Rate" is not the same thing as a 120Hz refresh rate. So - though it sort-of performs like a 120Hz TV...it really is a 60Hz panel. You will find this to be the case in most of the lesser expensive models from all manufacturers.

2nd:
Given that this is a left-over 2012 model...you are already starting out with 1 year old technology. Not saying that it's not good technology...but that there is already a newer model and any 2012 models are simply left-overs that didnt sell. You should expect to see a significant savings from the 2013 models. It's hard to price-compare an overstock model...since the major retailers who would normally carry these have already replaced them with 2013 models...so you can;t always rely on a quick google shopping search...as it's likely to come up with few results.

Overall though...$800 for a 55" 3D TV is not bad...so you certainly aren;t getting hosed at that price...but you just have to realize that it's marked down because it is in fact a 1 - 2 year old tv...even though its new.




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hdtv sound?




nunurbiz


My tv has optical sound output is there any way i could hook it up to my surround sound that has red and white plugs


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Unfortunately, the answer is no.

The red & white plugs are an analogue interface (called composite or A/V), while the optical output is digital. What's more, fibre optic audio has only become available within the past few years, unlike composite which has been commonplace for decades.

In fact, it's even a chore to convert between digital coaxial and optical audio (the two most popular digital formats for audio today).

In the end, if you do manage to find a way to convert the signal, you're going to be left with a poor quality signal and much less money in your pocket. The best thing to do would be to upgrade your surround sound system to one that's more compatible with today's technology.

P.S.
I'm assuming either 1) you mean your TV has optical IN, or 2) your satellite/digital cable box has the optical out...

i own a 42 inch vizio hdtv lcd my sound quality not that good sound goes from high to low what wrong?




bill m





Answer
Most tv nowadays has an option called Sound leveler or Auto sound. Try to enable or disable that. Lcds doesn't have good sound quality due to the size of the tvs. To get better sound you need to hook it up to a sound system.




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What kind of Antenna for HDTV?

Q. ...just got an hdtv. It picks up some digital channels pixelized with no antenna. I have a few general antennas throughout the house. Will any of these work, or do you need a special HD or Digital antenna?


Answer
HDTV uses the same antennas as normal over the air television. The only difference is with amplified antennas, they generally require a higher quality amplifier as the cheap ones for analog television can distort the digital signal more than it improves it. Some antennas that say they're especially for HDTV may be designed to better reduce multipath interference. Your best bet is a directional outdoor antenna, but if you're getting stations even with no antenna, I'd just try one of those general antennas you already have and see what kind of results you get. The problem I had with indoor antennas was that when people walked around in the house it could make the signal go all pixelated. But like I said, if it's strong enough to where you're getting stuff with no antenna, might not be a problem for you. Start with the simplest/cheapest solution first and work your way up.

hdtv without hd receiver?

Q. I have a hdtv but I do not have a satelite(directv) hd receiver yet installed.The picture quality is horrible even when i watch non hd channels.Do I absolutely have to have the hd receiver in order to have clear picture on my hdtv?thx in advance
the tv is a rear projection hdtv and it was bought about 4 years ago


Answer
Realize that there are two different kinds of High-def TV's: HD monitor and HDTV. The difference is that an HDTV has a built-in HD Tuner, which allows you to scan for and receive local HD channels (like ABC, CBS, NBC, etc.) for free. All you need is a regular antenna.

The HD monitor doesn't have one. So if that's what you have, then you need to buy an external HD tuner to receive free HD broadcasts. Best Buy sells a Samsung tuner for $180.

You can subscribe to HD channels through your cable or satellite provider, but some do not have local HD channels yet, or have a limited selection. You end up paying for local HD which is broadcast for free.


As for overall picture quality, it should still look OK watching a DVD or watching basic channels on your cable/satellite hookup. Make sure you are using either S-Video or the Component video hookups between your DVD player or Cable/Satellite receiver to your TV.




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Thursday, February 6, 2014

what antenna is best for the lower channels 4 5 7 9 etc.?




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what antennas get the low uhf local channels best. outdoor antenna amplified antennas


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Outdoor antennas always offer the potential for better reception than indoor or attic-mounted antennas. Three manufacturers of quality, high performance High Band (channels 7 through 13, 174 - 216 MHz) and Low Band (channels 2 through 4, 54 - 72 MHz and channels 5 through 6, 76 - 88 MHz) VHF antennas that foremost come to mind are Wade/Delhi, Winegard and Antennacraft. (For a more complete list of TV antenna manufacturers please use my DTV Antenna Resources Google Docs resource listed below.)

When shopping for a quality antenna for DTV reception you should try to choose an antenna that has a reasonably low VSWR spec, preferably no higher than 1.6:1 or so. Typically manufacturers of lower quality, lower performance antennas will often omit published VSWR specs for such antennas. Itâs also important to be aware that directional, narrow beamwidth antennas (or omnidirectional, CEA-909-compliant âSmart Antennasâ for shorter TX-to-RX distances,) can provide the best reception performance in an environment where strong multipath and adjacent-channel interference may be present. Just remember that the more directional the antenna the more important it becomes to accurately aim the antenna, often toward each TV stationâs transmitter if you have a good RF line-of-sight, whenever you want to view programming from that particular TV station. For outdoor antennas this often necessitatesâor is best performed byâthe use of an appropriate, high quality rotator if you have TV transmitters spread across your horizon.

One alternative to purchasing a turnkey off-air TV antenna is constructing the very popular, do-it-yourself high performance Gray-Hoverman antenna. (Please see the Digital Home Forum resources listed below if you would like more information.)

I highly encourage you to take the time to carefully and thoroughly read through the âOTA FAQ & Knowledge Baseâ of the Canadian Over-the-Air (OTA) Television Forums on the Digital Home Website; you will not find a better compendium of over-the-air TV reception and television antenna information anywhere. (Note: the information and resources apply in large part to everyone who relies upon an off-air antenna for television reception, but it will be the most helpful to those who reside within North America.)

Another excellent source of information on the subject of TV antennas is Ken Nistâs HDTV Primer Website. I highly recommend you read through the HDTV Primer resources to which Iâve provided links below.

I also recommend reading through the articles on DTV reception, esp. those under the section titled THE DIGITAL TV TRANSITION, as well as the antenna reviews on Peter Putmanâs HDTVexpert Website.

Ideally, if youâre able to use an outdoor antenna you should mount the antenna at least 20 feet (~ 6 meters) to 30 feet (~ 9 meters) above the ground or no less than 10 feet (~ 3 meters) above any nearby surrounding horizontal surfaces and/or structures.

If the terrestrial TV signals you receive at your site are too weak for your antenna, for example signals from distant TV transmitters, and you need or would like to amplify your RF signals, (providing that youâre not exposed to significant levels of RF interference and noise at your site,) I recommend using one of the following high performance mast-mounted units: either the CM-7777 Titan 2 preamplifier from Channel Master or one of the ultra low-noise HDTV preamplifiers from Research Communications in England. (Note: for U.S. residents the latter, even though superior to almost all other RF preamplifiers including Channel Masterâs CM-7777, will cost approximately US$150 shipped - or roughly three times the cost of the Channel Master unit.) Also, be very careful when choosing RF amplifiers for terrestrial TV applications; VHF antennas are much more susceptible to RF noise, which in turn can be easily exacerbated by amplification. In general itâs best to choose an appropriate (VHF) TV antenna with a sufficiently high passive gain rather than relying upon a lower-gain antenna and amplifier combo.

One last item: when it comes to the highest performance, high quality coaxial cable for your antenna downlead I highly recommend spending a little extra in order to use Beldenâs nonpareil RG-6/U or RG-11/U Tri-Shield coaxial cable. Please use my Google Docs resource titled âDTV Antenna Resourcesâ if you would like more information.


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Digital Home Forum
â OTA FAQ & Knowledge Base
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=41102&pp=30

HDTV Primer (an excellent source of information on antennas)
â Antenna Basics
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/basics.html
â Choosing an Antenna
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/choosing.html
â Common TV Antenna Types
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/types.html
â How Big Should the Antenna Be?
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/sizing.html
â Comparing Some Commercially Available Antennas
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/comparing.html
â Choosing a Mounting Site
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/siting.html
â It doesnât work! Now what?
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/fixes.html
â Erecting a TV Antenna (Main Page and Index)
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ISSUES/erecting_antenna.html

A/V Science (AVS) Forum
â HDTV Technical
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=25
â The Official AVS Antenna Topic!
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=381623&pp=60

DTV Antenna Resources
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dhpmqnbb_15f5t9j3gb
(Periodically updated and revised as needed)

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âHey Kids, Time For A Game Of musical Chairs!â
http://www.hdtvexpert.com/pages_b/MusicalChairs.html

As Analog Shutdown Nears, Antenna Reality Emerges
http://www.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&urlID=29040747&url=http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/analog-shutdown-nears-antenna-reality-emerges-0609/index.html&showBibliography=Y

About TV and FM Antennas
http://kyes.info/antenna/antennadex.html

TVTechnology
â Low-Band VHF DTV Revisited
http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/11506
â Antennas for DTV Reception
http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/11584
â Solving VHF DTV Reception Problems
http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/79862
â DTV Transition Survival Guide
http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/72376

Help with finding a good HDTV antenna?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090219121841AA75gR9
Is there any downside to mounting an antenna on a chimney�
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081126104936AAmFvOr

[PDF] Thin Air: ATSC Reception Isnât Always Easy
http://www.edn.com/contents/images/6656302.pdf
Brian Dipertâs âThin-Air ATSC (And NTSC)â Articles
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&num=100&aq=f&lr=lang_en&as_occt=title&q=site:edn.com+%22Thin-Air+ATSC+(And+NTSC)%22

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[PDF] SBGH NAROD Antenna
http://www.wuala.com/300ohm/Documents/SBGH%20NAROD%20ANTENNA.PDF
MecEng Drawing Notes
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=926298
[ZIP] Double-Bay Gray-Hoverman High-VHF DBGH Antenna CAD Drawing
http://www.user.dccnet.com/jonleblanc/Canada_TV_Stations/Gray-Hoverman/DBGH_VHF_hi_Antenna_LT.zip

Gray-Hoverman Antennas
http://imageevent.com/holl_ands/grayhoverman

Digital Home Forum
â The Gray-Hoverman Antenna for UHF Television Reception
http://www.digitalhome.ca/ota/superantenna/
â Which Gray-Hoverman TV Antenna Should I Build?
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=81982&pp=15
â (Gray-Hoverman) GH with NARODs for VHF-HI & UHF
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=99907&pp=15
â Gray-Hoverman Fractal & VHF R&D
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=95684&pp=15
(Applying Fractal mathematics to antennas is helpful to reduce the size of VHF / High-Band VHF antennas such as the Gray-Hoverman designs with a minimal hit to gain.)
â Co-linear High-VHF DBGH Plans
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/album.php?albumid=133
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=891066

How to make a fractal antenna for HDTV / DTV plus more on the cheap
http://ruckman.net/blog/print.php?news.21
DTV / HDTV Fractal Antenna Showdown!
http://ruckman.net/blog/print.php?news.22
 

help with finding a good hdtv antenna?




mom2_3hell


i libve 35 miles from towers. Bought a phillips 50 db amplified antenna. It worked great during all tests tv station did. They shut down the analog signal went to all digital. Now I cant get channels to come in at all. Why? Tv station said i needed a better antenna even tho it was working fine. So any suggestions...tired of buying these that dont work,


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There are basically two vitally important factors that govern your ability to effectively receive DTV signals: the quality and strength of the RF signal and the proper Transport Stream data, specifically the Program Map Table and the Program Association Table data, contained within the mandatory Program and System Information Protocol metadata that accompanies every ATSC-compliant DTV data stream. (If a TV station sends incorrect PAT and PMT data then you will be unable to watch and/or listen to that station. Your only recourse is to submit a formal complaint to that television station.)

In addition, co-channel interference and multi-path interference can also result in severe reception problems when dealing with digital television signals. The following is a quote from the Wikipedia entry on Digital Television: âMulti-path interference is a much more significant problem for DTV than for analog TV and affects reception, particularly when using simple antennas such as rabbit ears. This is perceived as âghostingâ in the analog domain, but this same problem manifests itself in a much more insidious way with DTV. (What was âghostingâ in analog becomes intersymbol interference (ISI), which causes data corruption, in digital TV. Beyond a certain point, corrupt data is as good as no data.) IEEE engineers recommend using an attic or outdoor antenna for DTV, if possible, rather than an indoor antenna, because reflections and other interactions of the signal with objects (including bodies) in the room will increase multipath interference. Unlike the problems of the preceding paragraph, multi-path can be worse for DTV under high signal conditions. It is perceived by the viewer as a spotty loss of audio or picture freezing and pixelation as people move about in the vicinity of the antenna and is often worse in wet weather due to increased reflection or re-polarization of the DTV signal arriving from multiple paths. In extreme cases the signal is lost completely. The cure is to employ a directional antenna outdoors, aligned with the transmitting location.â

In your case, with such broad reception difficulty, the primary culprit is most likely due to a poor quality RF signal at the RF/Antenna input on your HDTV. At a distance of 35 miles from the TV transmitters of your favorite local television stations it should be fairly straightforward to acquire sufficiently strong signals from those stations, however I would be extremely reluctant to recommend an indoor antenna especially if you reside in a single family dwelling. Itâs my opinion that the Philips SDV2510/27 antenna is simply ineffective and inadequate when it comes to DTV reception at your location. At best Philipsâ indoor antennas have a reputation of barely mustering middle-of-the-road performance.

The first step toward remedying the problem is to thoroughly analyze your specific location with respect to the broadcast television signals in your area. I recommend starting with the TV Signal Locator on the TV Fool Website along with antenna mapping and optimization information obtained from the CEA/NAB AntennaWeb Website. Once you know the direction and distance to each of the TV transmitters in your area you can begin narrowing the search for the optimum antenna. For service areas that fall into the âSuburbanâ area designation and beyond I strongly recommend a good quality outdoor antenna mounted to a rigid metal mast extending at least 20 feet above the adjacent ground and/or at least 10 feet above the top of the nearest structure, e.g., the roof line of your house. The following is quoted from a paper by O. Bendov titled On the Validity of the Longley-Rice (50,90/10) Propagation Model For HDTV Coverage and Interference Analysis: âThe FCC set the antenna height above ground at 30'. That elevation may have been appropriate during the 1950âs. Nowadays, the average height of outdoor antennas would be lower. For example, if the height of the receive antenna were 15' above ground, a received UHF signal would be -6.0 dB below that expected from an antenna 30' above ground. It would take quadrupling of the transmitter power to make up this loss.â

At the very least you should be using a directional antenna that is capable of receiving UHF and high-band VHF off-air television signals, and in some cases even low-band VHF if there are any TV stations in your area that are using frequencies within that range for digital broadcasts. The specific type of receiving antenna will depend on the direction, distance, and height above average terrain as well as the effective radiated power of the TV transmitters. It will also depend on the surrounding terrain elevation and âclutterâ between the transmitters and the receiving antenna as well as the performance of the DTV receiver/tuner. Your best choices will generally be either an outdoor 4-bay bowtie UHF antenna along with a good quality VHF antenna mounted to a single antenna mast or a heavy duty Yagi or log-periodic dual-band UHF/VHF antenna from a manufacturer such as Channel Master, Winegard, Wade/Delhi, AntennaCraft or Antennas Direct. (Please see my answer to the first Y!A question listed below for additional resources.)

If you are careful in selecting and installing your antenna you should not need to use a low-noise RF preamplifier. (In a noisy and/or multipath-prone RF environment a preamplifier can often exacerbate reception problems rather than help.) However if you find yourself in need of a high performance, low-noise RF preamplifier I highly recommend the mast-mounted Research Communications Type 9254 Wideband E-pHEMT Low Noise Preamplifier orâas a second choiceâthe Channel Master CM-7777 Preamplifier. (Note: the latter is about one-third the cost of the former with only a slight decrease in real-world performance.)

If you have TV transmitters spread over a moderately wide azimuth (and youâre using a highly directional antenna) then you will need to install a heavy duty antenna rotator, aka rotor, and a programmable controller. (For what itâs worth worm-drive antenna rotators offer superior performance and longevity but are generally far beyond the budget of the average consumer.)

So at the very least you will need to purchase a directional outdoor UHF/VHF antenna that has sufficient gain throughout the UHF DTV band, particularly at the higher end of the band. Along with that you will want to properly install a rigid, heavy duty antenna mast to support the antenna and any supplemental equipment that you may need. I highly recommend that you download and read Channel Masterâs excellent Off-Air Antenna Installation Guide, to which Iâve provided a link below. I also advise that you purchase the highest quality, low-loss 75Ω downlead constructed from Tri-Shield RG-6/U or RG-11/U coaxial cabling. (A good source is Blue Jeans Cable. They sell the excellent Belden 1694A RG-6/U coaxial cable, terminated with your choice of connectors*, in any length you may need. If you need a downlead longer than 50 feet or so I recommend that you consider the RG-11/U equivalent: Belden 7731A.) *(When installing coaxial cabling outdoors always be sure to use coaxial connectors rated for weather-tight outdoor use.)

Last but not least you should take steps to ensure that your earth ground and your electrical bonding and grounding is up to the latest electrical codes and is optimized for sensitive electronic equipment. Also, if your area is prone to lightning strikes you will also need to take the necessary precautions, which may include the installation of charge dissipation terminals and/or other lightning discharge devices along with the appropriate TVSS protection equipment.

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TV Fool
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CEA/NAB Outdoor Antenna Optimization Information
http://www.antennaweb.org
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AntennaWeb - Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/info.aspx?page=FAQ

TV Query and TV List Database
http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/audio/tvq.html
Map Book of All Full-Power Digital Television Stations
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Research Communications High Performance E-pHEMT Low Noise Preamplifiers
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Channel Master CM-7777 MATV Mast-Mounted Titan 2 Preamplifier
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what is a high quality and 32-37 inch plasma?




eeee


can you give me the price of the high quality plasma


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Panasonic just came out with a new line of Plasmas this year. Here is the cheapest of them

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P42X3-42-Inch-Plasma/dp/B004M8SBD4

If you go down u can compare them under "Panasonic 2011 Plasma HDTV Comparison"

The X3 is the entry level tv's that are 720p. On a 42 inch, 720p is fine.

which 2011 HDTV should I get?




- - -[--[s


Panasonic Viera 42ST30 3D HDTV?

or

Samsung UN46D000 2D TV

I don't care about the 3D, only the 2D picture quality

Thanks



Answer
I was just googling and came across this product hope it helps you
Panasonic TC-L42U25 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV
Panasonic IPS Panel for uncompromising picture quality
120 Hz Motion Picture Pro 4
Viera Image Viewer for Picture viewing
ENERGY STAR Qualified




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What type of Film did video cameras for Hollywood use in the 1970's to make Hollywood movies?




Anthony


I know that people who made home movies in the 70's used 35mm, 16mm, 8mm any others if you know???

I assume it would have been different and or better than the type of film used for home movie films of the same time???

Can you name the calibers and sizes of professional hollywood movie Video Camera film???

I can find out a lot about home movie making back then but not about what movie studios of hollywood used that is why i am asking.

Also about today's recording media it is probably since we are in the digital age. Are hollywood movie Cameras recording Digitally to a Hard Drive or something like that nowadays???

I figure any type of video tape for recording a hollywood movie has not been used in years because we are in the digital age. So any videos Cameras hollywood uses today is saving to a Hard Drive Digitally is what i figure anyway.

I always wondered to are Video Cameras going back to the 70's to Present Day 2013 what types of power sources did they use like Car Batteries,Power Cords plugged to wall outlets or some other type of battery???

I say Car Batteries and power cords plugged to wall outlets because i figure it would take something pretty heavy duty to run a Video Camera for a Movie and not some lithium ion rechargeable proprietary battery like home video cameras use today in the present day.


I ask these questions because i have always had an interest in Video and Still Cameras. Both of the Consumer Home Category and the Big Leauges where Movies of Hollywood for the Big Screen are made.

I Really do appreciate your helpful answers community.



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Hollywood movies since the era of "talkies" have been shot on either 1 inch or 2 inch wide film strips. Known in the trade as "35mm" and "65mm". Silent movies and home movies from the 20s used 16mm or 1/2 inch wide film. then Kodak came out with its 8mm format for home movie use. 8mm is the same identical film as 16mm double perf but only exposed for half the width. the reel is flipped at the end and then the other side is exposed. 8mm is also 16 fps instead of 24 fps used for theatrical movies. thus it consumed a lot less film making it affordable for home use. after exposure, the double shot camera reel was developed, split down the center and spliced together to make a single 3.5 minute reel of 1/4 inch wide film with sprocket holes on one side only. The reels for 8mm film are the same as for 1/4 inch audio tape except they have a feature that prevents them from being mounted backwards on the projector.

when videotape came out with portable cameras for consumer use that pretty much ended the 8mm movie era. Kodak and other camera makers came out with Super8 which was a cartridge film system to try and compete. Compared to 8mm it offered improvements, like sound, higher frame rate (18 fps) slightly larger image size, battery power, and ease of handling, but the public preferred VHS that could be viewed on the TV set instead of requiring a projector and screen.

the majority of Hollywood movies are still shot on 65mm film. the film is often converted to 4k video for the purpose of editing and special effects creation and then regenerated back to film for theatrical use. it has only been very recently that CCD technology has improved to allow 4k video to be imaged directly by a digital camera, so that is the future of movie making as it matches the 4k video editing that has been done in Hollywood since the 1980s.. HDTV is 1k video for comparison.

there is a huge gap in quality between equipment made for the motion picture industry and home use. that is mostly because the big screen requires far more resolution than a TV set.




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Where can I buy a Sony Google TV 24" (nsx-24gt1)? It's the first gen. that sony came out with google tv 2011?




OskiOz


I'm looking all over the internet for a new one, I know hard to find in 2012 but i'm looking. I couldn't even find a used one, anyone can help me out?
This TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLvPlkqaQBE



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Why do you want one. Reviews are poor. They changed and discontinued it.
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/sony-nsx-24gt1-google/4505-6482_7-34194819.html
24" is a small TV
They were dumping them a year ago, down to $200.
Only ones you would find is someone selling an old one.
May 7th in Philly:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/2945532567.html
Here is one:
http://oregon.theelectronicsshopper.com/electronics/sony-nsx-24gt1-24-inch-1080p-lcd-hdtv-featuring-google-tv-black.html
I know nothing about the seller in Oregon.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/ele/3070451886.html
Chicago
That is the one. Mixed reviews. There are plenty of ethernet TVs, or just hookup a laptop or netbook to a regular TV

Wait for the good one to come down in price:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfMYY7_ogUA

Sony Bluray player internet TV that plugs into any TV:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/750698-REG/Sony_NSZGT1_NSZGT1_Internet_TV_Blu_ray.html
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&identifier=S_SonyInternetTV

I think itâs better to shift on LED. Are you agreed with my friends?




Nitesh Bal


College friends are saying to change my LCD and instead of that, I should buy LED. What can be the solution dear?


Answer
Get plasma, it destroys LED/LCD in picture quality easily and are cheaper. You can get a GT25 or ST30 3d HD panasonic plasma at 42 inches for 1000 bucks and make your friends jealous as hell.

Look at Cnet's reviews Google best 3DTV or HDTV of 2011 and the top 5 are plasma's. Maybe 1 LED is in 6th place but its 3 grand.




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Looking for Black Friday 2013 Deal on Samsung 60 LED HDTV?




Naughty


I need to buy new Samsung 60 inch Led HDTV. Now the day to find best Black Friday 2013 deals form Best Buy, Sears or Newegg. So anyone here can help me in finding crazy Samsung HDTV deals on Black Friday? I really need help.

Thank you



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hey Naughty. Sears has a best deal on Samsung 60 Class 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV, you can save $1000 on this real ultra slim Samsung HDTV. So what are you thinking now? Get deal now before it sold out.

I find this deal on Coupon Park and here is the link,
http://www.couponpark.com/sears-coupons

Hope you enjoy it and fulfill your need.

Happy Black Friday Shopping.

Thank you

Best Buy Black Friday 2013 question?




Jason


Will the Black Friday deals going on this year (2013) at Best Buy also be available through the online store?

There is this Insigna 39" HDTV going for sale for $169 dollars, and I wanted to know if it was possible to avoid waiting in the long lines and purchase it at home.



Answer
Best Buy Black Friday 2013
Samsung UN32EH5300 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz Smart LED HDTV.
Will the Black Friday deals going on this year (2013) at online store with discount codes distributed .
Code Black Friday 2013




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Is this lg 55in tv good for the price?




Mr Myagi


Any pros and cons? Can I watch 3d channels without the glasses? Thanks

http://www.walmart.com/ip/LG-55LM4600-55-1080p-120Hz-3D-LED-1.4-ultra-slim-HDTV/21693006#Specifications



Answer
That is the entry level 3D TV from the 2012 line up (the LM in the model number is the 2012 designation, LA is the 2013 lineup).

Overall - that series is considered to be a very decent TV. For that particular model...since it is the entry level...you will have somewhat less features than the higher up in the series (LM6200, LM6700, LM7600, LM8600, LM9600)...but overall it's not much different. This particular one does not have the Smart Features of the LM6200 and up...and it also doesn't have as good of processors as the LM7600 and up, but it should be decent enough for normal use.

As far as 3D and glasses are concerned. These TV's use passive 3D...meaning that (and this is in laymans terms) the picture is filtered in a way that when the glasses are put on...the left eye sees one picture and the right eye sees another...and your brain makes it 3D. Without glasses on...it will just look like an extremely out of focus picture.

As far as cons for this unit...there are 2:

1st (and this applies to a LOT of manufacturers and not just LG).
The 120Hz "Tru Motion Rate" is not the same thing as a 120Hz refresh rate. So - though it sort-of performs like a 120Hz TV...it really is a 60Hz panel. You will find this to be the case in most of the lesser expensive models from all manufacturers.

2nd:
Given that this is a left-over 2012 model...you are already starting out with 1 year old technology. Not saying that it's not good technology...but that there is already a newer model and any 2012 models are simply left-overs that didnt sell. You should expect to see a significant savings from the 2013 models. It's hard to price-compare an overstock model...since the major retailers who would normally carry these have already replaced them with 2013 models...so you can;t always rely on a quick google shopping search...as it's likely to come up with few results.

Overall though...$800 for a 55" 3D TV is not bad...so you certainly aren;t getting hosed at that price...but you just have to realize that it's marked down because it is in fact a 1 - 2 year old tv...even though its new.

Okay soap fans what's Y&R?

Q. I keep seeing questions, I live in Britain so I'm intrigued. Can someone tell me what setting it is, like a street, small town maybe? Or what it's about?


Answer
The Young and the Restless

Genre Soap opera
Created by William J. Bell
Lee Philip Bell
Written by Josh Griffith
Tracey Thomson
Starring Present cast
Former cast
Country of origin United States
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 40
No. of episodes 10,078 (as of January 18, 2013)
Production
Executive producer(s) Jill Farren Phelps (2012âpresent)
Running time 30 minutes (1973â80)
60 minutes (1980âpresent)
Production company(s) Bell Dramatic Serial Company, Corday Productions, Inc. and Sony Pictures Television(CPT Holdings, Inc.)
Distributor Screen Gems (1973â74)
Columbia Pictures Television (1974â2001)
Columbia TriStar Television (2001â02)
Sony Pictures Television (2002âpresent)
Broadcast
Original channel CBS
Picture format 480i SDTV (1973â2001)
1080i HDTV (2001âpresent)
Audio format Mono (1973â87)
Stereo (1987-present)
Original run March 26, 1973 (1973-03-26) â present
External links
Website

The Young and the Restless (often abbreviated as Y&R) is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin.[1] First broadcast on March 26, 1973, The Young and the Restless was originally broadcast as half-hour episodes, five times a week.[2][3] It expanded to one hour episodes on February 4, 1980.[4] In 2006, the series began airing encore episodes weeknights on SOAPnet.[5] The series is also syndicated internationally.[6]

The Young and the Restless originally focused on two core families: the wealthy Brooks family and the working class Foster family.[2] After a series of recasts and departures, in the early 1980s all the original characters except Jill Foster Abbott were written out. Bell replaced them with the new core families, the Abbotts and the Williams.[2] Over the years, other families such as the Newmans, Winters and the Baldwin-Fishers were introduced.[7][8] Despite these changes, one storyline that has endured through almost the show's entire run is the feud between Jill Foster Abbott and Katherine Chancellor, the longest rivalries on any American soap opera.[9][10]

Since its debut, The Young and the Restless has won seven Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series. It is also currently the highest-rated daytime drama on American television. As of 2008, it has appeared at the top of the weekly Nielsen ratings in that category for more than 1,000 weeks since 1988.[11] The series, along with NBC's Days of our Lives (both are from Sony Pictures Television), has been renewed through 2013 with optional 2014.




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In terms of picture quality, which Samsung HDTV is best? LCD, Plasma or LED?




Sebastian


It would also be helpful if you can recommend a Samsung 50" 1080p television costing around â¬1,700 for me based on the answer. I'm confused :3


Answer
Plasma will deliver you the best overall image, especially in a TV of that size. It will provide better blacks, colors, and contrast, just inherent to the technology. It will also provide better playback of fast motion images as its response time is near instantaneous (like that of CRT). But you do want to condition it. For the first 100-200 hours of use, crank the brightness and contrast down to warm up the gasses. Then optimize it and enjoy.

LED LCD is the best kind of LCD on the market. By using the LED backlight those LCD HDTVs are able to vastly improve their colors, blacks, and contrasts. They are not quite as good as a Plasma, but are getting damn close (and for many, close enough that they couldn't tell). But they are still inherently weak on fast motion and suffer from motion blur issues. Hence the 120Hz or 240Hz refresh rates (or I guess 100Hz and 200Hz for you).

LCD is the everyman HDTV. For the mid-range sizes they are just cost effective and accessible. If you want to move into an HDTV at a low cost they're the way to go for most people. So they serve their purpose in the consumer landscape.

Pioneer Kuro Elites are the best Plasmas out there period, but cost a fortune. More within your budget I would look to a Panasonic Viera 850/800 series Plasma HDTV. I think that would be your best image. Or this year's model is the TC-L50G10. The S1 is also a decent option and a bit cheaper.

If you're sold on Samsung though, their Plasmas are solid options as well. Any of the PS50A556 - A558 should be fine. I'm not sure what the subtle differences are with those 3 sets, but can't image its vastly different considering they're all 5 series TVs.

what LED hdtv should I buy to avoid noticing any Lag whatsover?




Joe


Hi I have 2 Vizio HDTV. One is an LED and it is a 120 HZ and it is a 47 inch and the other is an LCD 47 inch one and also 120 hz. Now I am gonna give you a great example. You know for anyone who watches NBC Sunday Night Football and they go to the replay and the NBC Logo comes up to show the replay and after they show the replay the NBC Logs comes up again to go back to Live TV, well this is a great example because I notice somewhat of a lag when that happens and I see like a ghosting effect I guess and I also notice the pixels when that happens. It happens on other channels too but I notice it more on NBC Sunday Night Football. I have HD Directv with HDMI cable. So that isn't the problem. It is crazy because the other night I also watched the game on NFL Game Rewind app on the IPAD MINI and I didn't notice any lag whatsoever during the game. Is this lag or ghosting or whatever you want to call it caused by the response time of the TV or is it caused by the Refresh rate of the TV. I mean both of my Vizio TV's are doing the same thing and I even have a 3rd Sony 60 hz tv and it does it on that as well. So my questions are as follows:

1)Is the Lag caused by the Response Time or the Refresh Rate or what exactly?

2)Why is it on the IPAD Mini I didn't notice the lag?

3)I want the images to be crisp without any lag or ghosting or anything like that. What specifications on the TV should I look for?

4)For a 2013 say tv between a 30 to 39 inch what exact tv model do I look at to not see any lag etc?

5)How about a 40 to 50 inch TV which model should I look at?

6)Do I buy instead a monitor that is like 27 inch or 32 inch with an hdmi with a response time of say 1 ms. Please let me know.

Please answer each of my above 6 questions in details. Thanks.
For the Panasonic Plasma I should get a 1080P right rather than a 720P. The only problem that I have with Plasmas is that the picture is way too dim compared to the LED or LCD TV and I like a picture that is very bright. Please help. Thanks.



Answer
It's just a lag based on the distance of the TV and box from the satellite and just the broadcast in general. One of my family members had the same issue they have a 20 inch LED tv in their bedroom and a 32 inch LED tv in there living room. You can hear the TV's echo each other when on the same channel. Next the reason you didn't notice any lag on the iPad Mini is because it wasn't a live stream of it, it was a replay of what happened. So it's not looking for the live feed of the game over the internet, it's downloading it to the iPad's temporary memory just so it can play it through. This really isn't the TV at all VIZIO TV's are great options. This goes back to just DirecTV's ability to get the live video to the satellites and then to TV's across the US mainly. The only option would be to get a 240 Hz or 480 Hz HDTV but I really don't recommend that because those are mainly LCD TV's and LCD is probably the last option you want for a TV. LED is the best quality for a TV and LCD is better for a computer screen image. Overall for TV screen sizes you asked. The Best options are Samsung with there Smart HDTV's, Sharp's new IGZO display HDTV's, then Samsung is always reliable choice for HDTV's




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HDTV picture quality?




Gap Face


I got an HDTV a while ago and my friends and I cant tell the difference from my 32" HDTV from my friends 23" SDTV. My HDTV settings are at standard because I dont really no how to make the picture better by custom picture quality. Most people say that should be fine but some tell me I should change it. Also some people say that I should turn down the sharpness all the way down but what should I do for the contrast brightness and color? This HD DVD player is the only HD thing I got besides my cable box and that looks normal to. My HDTV is the samsung LN-S3251D which Cnet said was the best 32" LCD HDTV last year. So what should I do with the settings? My HDTVs native resolution is 720p and the movies I buy have good Picture quality from what highdef digest says. So what should I do?
yes I am watching HD DVDs and also HD channels from comcast



Answer
Forget the picture settings...To get an HD picture you must have the signal coming from your devices connected by HDMI OR COMPONENT inputs to the TV set first.

Then your devices must be set to 720P in the video output part of the device's menu.

Then the SOURCE of the actual signal must be an HD signal
Your cable box must be tuned to an HD station and the SHOW must have the HD box showing up on the Guide....

As for the HD DVD player, you must have an HD-DVD disc for HD, and it CAN'T be an old movie converted to HD usage.

All these hoops you must jump thru....sheesh !

But....I PREFER to test HD setup by going to Discovery Channel's HD Theater station...they are the best HD signal to test with...
Especially the commercials...like the one with the ANTs crawling around or the mountains in them.
There you will see the DETAIL of the small critters and plants.

And it's a quick and easy test for your TV and the Cable signal.

HDTV With Picture Quality Problems?




Michael A


We got a Samsung 32" HDTV (New Version) but we only have Basic Cable Channals right now (Not HD or Digital) but the channels are coming out blurry or a bit out of picture. Will this change when we get HD and Digital and what do we need to improve the picture or get when we get digital and HD? Also are the Digital all in HD or is it only the HD listed ones? Are digital Channels going to come out a lot better than Basic? Do we need a HDMI cable? DO we need a HD Box and does it convert?


Answer
Your picture quality will change for the better when you get HD.

When you get HD you will need to connect the set top box to the TV with either Component or HDMI cable. Component uses the 3 connectors (that are usually marked with red, green, and blue). HDMI is a single cable.

Digital broadcast does not mean HD. The cable company transmit in digital so they can give you more features and/or channels. You will need a set top box that will send HD format to your TV.

You don't necessarily need an HDMI cable to view HD. Component cables can carry an HD signal too up to 1080i which is the highest that the cable company will broadcast. HDMI can carry 1080p which some HD DVD players or HD Video Game Consoles can produce.

Having an HD box is a vast improvement over the standard box, especially if you have a bigger screen.

In the meantime, until you get your HD box, there are a couple minor adjustments you can make to your TV setup. The first is to switch cables if you need to and the second is to check the calibration of your TV.

Switch to component cables if your box has component output. If your box doesn't have component output, check to see if you have S-video outputs. S-video is better than the one yellow RCA looking connector that is called composite. The worst setup you can have is to connect the TV to the box with a coax cable. Step up to either S-video or the 3-signal component (better).

Next, slip in a video test pattern disk. You probably already have one and don't know it. Any DVD with the THX logo on it will have the video test patterns (e.g. Disney's Ice Age 2). Go into the setup menu and choose "THX optimizer". You want to check your set for contrast, brightness, and color. The brightness and contrast are interactive. Think of the intensity of each pixel on your TV as a number from 1-10. If the contrast and brightness is off, you many not get the full range of intensity your set is capable of. The contrast changes the overall range and the brightness offsets it. For example, if your contrast is set too low to say, in this example an 8, you may only be able to display 8/10 of the possible intensities. Setting the brightness up may allow you to see the intensities from 3 to 10 or setting the brightness too low will allow you to see intensities from 1 to 8.

The video test pattern of THX Optimizer shows a white rectangle within a black background. Inside the white rectangle are 8 separate squares of different shades of white. The contrast should be as high as possible while still being able see the 8 separate squares. The contrast is interactive with brightness. The brightness test pattern has 10 shades as well and if the brightness is correct only 7 should be visible, with the 7th just barely visible. You'll have to go back and forth between the two adjustments and narrow in on the correct setting. You'll know you are done when you don't have to tweak either one. Then you're off to do the color. Your set may have a color temperature setting which should be on low or 6500K. Cyan and Magenta should look correct when the color is set right. If you have the $2 filter from the THX website they will look the same when you look through the paper filter glasses (because on a properly setup display both cyan and magenta contain the same amount of blue).

The only compicated part is that each input type (UHF, composite, S-video, Component, and HDMI) have their own unique calibrations. If you use the disk with test patterns, just note what you set it to and change all the other inputs to be similar and check them out - hopefully they'll be the same. On top of that, some sets use different unique calibrations for each format (480i, 720p, 1080i, etc.)

Hope that helps.




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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

after seeing the great graphics of the 360 & PS3, do you think these systems would last for 10 years?




14_ME


the PS4 and new XBOX being 2016 or beyond? i mean the next stop would be the final one since you cant go over photorealism
no, officialy the PS2 was only 6 years, because the PS3 came out in 2006. I dont care how long they make game for a system, some games for the dreamcast and neogeo are still being made after 18 years. i am talking about an official new system



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Someone recently asked if it was really true that the ps4 and xbox720 would be released in 2010. Which is ridiculous. They might start work on a new xbox that soon, but it will take a long time to develop, and they won't likely call it xbox720, either, "720" only relates to snowboarders or skaters.

Both consoles were designed to satisfy the high-end HD market. Only a small percentage of people have HDTV's yet. After February 2009 that percentage will make a jump, but it will still be years before it even reaches the halfway point. Maybe 2013 or so.

Next, the xbox and ps3 are the limit of current home-pc processing technology. Processors reached their current, 2 to 3 ghz limit about 5 years ago, due to heat problems. A recent advance in chip technology will allow faster chips to be made, but it's not even close to being implemented yet. The xbox has 3 fast processors, and the ps3 has a staggering 7. That's about as many processors as you can put into a computer or console, and still have it be cost-effective and have developers making applications for it.

So the bottom line is basically, they CAN'T make the next generation yet. The technology it will have to involve is in its infancy, I doubt it will be implemented in time to save Moore's Law, maybe in big mainframes or servers it will be implemented in 2 or 3 years, but I think it will realistically hit PC's in about 2012 or 2013. Console developers need to see how it works in PC's before putting it in consoles, so giving them a couple years dev time would put the next generation around 2014 to 2016.

Now about that photorealism thing, I disagree, there's a lot more to do to make games more realistic and lifelike.

For one thing, most 3D games use classical rules of perspective, ignoring the way the world actually looks to your eyes. You don't see a rectangle in front of you, and you have much more peripheral vision too. If you turn quickly in a 3D shooter, straight lines often look curved. Devs have been making optical tricks to deal with this for a while, but there is much work to be done.

A couple years back, Sony showed off the first flexible LCD video screen. That's right, you could conceivably have a game system where the screen wraps around in a semicircle around you, or even a "virtual reality" room where the screen surrounds you. Games for such a system will be awesome and will take more than the next generation to handle

Is this a good gaming rig?




Kyle K


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Ok here is the same motherboard and a phenom 2 940 quad core processor (which is better) combo deal for $335! Thats less than your current cost for motherboard and cpu together. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.181991
Also you are looking at an sli motherboard which is great, but your buying a crossfireX graphics card.......that is just dumb!
Here is a EVGA GeForce GTX 260 Superclocked Edition - $195
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130372
This is a great card, and in the future you can purchase another one and run them in sli!
Other than that it looks like your good to go, if your going to overclock your processor I would HIGHLY suggest getting an after market cooler. If not your should be fine with the stock.
Good luck! :)




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Best Buy Black Friday 2013 question?




Jason


Will the Black Friday deals going on this year (2013) at Best Buy also be available through the online store?

There is this Insigna 39" HDTV going for sale for $169 dollars, and I wanted to know if it was possible to avoid waiting in the long lines and purchase it at home.



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Best Buy Black Friday 2013
Samsung UN32EH5300 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz Smart LED HDTV.
Will the Black Friday deals going on this year (2013) at online store with discount codes distributed .
Code Black Friday 2013

is walmart having an in store after christmas sale this year?




Lee


i want to buy a video gams for a low price


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The Walmart After Christmas sale in 2012 will begin as an online only sale on Christmas Day. Then, you will be able to Shop the Day After Christmas Sale at Walmart. Most sites and stores do not have sales that actually start on Christmas Day. Walmart is one of the few stores that has a robust sale that starts so early. A lot of websites really start pushing their deals hard on the Day After Christmas.

There will be a ton of great deals on electronics, toys, clothing, home items, even Christmas Decorations on sale starting Christmas Day and on Tuesday. The Walmart After Christmas 2012 sale will continue on throughout the week more than likely ending during the weekend before Walmarts New Years sales begin. The reason for all the great deals is that itâs the end of the year and Walmart needs to get rid of a lot of their inventory to make room for 2013 sales items. Thatâs why you end up seeing such large price cuts on high ticket items, like electronics. Look for the price cut on iPhones and iPad 3s. Also, look for other deals on tablets and laptops, as well as some really good after Christmas 2012 deals on HDTVs.

Walmartâs prices are not only competitive, but in most cases they tend to be lower than any other stores, either online or offline. Unfortunately there are no Walmart After Christmas 2012 coupons anywhere. So donât bother looking, Walmart does not accept any online coupons. There will be Free Shipping offers though. You can find all the deals online at the Walmart After Christmas Sale.




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I would like to buy a 42-47 inches 3D tv?




de elenda


I don't know much about led, LCD or plasma. I just want have great 3d experience and it should have good picture quality. Can anyone suggest which tv should I buy?

Or should I wait till 2013 to buy one..?
P.s. I don't care about Internet and other fancy stuff



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3D technology has not been a big hit in the electronic industry. At this time there are only around 130 titles available in 3D blu ray disc movies and they are mainly animated movies from disney. Keep in mind that to watch in 3D you will need the following: 3D HDTV, 3D blu ray disc player ot a game console, 3D blu ray disc movie or 3D video game and 3D glasses. You also have to sit in front of the tv to get the 3D effect. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on 3D HDTV, along with the pro and con of each technology. Panasonic Plasma is the only Plasma tv they recommend. They also have more pllasma tv being recommended than any type of tv from other manufacturer. Hope this will help you out.

3D related question?Please Answer!!?




Praveen


I have a sony bravia 40 inch 3D LED HDTV.I want to download life of pi in 3D from torrent.In the torrent file it is showing 2 same pictures in one screen like this-
http://static.yifytorrents.com/attachments/Life_of_Pi_2012_3D/vlcsnap_2013_03_05_08h29m20s161_med.png
So when i download this and view it in 3d on my tv...will the movie be displyed in 2 screens or converted in 1 screen when i turn 3D on my tv?Please answer!



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It is Side by side 3d Movie. It is also called SBS 3d.It will be played as single screen when you play it on your TV. Enjoy your 3d TV. You can search on Torrent with SBS 3d keyword.

Other 3d Version is IMAX,Anaglyph.

I recommend you watch Final Destination 4 and 5, Journey to the center of the earth for better 3d effects.




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HDMI poor quality with HDTV?




keep c


Hi,
I'm using a Asus EAH 4870 graphic card connected to LG 32" Full HD TV with a DVI to HDMI connector.
The problem is my HDMI display is horrible. The display is blurry and even analog output is clearer then HDMI. I'd tried installing the latest driver for VGA but no avail. My current resolution is 1920 x 1080. Please advice what should i do.
My TV native resolution is 1920 x 1080p. I'd tried to switch to that resolution but still no go.



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I've also noticed poor HDMI video quality with Asus cards.

I bought an Asus EAH3450 video card for use in my HTPC, and when i hooked it up to my big-screen 1080p LCD HDTV (1920x1080 native) using a DVI-to-HDMI cable, it causes my TV to underscan the image (shrink the image down so there is a black border all the way around the edge of the screen). Underscan squishes the pixels and it looks blurry. No matter what I do, I can't get it to do 1:1 pixel mapping with my HDTV over the digital connection. When I connect the EAH3450 via analog VGA, it can do 1:1 pixel mapping but the HDTV sometimes syncs the signal wrong and it's off-center.

I have since swapped that Asus EAH3450 for a Sapphire HD4650 and I was able to get 1:1 pixel-mapping right out of the box using DVI-to-HDMI. I'm never buying Asus video cards ever again.

What is the best and cheapest Big Screen HDTV available?

Q. I'm looking for a 46" or 50" big screen TV. My budget is around $900 - $1100. I'm not to concerned with the type of TV, wether it's LCD, Plasma or Projection. Although, this new TVs main purpose is for gaming, so it must have HDMI and at least 720p. I'm also worried about latency as I've read that some newer televisions can be a little slow to display the image due to the image processing that takes place. Does anyone have any good recomendations as to a tv brand or type that fills all these criteria and is within my budget? I'm not opposed to purchasing online although I still want to stay within my budget after tax and shipping fees.


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I do in fact have a recomendation and it's one shared by most experts in the audio/visual field. At this point in time the Hitachi f59 series is the absolute best bang for the buck available on the market, bar none. LCD? Plasma? DLP? Nope, it's got every set below $3000 covered hands down in every relevant category, be it picture quality, gaming performance or maintenance cost. The fact is that CRT is still the benchmark all others are judged by and at this point in time a High Def rear projection set such as the Hitachi offers the savvy buyer all the goodies without the hassles.

The F59 series is available in 51, 57 and 65 inch screen sizes, and as to price, well lets just say that on a good sale day you can pick up the 65 for between $1000-$1200 and the 57 for $999. Personally, I'd wait for the annual 'After the Super Bowl' sales as most retailers really offer some blowout pricing at this time, many close to those of 'Black Friday'. It was 'Black Friday' which put the 51 inch version on my doorstep at $699 shipped and I couldn't be happier with this set, heck I'd have paid full price and still considered it a steal. Yes, it really IS that good! But don't just take my word for it, take a look for youself at some of the factors which lead me to this purchase.

For instance lets look at the bulbs, or should I say lack of. ALL of the others technologies require an arc lamp bulb to provide the light source and it does a wonderful job...for about two years. 18-24 months is the average life expectancy of these bulbs under normal viewing conditions, then its time for replacement at a cost of $200. Average that out over the ten plus years you'll watch your typical CRT rear projection set like the Hitachi with ZERO bulbs and you'll see just what the latest 'High Tech' is really worth.

As you're a gamer this is the best choice once again due to a few things, the foremost being response time. CRT doesn't have to measure pixel response in milliseconds because there are none, thus instant and true image representaion is there 24/7/365. This is critical when playing first person shooters such as Halo on Xbox Live as the lag associated with the other technologies allows the slightest bit of lag. Sure, a 10ms lag doesn't seem like much but it is the difference in that hitting and missing those vital split second shots, the difference between tea bagging an downed opponent or cursing yourself blue over why your 'dead on' head shot failed to take out the bad guy. Of course the fact you require an HDMI port tells me you're of the PS3 persuasion but this set does indeed have and support HDMI so that's another base covered. Oh, and screen 'Burn In' isn't really an issue either anymore so than any other set, in fact less if proper caution such as not leaving ANYTHING paused for extended periods of time are taken.

Now as far as movie watching goes I certainly hope you have access to a lot of DVDs because viewing them on this set is more addictive than heroin or internet porn. My personal collection grows by the week now, even movies I've seen a million times gain new life on this set. And as for cable, well I have digital cable and see NO reason to upgrade to HD because the Standard def stations would remain the same and the combo of digital and this TV make you swear you were watching true High Def when tuned to any of the Discovery Network channels.

I'll not even go into the realm of picture quality, suffice to say 1080i with the true blacks and true color representation only CRT can deliver is still king of the hill despite every attempt to knock it off. So go ahead and pull the trigger on one of these bad boys, I promise, you'll not be dissapointed in any way, shape or form. Good luck and happy viewing




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Monday, February 3, 2014

What type of Film did video cameras for Hollywood use in the 1970's to make Hollywood movies?




Anthony


I know that people who made home movies in the 70's used 35mm, 16mm, 8mm any others if you know???

I assume it would have been different and or better than the type of film used for home movie films of the same time???

Can you name the calibers and sizes of professional hollywood movie Video Camera film???

I can find out a lot about home movie making back then but not about what movie studios of hollywood used that is why i am asking.

Also about today's recording media it is probably since we are in the digital age. Are hollywood movie Cameras recording Digitally to a Hard Drive or something like that nowadays???

I figure any type of video tape for recording a hollywood movie has not been used in years because we are in the digital age. So any videos Cameras hollywood uses today is saving to a Hard Drive Digitally is what i figure anyway.

I always wondered to are Video Cameras going back to the 70's to Present Day 2013 what types of power sources did they use like Car Batteries,Power Cords plugged to wall outlets or some other type of battery???

I say Car Batteries and power cords plugged to wall outlets because i figure it would take something pretty heavy duty to run a Video Camera for a Movie and not some lithium ion rechargeable proprietary battery like home video cameras use today in the present day.


I ask these questions because i have always had an interest in Video and Still Cameras. Both of the Consumer Home Category and the Big Leauges where Movies of Hollywood for the Big Screen are made.

I Really do appreciate your helpful answers community.



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Hollywood movies since the era of "talkies" have been shot on either 1 inch or 2 inch wide film strips. Known in the trade as "35mm" and "65mm". Silent movies and home movies from the 20s used 16mm or 1/2 inch wide film. then Kodak came out with its 8mm format for home movie use. 8mm is the same identical film as 16mm double perf but only exposed for half the width. the reel is flipped at the end and then the other side is exposed. 8mm is also 16 fps instead of 24 fps used for theatrical movies. thus it consumed a lot less film making it affordable for home use. after exposure, the double shot camera reel was developed, split down the center and spliced together to make a single 3.5 minute reel of 1/4 inch wide film with sprocket holes on one side only. The reels for 8mm film are the same as for 1/4 inch audio tape except they have a feature that prevents them from being mounted backwards on the projector.

when videotape came out with portable cameras for consumer use that pretty much ended the 8mm movie era. Kodak and other camera makers came out with Super8 which was a cartridge film system to try and compete. Compared to 8mm it offered improvements, like sound, higher frame rate (18 fps) slightly larger image size, battery power, and ease of handling, but the public preferred VHS that could be viewed on the TV set instead of requiring a projector and screen.

the majority of Hollywood movies are still shot on 65mm film. the film is often converted to 4k video for the purpose of editing and special effects creation and then regenerated back to film for theatrical use. it has only been very recently that CCD technology has improved to allow 4k video to be imaged directly by a digital camera, so that is the future of movie making as it matches the 4k video editing that has been done in Hollywood since the 1980s.. HDTV is 1k video for comparison.

there is a huge gap in quality between equipment made for the motion picture industry and home use. that is mostly because the big screen requires far more resolution than a TV set.




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