Audio Video News
New Blu-ray and HD DVD Announcements
 |  Jul 20, 2006  |  Published: Jul 21, 2006

As summer winds down and both camps in the format war rev up for the holiday season more and more titles are being announced in both formats. August will see Lion's Gate release perennial demo favorite <I>Stargate</I> on Blu-ray, and Universal will release such diverse fare as <I>National Lampoon's Animal House</I>, <I>Army of Darkness</I>, and even <I>Fast Times at Ridgemont High</I> on HD DVD.

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Audio Video News
The Mouse Does Blu-ray
 |  Jul 20, 2006

Exclusive Blu-ray Disc supporter Buena Vista Home Entertainment has announced its first wave of titles on the HD format. Hitting Stores on 9/19 from Walt Disney Pictures will be one time trade show demo favorite, <I>Dinosaur</I>, along with <I>Eight Below</I>. Rounding out this first small group are Miramax's <I>Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back</I> and <I>The Great Raid</I>.

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Test Tool Reviews
ISF HDTV Calibration Wizard
 |  Jul 17, 2006

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The Imaging Science Foundation teamed up with Monster Cable for this setup DVD, which is designed to allow even novices to adjust and setup their HDTVs without fear of techno-intimidation. In other words, although the ISF is involved, this isn't a test disc made by and for ISF calibrators. It's a quick and easy to use tool for the average Joe to simply and easily take his TV as far as it can go short of a full ISF calibration. Educational, effective and relatively easy to use, even for non-techies who want to get the most out of their movie and TV watching at home.

Test Tool Reviews
Digital Video Essentials: Short Take
 |  Jul 17, 2006

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The latest iteration of video expert Joe Kane's <I>Video Essentials</I>, the <I>DVE</I> DVD is already an industry standard. Revised and updated, <I>DVE</I> has everything you need to dial in your home theater, and more than a few patterns we use in our reviews at <I>UAV</I> to evaluate the performance capabilities of source components and displays. In addition to providing the test patterns, it also tells the less initiated how to go about making adjustments in a clear, concise fashion. For just $25 you can elevate the performance and accuracy of your entire system.

Stewart Filmscreen Studiotek 130: Short Take
 |  Jul 17, 2006

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Denon DVD-2910 DVD Player: Short Take
 |  Jul 16, 2006

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<LI>$739</LI>
<LI>Digital Video Output: HDMI and DVI</LI>
<LI>Video Upconversion: 720p and 1080i</LI>
<LI>Audio Decoding: DD, DTS, DVD-Audio, SACD, HDCD, MP3, WMA</LI>
<LI>Ins and Outs: HDMI, DVI, component, composite and S-Video, coaxial and Toslink digital audio, two-channel and 5.1-channel analog audio </LI>
<LI>Feature Highlights: Universal player with HDMI and DVI outputs, Faroudja deinterlacing w/DCDi, 12-bit/216MHz video DACs, full bass management with delays for all formats except SACD </LI>
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Arcam DV78 DVD Player: Short Take
 |  Jul 16, 2006

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<LI>$999</LI>
<LI>Digital Video Output: No</LI>
<LI>Video Upconversion: No</LI>
<LI>Audio Decoding: CD, MP3 </LI>
<LI>Ins and Outs: Component, composite and S-Video, RGB/SCART, coaxial and Toslink digital audio, two-channel analog audio </LI>
<LI>Feature Highlights: CD performance designed to be on par with dedicated CD players</LI>
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Simaudio Moon Orbiter DVD Player: Short Take
 |  Jul 16, 2006

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<LI>$6,500</LI>
<LI>Digital Video Output: DVI (video compatible with HDMI)</LI>
<LI>Video Upconversion: No</LI>
<LI>Audio Decoding: DD, DTS, DVD-Audio, SACD, MP3</LI>
<LI>Ins and Outs: DVI, component, composite and S-Video, optional SDI digital video, coaxial (one on RCA, one on BNC), Toslink and AES/EBU digital audio, two-channel and 5.1-channel analog audio </LI>
<LI>Feature Highlights: Universal player w/DVI output, Silicon Image deinterlacing, advanced switch mode power supply w/shielding and eight stages of regulation</LI>
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Arcam FMJ DV29 DVD Player: Short Take
 |  Jul 16, 2006

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<LI>$2,999</LI>
<LI>Digital Video output: HDMI</LI>
<LI>Video Upconversion: No</LI>
<LI>Audio Decoding: DD, DTS, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA</LI>
<LI>Ins and Outs: HDMI, component, RGB/SCART, composite and S-Video, coaxial and optical digital audio, 5.1-channel analog audio, RS-232 </LI>
<LI>Feature Highlights: HDMI output, integrated Zoran decoding engine w/deinterlacing, 12-bit/216MHz video DACs, HDCD decoding, bass management with level and delay settings, critically damped, three-layer "Full Metal Jacket" Accousteel chassis </LI>
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Audio Video News
Warner Announces First Blu-ray Titles; Paramount Announces 10 HD DVD Titles
 |  Jul 13, 2006  |  Published: Jul 14, 2006

Warner Home Video has officially announced its first titles on the Blu-ray Disc format. On August 1st the studio will bow <I>Good Night and Good Luck</I>, <I>Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang</I>, <I> Rumor Has It</I> and <I>Training Day</I>.

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