the home theater puzzle - home theater projector

Life was simple in 1950.
Dumon, with its large scale, is properly called the royal monarch, dominating the world of television.
It takes 30-
Largest Black inch screenand-
White picture tube has been produced.
This is the best TV in the market. Period.
There is no "best" right now, only a variety of confusing options: Will this be a projection? Front or rear?
Is it a flat screen TV?
LCD or plasma?
Or you prefer a good old cathode. ray tube?
"Which technology is better?
Chris Martens, editor and publisher of electronic audio, asked --
Monthly video review by AVguide (www. avguide. com).
"There is no correct answer.
I'm not talking about ambiguity.
None of the display formats perform well in every parameter such as clarity, brightness, contrast, black level and viewing angle.
You must choose according to your viewing habits and environment.
The front projector supports a wider screen size-
As high as 300 inch--
The closest to the real drama experience.
But they use two separate components of the projector and the screen and need a dark room.
The rear projection unit combines the projector and screen in a compact unit and is bright enough to be used during the day.
They can have a narrow view, so the image looks best when viewed directly. Flat-
The panel display gives a bright image, whether it's an image viewed directly
At an angle or at an angle
Plasma screen with millions of gas included
The filled cells stimulate the colored phosphorus coating in response to the current to make the phosphorus glow.
LCD display (LCD)
Screen, light shining behind a layer of liquidcrystal cells.
These cells act as blinds and turn on or off in response to current to allow the light to pass through or block the light.
Plasma TVs and many LCD TVs are thin enough to hang on the wall.
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed that by the end of 2006, all television stations will switch from analog signals to digital signals because digital signals are a more efficient way to use the already crowded broadcast spectrum.
There are three levels of digital TV: * SDTV (
Standard definition of TV
Eliminate Annoying simulated snow and ghosting and offer DVD-
Like resolution and surround sound. * EDTV (
Enhanced Definition TV
Create more detailed pictures and can reproduce Dolby Digital audio.
* Hd TV has the highest resolution and can handle motion better, adding stable filmlike quality.
The aspect ratio of traditional TV is 4: 3, which means that the picture is 3 units high and 4 units wide.
The hd TV has a wider "mailbox" format, and the ratio of 16:9 is similar to the appearance of the movie. For cathode-
Sony is still making a mailbox --format, 34-inch set.
Although the demise of CRT is imminent, but this century
The old technology still has an advantage in reproducing black, shadow details and making the motion look smooth.
Sony shut down production of 40 of its computers this summer.
The largest CRT inch itron WEGA on the market. "It had an old-type, four-to-
"The proportion of the three aspects," said Greg Paz, president of the Pacific Design Center overseeing audio video . ".
"In this size, it is very expensive to make glass test tubes," he said . ".
"They don't want to change the factory for a technology that is about to die.
Ten years ago, I met a lot of film directors and photographers who said, "I can't see anything that's not a CRT.
Today, I have hardly encountered such a "weak ".
What you should know.
Hang up your apartment
The screen TV on the wall, such as the one above the fireplace, is not a comfortable viewing angle, although the advertisement suggests this. 2. Rear-
The projection TV is getting thinner and lower
Cost alternatives for plasma and LCD displays.
RCA will soon launch a 7 inch deep rear projector. 3.
No TV looks the best out of the box.
In order to get the best results, you may need the help of a professional calibration device with basic training in Imaging Science.
* How much does the sky cost when it reaches a limit of $8,999: InFocus script $7205 $2,172: Stewart made a big screen l0x60v this is the first family
The theater projector will adopt a new high
Define the Mustang hd ii chip from Texas Instruments for brighter whites and darker blacks.
As for the screens, Stewart built them to order, so it's an approximate price for an electric rolling screen
The downward version measuring 48 inch wide and 36 inch high.
* Middle $5,995 Sim2 Seleco Domino 20 DLP projector $900 Draper Clarion M1300 screen with Vel
The TexThe Domino projector is fully compatible with all video sources and devices. The 63-inch-
The wide Draper Clarion screen has a visible surface that extends closely on the self
Concealed aluminum frame. Vel-
A velvet black textile Tex reduces the reflection to almost zero.
$899 $ Da-478 Dell 2200MP DLP projectorLite 60-inch Insta-
60-theater screeninch-
The wide system is one of the best bargains in the home theater.
The screen does not need to be installed permanently, so it can be easily stored like a projector.
* Samsung HL-back projection $3,500
The P5063w projector and screen are combined in a compact unit, bright enough to work properly in a room with plenty of ambient light.
* Ping panelSky is limited LG 71-inch plasma MW-71PY10 (
Prices have not yet been announced, but are expected to be tens of thousands
Two fault protection circuits to prevent terrible plasma "burning"
"From objects such as web logos.
Middle Road $8,499: sharp 45-inch LC-
The behemoth of 45 gx6u aquos LCD display has 60,000-hour-
The life backlight is twice the expected life of the same size plasma model.
$2,799: Gateway 42-
Inch ultra-extreme right plasma TV bright colors and good value.
* Resource Guide-Lite Screen Co. , (800)622-3737, www. Da-lite. com; Dell, (800)284-DELL; Draper, (800)238-7999, www. draperinc. com; Gateway, www. gateway. com;
LG Electronics, www. lgusa. com; Samsung (800)SAMSUNG, www. samsung. com;
Sharp Electronics, www. sharpusa. com; Sim2, (954)442-2999, www. sim2. com; Sony KDL-
42 xbr950, $9,999 ,(877)865-SONY, www. sonystyle. com;
Torrance Stewart movie screen
Supervised audio video, Los Angeles ,(877)AVSYSTEM, www. supervisionav. com;
Foundation for Imaging Scienceimagingscience. com.
Other resources: industry associations include custom electronic design and installation services. , www. cedia. net;
National Association of system contractors, www. nsca. org. Reviews: www. Speech evolution. com.
Electric curtain/window treatment: sun visor system ,(800)432-7526, www.
Solarshadow systems. com.
Customized elevator and mechanical elevator system: J & R Engineering ,(818)842-3393.
Produced by Barbara Thornberg;