DIRECTV HD broadcast all MLB 2007 Postseason games

If you're a fan of both DIRECTV HD and Major League Baseball (MLB) and want the best seat in the House, without leaving home, you're in for a nice this fall.

DIRECTV announced that it will carry both FOX and Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) HD broadcasts from the 2007 MLB postseason games. And toys, DIRECTV will offer also sports FOX coverage of American League Championship series and the 2007 World Series in high resolution.

TBS in HD is scheduled to begin on DIRECTV in September for the first time ever will feature exclusive broadcasts of MLB Division Series and National League Championship Series.

TBS in HD will be added to the DIRECTV HD programming lineup, which will be home to up to 100 national HD channels, DIRECTV news will make available up to the end of 2007.

DIRECTV'S industry leading lineup of sports HD programming includes up to 10 MLB games week on HD and also plans to offer all MLB produced HD games, starting with the 2008 season.

DIRECTV offers also NBA and NHL games in HD, and through the exclusive NFL SUNDAY TICKET assistance (TM) Superfan, DIRECTV customers have access to more than 180 NFL games in HD.

"Our goal for some time now has been to DIRECTV HD premier destination for fans across the country and we are very close to that realization," said Eric Shanks, Executive Vice President of DIRECTV Entertainment. "Our customers count on us to provide not only the most HD programming, but also the best quality HD programming available. We cannot think of a better way to keep track of the MLB postseason by FOX and TBS to DIRECTV's HD glorious. "

Customers who are interested in adding HD Access base programming package for $ 9.99 per month can contact 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com for details.

Samsung 70 inch Full HD LCD TV – Worlds Largest HD LCD

Samsung has launched what it claims to be world's largest, commercially available, full high definition LCD TV. Measuring in at 70 inches, the new TV is backlit by the light emitted by tunnel lamp (LED) instead of the conventional CCFL or cold cathode fluorescent lamp. Recovery of Samsung unique local dimming technology, the LED illumination can be disabled in a dark image areas, thus providing a dynamic contrast ratio in the region of 500, 000: 1.

With this picture improvement technology is also a sunken total power consumption as much as 50 percent. Local dimming backlighting refers to the fact that the normal line shaped CCFL lighting has been replaced by hundreds of LED light sources. This allows the fire burning parts of the picture on the screen to be brightened up to its maximum, while paused all light in the darkest regions of the screen. This in turn results in absolute contrast ratio while reducing energy consumption due to a decrease in brightness of dark areas on the screen.

Samsung also claimed that as the unique LED scan technology, flickering and ghosting problems that are normally associated with large screen LCD TVs are virtually eliminated. Scan LED refers to the ability of the LEDs to drop rapidly in sequence, which eliminates artificially ghosting animations.

Intensify the elegance and sophistication, Samsung new 70 inches completed full High Definition LCD TV with a high gloss black facade and trim titanium chromium. There are two hidden speakers with a rear woofer to deliver rich sound quality that match the larger than life on-screen images.

Samsung plans to have the new 70-inch Full HD LCD TV available globally in the second half of 2007.

Samsung DLP HDTV series 6 – 4 new models for 2008

Expanding on the introduction of the world's first 3D ready DLP HDTVs in 2007, Samsung Electronics has announced the introduction of four new models of the series 6 composition.
The series 6 DLP HDTVs will be available from April 2008 to 50 centimeters, 56 inch, 61-inch and 72-inch sizes.

The new series 6 DLP HDTVs offer consumers greater value by incorporating innovative features leading Samsung portfolio Micro display and Flat Panel HDTV offers for the 2008 side by side.

The series 6 DLP HDTVs feature not only larger screens and Full HD 1080p clarity for sports, movies and gaming, offering the latest in network and 3D technologies. Housed in a slim cabinet with a narrow bezel, series 6 hidden speakers make it aesthetically pleasing, and technologically advanced.

Multimedia users will enjoy easy functionality to mobile devices. MP3 players, PMPs and thumb drives can all be used through the HDTV WiseLink USB 2.0 port, and three HDMI-CEC side ports make it easy to connect the Blu-ray, HD-DVD players, HD camcorders, game consoles for immediate use.

"Samsung is committed to remaining a persistently leader in DLP in 2008 and beyond with a strong investment in product development by fuelling the consistent introduction of innovative and affordable DLP HDTVs," said Steve Panosian, Marketing Director of Visual appearance at Samsung Electronics America. "Building on the success of our innovative technology, have built several new upgrades as WiseLink 2.0 (USB) and V1.3 HDMI for enhanced connectivity, allowing consumers access to a wide range of content through their TVs. Substitutability DLP HDTV energy efficient a category and Samsung DLP still focus rendering more effective the possible energy. "

"Consumers will enjoy a total experience, with the finest resolution audio and video," added Panosian. "Series 2008 6 DLP TV will feature integrated 3-d technology and entertainment functions that automatically optimizes video and audio quality to deliver the best movie, sports and gaming experience possible. The new design remote includes exclusive "fun mode" buttons, allowing split-second adjustments. Samsung co-marketing 3D-technology projects include an accessory kit glow acclimating even novice users to this unique application. "

The numbers series 6 model will be HL50A650, HL56A650, HL61A650 and HL72A650. They will be available from April to June 2008.

Sony Bravia HD READY LCD TV – 3 new models W3000 Series

Sony announced the introduction of three new BRAVIA ® LCD flat panel, full HD models on the W3000 series. With a sleek and sophisticated brushed metal frame front image, new models will be available in three sizes-52 inch KDL-52W300046 inch KDL-46W300040 inch KDL-40W3000
In the field of technical, all models are live create Color ™ technology with WCG-CCFL lighting and full 1080p HD. Using 10-bit processing and an array of 10-bit, the new area W-3000 has the ability to deliver 64 times the level of expression colors that could allow an array of 8-bit. This in turn should give a smoother transition between colors and more natural, exact reproduction of subtle on-screen color changes.
Further enhancing image quality is the adoption of the new standard for video, xvYCC, also referred to as x.v.color technology ™ color industry.  This standard color range extends the potential of video data from approximately 1,8 times resulting in the most natural and vivid colors similar to the human eye can actually see with support for video sources.
This technology is a perfect complement to Sony HD camcorder models that capture color range beyond what today deliver broadcasters. With the gradual transition through video HD, there's still a lot of video content sources that are not up to the quality and resolution found in a Blu-ray or HD broadcasts.
The standards of today such video content is considered to be incomplete. To overcome this problem, (take a deep breath!) Of Sony BRAVIA Engine ™ EX fully digital video editing system with Digital technology to create multifunction Absoluteness v1.0 (PRC-MF v1.0) improves the picture by converting common standard definition signals such as DVD and HD broadcasts be non-suited television features.
That being said, where there are high-definition signals, all the W3000 sets the passwd_format capability through HDMI 1080p, component and PC inputs for an excellent picture. In addition, the component HD and HDMI inputs are compatible with both 1080/60 p and 1080/24 p sources (24 p True Cinema).
W3000 models will be available in July/August 2007

Panasonic TH-TH-50PZ77 42PZ77 – HD 1080p Plasmas Launched

Panasonic introduced recently two further 1080p High Definition plasma TVs in its lineup for 2007.
Both models are the 42 inch TH-42PZ77 and 50-inch TH-50PZ77 which are scheduled to be shipped at the end of September 2007.
The introduction of the Panasonic series PZ77 increases already deep line of plasma 1080p at eight, the widest selection of plasma TVs in industry and further illustrates Panasonic's industry leadership and innovative technology in big screen plasma entertainment.

"The 2007 Panasonic plasma 1080p produces crisp and clear images with a wide viewing angle so that the wonderful picture can be seen from every seat in the home environment," said Dennis Eppel, Vice President, Panasonic Display company.
"We've visited the market leader for the past three years and as the saying goes – proof of the pudding. Quite simply, Panasonic Plasma producing beautiful pictures and with our recent announcement of an extended service life of 100,000 hours at half brightness, these 1080p TVs is the perfect technology for a variety of entertainment options, from gaming to view sports and movies. "

The two new 1080p TVs, join the critically acclaimed 700 and 750 series, providing consumers with a wide selection of plasma with the highest up to now, the resolution is possible. Top of Panasonic Plasma score is available in 42-inch 50-inch, 58-inch and 65-inch class models, which include the unique memory SD card slot, a feature that allows the consumer to view pictures on a SD memory card for the big screen Panasonic Plasma, and not the camera small screen or a computer screen.
The TH-TH-50PZ77 42PZ77 and feature more than two million pixels and have a resolution of 1920 x 1080, a contrast ratio of 10, 000: 1. The two latest additions of Panasonic 1080p plasma line also feature an overlay anti-glare display and a Jack package including two HDMI inputs, 3 S-video inputs, three composite video inputs and two component video inputs. The series also incorporates an automatic PZ77 pixels wobbling function – as does the entire row plasma 2007 – to maintain the anti-image. The series also features PZ77 EZ-Sync ™, a technology that connects home entertainment and Panasonic consumer video products allow seamless control of the whole system using a single remote and unique SD Memory card slot.

Samsung Series 7 LED DLP HDTV – 2 new models for 2008

After the successful introduction of the world's first 3D ready DLP HDTV in 2007, Samsung Electronics has announced the addition of two new models of the range Series 7 LED DLP HDTV. HL67A750 The HL61A750 61 inch and 67 inch respectively models and will be available in April and June 2008.
Samsung Series 7 DLP HDTV is today one of the most environmentally conscious designs on the market. Consumers will find that series this new Cinema Pure ™ color Engine powered by long-term Generation 2.4 LED steadily overcome the traditional lamp-based counterparts, delivering outstanding picture quality and continuous light emitting rated at over 60,000 hours.
Energy Star ® compliance efficiency while they faced cutting-edge HDTVs consumes roughly half of the power of a class 60-inch plasma HDTV.
The new DLP LED sets usually do not require replacement lamp time, coupled with low power consumption results in lower cost of ownership for the consumer. At the same time, the series 7 DLP HDTVs improve brightness by more than 40 percent and offer a wider color gamut for delivering a cinematic experience as well as other video technologies — all while using the force, resulting in a "Picture HDTV" energy consumption and cost of ownership message consumer until 230 Watts.
Add to the functionality of our DLP TVs; Simplay HDMI compliance series is a new Remote with specially designed "hot keys", and a new simplified user interface and menu system. The result of these enhancements that allow control over all HDMI-CEC-compatible A/V devices for a simplified overall system convenience experience.
WiseLink 2.0 (USB) with support for MP3 and JPEG codec enables consumers to easily access files from portable media and display files in a brilliant large screen HDTV. DLP televisions series 7 will also feature a 1 tuner PIP function.

Pioneer Draft-LX80 Blu-Ray DVD Player services in Japan

Pioneer has recently announced that they will introduce a new Blu-Ray disc Player – the preliminary-LX80 in Japanese market in late October 2007.
The preliminary Pioneer-Bitstream output LX 80 supports audio formats – next-generation Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, as well as linear PCM 7.1-channel output from the same formats. Users can enjoy an environment beleaguer never before possible and spectacular piture quality.
The player Draft-LX80 is designed for seamless integration through technology home theater HDMI Consumer Electronics control (CEC). This feature is syncronized acts with HDMI-control enabled home theatre products including Pioneer PDP-screen plasma 5010HD and A/V amplifier VSA-LX 70. Users may be released from troublesome procedures such as switch remotes, even when enjoying their favorite BD contents on the complex origin theatres
With the start of terrestrial digital transmission and spread of plasma and other high-definition TVs in recent years, interest is growing rapidly in high definition video images.
In November 2006, the first Blu-ray Disc titles released in Japan and new versions of HD content with next-generation audio hi-def have consistently.
Main features
Next generation Dolby TrueHD audio format – and Dolby Digital Plus-supported Bitstream output (via an HDMI connection)

Draft-LX80 offers enhanced sound quality and performance with internal decoding Dolby TrueHD lossless audio technology for high definition content that delivers Studio-master-quality audio, and supports Dolby Digital Plus, a highly flexible audio technology that provides higher quality multi-channel audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio.
When the preliminary draft-LX80 is connected to a multichannel A/V amplifier input of Bitstream support next-generation surround formats (e.g. Pioneer VSA-AX 1AH, VSA-LX 70 and HTP-LX 70) via an HDMI cable, users can enjoy not only high-quality video playback of Blu-ray but new multichannel audio formats as well.
Since the new BD player can also convert these formats audio in a linear PCM signal (linear Pulse Code Modulation) and HDMI output from the Terminal, you cannot use a conventional A/V multichannel amplifier for audio playback without losing any of its original quality.

HDMI control to operate Pioneer A/V devices connected

When the new player Blu-ray Disc is connected via an HDMI cable for a plasma TV pioneer, Pioneer A/V amplifier or other Pioneer A/V devices support Pioneer control * 2 HDMI, HDMI control function allows linked tasks, and also allows users to operate the player BD on the remote control of plasma screen connected. This feature frees from intrusive procedures such as switch remotes users and allows them to focus more on program content.
Possible transactions with HDMI control include:
When is pressed the play button on the remote control of BD player, the power to the plasma display, A/V amplifier and other connected devices is automatically enabled and go to the source of the BD player.
About the appearance of plasma remote control unit can operate the player BD. (play, stop, Fast Forward/Fast Return, and Disc menu Display)

24 p directly from * 3 deliver smooth material movie 1080/24 p BD/DVD video and reveals all the possible texture movie films

The Pioneer Draft-LX80, capable of 24-fps output to high definition, Max takes advantage of features such as Blu-ray Disc. Tactile quality that film applied to the fullest extent possible when the player is connected through an HDMI cable for the Pioneer PDP-5010HD or a similar screen 1080/24 p-compatible.

Home Media Gallery plays video content and music directly from a PC connected to LAN in high definition.

The Home Media Gallery – exclusive operation CERTIFIED DLNA ™ LAN pioneer – lets users stream compressed video, music and photo files directly from the computer in high definition. With the proliferation of portable audio devices and digital cameras in recent years, domestic PCs contain large amounts of music files and pictures. Opportunities to enjoy video file playback is also expected to grow by developing services download streaming videos. The Home Media Gallery Pioneer makes it easier for you to enjoy these files in high definition, through user TV and audio equipment located in various locations such as a dedicated A/V room or living room.

Advanced equipment and constructions

Chassis dual layered hide unwanted vibrations
Draft-LX80 employs a dual layered chassis, whose chassis reinforced by an intricate and heavier stabiliser plate strengthen the stiffness and stability of the case.
A wide range of terminals
PIN Jack output Pins are all gold-plated to ensure high quality audio and video signal transmission. 2-channel analog audio output and coaxial digital output terminals are mechanical terminals (not die-cast terminals) to ensure solid links. For component video output, jack independent pin terminals instead of minimize loss transmission terminals D. Compatible with cable outlet capacity increases direct power supply for the internal circuit.

Other features
HDMI cable supplied as standardUp-conversion of DVD video at 720/60 p, 1080/60i, 1080/60 p high definition for playback * 4I/P resolution conversion and output changes possible even during video playback192 kHZ/24-bit D/A converter each for all 6 audio circuit boards channelsFully lead-free. environmentally friendly design and input for easy custom manufacturingIR installationLow standby power consumption of 0 .5W or less environmentally friendly energy savingQuick 10-key piece choice music DVD

Panasonic DMP-Blu Ray Player BD 10A

The availability of next generation player Blu-Ray disc announced recently by Panasonic. And playback Blu-Ray pre recorded, the DMP-BD 10A plays also a standard definition DVD and CD Playback of conventional DVD with automatic 1080p up-conversion via the HDMI connector.

In front audio, Panasonic DMP-BD 10A has an upgrade package that brings audio surround high fees for viewing experience via the inclusion of Dolby True HD, and dts-HD High Resolution audio decoding technology 7.1 channel.

Proprietary system EZ-SyncTM of Panasonic to complete one touch operation Panasonic Home Theater components incorporates the DMP-BD 10A. During the initial introduction and for a limited period of time, the player also comes with five hits Blu-ray discs.

Pirates of the Caribbean – curse of the Black Pearl – DisneyPirates Caribbean Dead Man breasts – DisneyTransporter – DisneyFantastic 4 – FoxCrash – Lionsgate.

The DMP-BD 10A includes proprietary P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) technology to perform pixel-level IP conversion for minimalist details.

To get the best images from a BD-Video disc, you need a player that renders high-quality progressive pictures, expresses its motion smoothly and draws sharp diagonal lines. The DMP-BD 10A P4HD processes over 15 billion pixels per second and applies the optimum processing for each pixel of videos stored on disk. This results in images with superb resolution.

Other notable features include a 297 MHz/14 bit video D/A Converter with 4 X oversampling, video noise shaping that improves signal-to-noise ratios by shifting noise in unused band and theoretical support for almost 4400 billion colors.

The DMP-BD 10A also incorporates Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and dts decoding, and interactive features BD-J (Java application).

New player Blu-Ray Disc BD 50 Panasonic DMP-

Panasonic have introduced a new playback Blu-Ray Disc for the North American market. The player Panasonic DMP-BD 50 Blu-Ray Disc offers a wide range of functions to promote the transition to HD – including 1080p picture quality, lossless Dolby ® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio ™ and flexible picture-in-picture applications.

The DMP-BD 50 adds new BD-live function, which uses the Internet to further enhance the consumer entertainment experience and employs VIERA Link ™, a technology that allows the consumer to operate VIERA Link equipped home theater components with a single remote.

BD-Live opens myriad interactive features for the consumer. During future BD-Live will allow users to connect to the Internet to download these data as images and subtitles, and integrate interactive multiplayer games bonus movie-related content appearing in discs Blu-ray DMP-BD 50.

"Panasonic was the first to bring a player Blu-ray with bonus View (final Standard Profile 1.1) for the purchase and now with the DMP-BD 50 we again leading the industry with the inclusion of BD-live," said Gene Kelsey, Panasonic Vice President Entertainment Group. "The beauty of player Blu-ray is that now we can see movies the way the manufacturer of the tape intended, in glorious HD video and audio. Consumers can now combine the new generation of DMP-BD 50 with a flat screen televison VIERA to create a real living in high definition experience. "

For optimal picture quality DMP-BD 50 features the PHL reference color processor and I/p conversion P4HD processor, which combines creating Uniphier ®, an accurate digital video processor produces sharp, crisp, true color that is extremely faithful to the original film. Uniphier reflects the advance encoding and authoring technologies developed by Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory.

The truth about the original source images are complimented by an extremely clean and precise sound achieved through sound Re-master and integrated decoder lossless Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio. In addition, the DMP-BD 50 can be combined with full surround sound speakers for 7.1 channel and a 7.1 channel amplifier.

Networking is an important product of DMP-BD 50. With an SD memory card slot for easy transfer of pictures from a HD camcorder or digital still camera via an SD Memory card. The consumer simply inserts the SD card in the BD50 and then view the images on a big screen HD flat TV with AVCHD video format JPEG images or photographs in full 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Sony Bravia HD LCD TV - 3 new models W3000 series

Sony announced the introduction of three new BRAVIA ® flat screen LCD, HD models complete their W3000 series. With a sophisticated and elegant brushed metal photo frame bezel, new models will be available in three sizes-52 inch KDL-52W300046 inch KDL-46W300040 inch KDL-40W3000 

Technically, all the models are full HD 1080p and color creation feature live ™ technology with backlight WCG - CCFL .Traitement using 10-bit and 10-bit Panel new W-3000 range has the capability to deliver 64 times the level of expression that would provide a group of 8-bit color.This should in turn gives a smoother between colors and more natural transition, exact reproduction of subtle color screen change.

Improving the quality of the image more is the adoption of the new industry standard for video, color xvYCC, also called x.v.Color ™ technologie.Cette standard extends the range of potential video by about 1.8 times color data, resulting in more natural view and most colourful similar to what the human eye can actually observe in support of the video sources.

This technology is a perfect complement to Sony HD camcorder models that capture the range of colors than broadcasters offer actuellement.Avec gradual transition to the high video definition, there is still plenty of video content sources that are not on the quality and resolution that are located on a disk Blu - ray or HD programming.

According to the current criteria, such as video content is considered imparfait.Pour help to overcome this problem, (breathe deeply!)BRAVIA Engine ™ EX fully digital video processing system Sony create multifunction digital reality v1.0 (Democratic Republic of Congo-MF v1.0) technology improves the image up common conversion as DVD and non - HD broadcasts to standard definition signals to organize television capabilities.

That being said, when the signals available high-definition, all W3000 sets feature 1080p capacity input via HDMI, component and PC inputs for a photo exceptionnelle.En addition, HD component and HDMI inputs are compatible with 1080/60 p and 1080/24 sources (24 p True Cinema).
W3000 models will be available in July-August 2007

New Samsung series 4 and 5 LCD HDTV Line Up for 2008 series

Samsung have announced their line of the last place of LCD HDTV for US HD digital television market.
There are six new models 4 LCD HDTV series covering the 19-inch sizes 40-inch range.Line 5 LCD HDTV series consists of five new models in the 32 to 52 inch tailles.La series 4 inch and 5 LCD HDTV series will be available in March 2008.

Combines elegant style with a wide range of superior components normally exclusive bonus sets, consumers can now experience a quality image, ease of use in a HDTV that integrates seamlessly in interior decoration and performance optimized digital.

Everything from building frame and Panel LCD accessibility input and remote control are specifically designed to provide an experience entertainment HD incroyable.Consommateurs will find also an interface easy to navigate with the settings instantly give you the best image and sound at the press of a button.

More recent technology LCD Samsung and engineering techniques have enabled us to offer HDTV attractive with compelling features and excellent image quality» said Jonas Tanenbaum, vice President of flat group marketing at Samsung Electronics.»With LCD HDTV Series 4 and 5 of the series, each client can enjoy an experience high definition premium.»720 P Series 4 has been designed with many of the same top high-end components used throughout the queue of Samsung LCD.The Series 4 piano black bezel frames with elegance super patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA) LCD panel, which provides superior image quality and angle of 178 degrees of all four visualization axis low shot stereo speakers are completely hidden rooms specially designed at the bottom of the screen in order to enhance the audio quality.

LCD series 4 is also ideal for those who use their TVs with digital devices, such as HD camcorders and media portable.Il players provides easy via the ports on the side-mounted connectivity including an HDMI and specially "keys" on the remote control allows easy access to the connected devices.
4 LCD HDTV series will be available in March 2008 in the following formats: 19 inch, 22-inch, 26 inch, 32-inch, 37-inch and 40 pouces.Modèle numbers LN19A450P LN22A450P LN26A450P, LN32A450P, LN37A450P, LN40A450P respectively.

Relying on the sophisticated design and performance series 4, features all the 1080p Series 5 takes the LCD Samsung HDTV experience one-step plus.Il also has a clean design with manual commands that eliminate côté.Connectivité buttons touch is a snap with three input HDMI, including a climb with an available USB 2.0 port. 5 LCD HDTV series will be available in March in the following formats: 32 inches, 37-inch, 40 inch, 46 inches and 52 pouces.Modèle numbers LN32A550P LN37A550P LN40A550P, LN46A550P, LN52A550P respectively.

DIRECTV HD broadcast all games of 2007 MLB playoffs

If you're a fan of DIRECTV HD and Major League Baseball (MLB) and the siege of best in the House without having to leave the House, you're in for a treat this fall.

DIRECTV announced that they will be carrying the FOX and Turner Broadcasting HD (TBS) broadcasts of 2007.highlights MLB Playoffs games more games, DIRECTV will also cover FOX Sports 2007 World Series in HD's American League Championship series.

TBS HD is scheduled to launch on DIRECTV in September and for the first time ever featuring exclusive broadcasts MLB Division series and National League Championship series.

TBS HD is added to the range of programming from DIRECTV HD, which holds up to 100 new national HD DIRECTV channels will be available at the end of 2007.

Industry leading range of sports HD programming DIRECTV includes up to 10 MLB games a week in HD and also plans to offer all MLB produced in HD games starting with the 2008 season.

DIRECTV offers also NBA and NHL games in HD and through its exclusive NFL SUNDAY TICKET (TM) superfan subscription, DIRECTV customers have access to more than 180 NFL games in HD.

"Our goal for a long time has been to DIRECTV makes the first destination for HD fans across the country and we are very close to make a reality, said Eric Shanks, Executive Vice President of DIRECTV Entertainment."Our customers rely on us to provide them with not only the most HD programming, but also the best quality HD programming disponible.Nous can't think of a better way to watch the playoffs MLB on FOX and TBS in glorious HD from DIRECTV.»

Customers who are interested in adding their base package programming for $9.99 per month HD access can contact at 1-800-DIRECTV or visit DIRECTV.com for more details.

Pioneer BDP-LX80 Blu - ray, DVD Player launches the Japan

Pioneer recently announced that they will implement a new Blu - ray - disc player BDP-LX80 on the Japanese market at the end of October 2007.

Pioneer BDP-LX80 supports binary stream formats output audio generation - Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS - HD high resolution audio, as well as linear PCM 7.1 channel output formats mêmes.Les users may take advantage of ambience sound surround never possible piture but also amazing quality.

BDP-LX80 player is designed for integration seamless home theater via HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) .This feature technology realizes synchronized with HDMI-control activated products home cinema, including the Pioneer PDP-5010HD plasma display operations and A / V amplifier VSA - LX70 .Utilisateurs can be released from the troublesome procedures such as even when enjoy their content DB on home theatres complex switching remotes

With the start of terrestrial digital broadcasting and the spread of the plasma and other TVs HD---in recent years, interest in video high definition is growing rapidly.

In November 2006, the first Blu - ray Disc titles have been released to the Japan and new versions of content with next-generation HD high-resolution audio have been increasing steadily.

Main features

Next-generation audio format - Dolby TrueHD - and Dolby Digital Plus output Bitstream (via an HDMI connection) supported

BDP-LX80 offers audio quality improved with decoding Dolby TrueHD lossless audio for high content technology performance offers his studio master-quality definition takes supported sound Dolby Digital Plus, a very flexible audio technology that allows its multi-channel and premium DTS - HD high resolution audio internal.

When the BDP LX80 is connected to a multi-channel / amplifier V supporting a bitrate input of the next generation of surround formats (e.g. Pioneer VSA-AX1AH, VSA-LX70 and HTP-LX70) via an HDMI cable, users can enjoy not only the reproduction of the image quality of Blu - ray discs but new audio formats multi-channel as well.
Since the new BD player can also transform these audio formats in linear PCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) signal and output from the HDMI, terminal it is possible to use a classic A / V to reproduce sounds without losing its original quality multi-channel amplifier.

Control HDMI to Pioneer A / V devices connected

When the new Blu - ray disc drive is connected via an HDMI cable to Pioneer A Pioneer, plasma TV / V amplifier or some other Pioneer A / V devices Pioneer HDMI control * 2 HDMI control feature allows related operations and also allows users to operate the BD drive on the connected plasma screen remote control.This feature frees users from procedures annoying as remote switching and allows to concentrate more on the content of the program.

Possible operations with the HDMI control include:

When the button is pressed on the remote control of the BD drive, the power to the plasma display, A / V amplifier and other connected devices are automatically activated and turned towards the source of the BD drive.
On the plasma display remote control unit, the BD drive can be operated.(Play, stop, Fast Forward/Fast back and display disc menu)

Direct 24 p on * 3 gives the movement smooth in 1080/24 p material BD/DVD video and reveals all the possible texture of cinema films

Pioneer BDP-LX80, able to output 24 - fps HD takes maximum advantage of the characteristics of the Blu - ray disc format.Tactile quality of this cinema film material is highlighted to the extent possible when the player is connected via HDMI for Pioneer PDP-5010HD or similar 1080/24 p compatible display cable.

Home Media Gallery plays the video content and music directly from a PC connected to LAN in high definition.

Multimedia Gallery Home - exclusive Pioneer certified DLNA ™ local area network (LAN) service - enables users of compressed video stream music files photo directly from the computer in high définition.Avec propagation of portable audio devices and digital cameras, in recent years, home personal computers contain large volumes of music and enjoy playback of the video file photo.Possibilités files should also increase with the growth of services download vidéo.La multimedia Pioneer Home Gallery makes it easier to take advantage of these files in HD via the TV and audio equipment located in different rooms as a dedicated user A / V bedroom or living room.

Advanced devices and constructions

Double frame layers to remove unwanted vibrations
BDP-LX80 employs a chassis double layers, base chassis is enhanced with a thicker, heavier stabilisation, plate to increase rigidity and stability of the case.
A wide range of terminals
Jack Pine output terminals are all plated gold in order to ensure quality analog transmission of video and audio output audio.La 2 channels and coaxial digital output terminals are machined terminals (not moulded terminals) to ensure connections solides.Pour video output component, independent of the PIN Terminal jack instead of Terminal D reduce transmission.Câble entered consistent power loss increases the capacity of the internal circuit instant power supply.

Other features

HDMI cable supplied as standardUp-conversion of DVD-video at 720/60 p, 1080/60i or 1080/60 p high definition playback * 4I/P conversion and output resolution possible changes even during the playback192 kHZ/24-bit D/A converter video each for all 6 audio channelsFully unleaded circuits printed; respectful of the environment and the manufacturingIR design power consumption mode entry ensures easy installationLow custom 0 5W or less for the selection of runway 10 - key savingQuick environmentally-friendly energy environment for music DVD

Panasonic DMP-BD10A Blu Ray Player

The availability of the next generation of Blu - ray disc drive was recently announced by Panasonic.

In addition to playing the pre recorded Blu - ray discs, DMP-BD10A also plays standard definition DVD and DVD CDJeu classic with a conversion automatic 1080p via HDMI connector.

On the audio front, the Panasonic DMP-BD10A presents an upgrade package that brings the experience of viewing via the inclusion of 7.1 channel surround Dolby True HD and dts - HD audio resolution decoding high-tech audio high-end surround.

EZ-SyncTM of Panasonic to integrate an operation touch home theater components exclusive system is embedded the Panasonic.lors DMP-BD10A his initial introduction and for a limited time, the player also comes with five hit Blu - ray discs.

Lionsgate - the curse of the Black Pearl - trunk - DisneyTransporter - DisneyPirates DisneyFantastic of the Caribbean Dead Man 4 - FoxCrash - Caribbean pirates.

DMP-BD10A includes owners P4HD technology (Pixel Precision progressive Processing HD) to perform the conversion of intellectual property at the level of the pixel for ultrafine details.

To get the best images from a BD-Video disc, you need a player that makes high quality progressive images, expresses the motion smoothly and draw diagonal lines DMP BD10A pointus.P4HD handles more than 15 billion pixels per second and if applies to the optimum treatment for each pixel in the video data on the disque.Il resulting images with outstanding resolution.

Other notable features include a MHz 297 14 bit video D/a converter with 4 X oversampling, video, noise shaping that improves the signal-noise ratio by moving the sound of unused bandwidth and theoretical support for color 4400 billion dollars.

DMP-BD10A also incorporates Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and dts decoding and interactive capabilities of BD - J (Java application).

U.S. SRP is US $599.95

Samsung series 6 DLP HDTV - 4 new models for 2008

Expansion of the introduction of first 3-d DLP HDTV ready the planet in 2007, Samsung Electronics announced the establishment of four new models in their range of series 6.

6 DLP HDTV series will be available from April 2008 to 50 inches, 56 inches, 61 inches and sizes 72 cm.

The new series 6 DLP HDTV offer consumers greater value while integrating innovative features leading portfolio of Samsung offers microphone and Flat Panel HDTV for 2008.

The series 6 DLP HDTV offer not only larger screens and full HD 1080p clarity sports, movies and games of chance, they offer the latest in networking and 3D technologies.

 Housed in a slim with a narrow bezel Cabinet speakers hidden series 6 render aesthetic as well as technologically advanced.

Multimedia users will appreciate the easy functionality with portable devices. MP3 players, PMP and thumb drives can all be used through WiseLink USB 2.0 of the HDTV input, then three ports side HDMI-CEC allows easily connect Blu - ray, HD-DVD players, HD camcorders and console video games for immediate use.

"Samsung is firmly committed to remain a leader in 2008 and beyond, DLP space with a strong investment in fueling the consistent introduction of innovative and affordable DLP HDTV product development" said Steve Panosian, Director of Visual Display Marketing at Samsung Electronics. "Building on the success of our innovative technology, we have incorporated several new enhancements such as WiseLink 2.0 (USB) and HDMI V1.3 for improved connectivity, allowing consumers access to a wide range of content from their televisions.In addition, DLP has proven as energy continues to focus on the manufacture of DLP HDTV effective and Samsung category the most effective possible energy.

"Consumers also enjoy a full 3D, with the best experience in the resolution of sound and image," said Panosian. "The series 2008 6 DLP TV will showcase integrated 3D and modes of entertainment technology to automatically optimize the audio and video quality for the best film, sports and games experience design new possible.Le remote includes dedicated "Mode Entertainment" buttons allowing adjustments instantanées.Plans co-marketing 3D technology from Samsung include accessory kit starter even novice users to this single application.»

6 Series model numbers will be HL50A650 HL56A650, HL61A650 and HL72A650.Ils will be available in April and June 2008.

New drive Blu - Ray Disc Panasonic DMP - BD50

Panasonic introduces a new drive Blu - ray for the North American market. Drive disk Blu - Ray Panasonic DMP-BD50 offers a wide range of functions that support the transition to HD - including 1080p, Dolby ® TrueHD and DTS - HD Master Audio ™ Lossless image quality versatile Picture-in-Picture applications.

DMP-BD50 adds the new BD-live, which uses the internet to improve the consumer experience entertainment and employs VIERA Link ™ function, a technology that allows consumers to exploit VIERA Link equipped with components home cinema with a single remote control.

BD-live opens myriad interactive opportunities for the consumer. In the future BD-live will allow users to connect DMP BD50 Internet to download these images and subtitles data and participate in interactive multiplayer games related video content bonus on Blu - ray discs.

"Panasonic was the first to set a with Bonus View (1.1 final standard profile) Blu - ray player on the market and now with DMP BD50 we still lead the industry with the inclusion of BD-live, said Gene Kelsey, Panasonic Vice President Entertainment Group." The beauty of the Blu - ray player, is that we can now see the manner in which the filmmaker intended, audio and video consumer films.Le glorious high-definition can now combine new generation BD50 DMP with a VIERA to create a true flat screen television living in high definition experience.»

For optimal image quality this DMP-BD50 processor PHL reference chroma and P4HD I / p conversion processor, combine to create Uniphier ®, a precise digital video processor produces sharp, crisp, natural colours that are extremely faithful to the original film.Uniphier reflects the advance coding and development of technologies developed by Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory.

True to the original image source are welcomed by exceptionally clean, accurate sound through Audio Re-master and built-in decoders for formats Dolby True HD and DTS - HD Master Audio without perte.En addition, DMP-BD50 can be combined with a 7.1 channel amplifier and speakers for sound full 7.1 channel surround.

Networking is essential to the DPM - BD50 even a slot card to transfer easily from a HD camcorder or even a digital camera via a memory SD.Le consumer card images simply insert the BD50 SD card and then can display images on a widescreen HD flat TV with video AVCHD or stills in full 1920 x 1080 resolution JPEG format images.

Samsung 70 inch full HD LCD TV - Worlds Largest HD LCD

Samsung launched what purports to be, available on the market, full high definition LCD TV world.

Measure 70 inches, new TV is backlit by instead of CCFL fluorescent or classic a cathode froide.Utilisation local dimming technology unique Samsung, backlight light emitting diode (LED) light LED can be disabled in the areas of the dark image, providing a dynamic in the region of 500: 1 contrast ratio.

With this image enhancement technology has also reduces that fifty percent overall power consumption.Local dimming backlighting refers to the fact that normal form CCFL Backlight bar has been replaced by hundreds of sources light LED.Ceci allows parties informed of the image on screen be clarified at the maximum while all light is cut in dark screen areas.This in turn leads to the ultimate in contrast ratio while reducing consumption of energy by reducing screen brightness on dark areas.

Samsung has also request with its LED single technology scanning flicker and phantom problems typically associated with large screen LCD TVs are virtually éliminés.LED scanning refers to the ability of lights close quickly in order artificially eliminating mobile image ghosting.

Accentuates its elegance and sophistication, new Samsung 70 inch full HD LCD TV is completed with a high gloss black bezel and titanium chromium trim.Il's dual speakers hidden with a rear woofer to offer a rich sound quality corresponding to that greater nature screen images.

Samsung plans to have their new 70 inch full HD LCD TVs available worldwide in the second half of 2007.

Panasonic TH-42PZ77 - TH-50PZ77 1080p HD Launched Plasmas

Panasonic recently introduced two new 1080p high-definition plasma TV to its line for 2007.

Two models are the 42-inch TH-42PZ77 and thumb 50 TH-50PZ77 are scheduled to be shipped at the end of September 2007.

The introduction of the series PZ77 increases Panasonic plasma 1080p to eight, the widest selection of TVs plasma industry already deep line and shows in addition to industry leadership and sharp Panasonic technology big screen plasma entertainment.

"2007 Line of Panasonic plasma 1080p produces crisp, clear images with an angle of vision wide so the superb image can be seen from any seat in the home environment," said Dennis Eppel, Vice President, Panasonic Display Company.

"We were going market leader for the last three years and as they say - the evidence is in the pudding."Simply put, Panasonic plasmas produce wonderful images and with our recent announcement of a long service life of 100,000 hours to half brightness, these TV 1080p is perfect for a variety of options for entertainment, technology game to view sports and movies.

The two new 1080p TV, reach critically acclaimed series 700 and 750, providing consumers with a wide choice of plasmas with highest, to date, the Panasonic Plasmas possible.Cotée resolution are available in 50 inches, 58 inches to 65 inches, which include single SD, a feature that allows consumers to display images from a reader of card on the big screen Plasma Panasonic, instead of small screen of the camera or computer screen memory card connector class 42-inch models.

TH-42PZ77 and TH 50PZ77 features more than two million pixels and have a resolution of 1920 x 1080, with a 10,000 contrast ratio: 1. the two latest additions of Panasonic 1080p plasma line contain also a coating anti-reflective screen and a pack which includes two HDMI inputs, 3 S-video inputs, three composite video inputs and two-way video composant.La series integrates PZ77 grey also an oscillatory pixel auto - just like the entire 2007 - .the series PZ77 anti-image retention plasma line includes also EZ Sync ™, a technology that connects Panasonic consumer home entertainment and video to allow a continuous whole system for the single control products function remote control and the unique memory SD card slot.

Samsung series 7 del DLP HDTV - 2 new models for 2008

After the successful introduction of first 3D ready DLP HDTV the planet in 2007, Samsung Electronics have announced the addition of two new models to their range of series 7 LED DLP HDTV. 61 In. and 67 in. respective HL67A750 HL61A750 models and will be available in April and June 2008.

Series 7 DLP HDTV Samsung owns one of the models most environment on the market today .Consommateurs find new cinema pure ™ color engine series powered by the long-term Generation 2.4 LED consistently outperforms its traditional counterparts focused on the lamp, offering an outstanding image quality and output valued at more than 60,000 hours continuous light.

Energy Star ® compliance processes effectiveness, while the State of the art HDTV consumes approximately half the power of a 60 inch plasma class HDTV.

This new LED DLP sets typically requires no lamp replacement interval and combined with low energy consumption leads to a cost of ownership for the consommateur.Dans the same time, the series 7 DLP HDTV improve brightness by 40% and offer a wide range of colors to provide a film experience than other technologies display - using only 230 watts of power, resulting in a "Green HDTV" energy consumption and cost of ownership for the consumer message.

Adding functionality to our 7 series DLP televisions is close HDMI compliance, a new distance with specially "keys", and simplified a new menu and interface utilisateur.Le these improvements result system allows to control all HDMI-CEC compatible A / V devices for comfort experience total simplified system.

WiseLink (USB) 2.0 with support for MP3 and JPEG codec enables consumers to access their portable media files and view the files on a bright widescreen HDTV facilement.Les 7 series DLP televisions will also present a tuner PIP 1 function.

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