Bristol Sound and Vision 2010: Blu-ray players and Projectors

Part Three – In our final Bristol show report we look at new Blu-ray players from NAD, Denon and Onkyo. Plus we look at projectors from Epson and the Sim2 LED DLP.

CES 2010 – Panasonic 3D and is kuro back in spirit?

Gregg From Panasonic US takes us through the Panasonic technology for 3D and their new plasma range. Has Kuro been reborn in spirit with Panasonic 2010 plasma’s?

JVC DLA-HD950 D-ILA Projector Review

Phil Hinton introduces a brief video summary of the JVC DLA-HD950 Projector. The full review can be found at http://www.avforums.com/reviews

Tutorial: AV Receivers and Amps Explained

Neil Davidson takes us through the basics of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.

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AVForums ask Panasonic Video Podcast (Part two)

April 18, 2010 Special Features No Comments
AVForums ask Panasonic Video Podcast (Part two)

Part two – AVForums members were given the opportunity to ask the Panasonic UK experts their questions about NeoPDP and Viera Plasma TVs.

AVForums ask Panasonic Video Podcast (Part One)

April 18, 2010 Special Features No Comments
AVForums ask Panasonic Video Podcast (Part One)

Part One – AVForums members were given the opportunity to ask the Panasonic UK experts their questions about NeoPDP and Viera Plasma TVs.

How is 3D Filmed and Edited – Tutorial on 3D TV

How is 3D Filmed and Edited – Tutorial on 3D TV

Geoff Harrison, a director of photography and stereographer explains how 3D is filmed and the footage edited for playback on the new 3D TVs.

Panasonic 3DTV launch at Air Studios with the VT20 Plasma

Panasonic 3DTV launch at Air Studios with the VT20 Plasma

At a unique event at Air Studios in London, Panasonic launched the VT20 plasma to the UK market. The event featured a live set by musician Paul Carrack ( Squeeze,Roxy Music and Mike & the Mechanics) which was filmed on Panasonic 3D cameras and shown on the new VT20 and 103inch Plasma TVs.

CEDIA Home Cinema Design Course

March 19, 2010 Special Features No Comments
CEDIA Home Cinema Design Course

AVForums.tv was invited along to CEDIA HQ in the UK for a look at the Home Cinema Design Course. So what is the course about and who would it benefit? Course students and CEDIA representatives explain the concept of a standards based approach to home cinema design and why this course is important for professionals and enthusiasts.

ADA Suite 7.1HD AVForums Event at TLC Broadcast

March 19, 2010 Launch Videos No Comments
ADA Suite 7.1HD AVForums Event at TLC Broadcast

AVForums TV joins forums members at TLC broadcast to witness the ADA Suite 7.1 HD Audio Processor in the newly built TLC demo rooms. The forums members give their thoughts on the day and what the heard.

Bristol Sound and Vision 2010: Blu-ray players and Projectors

Bristol Sound and Vision 2010: Blu-ray players and Projectors

Part Three – In our final Bristol show report we look at new Blu-ray players from NAD, Denon and Onkyo. Plus we look at projectors from Epson and the Sim2 LED DLP.

Bristol Sound and Vision 2010 – Speaker and subwoofer demos and products

Bristol Sound and Vision 2010 – Speaker and subwoofer demos and products

Part Two – In our second report from Bristol Sound and Vision 2010, we take a look at the many speaker manufacturers demos and products, including our choice for best in show.

Bristol sound & vision: AVForums stand – LG LD920 3DTV, The VideoEQ system and public reaction to 3D

Bristol sound & vision: AVForums stand – LG LD920 3DTV, The VideoEQ system and public reaction to 3D

Part one – Bristol sound and vision 2010 was held between the 26th and 28th of February. In our first report from the show we look at the AVForums stand with the LG LD920 3DTV, the VideoEQ device for TV calibration and the thoughts of the public once they have witnessed 3D TV.

Vibe home cinema speakers

March 9, 2010 Launch Videos No Comments
Vibe home cinema speakers

We take a look at the home cinema speakers launched by car audio specialists Vibe.

Panasonic 3D TV for the UK as well as LCD LED TVs on the way

Panasonic 3D TV for the UK as well as LCD LED TVs on the way

Part Two. We find out about the Panasonic 3DTV, the VT20 and also what LCD LED TVs the company will be bringing to the UK this year.

Panasonic Plasma TV range for 2010 including the 3D models

Panasonic Plasma TV range for 2010 including the 3D models

Part One – We look at the full UK Plasma TV line-up from Panasonic at the 2010 convention held in Munich. Featured are the G20, V20 and VT20 plasma models all boasting kuro technology and calibration control.

THX – Certification testing for TVs and Projectors (Part One)

THX – Certification testing for TVs and Projectors (Part One)

Eric from THX takes us through the testing procedures for TVs and projectors submitted for THX certification and how they determine the THX picture preset.

THX – Certification testing for TVs and Projectors (Part Two)

THX – Certification testing for TVs and Projectors (Part Two)

Eric from THX takes us through the video processing tests which make up part of the certification process for TVs and Projectors.

THX – In-wall subwoofers and room EQ

THX – In-wall subwoofers and room EQ

Laurie Fincham takes us briefly through in wall subwoofers designed by THX and using room EQ systems for bass.

THX – Speakers and subwoofer set up explained

THX – Speakers and subwoofer set up explained

Laurie Fincham takes us briefly through THX certified speakers and explains the subwoofer and satellite approach.

THX – From Cinema to Home

THX – From Cinema to Home

Andrew Poulain from THX explains various ways of making the home theater/cinema as discrete as possible, yet maintain high standards in performance.

THX – Cinemascope constant height Home Cinema examined

March 9, 2010 Special Features, THX 1 Comment
THX – Cinemascope constant height Home Cinema examined

Andrew Poulain explains THX certification for cinema and home cinema constant height systems.

THX – Cinema certification and 3D (Part Two)

THX – Cinema certification and 3D (Part Two)

Part Two – Andrew Poulain takes us through the equipment used in a THX equipped cinema and explains how they intend to deal with Digital and 3D technologies in their certification scheme.

THX – Cinema certification process (Part One)

THX – Cinema certification process (Part One)

Part one – Andrew Poulain takes us through the process of THX certification for the cinema.

THX – Interview with Rick Dean (Part Two)

THX – Interview with Rick Dean (Part Two)

Part Two – Rick explains the THX display certification process, Media Director technology and where THX go with 3D Films.

THX – Interview with Rick Dean about THX (Part One)

THX – Interview with Rick Dean about THX (Part One)

Part One – Snr VP of THX Ltd, Rick Dean explains the roots of the company and why a standards approach is important to see the directors intent in the cinema and, the home cinema.

PHL – Mastering Blu-ray disc explained!

January 23, 2010 Special Features No Comments
PHL – Mastering Blu-ray disc explained!

Panasonic Hollywood Labs (PHL) are one of the premier Blu-ray authoring houses in Hollywood with many award winning discs to their name, such as i,Robot. Here the team explain the process of taking the master and transferring that to Blu-ray. PHL are also one of the leaders in 3D Blu-ray authoring having set the standards for the industry to follow.

Tutorial: AV Receivers and Amps Auto EQ Set up

January 22, 2010 Tutorials No Comments
Tutorial: AV Receivers and Amps Auto EQ Set up

Home cinema expert Neil Davidson explains the set up process for auto EQ systems like Audyssey.

Tutorial: AV Receiver & Amplifier Set up

January 22, 2010 Tutorials No Comments
Tutorial: AV Receiver & Amplifier Set up

Home cinema expert Neil Davidson explains the best way to set up your AV Receiver or Amplifier.

Tutorial: AV Receivers and Amps Explained

January 22, 2010 Tutorials No Comments
Tutorial: AV Receivers and Amps Explained

Neil Davidson takes us through the basics of the AV Receiver/Amplifier.

CES 2010 – Show Round Up Report

January 22, 2010 Shows No Comments
CES 2010 – Show Round Up Report

David Mackenzie and Phil Hinton wrap up their thoughts on this years CES Show.

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