HDTV News Bulletins

Raising the bar on high power A/V Receiver performance, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveils four A/V Receivers designed to bring enhanced clarity, detail and dynamic "quick response" from uncompressed Dolby® True-HD and DTS-HD™ Master Audio soundtracks used in Blu-ray Disc® entertainment. The new Pioneer® Elite® SC-25 and SC-27 A/V Receivers incorporate a Direct Energy HD Class D amplifier featuring ICEPower™ technology to ensure unprecedented reproduction of high resolution multi-channel, stereo as well as compressed audio and provide premium home entertainment that rivals the movie theater experience. Pioneer pushes the limits of A/V Receiver innovation with the Elite SC-27, which leverages the full advantages of this emerging amplification technology to become the industry's first Class D amp design to achieve THX™ Ultra2 Plus as well as AIR Studio monitor certifications. Together, these achievements undoubtedly affirm the company's positio ...

Integra has introduced two mid-priced audio-video receivers designed to provide state-of-the-art home theater performance plus sophisticated integration with home automation systems. The new Integra DTR-30.1 and DTR-20.1 are, respectively, 7.2- and 5.2-channel, two-zone AV receivers designed for modern high-definition audio and video systems. In addition, the DTR-30.1 is the first Integra A/V receiver that incorporates the new Dolby ProLogic IIz which lets installers offer their clients engaging sonic ambience in three dimensions, not just two.

Both receivers use the latest...

Hannspree today introduced the 25-inch ST251MKB 1080p Full HD LCD television to the US market at $399.99 MSRP. This model is going to be a part of the company's first line of mainstream digital TVs under the ST series. The larger models are expected to be released later this year. The ST series LCD televisions boast a stunning all-black design with a glossy front bezel and a set of key performance features that appeal to today's value and budget-conscious consumers. In addition, ST series televisions include a 6-ft. HDMI cable and Universal Remote Control.

The Hannspree ST series 1080p LCD TVs provide...

VIZIO has unveiled details for its Fall 2009 Extreme VIZIO Technology, (XVT) series lineup, with 8 new models ranging in sizes from 32" to 55". The comprehensive range includes cutting-edge technologies like 240Hz scenes per second, TruLED(TM) with Smart Dimming(TM) backlight technology, VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA(TM)) feature and high-style Slim Line(TM) profile 120Hz LCD HDTVs. All of VIZIO's 2009 televisions are energy efficient, with each earning and exceeding Energy Star 3.0 qualifications by as much as 20%. Products are scheduled to ship...

Sony today unveiled the VAIO(R) NW notebook -- a new line of PCs that provide a powerful high-definition experience while starting at just $800 for the standard model and $880 equipped with Blu-ray Disc(TM) technology.

Part of a series, the NW notebook features...

Cox Communications customers now have access to new HD channels, including two new family friendly high-definition channels with the addition of Disney Channel HD and ABC Family HD to Cox's lineup.

Also, a variety of content from...

AVerMedia announced today the release of the Next Generation in PC-TV Entertainment. The AVerTV Combo G2 (White Box) is a DTV Ready Next Generation PCI Express TV tuner card that allows you to watch one program while recording another, or record two programs simultaneously! It's a Combo tuner, so it has one tuner for Analog (NTSC) and one for Digital broadcasting, Over-the-Air (ATSC), or Unencrypted Digital Cable (ClearQAM), designed to receive these signals directly to your PC! It comes equipped with...

Belden demonstrates the unique cable performance properties of their HDMI cable by running an unamplified 1080p/60 digital video signal 100 feet from a generic Blu-ray Disc player to a generic 1080p/60 display. This demonstration will be featured live throughout the InfoComm/NSCA tradeshow in Orlando, Florida June 17-19, 2009.

The secret behind these Belden HDMI cables is...