Introduction
The HP High-Definition Tuner receives digital high-definition and standard definition ATSC broadcasts right off of the air. A digital on-screen guide enables you to conveniently locate your favorite shows using an intuitive interface. DVI output enables the transmission of pure digital signal for the best picture available today. A digital coaxial link is also available, enabling Dolby Digital® audio signals to be sent to an Audio receiver for pure and impressive sound.

What’s in the Box
• HP HDTV Tuner
• Remote control with two AAA batteries
• Component cables
• DVI cable
• Left and right audio cable
• User’s Guide
• Warranty and Support Guide

HDTV Capability
Plasma TVs are great for displaying HDTV pictures as they are designed to be HDTV compatible or HDTV ready by featuring a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and very high native resolutions. Please refer to the Screen Resolution section below for more details.

Ready for DTV
DTV (Digital TV) is poised to gradually replace standard analog TV. The plasma TV can support DTV signals with a built-in or external digital tuner. Most plasma TVs can support at least EDTV (Enhanced Definition TV, 480p), which provides superior picture quality to regular analog TV.

The Parameters that Matter
Screen size
The smallest sized Plasma TV offered is 32-inch. This means that plasma TVs are always large. Currently, the most popular plasma TV screen size is 42”, but larger sizes such as 50, 55, 60 and 65-inch sets are also available. In general, larger screen size will cost more.

With the S650 Taiwanese manufacturer TeVii introduces a further development of its DVB-S USB Box S600, which is now also capable of receiving high-definitions channels (HDTV).

The S650 Box comes in a metal case which gives it a very sturdy look and the level of workmanship is also very high. Its backside features a satellite IF input as well as a loopthrough output. An external power pack – which is also connected to the rear panel – provides the box with all the power it requires.

On one side we find a USB host interface for connecting the box to a Windows or Linux based PC with USB 2.0. In case you’re wondering: yes, it’s true – TeVii also offers a Linux driver for its latest product. An infrared LED is located behind a protective cover on the front panel for picking up commands from the remote control, a feature that worked brilliantly in our
test.

The type of High Definition Television (HDTV) that you should purchase will depend on your requirements for the conference room where you plan to use video communications. There are a few different considerations that you will need to be aware of when selecting from a wide-range of HDTV offerings. An overview of each area is covered:

• Resolution – 720p or 1080i
• Monitor Size
• Type of Display – LCD, Plasma, Rear-Projection, etc.

In working with an experienced reseller and AV integrator, it will be important to address the following questions specific to your application:

• How large is the conference room? What is the configuration? Is this a multi-purpose room?
• How many people will typically be in the room for a videoconference?
• How will the monitors be displayed?
• Will there need to be one or more monitors to display video, multipoint and multimedia?

A Consumer Guide to High-Definition Television

If you’re ready to upgrade your entertainment experience to high-definition TV, you probably already know there’s more to it than just walking into the store and saying, “I’ll take that one.” There’s a whole new vocabulary to learn. There’s new technology to understand, and there are several choices to make. Before you invest in a high-definition television, you need to know what to look for to be sure that the equipment you select will meet your expectations both today and in the future. This guide will equip you with the basic information you need to move confidently into the future of high-definition TV, answer your questions and explain the technology in non-technical terms.

Choices You’ll Need to Make

Before you buy anything you need to make three choices.

• What will be the source of your HD programming?

In 1968, Sony set new high performance standards with the introduction of the Trinitron® CRT, and they’ve always been driven to set the performance bar even higher. In 1984 they unveiled a pair of TVs they labeled with a new moniker – XBR. Since then Sony XBR TVs have been the ultimate Sony TV for the most discerning customer. Now it’s 2008, and advanced flat-panel designs have replaced the venerable Trinitron tube. But XBR lives on – still representing the best consumer television Sony’s television engineers can produce.

Key Features: KDL-46XBR8 & KDL-55XBR8 (diagonal)