HDMI VS RCA Connectors

I have many friend asking me about "why use HDMI but not RCA connectors?" The answer is simple. HDMI is a digital connector and RCA is Analog connectors. Ok let's talk about the history and development of the RCA and HDMI connectors.

The RCA Connector is develop by RCA (Radio Corporation of America) in the 40's to connect the Phonograph audio output to the amplifier. Since the phono output and input always uses the same plug since was developed then the name RCA is stuck with it. Since then the RCA connectors have been used for many different applications including audio and video. The well known connector for video are S/Pdif (Digital Audio), Composite Video and Stereo Audio connectors. Also the most current one is for YPbPr connector. They are all using the RCA Connectors. The colors that also well known to the electronic user are red, yellow, black, green, blue, orange, tan, brown, gray and white.

Despite the RCA connectors are being analog, but it can deliver pretty good signal also the other disadvantage using RCA is every single signal require single connector. So it can be a mash behind your system or your TV set with a lot of cables. So if you have a lot of equipments need to hook up to your TV, I have to say have fun to find the right connectors.

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is very different compare to RCA Connectors. The connector are slick and small also require only one connector to connect a single equipment including audio and video. therefor no more mash and always connect to the right connector. All signals that transfer through HDMI are digital signal. It guaranty clarity and awesomeness of the picture and sound quality.

Sad News from Plasma TV

Today, I read on one article on the website and shows that Pioneer is going to drop their production on Plasma TV by 2010. It is a sad news for any plasma TV lovers because Pioneer was the pioneer of ultimate black level color on the plasma TV. Every major plasma TV company tried hard to get close to pioneer but no one can even closer to Pioneer Kuro. The best of the best plasma TV ever on the market right now.

Many say because of the price set was to high for Pioneer to stay on the market. Some say because the LCD TV is couching up and able to get close enough to have a better quality picture as Plasma has. They all say the truth and No one can blame only on Pioneer. We need to see the situation, condition and the recession that we all have and seem we all enjoy it.

So with the economic right now, most people will think twice to buy a new Pioneer Kuro. Many people try to save their money as much as they can and hope the value does not drop all the way down.

So If you still wanted to buy plasma TV, there are Panasonic, LG and Samsung to choose. They all great TVs even though not as close as Pioneer Kuro especially on the picture quality, but they are still worth the money to buy.

for more on the Pioneer Kuro news just click this link http://newteevee.com/2009/02/21/pioneers-kuro-killing-a-tipping-point-in-the-plasma-era/

Upscale DVD Player

There are many questions about a new DVD player. The new DVD player is a bit more expensive than the regular DVD player. What are the different between these two players? they look the same and they work the same, but there are some futures different on the new DVD player.

Let choose the product from the DVD player section in Walmart. OK, there you go..

This is the sample of regular DVD player from Philips model DVP5140/37.

This is the sample of New DVD Player from Philips. Call DVD Upconversion or upscale player, model DVP3982/37.

Both of these players play regular DVD Movie and none of them will work with Blu-Ray DVD or HD-DVD Movies. So don't ever try these players to play those High Definition Movies. Since these two play the same DVD's so what is the different.

The Different on these models are on the output video. The regular DVD player video output is only 480i or p. This mean that your vidoe output is consider as a standard definition. If you watched the movie on regular DVD player played on the HDTV the video is very low quality and you will see a lot of image problem, because your TV is trying to fill all those 1920x1080 pixels with the source only 720x480 pixels. The picture will stretch out up, bottom, left and right. However if you watched the movie on the old regular TV then the picture is fine and crisp because the old TV is only has 640x480 pixels. To fill these pixels is easy and does not need to stretch the picture around the screen.

The upscale or upconversion DVD is working the same as regular one but instead only has standard definition video output, the upscale DVD player processed the video output from the source and up converted or upscale into 720p, and 1080i/p to match with the picture resolution on your HDTV. Also the video output will be digital as long as you use the HDMI connection. Therefore, with the upscale DVD player, you will enjoy better quality movie on you HDTV. However the picture is not High Definition, because the DVD is just upconverted the regular video into High Definition video.

However if you wanted to experience real High Definition Movie, why don't you get a Blu-Ray DVD Player. You will surprise with the picture quality on your screen. It will blow you away back.

In conclusion, I just want to say that when you need to buy a new DVD player please make sure you buy the better one because with a little bit money you might get more on your stuff. The DVP5140/37 is $48.88 from Walmart and the DVP3982/37 is 52.88 also from Walmart. So, my friend with only $4 different, you will enjoy better quality picture on you LCD or Plasma HDTV.

Digital Converter Box

Hi friend listens... This is the digital converter box that I was talking about. The price from Walmart is $49.87 with the government coupon you only pay $9.87 + tax.

So, this product is made by RCA. Easy to program and come with the remote. Once you plug in to the TV and setup the program then everything will work fine. Then you will see more clearer picture on some channels. Those channels are more likely digital channels or high definition channel. If your TV was wide screen, you may see more on the picture.

So, please don't throw your old TV. Just get this converter box then you may enjoy your digital world until you have some money to buy digital TV.

Alright, if you still had any question, please don't hesitate to contact or email me.

DTV Remainder

Yo.... every one, listen to me, do you know that the government will shutdown the analog broadcast system and replaced with a digital system.

Ah... yes, I hear about that but I still confuse what that mean by shutting down the analog. So my old TV will not work on Feb 17, 2009.

No, Brother... your old TV will still work but you will not get any picture if you were using an Antenna. However if you were using cable TV. I heard from the cable company that you still be able to watch you TV without any interruption, but this will not last long.

What do you mean by not last long?

Oh... because it only last about 3 years and after that you either by a new TV or use their digital box.

Mmmm... So, I still need to get a new TV after all or to get a digital box.

Yes... My friend. Don't forget the analog signal will be shutdown on February 17, 2009. If you have any question please visit this website: https://www.dtv2009.gov/

Also you may get a coupon before it is end.

So long Bro... and Enjoy a new era of Broadcasting System... Hail To Digital...

Introduction

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There are several categories that I want to discuss or explain to my friend or every body that has access to this blog. This blog is developed by me to expose and introduce a new technology from the consumer electronics products such as TV, DVD, Home Theater, and Computer.

The First Category is about the introduction of each product, the second is choosing the right products and the last one is setting up the right setup for each product.

So, if you have any questions, you may learn from this blog and it will help you every one to get everything right on the first place since most all of you are too lazy to read the owner manual.

Therefore, Everyone, just keep visiting my blog here so that nobody will be fool enough to listen to the sales person without checking with some one who has a knowledge. So, I will not say a lot of things now, I just like to welcome you all here.

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