This thread contains HD and related information.This thread is for links only. Please add useful links of your own but do not discuss HD here. If you find a broken or misdirected link, send me a PM.ContentsELECTRICAL RETAILER GUIDES (US)GENERAL INFOGAMING RELATEDUS CABLE AND SATELLITEUK BASED INFOCANADIAN BASED INFOHD-RELATED TECHNOLOGYRESOURCES AND HOW-TO GUIDESHD AND HOME THEATER FORUMSELECTRICAL RETAILER GUIDES (US)Crutchfield A/V Advisor(VIDEO) Part 1 of a video introduction to HD, other text guides can be found in the right menuTV Authority HDTV Resource Centerone of the leading online retailers of Home Theater equipment. Check half way down the contents panel for the TV Resource Center.Circuit City Quick HD FAQVery basic info in small, easy to read chunks.Best Buy HDTV Quick FAQCovers some basic HDTV questions and Pros and Cons of the latest display types.Radio Shack Research LibraryAnswers to popular audio and video questions, LCD panels, cables, HD etc. Includes video answers.GENERAL INFOAll About HD Special - Digital Life TV(VIDEO) online tech television show, with Patrick Norton and Robert Heron of Screensavers fame.HDTV: How it Works, What to Buy(VIDEO) HDTVMagazine.com presents a video introductionSimplayHDThis site tests products for HDCP compatibility problems. How HDTV WorksIntroduction to HDTV from Howstuffworks.comCNET guidesCNET's HDTV WorldDedicated HD site ... links to all the usual HD questions, HD features, guides, comparisons, tips, news.Home Theater Magazine Boot CampIndepth section covering audio/video and HD articles from one of the leading US home theater magazines.Sound and Vision TV/AV Reference GuideEasy reference guide from one of the top AV and Home Theater magazines in the US.Sound and Vision Complete HDTV Article archiveComplete archive of articles and reviews. How to Buy HDTV, TVs, LCD vs DLP, etc.Epson Guide to HDTV and Basic Home TheaterFAQ like. Not many pictures but straight to the point.Samsung HDTV interactive learning centerAnimated guide to what HDTV is, what common terms mean, the different types of tech and buying guide.Sony HD Guide Sony HD learning center with three learning levels.Discovery Channel HD Guidesimple FAQ to answer some common questions.ABC Network HDTV FAQQuick answers from the US network.How to Get HDTVEasy to understand introHDTV PubLarge source of HD information and HD stations broadcasting in your area.GAMING RELATEDHDTV your XBox 360 at Gamespotthe benefits and drawbacks of HDTVs for the 360The Right TV for GamingCrutchfield tests out the popular TV types to see which looks better.TeamXbox Guide to HDTVCovers basically all of the available techs using specific make/model numbers except for LCoS/SXRDGaming with PlasmaPioneer dispel some myths about gaming with Pioneer plasma screens.US CABLE AND SATELLITEDirectTV HD FAQQuick answers to some general HD questions. Other specific DirectTV HD links can be found on this page as well.Dish Network Quick Guide to HDTVTime Warner Cable HD GuideComcast Guide To HDTVCox Cable HD GuideInHD buying guide to HDTV7 steps to HD from one of the main 24/7 HD networks.Motorola's Guide To HDTVScientific Atlanta guide to HDTVHD guide from one of the leading manufacturer's of cable boxes.UK BASED INFOAre You HD Ready?Brief history, explanation, guide and UK buying tips. From Digital Home Magazine.What is HD Ready?UK site to check if your TV is ready for HD broadcasts.HDTV UKUK tech news blog covering all things HD.Comet HDTV GuideUK relevant guide from the UK electronics retailer.Home Cinema Choice HD ArticlesPDF reprints of entire articles from the UK magazine. Check the main page for lots more articles.Sky Digital HD IntroductionPrimer site for UK satellite users.Sound and VisionNot an HD info site, but a long established retailer of home theater equipment. More knowledgeable than your regular high street stores.CANADIAN BASED INFOCDTV - HDTV in CanadaBig resource for Canadian Gamespotters. Intro information, Government and industry links and channel news.Futureshop HDTV Buying Guide4 page article for Canadian Spotters.HD-RELATED TECHNOLOGYScreen Size CalculatorWant to know how big a regular 4:3 image will look on a 16:9 screen?All about cables.Crutchfield article about audio and video cables. Tips and info.Connector Photo GalleryPhotos and descriptions of every AV connection on the market, except SCART.1080i vs 1080p - Should you care?Tv.com runs through the arguments for and against.1080p HD questions answeredHDTV UK talks to Toshiba, Sony and Philips about why you should buy a 1080p display.Learn about burn-in and how to break-in your plasma hdtv.Ongoing discussion thread over at AVS Forum.Plasma vs LCDSound and Vision magazine staff test the two technologies head to head and vote on which they like best.The official HDMI siteInformation on the standards and versions of HDMI connections, which transmit digital high-def video and audio.Inside the tech of Blu-Ray and HD-DVDSound and Vision article describing the tech differences between the two formats.The Official Blu-Ray SiteHome of the Blu-Ray association. News and technical info.The Official HD-DVD SiteThe site of the DVD Forum - creators of HD DVD.How DLP WorksHowstuffworks overview of DLP technologyHow LCoS WorksHowstuffworks look at LCoSAll about LCoS4 part indepth article about LCoS based HDTVs - SXRD, HD-ILA etc. Arstechnica guide to Cablecardswhat they are, what they do and how they work.Understanding HD FormatsMicrosoft article describing basic HD formats and concepts. Not for beginners.RESOURCES AND HOW-TO GUIDESHelp Your TV Make the Most of Every SignalCrutchfield introduction to video optimizationHow to Calibrate your TV using HDNet test patternsIf you have HDNet you can use their daily broadcast to tune up your TV.GetGray Calibration DiscA DVD specifically designed for the latest digital displays. Building your own Home TheaterDIY networks section on bulding media rooms ... speaker placement, room design, calibrating, choosing equipment etc.How to choose an HD Antenna for free broadcastsCrutchfield article walking you through how to get free HD channels.How to make a Projection Screen for under $100Step by step guide with material list, and comparison shots of the DIY screen and a good quality retail screen.Remote CentralRemote control reviews, buyers guide, downloadable graphics, discrete codes, user forums ... CEDIA resource storeBig listing of books about Home Theater, HD, installing components, calibration DVDs ... from beginner to expert, from the Custom Electronics and Design Installation Association.Audio and Video Manufacturer LinksLinks to the official sites of video, audio equipment manufacturers and AV furniture and accessories. By Audiophile25 and the Gamespot Home Theater ...
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