Thursday, September 8, 2011

HDTV: How to Make the Most Out of It


If you own an HDTV, then you are lucky. You are one of the few who can take advantage of this amazing technology. With it, it is as if you are watching your favorite movie or television program right inside a theater. The images are clear and crisp, and the sound is very sharp.


However, it will definitely spoil all the fun when you realize that you are not getting what you have expected from an HDTV. For one, the image may not be clear at all. If you are having this trouble, then perhaps you need to do the following:4. Read the manual. There are a lot of features that are already included in your HDTV, and they can be used to efficiently adjust the quality of the images. If there are some instructions that are not clear to you, do not leave everything into your hands, or else, you may lose your warranty.2. Set the right brightness level. Another thing that you may want to adjust is the brightness of your television. If everything appears to be dark, you want to increase the brightness level; however, this is not completely advisable since you will also reduce the saturation of the color. The images will not be very vivid. It is also not a good idea to set the brightness level too low, because you will not be able to create the details of the shadows. You cannot also separate the dark from the light areas.1. Adjust the room lighting. You can definitely adjust the size of the screen, but you would be able to watch all your favorite shows and TV programs more effectively if you do so in a controlled lighting. Usually, people have the hobby of watching television when everything seems dark. In case you do not know, it will cause strain in your eyes, and you will develop headaches later on.What you can do is to avoid the light from directly reflecting into the screen. It will create glare, and it will make it more difficult for you to see the images very clearly. You can also make use of daylight bulbs, or place the light just behind the television. When you do so, you can have the rest of the room dark.You can solve the problem by simply choosing the best input device for your HDTV. You can ask for recommendation from the seller or from the service provider or manufacturer of the HDTV. You can also place a DVD into the letterbox bars. You can also determine if there is something wrong with the brightness level by looking into the eyes of the people on the screen. If their eyebrow appears to be more prominent and you can hardly see the eyes anymore, there is a huge chance that the level of brightness is too low.For you to be able to properly control the contrast level, you can watch a show or a movie that will take you to a sequence with a white object. To give you an example, you can watch Bruce Almighty and freeze the screen where you can see Morgan Freeman. He is dressed all white, but there are also other colored details around. Set the contrast level to its highest, and then slowly reduce it until you can clearly see all the details of the white object. Perhaps you want to see the buttons of his shirt or the linings of his pocket.3. Check the contrast level. Not a lot of HDTV buyers actually know that when you purchase the unit, the contrast level is set to the maximum. This is how the stores are able to showcase the vivid colors of the images, considering that the lights can be very strong. If you are not going to adjust it, though, there is a huge probability that you may suffer from eye strain, especially if you are going to watch the television in very dim rooms. It will also destroy the quality of your TV. You would also not reduce the contrast level too low, or you will also reduce the quality of the images on your television.

HDTV can provide you a real entertainment deal, but you will definitely learn to appreciate it more if you can set the colors right.




Wednesday, September 7, 2011

LG Electronics Picks Tensilica's HiFi Audio DSP and SW Codecs for HDTV


Tensilica®, Inc. today announced that LG Electronics has selected the HiFi Audio DSP core and several audio codecs for their new digital television (DTV) product line.


Press Contacts: Paula Jones (408) 327-7343 Email Contact Erika Powelson (831) 424-1811 Email Contact"We picked the HiFi Audio DSP for its speed, power, and performance, its C-based programming model, and its completeness as a turnkey solution, including both the hardware and the software codecs we need for medium and high-end DTVs," said Seung Jong Choi, Vice President, LG Electronics. "Moreover, Tensilica offers us an attractive, automated process to customize the HiFi Audio DSP and add our own algorithms to further differentiate our products in highly competitive markets."Tensilica's HiFi Audio DSP is the most popular audio DSP core on the market and is licensed by five of the top 10 semiconductor companies and many leading system OEMs. The HiFi Audio DSP solution includes over 80 audio decoders, encoders and audio-enhancement software packages for efficient audio processing in applications ranging from low power mobile devices -- such as cell phones and MP3 players -- to high performance home entertainment systems, set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players/recorders, and high-definition televisions. The HiFi Audio DSP is part of Tensilica's growing line of dataplane processors (DPUs) that do the challenging, compute-intensive tasks in SOC (system-on-chip) designs.Editors' Notes:"We're excited to have LG -- a leader in DTVs -- as a repeat customer. LG has now used Tensilica's DPUs both in low-power mobile devices and high-performance DTVs," stated Jack Guedj, Tensilica's president and CEO. "For our HiFi Audio product line, we, and our audio software partners, are constantly adding new audio codecs and audio pre/post processing solutions such as 3D-Surround, sound field expansion, MIDI synthesis, noise suppression, echo cancellation, VoIP and HD radio. This provides customers like LG the ability to meet new and evolving audio standards."About Tensilica Tensilica, Inc. is the leader in customizable dataplane processor IP cores. Dataplane Processor Units (DPUs) combine the best capabilities of CPUs and DSPs while delivering 10 to100x the performance and can be customized using Tensilica's automated design tools to meet specific signal processing performance targets. Tensilica's DPUs power SOC designs at system OEMs and six out of the top 10 semiconductor companies for products including mobile phones, consumer electronics devices (including digital TV, Blu-ray Disc players, broadband set top boxes, digital still cameras and portable media players), computers, and storage, networking and communications equipment. For more information on Tensilica's patented, benchmark-proven DPUs visit www.tensilica.com .Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to Newsvine

Press Contacts: Paula Jones (408) 327-7343 Email Contact Erika Powelson (831) 424-1811 Email Contact




Mobile TV Subscribers to Reach $792 Million by 2014


MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of the new report "Global Mobile TV Forecast to 2013," to their collection of Digital TV/HDTV market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/RNCOS-v3175/Global-Mobile-TV-Forecast-6478992/


MarketResearch.com is the leading provider of global market intelligence products and services. With over 300,000 research reports from more than 700 top consulting and advisory firms, MarketResearch.com offers instant online access to the world's most extensive database of expert insights on global industries, companies, products, and trends. For more information, call Veronica Franco at 240-747-3016 or visit www.MarketResearch.com .Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineThe report provides a detailed analysis of the mobile TV market across various countries in terms of total mobile subscribers, service revenues, ongoing developments and technology. Each section succinctly explains the present and future market trends and developments in the mobile TV market in many countries.Contact: Veronica Franco MarketResearch.com Email Contact 240.747.3016The global mobile TV market has been witnessing a significant growth over the years, on the back of its ability to stream the content from the television on the move. Today, a large number of players are deploying these services in order to cater to the needs of an increasing number of mobile application users. With the current status of development, the report predicts an increase in the number of mobile TV rollouts across the globe. The rising competition will lead to the decline in the subscription fees, resulting in an increased target audience.About MarketResearch.comFor more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/RNCOS-v3175/Global-Mobile-TV-Forecast-6478992/Various factors that will support this growth including operators' service pricing models and the availability of handsets that support good picture quality at high data transfer rate.

Contact: Veronica Franco MarketResearch.com Email Contact 240.747.3016




Tuesday, September 6, 2011

LG Electronics Expands Consumer Preferred LG CINEMA 3D Line With New Home Entertainment Packages


3D Entertainment Packages Include LG CINEMA 3D HDTV, 3D Blu-ray Disc Player, Four Pairs of Lightweight 3D Glasses


Picture Wizard II takes the guesswork out of picture adjustments providing easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Additionally, Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes picture brightness to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110203/CG42292LOGO-d)** Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice"As more and more people seek to bring the 3D viewing experience into their homes, LG is offering them an easy-to-buy and even easier-to-enjoy 3D home entertainment package," said Jay Vandenbree, senior vice president, home entertainment, LG Electronics USA. "Our LG CINEMA 3D entertainment packages are very attractive for retailers and consumers alike to bring the latest 3D movies and sporting events into your living room, delivering a theater-like, comfortable viewing experience and a superior 3D picture preferred by consumers."LG's CINEMA 3D enables consumers to recreate the 3D movie theater viewing experience in their homes with lightweight eyewear, crisp, bright images and wide-angle viewing. In third party 3D TV tests commissioned by LG, four out five people chose LG CINEMA 3D over Sony and Samsung TVs using active flicker 3D glasses*. In addition, more than three quarters of the respondents preferred LG CINEMA 3D for the immersive 3D experience, 3D effect, overall 3D picture quality and 3D glasses*.ENERGY STAR qualified - which for TVs means they save energy both in standby and active modes - LG's Smart Energy Saving Features, allow consumers to conserve money and energy. In addition to using about 30 percent less energy than non-Energy Star TV units, the LED Plus with Local Dimming feature of LG's CINEMA 3D also offers greater energy efficiency compared to conventional LCD TV offerings.LG's Next Generation 3D TechnologySimilar to the 3D glasses used in theaters, the LG CINEMA 3D polarized glasses do not have a battery and never need charging and since the glasses do not need to sync with an emitter, viewers can watch from wide angles in the room. The low cost of the eyewear also makes it easier to buy as many pairs as needed to host family and friends for a sporting event or 3D movie night. The Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) optimizes the separation of images for the left and right eye, which are then filtered through the glasses to give viewers a better 3D effect with minimal cross-talk. LG's 3D Light Boost, a thin film covering the screen, creates bright, crisp 3D images for a superior 3D viewing experience by helping to counteracting dimness that can occur with 3D content.The Total 3D PackageThe attractively priced LG CINEMA 3D entertainment packages come with a 47- or 55-inch class (47.0- and 54.6-inch diagonals, respectively) LG CINEMA 3D HDTV, an LG 3D Blu-ray Disc(TM) player with the capabilities to play 3D Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p picture quality, and four pairs of lightweight, battery-free LG CINEMA 3D glasses. The 3D Blu-ray Disc player is perfect for playing 3D or 2D Blu-ray and DVD movies, and also has the ability to upscale DVDs to near HD quality. In addition, the TV can convert 2D content to 3D for an endless supply of entertainment options.For more information, please visit www.LG.com. For more information on the consumer survey, please visit: http://www.LG.com/Cinema3D-research.> * Based on LG consumer perception study comparing overall 3D experience LG CINEMA 3D TV vs. Samsung and Sony active 3D TVs in factory default settings, May 2011. LG TV model 47LW5600 with model AG-F200 glasses; Samsung TV model UN46D6420 with model SSG-3100GB glasses; Sony TV model KDL-46EX723 with model TDGBR100/B glasses. Glasses claim is based on weight, comfort and overall preference among all participants surveyed.*** For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video may cause discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health care provider.ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the release of study results showing that four out of five consumers prefer LG CINEMA 3D over Sony and Samsung active 3D televisions,* LG Electronics today launched two new LG CINEMA 3D entertainment packages, which include an LG CINEMA 3D HDTV, 3D Blu-ray Disc player and four pairs of LG's lightweight 3D glasses - all packed together in one box.LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $48 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.SOURCE LG Electronics USASuperior Picture QualityThe LG CINEMA 3D entertainment package (model LW5300) will be available in August 2011 in 47- and 55-inch class screen sizes at manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,399.99 and $1,899.99, respectively.About LG Electronics USALED Plus with Local Dimming allows for deeper blacks and richer colors by providing even greater control of brightness through local dimming technology to deliver better contrast, amazing clarity and color detail, while TruMotion 120Hz technology brings extra sharp detail to even the fastest moving scenes, enabling consumers to view sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur.

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Nyxio Technologies Unveils First Fully Integrated Smart TV With Built-In PC


Nyxio Technologies Corporation (OTCBB: NYXO) ("Nyxio" or the "Company"), a leading provider of quality cutting-edge consumer electronics, introduces: the VioSphere Smart TV, the first -- and only -- fully integrated television with a built-in personal computer on the market today. Designed as a full-spectrum entertainment system, the touch-screen TV combines HDTV technology with a personal computer and media center. The latest product from Nyxio, the VioSphere Smart TV, saves time, money, space and energy.


Additional details regarding the Company, its business and its agreements are filed as part of the Company's continuous public disclosure as a reporting issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") EDGAR database. For more information visit: www.nyxio.com ."Today's entertainment options are broader than ever before, and Nyxio has created a television that accommodates the many media available to the consumer, including television, film, video and games, both online and off," said Giorgio Johnson, founder and CEO of Nyxio. "Essentially, the VioSphere Smart TV is the ultimate home entertainment system."The VioSphere Smart TV is just one among Nyxio's Innovations Although the VioSphere Smart TV is Nyxio's flagship product, the company has introduced various other cutting-edge electronics and accessories since its inception in 2007. Other products on the market include the Realm, an all-in-one PC/TV; the Omega, a 10.2" tablet PC; and the Venture Mobile Media Viewers (MMV), a new class of video eyewear. Nyxio continues to innovate in order to meet the anticipated needs of today's savvy consumers.22", 26", 32", 37", 42", 47", 55" and 65" LCD display screen with 1080p HD Touch screen (also available in non-touch screen) Built-in DVD player/burner Bluetooth Wi-Fi Realtek RTL8102 PCI-E Fast Ethernet/LAN Embedded Webcam Embedded codec, microphone and ultimate sound system Bluetooth Wireless keyboard 320GB hard drive (up to 1TB) Operating system: Windows 7 Ultimate Inputs: HDMI, USB, VGA, S-Video, DVI, AV, microphone, earphoneContact: INVESTOR RELATIONS Summit IR Services, Inc. Phone: 1-855-436-6996 (NYXO) info@nyxiotech.com www.nyxio.com MEDIA CONTACT Angie Galimanis 503-546-7871 angie@lanepr.comThe VioSphere Smart TV centers on a fully integrated touch-screen TV. Integrated components include a DVD player/burner, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, webcam and, of course, a PC. A split-screen design allows for experiencing content via television while viewing content from the PC simultaneously. Touch-screen navigation enables users to move through applications and features easily. Additionally, the VioSphere Smart TV offers video conferencing capabilities, which extends its use from home to the professional setting.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineVioSphere Smart TV Features at a Glance:Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact: INVESTOR RELATIONS Summit IR Services, Inc. Phone: 1-855-436-6996 (NYXO) info@nyxiotech.com www.nyxio.com MEDIA CONTACT Angie Galimanis 503-546-7871 angie@lanepr.com




Monday, September 5, 2011

SRS Labs Extends Licensing Agreement with VIZIO, America’s Number One LCD HDTV Company


SRS and VIZIO Extend Their Multi-Year Agreement to License Several SRS Audio Solutions Within VIZIO Products


“We have worked closely with VIZIO for many years now and are excited to announce the expansion of our partnership to include access to an even larger selection of our IP over the next few years,” said Allen H. Gharapetian, Senior Vice President of Marketing for SRS Labs. “Today’s consumers demand more for their money, especially when buying electronics. We believe that VIZIO clearly understands this expectation and acknowledges that audio performance is one of the top consumer buying criteria and, as such, they pack their products with the industry’s most innovative, high performance audio features available from SRS.”SRS Labs’ Boiler Plate and Forward-Looking Statement can be viewed at: http://www.srslabs.com/boilerplateWhen it comes to audio performance, new slim designs for flat-panel TVs, soundbars, notebooks, media tablets and smartphones can often leave little room for built-in high performance speakers. By utilizing SRS’ patented audio solutions and working with SRS Labs’ engineering team, who custom tune each make and model, OEMs can be confident that their products will deliver the highest quality, most immersive and natural sounding audio experience possible.VIZIO products featuring SRS audio solutions, including TVs, soundbars, headphones and their new tablet can be found at various retailers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. For more information about this announcement, SRS or our technologies, please contact us at pr@srslabs.com or visit us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.SANTA ANA, Calif. -- SRS Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRSL), officially recognized as one of America’s Greatest Brands and the industry leader in surround sound, audio and voice technologies, today announced that it has signed a new, multi-year agreement with VIZIO to provide America’s number one LCD HDTV company with an extended portfolio of SRS audio enhancement technologies, including the flagship StudioSound HD™ suite, which provides consumers with a complete set of audio enhancement features, including rich, immersive front-rendered surround sound, a consistent listening volume level and improved dialog playback.

SRS Labs’ Boiler Plate and Forward-Looking Statement can be viewed at: http://www.srslabs.com/boilerplate




DTS Expands Footprint in HDTV Market with Integration of High-Performance Audio Technology in Changhong Televisions


Top Six Television Manufacturers in China Now Bring Unparalleled Listening Experience to Consumers with DTS Technology


The integration of DTS’ high performance technology into Changhong’s plasma and high-definition LCD televisions will offer consumers the best audio possible, thereby raising the viewer’s entertainment experience to a whole new level.About DTS, Inc.DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) is dedicated to making digital entertainment exciting, engaging and effortless by providing state-of-the-art audio technology to hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products worldwide. From a renowned legacy as a pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS became a mandatory audio format in the Blu-ray Disc™ standard and is now increasingly deployed in enabling digital delivery of movies and other forms of digital entertainment on a growing array of network-connected consumer devices. DTS technology is in home theaters, car audio systems, PCs, game consoles, DVD players, televisions, digital media players, set-top boxes, smart phones, surround music software and every device capable of playing Blu-ray™ discs. Founded in 1993, DTS' corporate headquarters are located in Calabasas, California with its licensing operations headquartered in Limerick, Ireland. DTS also has offices in Northern California, Washington, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. For further information, please visit www.dts.com. DTS, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together, are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. © 2011 DTS, Inc. All rights reserved.“China has the highest domestic consumption rate of LCD panels in the world and is the third largest producer in terms of volume shipped,”said Brian Towne, executive vice president and chief operating officer at DTS. “Our recent partnership with Changhong further signifies the growing adoption of DTS audio technology into the digital television market and the increasing demand from consumers for a better sound experience.”“Blu-Ray Disc™ players, digital broadcasting and IPTV providers have all contributed to and driven the consumption of high-definition content by consumers,” said Mr. Xu Ming, general manager of Changhong Multimedia. “DTS has a long history of providing premium audio, which naturally complements the high-definition experience consumers desire. DTS has been our partner since the DVD era and has continued to support our efforts to innovate and deliver superior products to our customers.”DTS continues to gain momentum as the primary choice for delivery of high-quality, high-definition content, spurring the demand to integrate DTS technology across a wide variety of media platforms and devices.For more information on DTS technologies, please visit: www.dts.com. Find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DTS.Inc, or on Twitter: @DTS_Inc.DTS-CThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause DTS' results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words "planned," "expects," "believes," "strategy," "opportunity," "anticipates" and similar words. These statements may include, among others, plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding proposed new products, services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or financial or operating performance; statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual growth and results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the transition to the next generation optical drives and consumer adoption of such technology, the rapidly changing and competitive nature of the digital audio, consumer electronics and entertainment markets, the Company's inclusion in or exclusion from governmental and industry standards, continued customer acceptance of the Company's technology, products, services and pricing, risks related to ownership and enforcement of intellectual property, the continued release and availability of entertainment content containing DTS audio soundtracks, success of the Company's research and development efforts, risks related to integrating acquisitions, greater than expected costs, the departure of key employees, the current financial crisis and global economic downturn, a loss of one or more of the Company's key customers or licensees, changes in domestic and international market and political conditions, and other risks and uncertainties more fully described in DTS' public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at www.sec.gov. DTS does not intend to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date hereof.

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