Digital Video Essentials High Definition (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]

Digital Video Essentials High Definition (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]
by Joe Kane

Digital Video Essentials High Definition (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]

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Director: Joe Kane
Brand: JPK
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Anamorphic, HiFi Sound, THX
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 114 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-04-24
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: DVD International
Product features:

Calibration tool helps get the most from your HD home theater components
Color filters assist in calibration
Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby True HD Calibration content
Includes both HD and SD versions of Digital Video Essentials
Dimensions: 7" x 5.5" x 0.5"

Accessories:

Cable & Satellite Wiring Kit For Dummies

DVD Reviews of Digital Video Essentials High Definition (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]

DVD Review: I guess it works
Summary: 5 Stars

Other than change my color setting from "vivid" to "standard," I didn't have to adjust anything. The color temp., tint, etc., were all were the disc said they should be. Is that normal? If I had known that, I would not have had to buy it in the first place. Of course, it was nice that the disc confirmed they were correct.

One thing I didn't like: They spend a lot of time (maybe an hour or so) yapping at you before you get to the actual calibration. It may be nice if you are interested in the reasons behind the calibration, but I wasn't.

DVD Review: DO NOT BUY THIS DVD
Summary: 1 Stars

A total waste of money. It is inoperable in my Toshiba HD-XA2 DVD player. I can't believe I didn't read all the reviews first. Did I mention do not buy this DVD? You will calibrate nothing with it.

DVD Review: Why all the hype? Very disappointed (and not HD!)
Summary: 1 Stars

When I was doing product research for my modest home theatre, people were adamant that I get this disc to calibrate my plasma TV. I opted for the HD-DVD version, as I figured it would include updated material. So when it arrived I popped the HD-DVD side in, preparing to perform a calibration of my set. I was disappointed to discover that the HD side is all demo material, basically showing off the marvels of high definition. The regular DVD side is where all the calibration test patterns are found.

The menus are very poorly designed, confusing to navigate, narration is boring and too long, very little direction is provided, and the worst part is, I barely noticed a difference between the calibrated settings and the TV's default settings.

In summary: waste of money, NOT high definition, outdated.

DVD Review: Can't figure it out
Summary: 3 Stars

I have yet to figure out how to apply the info from this DVD to calibrate my TV.

DVD Review: TV Setup
Summary: 4 Stars

Great product to learn how to set up TV for best performance and power saving.
Menus can be tough to navigate unless your DVD Player has menu options (only one of ours did).
Results are great. Picture looks better with the adjustments. power consumption is down too (noticeably not so much heat coming off).

Description of Digital Video Essentials High Definition (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]

Originally created in High Definition, Digital Video Essentials is now coming to you in High DEfinition on HD DVD in both 1080p and 720p. As audiences turn to High Definition home theaters it becomes increassingly important to have the tools and the demonstration materials needed to optimize the quality and capability of the display. Developed by A/V legend Joe Kane, Digital Video Essentials offers and entire range of audio and video test signals for the all-inmportant home system tune-up. These test tracks can make the difference between an artificial-looking picture and poor sound and the amazing presentation quality and realisim you can only get from an HD DVD.
HD DVD/Standard DVD Combo Disc
Both SD and HD versions of DVE in one package
The calibration tool for HD home theaters
Includes one year free membership to online support community
Future-ready for downloadable advanced content
Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby True HD Calibration content
Color filters for checking decoding
Wide Screen 16x9 in SD and HD
Audio-Dolby Digial 2.0 Surround Sound

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