• 7-channel 630W powerful surround sound (90W x 7)
• iPod/iPhone compatibility with optional YDS-12 Universal Dock
• Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
• HDMI (V.1.4 with 3D* and Audio Return Channel)
• On-screen display

The Yamaha RX-V567BL 7.1 Channel AV Receiver is a powerful receiver to help take your home theater experience to the next level. It features the latest HDMI specifications (4 inputs/1 output) with Audio Return Channel and 3D-readiness (with firmware upgrade), 1080p HDMI compatibility, an onscreen display, and renowned Yamaha technologies like SCENE and CINEMA DSP. Expand your options even further with optional docks (sold separately) to add your iPod, iPhone, or Bluetooth sources.

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Get Everything You Need for Your Home Theater–and Nothing You Don’t Get the accessories you need–and nothing you don’t–to make sure your home theater experience is what you paid for. A Belkin home theater surge protector keeps your sensitive electronics running smoothly and protects them from power surges, while a Belkin HDMI high-speed cable ensures a simple and reliable connection between your key components. Add an easy-to-use Logitech Harmony 510 universal remote to give you total control for all your home theater equipment and you’ve got the total package.

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A look at the new LCD & plasma HDTV lines LG is debuting @ CES 2009 from LG Canada’s Frank Lee in Las Vegas. January 7, 2009: LG ELECTRONICS 2009 HDTV LINES FEATURE SMART TECHNOLOGIES, BEAUTIFUL VIEWING EXPERIENCE LCD, Plasma HDTVs Combine Stylish Design, Crisp Image Quality, Enhanced Energy Savings LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2009 LG Electronics today unveiled 12 stylish new HDTV product lines nine series of LCD models and three plasma series with screens ranging from 19- to 60-inch class sizes. Each of these HDTVs blends a refined design with smart technologies to elevate and personalize the home theater experience. The entire line is being introduced this week at the 2009 International CES®, Booth #8214, Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center. Press release: www.pimsmultimedia.com

• DLP Technology by Texas Instruments with BrilliantColor Technology
• 2500 Lumens produce a bright, crisp image
• Produces mind-boggling 3D images for high intensity gaming!
• Complete on-screen menu adjustments in 23 languages
• Native 720P widesreen resolution

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Optoma’s HD66, 3D-Ready home theater projector delivers the future! Breathtaking and bold, the Optoma HD66 hometheater projector provides stunningly beautiful widescreen viewing. The 3D-Ready HD66 adds a whole new demension to the gaming and home theater experience-and delivers more dynamic learning in education and training applications. With 2500 ANSI lumens, 4000:1 contrast, and native 720p widescreen resolution, the HD66 delivers subtle details and striking clarity for pure viewing delight!… More >>

Optoma HD66 720P 3D-Ready DLP Home Theater Projector

• 21.6-Inch (measured diagonally) screen with 16:9 aspect ratio
• Integrated ATSC TV Tuner for HDTV broadcast reception
• 1366 x 768 native resolution for HD performance
• HDMI, S-video, and component video inputs for HDTV support
• VGA port for connection to PC

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The VIORE LC22VH56PB is a 22-Inch 720p LCD Television. The TV has 1366 x 768 native resolution and wide-screen (16:9 aspect ratio) for a complete home theater experience. The super high picture quality has been realized by VIORE engineering with high brightness for a vivid and brilliant picture and with high contrast for deeper blacks and brighter whites. The ATSC TV tuner is integrated for over-the-air HDTV broadcast reception. HDMI input is provided so that the digital signals for both video and audio will be transferred without any degradation from Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD Player, Game Player, or Cable/Satellite Box. The VGA port is provided so that you can use the TV as a computer monitor. Comonent Video, Composite Video, and S-Video inputs are available…. More >>

Viore LC22VH56PB 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black

• 18.5″ screen (measured diagonally) eith 16:9 aspect ratio
• Integrated ATSC TV tuner for HDTV broadcast reception
• 1366 x768 native resolution for HD performance
• Beautiful color depth with a contrast ratio of 1000:1
• HDMI input for true digital connection

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The VIORE LC19VH54PB is a 19-Inch 720p HD LCD Television. The TV has 1336 x 768 native resolution and wide-screen (16:9 aspect ratio) for a complete home theater experience. The super high picture quality has been realized by VIORE engineering with high brightness for a vivid and brilliant picture and with high contrast for deeper blacks and brighter whites. The ATSC TV tuner is integrated for over-the-air HDTV broadcast reception. HDMI input is provided so that the digital signals for both video and audio will be transferred without any degradation from Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD Player, Game Player, or Cable/Satellite Box. A VGA port is also provided so that you can use the TV as a computer monitor. Component Video, Composite Video, and S-Video inputs are available…. More >>

Viore LC19VH54PB 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

• 24 inch wide screen (measured diagonally) for a complete home theater experience
• Super slim LED backlight TV, only 49mm thick
• Energy Saving Eco TV with LED backlight. More natural colors and better picture quality than conventional LCD TVs with less power consumption
• 1920 x 1080 native resolution for Full-HD (1080p) performance
• Integrated ATSC TV tuner for HDTV broadcast reception

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The VIORE LED24VF60 is a 24-Inch 1080p (Full-HD) LED Television. The TV has 1920 x 1080 native resolution for Full-HD (1080p) performance and wide-screen (16:9 aspect ratio) for a complete home theater experience. The super high picture quality has been realized by VIORE engineering with high brightness for a vivid and brilliant picture and with high contrast for deeper blacks and brighter whites. The ATSC TV tuner is integrated for over-the-air HDTV broadcast reception. HDMI inputs are provided so that the digital signals for both video and audio will be transferred without any degradation from Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD Player, Game Player, or Cable/Satellite Box. The VGA port is provided so that you can use the TV as a computer monitor. Comonent Video, Composite Video, and S-Video inputs are available…. More >>

Viore LED24VF60 24-Inch LED 1080p HDTV

the 55-inch VIZIO VF552XVT renders over-the-top picture quality and goes on you entertained and newest on all the last news from your favorite Internet sites with the included VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA). hear to music and get the last news, sports and weather.{ The worldwide Bluetooth remote includes a slide-out QWERTY keypad that makes it easy to type Internet searches as well as send a Tweet or update your Facebook status}.

This HDTV features VIZIO’s industry-leading TruLED backlighting with Smart blinding technology for unbelievable brilliance, color and contrast. This up-to-date technology stops light leak enabling you to achieve REAL 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio for rich, benighted aspects delivering an feel that will blastay. It also offers up full 1080p high up definition resolution, 240Hz motion smoothing, and SRS TruSurround HD for an excellent home theater experience.

and it comes pre-loaded with Amazon Video on Demand, Flickr, Netflix, Rhapsody, Twitter, VUDU and Yahoo TV Widgets. A high-speed Internet connection is required to access content and receive product updates.

While you press the VIA button on your remote, the Apps Dock appears along the bottom of your screen with a selection of different Apps that let you watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, or get weather condition and news info all on demand. In addition to the providers heeled above, new partners for 2010 let in

With standard-definition TVs. the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs.

Extreme VIZIO Technology! The VF551XVT 55 inch TruLED delivers the best depict quality available on an LCD HDTV. This direct type, backlit LED HDTV is consisted of 960 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks and public utility* Smart Dimming to showing intelligence control these blockages turning them on and completely off based on the content you’re watching. This cutting edge technology stops light leakage enabling you to achieve REAL 2,000,000:1 demarcation ratio for rich, dark scenes delivering an experience that will blow you away. Rounding this out are features such as full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images, 240Hz Smooth gesture for fluid conversions and SRS audio applied science* for amazing sound! The Extreme VIZIO Technology series typifies what HDTV had better be!

The first projector displays in 16:9 format at 2500 ANSI lumens and has HDMI in as well as component and s-video in. The X1261 has no HDMI port. Both support NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses and require a compatible graphics card or 3D disk player to display 3D.

Acer Extends Leadership in 3D Space With NVIDIA 3D Vision-Ready Projectors

Two new projectors ready to deliver stereoscopic 3D quality video and images; 720p HD-ready model ideal for immersive home theater experience

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acer America today extends its leadership in delivering excellent products that take advantage of consumers’ growing demand for 3D imagery with two new NVIDIA 3D Vision-Ready video projectors.

“The new Acer video projectors provide incredibly compelling and realistic 3D video and images that make customers feel like they are part of the experience”
The three-dimensional experience is made possible by a combination of the projectors’ DLP projection capabilities, high refresh rates and NVIDIA 3D Vision technology. As a result, the flat surface of any wall can be transformed into a 3D screen.

“The new Acer video projectors provide incredibly compelling and realistic 3D video and images that make customers feel like they are part of the experience,” said Irene Chan, senior product marketing manager for peripherals, Acer America. “With the Acer projectors, consumers can enjoy existing 2D content as if it were developed in 3D for a more immersive entertainment and learning experience – whether it’s a fictional journey, a scientific exploration of the universe or a tour of ancient archaeological sites. Of course, customers will thoroughly enjoy the superior visuals projected from these new models even while watching traditional 2D content.”

Acer H5360 – Brilliant 3D Visuals for Home Theater Entertainment

Home theater enthusiasts will enjoy video, game content, photos and more in an incredible new level of realism and video immersion using the new Acer H5360 projector. Delivering HD-ready 720p (1,280×720) resolution, the Acer H5360 boasts the latest technology for a truly unsurpassed video projection experience. The advanced lamp technology with illumination of up to 2500 ANSI lumens paired with the high 3200:1 contrast ratio also heightens the color and clarity of the images. Also – it displays images in native 16:9, so customers can view high-definition digital content without image distortion that arises from incompatible aspect ratios. The projector also has a 50-120Hz vertical refresh rate.

The Acer H5360 projector has an HDMI™ port that provides a seamless connection to the latest digital sources ensuring exceptional high-definition viewing and audio from Blu-ray Disc™ high definition technology as well as DVDs. So even when it’s not paired with NVIDIA 3D Vision, customers get to enjoy incredibly realistic 2D images that are crisp and vibrant.

Along with its HDMI port, the projector has other ports that ensure the projector can connect to a wide range of video sources; it has three RCA jacks, component video, S-video mini DIN, 2.5mm audio mini-jack, 15-pin D-Sub for a PC analog signal.

The Acer H5360 projector is available now for U.S. customers at leading retailers for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $699.00.

Acer X1261 Projector – Excellent 3D Performance for Home, Work, School

The Acer X1261 projector is ideal for home, business and classroom environments, providing rich visuals at an excellent value. Delivering bright colors and crisp images, the Acer X1261 projector features advanced lamp technology with illumination of up to 2500 ANSI lumens, a high 3700:1 contrast ratio and a vertical refresh rate of 50-120Hz. Its native XGA resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio are ready for presentations, photos, multimedia, and more. The projector can also be adjusted to a 16:9 aspect ratio for video content such as that from Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD. The Acer X1261 projector can connect to a variety of video input sources through its range of ports; it has composite video, component video, S-video mini DIN, and a stereo mini Jack.

Customers who want an excellent home video projector for 3D video, games, photos and multimedia yet need to stay within a certain price range will appreciate the performance and value delivered by the Acer X1261 projector. It is available now for U.S. customers at leading retailers for an MSRP of $579.00.

State-of-the-Art Technology from NVIDIA® 3D Vision™

Both new Acer projectors – the Acer H5360 and Acer X1261 – deliver an incredibly realistic 3D viewing experience when combined with NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology, which transforms traditional 2D images into stunning 3D. NVIDIA ® 3D Vision™ is a combination of an NVIDIA 3D Vision compatible computer and graphics card, and 3D Vision Kit that includes wireless active-shutter glasses and advanced software that can transform hundreds of PC games into an exceptional 3D experience. The lightweight glasses, which can be worn over regular eyeglasses, can provide up to 40 hours of 3D entertainment on a single charge. For more information on NVIDIA 3D Vision technology, please visit http://www.nvidia.com/object/3D_Vision_Main.html .(2)

Projectors Have First-Rate Features for Improved Visual Experience at Home

Both new projectors display images with more natural and balanced shades, and truly lifelike tones, thanks to Acer ColorBoost II+ featuring an optimized 3X color wheel design, a powerful image processor and an advanced lamp waveform to improve color performance. Further contributing to the enhanced images, the ColorSafe and DLP® technology ensure picture integrity even with prolonged use, making the projectors virtually immune to color decay. The visuals are complemented by ample audio with an internal speaker on the new projectors with 2-watt output. External speakers can be connected.

Up to 4000 hours of lamp life on the two new Acer projectors reduces lamp replacement costs and ensures long-term dependable projector use.(3) The extended lifespan and consistent image quality lower the total cost of ownership and translate to big savings. Further savings are ensured by the innovative DLP chip, enabling a filter-free design for lower maintenance and operating costs.

Designed to be used in a variety of locations, the new projectors will deliver superior visuals at home, the office or in a classroom. Thanks to the innovative wall-color compensation capabilities, the projectors display clearly even on colored surfaces, so they do not need to be used with a screen. Acer projectors correct vertical distortions of up to 40°, so the audience sees a rectangular image rather than one with a wider top/bottom, even if the projector is placed above or below the screen. Plus, both models can be ceiling mounted and used with the included remote control. Customers can easily change the lamp module even when the projector is ceiling-mounted thanks to the Acer Top-loading Lamp design.

Easy-to-Use and Eco-Friendly

To improve ease-of-use, Acer projectors are equipped with Empowering Technology, a suite of tools designed to simplify access to simple setup, viewing and timer utilities, making customers more productive. The Acer eView Management capabilities let customers quickly and easily adjust the projector settings to suit any environment and any type of content. Eight factory or user-defined presets instantly configure color, brightness and contrast to deliver best-quality images.

The new Acer projectors employ an environmentally friendly management solution – Acer EcoProjection – which reduces standby power consumption by up to 50 percent after five minutes of being idle. Additionally, it delivers 20 percent additional power savings and automatically performs a safety shutdown if it does not receive input after a time interval that can be set by the customer. Also included in the Acer EcoProjection suite is Acer ePower Management, a tool that lets customers create customized power-saving configurations.

The new Acer H5360 and Acer X1261 video-projectors are backed with a one year warranty on the DLP chip and 90 day warranty on the lamp.

Viewing Distance: Is it merely an affair of personal partiality?

Stay extremely close to your extensive screen television and you would be able to notice the picture build-up structure – scanning lines or pixels forming the image, thereby sidetracking your concentration and destroying your home theater experience. Nevertheless, stay extremely distant, and the impact will be gone.

The reality is that there are no systematic rules here. This doesn’t imply that there are no principles that you need to go along with when preparing for a large screen purchase or a possible home theater place.

SMPTE Recommendations and the THX Certification standards:

The Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers (SMPTE) advises that the screen dimension for home theater use needs to fill a 30 degrees field of view – in the horizontal plan – for the audience. Then again, the best TV viewing distance needs to be such that the screen width takes up an angle of 30 degrees from the viewing site.

This SMPTE principle is also along the lines of the THX certification principles in that these advise that the rear line up of seats needs to have no less than a 26 degrees viewing angle and while recommending a finest viewing angle of 36 degrees.

So How Does All This Translate In Practical Terms?

A universal rule for the television watching distance based on the SMPTE and visual insight guidelines, is that the nearest television watching distance between you and your big screen TV ought to be limited to about twofold the screen width (more accurate 1.87 x screen width for a subtended angle of 30 degrees), while the farthest distance being not exceeding five times the width of your screen.

But, it is additionally critical to grasp that these maximum and tiniest viewing distances need to be perceived in the light of the video signal definition.

A completely resolved HD TV (1080i, 1920×1080) supports a nearer watching distance than customary analog television. While twice the screen width would be the ideal television viewing distance for a HDTV display, it will be a bit too near for normal television; in the later case, a three times the screen width would be a superior option.

When it tackling the use of regular-size standard definition analog televisions in the home theater, i.e. equal to 36 / 40 diagonal, the best viewing distance range is between 8 feet and 12 feet. TV sets lesser than 36-inches aren’t big enough to be eligible for Home Theater utilization since their smaller screen dimension won’t impart the preferred impact on the viewer.

Vertical Angle of View & Screen Height:

For optimal viewing, the sight of the viewer ought to be parallel with the middle of the screen.

Maximum vertical angle of view: In those home theater set-ups where this is not achievable, the SMPTE guidelines advise that the maximum vertical angle measured at the seated eye height from the front row middle position to the highest segment of the projected picture should not go over 35 degrees.

This doesn’t stand for the most advantageous viewing angle but rather the threshold from which the viewer will be put through an intensified neck strain.

Minimum angle of vision: While there don’t appear to be any certain SMPTE or THX guidelines in this respect, inquiries have proven that if the screen dimension occupies less than 15 degrees of the watcher’s vertical field of view, then that image appears tiny.

Practical Matters:

In a classic home theater set-up, you do not need to actually be anxious on neither the maximum vertical angle of view, nor concerning the minimum vertical angle of vision for an effectual movie theater experience.

If one were to adhere to the suggested television watching distance of two times the screen width (as additionally described above according to the SMPTE guideline of 30 degrees horizontal field of vision), you would automatically be abiding by the minimum angle of vision. The rationale behind that is there is a preset relation between screen height and width in line with your home theater screen aspect ratio of either 16:9 or 4:3.

Taking into consideration that most home theater rooms are almost 10 feet (3m) high, the resulting vertical watching angle is standard well within the maximum of 35 degrees detailed in the SMPTE guidelines, all you must do is merely linger within the two times the screen width principle for your viewing distance.

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