You have been watching television all of your life, and all of a sudden, along comes HDTV. This new technology might seem too costly and even unnecessary, besides, the very term might seem confusing, but nevertheless HDTV does not necessarily mean a mass of indecipherable technical terms, professional slang and marketing pitch, because in its essence it is rather simple. HDTV means a better picture which is bigger, flatter, sharper and brighter. If you once decide to get yourself one, keep in mind that it does not go alone. You will need a cable, a quad video processor may be also something worth considering. This versatile, yet affordable system receives signals from video cameras and provides output to a VCR, computer monitor, TV or a capture card with a quad display showing all four images at once or a dual display featuring one main image plus a small picture-in-picture window.

What is best of all, it works with practically any model of a base band camera, including c-mount, ball, dome, tube or covert models, in black and white or a in a combination. This system of fantastic performance provides real-time picture output, so you can see events live, the very moment they happen. To be more convinced, make a comparison with the models that are inferior. These models convert pictures into a digital format and synchronize them, which results in the low speed of picture refreshing. This comparison is a perfect way to see why the quad video processor far outruns many other units. The device also stands out among others because it offers a variety of output connectors. Really versatile, these connectors let one monitor video images on any number of television sets, dedicated and even computer monitors.

Try using it and you will be amazed at how rich and sharp the pictures are! In order to achieve additional flexibility, you may try connecting to four security sensors to the processor unit and you will trigger very special actions. For example, you can make the device change from quad mode to a full-screen one when the door goes open or a when a special motion sensor signals that there is some movement. Each camera has a connected dry contact sensor that is typically connected to it. The input triggers are linked to a common output as well. To enhance your video equipment a little more, why not use audio video switches?

They route audio and video inputs from a number of video sources to a number displays like projectors, monitors, etc., and speakers via quite inexpensive cables, and are capable of connecting to video sources with the help of transmitters and video displays via receivers, the extension between local and remote units being a maximum one. One audio-video output can be further routed to one or several destinations. Each image is surprisingly clear, as if it was connected directly to the original source. Buffered video outputs and digital transmission of audio signals ensures integrity is maintained throughout the system.

Runco’s new CineWall CW-95HD in-wall projection system boasts the ConstantContrast frame-by-frame contrast correction to make sure the best quality pictures, CinOptx lens system for sharp-looking video, Vivix II internal processing, and CineWide technology. It seems that the specs are kewl, but you have to spend a hefty $50,000 to purchase this in-wall projection system. The Runco CineWall CW-95HD will be released in November 2008.

Sharp has showed off the new LED-backlit 52-inch LCD TV at CEATEC 2008. The LCD TV comes with solar floor panel which presumably provides at least some of the energy required to power the screen. I think Sharp will make more eco-friendly gadgets in the near future.

At the Ceatec Sharp unveiled the Aquos XS1 series of LCD TV’s for loaded customers. To be made available in 65 and 52 inches the LCD’s boast a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, brightness of 450cd/m2 and is just 2.8cms thick at the thinnest point. The XS1 has a speaker unit which is built in technical collaboration with Pioneer, the speaker unit consists of a tweeter, two mid range speakers and a sub-woofer connected to a digital amplifier. To maintain a slim profile it has an external TV tuner unit which comes with a digital / analog TV tuner and all the connections and slots to connect everything from a home-theater to a digital camera. It is accompanied by a futuristic Bluetooth remote control with a touchscreen. Schedules to hit Japanese stores by October 15 the 65 incher will sell for 1,280,000 Yen ($ 12,500) and the 52 inch model for 980,000 Yen ($ $ 9500).

Panasonic revealed the world’s first full HD plasma home theater system capable of displaying 3D images. The system uses a 103-inch plasma television and a Blu-ray Disc (BD) player, distributing full high-definition (HD) (1920 x 1080 pixels) images to left eye and right eye. By wearing active shutter glasses that work in synchronization with the plasma television, the viewer is able to experience 3D images formed with twice the volume of information as regular full HD images, and enjoy them together with high quality surround sound.

No word on pricing or availability yet.

Toshiba introduced five new series of Full HD LCD TVs: the ZH7000, Z7000, FH7000, H7000 and C7000 Series.

The ZH7000 Series, available in November, exists in 3 LCD panels sizes: 52-Inch, 46-Inch, and 42-Inch. Whole series comes with a resolution of 1,920×1,080, 300GB of Built-In HDD, Digital TV tuner, 4HDMI Inputs, and built-in 2×10w speakers. The 52’’ and 46’’ provide a contrast ratio of 3,000:1 (up to 30,000:1 with the DCR), and the 42’’ version offers 1,100:1 (up to 11,000:1) and is certified DLNA.
You can expect a price range from 2500€ to 3500€.

For the Z7000 Series, available in 46’’, 42’’, and 37’’, comes with almost with the same specs as the ZH7000Series, but without Built-in HDD. You’ll be able to connect an external HDD on the USB port.
About the price: Between 1800€ and 2700€.

The FH7000 series offers two sizes of LCD TVs: 46’’ and 40’’. You’ll also have a 300GB of Built-in HDD, three HDMI inputs, Digital TV tuners, eSATA port and a contrast Ratio of 3,000:1. The 40’’ will cost 2200€, and the 46’’ will cost 2600€. Available this Ocotber.

The H7000 Series (42’’,37’’,32’’) comes with 300GB of Built-in HDD, but also with an eSATA port, three HDMI inputs. These LCD TVs will respectively cost 2200€, 1600€ and 930€.

The last series, is more standard series, available in 42’’, 37’’, and 32’’.

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If you want to buy a new monitor, a Full HD LCD screen,the FTD-HD2232HSR/BK from Buffalo which will be available in few days.The Buffalo FTD-HD2232HSR/BK will be released very soon and provides a WUXGA resolution (1,920×1,200 pixels), a contrast ratio of 1,000:1, a brightness of 300cd/m², a viewing angle of 170°, and a response time of 5ms. Buffalo’s Full HD LCD screen is priced at around €280.

Mitsubishi’s 65-inch LaserVue 1080p rear-projection HDTV is priced at a hefty $7,000.The TV will be released later this month. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing for its 73-inch version. As a reminder, the LaserVue is a laser-based HDTV, which uses an array of red, green, and blue lasers to project its image onto the screen. According to Mitsubishi, this HDTV provides a color gamut over 200% NTSC standard, and consumes less than 200 watts.

Samsung Electronics announced its most advanced Blu-ray player BD-P2500 during IFA 2008. The new BD-P2500 provides a significant upgrade from previous models with several new key features designed to enhance the premium audio and visual experience. The new high glossy black new player complements any stylish interior and perfectly fits with Samsung’s HD TVs.The sound has also been enhanced by supporting the new HD audio formats (Dolby Digital+, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD HRA) with 7.1 channel output, and the BD-P2500 provides full theater-quality experience.

Samsung’s BD-P2500 is the 5th generation Blu-ray player equipped with industry leading image processor HQV(Hollywood Quality Video). With the HQV processor, the BD-P2500 offers increased picture quality by refining image projection, even from non Blu-ray formats.

The integrated BD-Live feature however enables powerful internet-connected activities such as multiplayer gaming, e-commerce, movie trailer and subtitle downloads, and social networking. The BD-P2500 also includes USB 2.0 support and 1 gigabyte of embedded flash memory.

Philips introduced a suite of new electronics at the IFA 2008 consumer electronics show headlined by a new extremely thin HDTV thus far known only as the Essence. At less than 1.5 inches thick, the Essence features a 120Hz 42-inch LCD display with a response time of 2 milliseconds.The CinemaOne is meant for use in rooms other than the living room, such as bedrooms and offices, however. A single HDMI connection supplies the audio and video signals to a connected TV, and the CinemaOne system itself includes four speakers and an integrated 4-inch subwoofer into the main unit itself.

Media is delivered via the integrated DVD / CD player, with an iPod dock, USB port and 3.5mm stereo jack acting as auxiliary source connections. Despite the lack of a Blu-ray drive, the CinemaOne will upscale standard DVDs to HD resolution. Supported media formats include DiVX, MPEG, WMV, PCM, WMA and MP3 files.

While official pricing or release information has not been announced for either new product, it is expected the CinemaOne will launch in France and Germany before the end of the year, with a UK release slated for January of 2009.