Yamaha YSP-1100 Digital Sound Projector
March 23, 2008
Yamaha YSP-1100 Digital Sound Projector, an unbelievable combination of 3 components namely home cinema decoder, 5.1 speaker system and an amplifier. These components have been brilliantly packed as a one slim device and recently introduced by the popular manufacturing company called “Yamaha”. Robust construction has been used for housing all the prominent components under one roof.
The construction allows users to keep the device under a LCD or plasma screen. The installation of the device is simple. The only thing you have to do is connect sources directly with it and move away. It has come availed with SRS TruBass dynamic bass settings. Audio power output of each channel is measured as 60 watts each. Stand alone single speaker is used for audio output. Yamaha YSP-1100 Digital Sound Projector is available in all the leading shops in the UK with reasonable price tags.
Component video and composite video outputs are featured with the device. Manufacturer launched the device with a basic remote control. Audio configuration includes a subwoofer. Some of the prominent audio inputs are digital coaxial, digital optical and line-in audio. Dolby Pro Logic type audio decoding can be executed. Users can enjoy noise-free realistic audio with the help of Digital Sound Processing (DSP).
Sony DAVIS10 Home Theatre System
March 20, 2008
A complete solution for home cinema system from a reputed manufacturing company called Sony is the new Sony DAVIS10 Home Theatre System that will make your floor to vibrate by the high quality audio output it delivers. You can enjoy impressive audio as well as eye-catchy pictures on your system with the support of 5 small satellite speakers. The device can deliver powerful bass effects that allows you to the feel complete rhythm.
HDMI is used for delivering DVD output and therefore users can view sharp motion pictures. A remarkable highlight of the product is the inclusion of HD-Ready flat screen. The device can be used as either a DVD or CD player. It has been featured with vital components like:
• An equalizer
• FM Tuner
• Receiver
• Speakers
• Sub-woofer
Audio compatibility of the unit is amazing. Users can expect maximum 70 watts power from each channel. A Sub-woofer has been equipped with the device to offer maximum output up to 200 watts. Users can enjoy total peak power output up to 550 watts. Sony has made the unit with the compatibility to support certain disc formats like:
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• DVD
• DVD+R
• DVD+R DL
• DVD+RW
• DVD-Audio
• DVD-R
• DVD-RW
• Video CD
Manufacturer has brilliantly configured the system with 5 speakers and a sub-woofer. Universal remote is offered to access the device from a distance. Users can use only one CD or DVD at a time. There are three useful video outputs featured with Sony DAVIS10 Home Theatre System namely:
• Component Video
• Composite (RCA)
• HDMI
Audio Compatibility
• Digital Coaxial
• Line In
• Dolby Digital Audio Decoding
• Dolby Pro Logic II
• DTS
Other Notable Features
• 20 FM Presets
• 10 AM Presets
• 30 Station Presets
• 12-Bit Video DAC
• HDTV Up-conversion
• JPEG Support
• iPod Ready
Philips HTS8100 - DVD Home Cinema System with HDMI & Ambisound
March 17, 2008
Nowadays, Home cinema systems have become very popular in every part of the World. That’s why manufacturers have concentrated to offer Home cinema systems with various features and the most advanced technologies. Recently Philips introduced Philips HTS8100 DVD Home Cinema System with HDMI & Ambisound.
It is a multi format DVD playback system. When you are using this device you can surely experience theatre effect with tremendous sound and picture at the comfort and convenience of your home.
Play back media supported
CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW and USB flash drive. The supported videodisc playback systems are PAL and NTSC.
Built-in Radio Tuner
You can hear both the AM and FM stations with this device as it comes with an AM and FM tuner.
Subwoofer
The power box includes FM Antenna, AM/MW Antenna, Coaxial Digital input, AUX In (cinch, 2 pairs) and interconnects to the main unit. This active subwoofer’s set depth is 295, width is 295 and the height is 446. The weight is the subwoofer is 10.5 with a frequency range of 30 to 120. The impedance of the woofer is 4 and 6.5 inch long throw driver.
High Picture Quality
For the fine picture quality, high definition (720p, 1080i, 1080p), Video Upscaling and Faroudja DCDi are used.
Sound system
The supported sound systems are Ambisound, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Prologic II and Stereo. For sound enhancement Double Bass, Treble and Bass control are used. Philips HTS8100 DVD Home Cinema System has integrated loud speakers that are connected with the main unit. The speaker drivers are one-inch Soft Dome tweeters – 2 and 2.5inch Full range woofers – 6. The speaker impedance is 6.
Compression formats
• Audio compression formats – MP3 and WMA
• Video compression formats – DivX 3.11, DivX 4.x, DivX 5.x, DivX 6.0, DivX Ultra, MPEG1 and MPEG2.
• Image compression format – JPEG
Equalizer setting
You can select many options of equalizer such as Action, Cartoon, Party, Lounge, Sports, Rock, Concert, Jazz, Drama, Gaming and more.
Connectivity (Rear)
• HDMI output
• Composite Video output
• SCART1 (CVBS, RGB out)
• 3.5 mm TV in jack
• Easy fit speaker connector
• Interconnect to power box.
Supplied accessories
Quick start guide, Power cord, Wall mounting bracket, Remote control with batteries, SCART cable, Interconnect cable, MP3 Line input cable and AM/FM Antenna.
Power supply
The required power supply is 220-240V with 50 Hz frequency. The standby power consumption Philips HTS8100 DVD Home Cinema System is less than a Watt.
Sony DAV DZ830 Home Theatre System
March 14, 2008
Generally Home theatre system offers high quality sounds with adjustable speakers. Sony is a renowned company that has recently launched Sony DAVDZ830 Home Theatre System in the UK market. Let us discuss about this in detail.
It consists of DVD Player, AV receiver and 4 height adjustable wireless speakers. It has also a built-in Radio system with 10 AM/ 20 FM stations. For AM you need Loop and FM you need Wire. It offers 5.1-channel surround sound system and Bass Boost sound effects are added. By using Remote control, you can operate it from a distant.
Supplied speakers are
• External Right/Left channel speaker – 2
• External Right/Left rear channel speaker – 2
• External Centre channel speaker – 1
• External Sub woofer – 1
By using Sony DAVDZ830 Home Theatre System you can play CD, Video CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL. It supports MP3 audio formats as well. The audio D/A converter are 24 bit/48 kHZ and the video D/A converter is 12 bit/108 MHz.
Some of the built-in decoders are Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Decoder. It has a built-in clock too. During the night you can dim the display if you like. The output resolutions are 1080i and 720p. The total power output is 1200 watts.
In addition of this Auto sound calibration, Digital Infrared Audio Transmission (DIAT) and Wireless surround channel are the other special features included. By using Headphone you can enjoy the music without any outside disturbances. Digital Coaxial and Digital Optical cable act as its input. Sony DAVDZ830 Home Theatre System has Progressive scanning and JPEG photo playback features too.
For the better performance some connections are required. They are
• 3.5mm Mini Stereo Headphone – 1
• 3.5mm Mini- phone Stereo Audio Front Line input – 1
• TOS Link SPDIF Rear Input – 1
• RCA phono SPDIF Rear Input – 1
• 21 PIN Rear SCART – 1
• 19 pin Rear HDMI output – 1
• RCA phono x 3 Rear Component video output – 1
• RCA phono x 2 Rear Audio Rear Line input – 1
Pioneer LX01 Home Theatre System
March 10, 2008
Home Theatre Systems are preferred for various reasons like excellent audio quality with digital effects and crystal clear pictures. Users can buy home theatre systems and connect with their televisions, CD players and DVD players. Numerous manufacturing companies sell different brands of home theatre systems with innovative features. Pioneer is one of the trust-worthy manufacturing companies and it has uniquely designed the new Pioneer LX01 Home Theatre System.
Highlights of the new arrival are:
• DVD or Hard disc recorder
Pioneer has launched the latest model with a hard disk recorder. As the name indicates, users can record audio and video files with digital quality within the memory limitation. You can playback those files from the hard disk recorder.
• Free-view TV tuner
Users can make use of this useful advantage. It is a supplementary benefit offered with hard disc recorder. You can view even television channels with the help of the feature.
• Surround sound speaker system
Pioneer LX01 Home Theatre System includes an excellent speaker system with surround sound support. You will feel the realistic audio effects while playing music.
• Virtual surround sound
This innovative audio feature will give you mesmerising audio effects.
• Flexibility
You can use as a 5.1 speaker setup or 2.1 setup as you wish.
