Samsung HDTV Receiver Reviewed
Samsung HDTV Receiver Review Television is such a normal part of our every day lives, that we rarely give it much thought. However, we're in the middle of quite a big change in the way TV is broadcast and the quality of the viewer's experience. In this article we take a look at the samsung hdtv receiver features.
NTSC (National Television System Committee) is the analog system used in the United States of America and other countries, such as Canada, Japan, South Korea, Mexico and the Philippines. This is the format of non-HDTV televisions. In this system, the number of scanlines (lines of video data) is about 330. This is better than VHS tapes, with just 240 lines, and for many years seemed perfectly suitable. Since DVD players have been common, however, TV broadcast and display has been behind in the quality stakes. A DVD signal can be displayed with 480 lines, if the TV is capable. HDTV, on the other hand, allows for the broadcast of 720 or even 1080 scanlines. This is a drastic and easily visible improvement in quality. Further, the number of frames displayed per second can be up to double that of an analog signal. This impacts the view of fast-moving on-screen items most of all, since it is now possible to view more positions as the object moves than ever before. Action films and sports programs will both benefit from this improvement. So, what do you need to view this amazing new TV standard? There are two components to this answer: you need a HDTV-ready television and a HDTV receiver. Many modern televisions are HDTV-ready and have a built-in HDTV receiver. If you fall into this group, then you can watch any HDTV broadcast already. If you have neither of these components, then buying a new television with an in-built receiver is probably the simplest route. If your television is already HDTV compatible, but you don't have an in-built receiver, then you need to buy a receiver and connect it to you aerial or cable and your television. In fact, many people prefer having a separate receiver, because it allows the buyer to shop for a receiver based on its merits rather than taking whatever is bundled with the television. If you are in the market for a receiver, the Samsung range is definitely worth a look. The Samsung SIR-T451 HD receiver, available for around 500 dollars, is a stylish and full-featured receiver. It is capable of decoding 480, 720 or 1080 scanline broadcasts, decode Dolby Digital 2.0 (stereo) or Dolby Digital 5.1 (surround sound) audio tracks and because it is DIRECTV compatible and contains and in-built personal video recorder (PVR), you can schedule and record programs without tapes or DVDs. The over-the-air electronic program guide (PSIP protocol) lets the viewer see exactly what program is on, even during a commercial break. With a whole host of outputs (S-video, composite, DVI, optical and coaxial), a stylish silver case and a handy universal remote, this is a very tempting purchase for people in the market for a new HDTV receiver And, because nobody likes fiddling with aerials and antennas to get the best signal, this model includes a signal strength meter to make it child's play. |
