INTRODUCTION: Welcome to
the Big Picture!
Why HDTV?
The Secret Formula for HDTV Success
What's Not Covered
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CHAPTER 1: What Is HDTV?
Summary
Standard Television
The Digital Divide
Dot's Enough? |
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CHAPTER 2: Overview of Displays
Summary
A Short History of Television
Fundamental Decision Factors
Technology Categories |
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CHAPTER 3: HDTV Specifications
Summary:
Display Attributes
Resolution
Pixel Pitch
Brightness
Contrast
Integrated HDTV vs. HDTV Monitor
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CHAPTER 4: Direct-View Displays
Summary
CRT
Pros
Cons
Typical Costs
How it Works
Implications for HDTV Content
Future Technology
LCD
Pros
Cons
Typical Costs
How it Works
Implications for HDTV Content
Future Technology
Plasma
Pros
Cons
Typical Costs
How it Works
Implications for HDTV Content
Future Technology
Novel Flat-Panel Displays
OLED
FED and SED
Thick-film Panels
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CHAPTER 5: Rear-Projection Displays
Summary
CRT
Pros
Cons
Typical Costs
How it Works
Implications for HDTV Content
Future Technology
DLP
Pros
Cons
Typical Costs
How it Works
Implications for HDTV Content
Future technology
LCD
Pros
Cons
Typical Costs
How it Works
Implications for HDTV Content
Future Technology
LCoS
Pros
Cons
Typical Costs
How it Works
Implications for HDTV Content
Future Technology
Novel Rear-Projection Displays |
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CHAPTER 6: Front-Projection Displays
Summary
DLP
Pros
Cons
Typical Costs
How it Works
Implications for HDTV Content
Future Technology
LCD
Pros
Cons
Typical Costs
How it Works
Implications for HDTV Content
Future Technology
LCoS
Pros
Cons
Typical Costs
How it Works
Implications for HDTV Content
Future Technology
Novel Rear-Projection Displays |
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CHAPTER 7: Making Your HDTV Decision
Summary
Needs
How Big Should The Display Be?
Measure Twice
Scaling SD Images on HDTVs
Do You Need a Tuner?
How About Speakers
Budget
Everything Else
"Sweet Spots"
How to "Test-Drive" a Display
Before You Go
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APPENDIX A: HDTV Glossary
APPENDIX B: Recommended Resources
Shopping for HDTV Displays
Additional HDTV Display Information
APPENDIX C: Planning Checklist
APPENDIX D: Product Comparison Checklist |
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