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HDTV and Multimedia Display Technology Shoot-Out
Comparing CRT, LCD, Plasma, DLP, and LCoS Display Technologies
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This set of articles provides in-depth analysis and comparisons of
CRT, LCD, Plasma, DLP, and LCoS display technologies
for HDTV and Multimedia displays.
The analysis and discussions also apply to
all computer monitors, projectors and mobile displays
where picture quality and color and gray-scale accuracy are important.
They are based on comprehensive laboratory measurements and
scientific analysis using the advanced
DisplayMate Multimedia Editions
together with
Spectroradiometer
instrumentation.
The articles are written by
DisplayMate Technologies President,
Dr. Raymond Soneira.
They have been translated and published in over two dozen consumer video,
computer, Professional Audio-Video, and Research publications worldwide.
DisplayMate Technologies specializes in advanced precision mathematical display
optimizations and analytical scientific display
factory calibrations to deliver outstanding image and picture quality and
accuracy while increasing the effective visual Contrast Ratio of the panel
and producing a higher calibrated brightness than is achievable
with traditional calibration methods. We can also make lower cost displays
look almost as good as more expensive higher performance panels.
These articles are a brief introductory critical analysis.
Our proprietary display optimization technology corrects these deficiencies and much more.
If you are a display or product manufacturer and want to turn a standard
display into a spectacular one
Contact DisplayMate Technologies
to learn more.
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LCD-Plasma Display Technology Shoot-Out
An in-depth scientific comparison and analysis of four flagship top-of-the-line
LCD and Plasma HDTVs from Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, and Sony.
Examines misleading and exaggerated specifications,
Dynamic Contrast Ratios, Viewing Angles, Extended Color Gamuts,
Calibration, Color accuracy, Gray Scale accuracy, and artifacts.
LCD Response Time and Motion Blur
An in-depth scientific comparison and analysis
of eight mid-line to top-of-the-line
LCD HDTVs with 60 Hz and 120 Hz screen refresh rates, LED backlight strobing
and motion enhancement processing
using moving test patterns, moving photographs, and full live video.
Article Series on CRT, LCD, Plasma, and DLP Technologies
Analyzes and compares the four leading main-stream display technologies
with articles on the Primary Specs, Gray-Scale and Color Accuracy,
Display Artifacts and Image Quality, and Display Technology Assessments.
Article Series on LCoS Display Technology
Analyzes and compares five Liquid Crystal on Silicon HDTVs.
LCoS is the latest main-stream display technology,
which is marketed under a variety of names including
JVC's D-ILA and Sony's SXRD.
Comparison of CRT, LCD, Plasma, DLP, and LCoS Technologies
Detailed performance comparisons between
all five main-stream display technologies.
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An updating set of tweets
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held by many and possibly most consumers, videophiles, techies,
technicians, some reviewers, and even manufacturers.
How to Connect an HDTV and Calibrate it with DisplayMate
To use DisplayMate to calibrate your HDTV you'll need to
connect it to a Windows PC. Fortunately, that's now pretty easy.
Once you do this your HDTV will show your Windows Desktop and
can then function as a giant PC Monitor
so you can watch all of your applications on the HDTV.
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The LCD-Plasma Shoot-Out with the lights turned on.
Photograph by Dieter Michel,
PROSOUND and Medientechnik & Systemintegration Magazines, Germany.
CRT, LCD, Plasma, and DLP Technologies
Four articles analyzing and comparing four HDTVs with these main-stream display technologies.
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Part I: The Primary Specs
A discussion on the meaning and interpretation of the
primary display specifications for
Black-Level, Color Temperature, Peak Brightness, Contrast, Dynamic Range,
and Checkerboard Contrast for CRT, LCD, Plasma, and DLP display technologies.
Part II: Gray-Scale and Color Accuracy
Detailed explanations and discussions of Gray-scale, the widely misunderstood
parameter of Gamma,
Primary Chromaticities, and Color Gamut for each of the display technologies.
Part III: Display Artifacts and Image Quality
An extensive discussion of analog and digital display artifacts
for each of the display technologies.
The relative advantages and disadvantages of analog and digital signals and
signal processing are considered, along with discussions on
image rescaling, dithering, and motion artifacts.
Part IV: Display Technology Assessments
Quantitative discussions on Display Aging, Ambient Light treatments,
Viewing Angle specs, Direct View versus Rear Projection, and
incisive individual CRT, LCD, Plasma, and DLP technology assessments
that include Strongest Points, Weakest Points, Artifacts, Future Trends
and Commentary.
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The LCoS Shoot-Out with the lights turned on. Photograph by David Migliori.
LCoS, Liquid Crystal on Silicon
Four articles analyzing and comparing five Liquid Crystal on Silicon HDTVs.
LCoS is the latest main-stream display technology,
which is marketed under a variety of names including
JVC's D-ILA and Sony's SXRD.
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Part A: An Introduction to LCoS Technology
Provides an introduction to LCoS technology and compares the panels
from different manufacturers.
Part B: LCoS Color and Gray-Scale Accuracy
Describes how the HDTVs were tested,
and then examines the photometry and colorimetry
of all of the HDTVs in detail,
which provides a quantitative assessment
of their color and gray-scale accuracy.
Part C: Test Pattern and Jury Panel Evaluations
Provides a revealing Test Pattern analysis,
then provides a description of the extensive viewing tests
by a 34 member Jury Panel,
and finishes with individual Assessments for each of the units,
including the Jury grades, evaluations and comments.
Part D: Comparison with CRT, LCD, Plasma and DLP
Provides an overall assessment of LCoS technology,
followed by detailed technical performance comparisons between all of the major
display technologies: CRT, LCD, Plasma, DLP, and LCoS.
It finishes with a discussion of the most exciting new developments in
display technology that will be the subject of future articles in this series.
Sidebar A: LCoS Shoot-Out HDTV Manufacturers
This sidebar provides information on each HDTV manufacturer that participated in the Shoot-Out.
Sidebar B: LCoS Shoot-Out Hardware and Software
This sidebar provides information on all of the hardware and software components used for the Shoot-Out.
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