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Product Description:
Did you know that your HDTV may have a greater potential than what you are seeing now? Did you know that manufacturers adjust their sets to get you attention when you buy the set? Usually that setting won t get you the best picture once you have the new set at home.With this easy-to-use program you have the opportunity to re-adjust the set allowing it to provide a much better looking picture. In both HD DVD and Blu-ray formats Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics provides simple setup instructions for new HDTV s. The program also provides additional background information on the HD system itself. It will give you an idea of the quality level you should expect from the HD programs current available to consumers. Also included in this program are commentaries by world renowned cinematographer Allen Daviau known for his work in E.T The Color Purple Empire of the Sun and Van Helsing among others as well as commentary by Joe Kane which will help you learn to identify quality High Definition video.The program is set up so you can pick and choose the subjects you'd like to see. Genre: MISCELLANEOUS/SPECIAL INTEREST UPC: 647715600424 Manufacturer No: 647715600424

Rating : - Not User Friendly At All. Unless Youre an Expert - Dont Get This!!!
HD BASIC?! Yeah right. I bought this Blu-ray version, and it is very, very confusing. I only want to calibrate my HDTV, yet it goes into much details as if most users really care outside calibrating their sets. It will really take your time, and for me, even replayed it again and again to really have an idea of the technical stuffs mostly said here.

Yes, it may be good if youre a video expert/addict; but to newbies and casual users who just wants to calibrate their HD sets, this is frustrating. It boasts for easier navigation than the past HD DVD/DVD versions, but I dont see much improvements there. Better wait for AVIA II Blu-ray version.

End result, its a bit better than my other setting, but just slight(15% at most). I suggest you just use your Sony Blu-ray calibration test(in most Sony BD), or wait for an alternative(as I said, AVIA)... or browse online about your set's calibration. This release will give confuse you, more than satisfy you.