Digital Video Essentials High Definition (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]

Product Description:
JPK Digital Video Essentials HD (HD-DVD/DVD Combo Disc)
Originally created in High Definition, Digital Video Essentials is now coming to you in High DEfinition on HD DVD in both 1080p and 720p. As audiences turn to High Definition home theaters it becomes increassingly important to have the tools and the demonstration materials needed to optimize the quality and capability of the display. Developed by A/V legend Joe Kane, Digital Video Essentialsoffers and entire range of audio and video test signals for the all-inmportant home system tune-up.These test tracks can make the difference betweenan artificial-looking picture and poor sound and the amazing presentation quality and realisim you can only get from an HD DVD.
Features:
* HD DVD/Standard DVD Combo Disc
* Both SD and HD versions of DVE in one package
* The calibration tool for HD home theaters
* Includes one yearfree membership to online support community
* Future-ready for downloadable advanced content
* Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby True HD Calibrationcontent
* Color filters for checking decoding
* Wide Screen 16x9 in SD and HD
* Audio-Dolby Digial 2.0 Surround Sound

Features:

• Calibration tool helps get the most from your HD home theater components
• Color filters assist in calibration
• Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby True HD Calibration content
• Includes both HD and SD versions of Digital Video Essentials
• Dimensions: 7" x 5.5" x 0.5"

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - I guess it works
Other than change my color setting from "vivid" to "standard," I didn't have to adjust anything. The color temp., tint, etc., were all were the disc said they should be. Is that normal? If I had known that, I would not have had to buy it in the first place. Of course, it was nice that the disc confirmed they were correct.

One thing I didn't like: They spend a lot of time (maybe an hour or so) yapping at you before you get to the actual calibration. It may be nice if you are interested ... Read More
Rating: - DO NOT BUY THIS DVD
A total waste of money.It is inoperable in my Toshiba HD-XA2 DVD player.I can't believe I didn't read all the reviews first.Did I mention do not buy this DVD?You will calibrate nothing with it.
Rating: - Why all the hype? Very disappointed (and not HD!)
When I was doing product research for my modest home theatre, people were adamant that I get this disc to calibrate my plasma TV. I opted for the HD-DVD version, as I figured it would include updated material. So when it arrived I popped the HD-DVD side in, preparing to perform a calibration of my set. I was disappointed to discover that the HD side is all demo material, basically showing off the marvels of high definition. The regular DVD side is where all the calibration test patterns are found. ... Read More
Rating: - Can't figure it out
I have yet to figure out how to apply the info from this DVD to calibrate my TV.
Rating: - TV Setup
Great product to learn how to set up TV for best performance and power saving.
Menus can be tough to navigate unless your DVD Player has menu options (only one of ours did).
Results are great. Picture looks better with the adjustments. power consumption is down too (noticeably not so much heat coming off).