Gino Posted March 31, 2007 Posted March 31, 2007 http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=827235 Looks like it will be available soon, and as a combo disc no less, so you can calibrate SD and HD. # 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 year free membership to online support community # Future-ready for downloadable advanced content # Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby True HD Calibration content # Color filters for checking decoding # Wide Screen 16x9 in SD and HD
AndrewW Posted March 31, 2007 Posted March 31, 2007 good news, been waiting for this me too, about bloody time. I just hope it's a bit easier to use than the original DVE. btw, anyone want to buy a perfect condition copy of DVE ? Andrew.
Gino Posted April 15, 2007 Author Posted April 15, 2007 Reviewed! http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=27556 So now we're moving into the era of High Definition media, and here comes Digital Video Essentials – High Definition to blaze a trail as the first HD DVD calibration disc. Amid fears that it would be yet another JKP design disaster, lo and behold the new DVE is much improved in organization and layout. The HDi menu interface is divided sensibly into sections for video and audio, and within each the program material is arranged in an intuitive scrolling title system sort of like an iPod playlist. For each title selected, text information appears on the side of the screen explaining what the test pattern is and how to use it. A complete bevy of video test material is available here: color bars, pluges, needle pulses, gray ramps and color ramps, overscan and SMPTE charts, luma and chroma steps, resolution tests, geometry and convergence patterns, video response sweeps, and zone plates. The disc even includes dedicated patterns for 720p and 1080p resolutions. There's a test to verify proper 1080i deinterlacing to 1080p, though it's a very simple test that doesn't take into consideration complex cadence patterns. There's also a check for audio sync. Some of the tests a user can do on his or her own, while others require specialized equipment (oscilloscopes, color analyzers, waveform monitors, etc.) that you'll have to call in a professional calibrator for. On the audio side of things we have pink noise, test tones, frequency sweeps, subwoofer phase checks, and tests for levels and balance. The majority of these will require a sound level meter. Most of the text instructions are written in clear English, though some of the more advanced tests are described in confusing Engineer-speak. For the most complicated tests, the disc may direct you to seek further information on the Video Essentials web site. Disappointingly, the disc does not contain any video tutorials for helping the user to hook up their TV and audio equipment, as were some of the most helpful parts of the original Video Essentials. Following the test patterns is a section for Demonstration Material. This 13-minute sequence starts with computer animated logos for Swelltone and Joe Kane Productions, then progresses into a montage of sharp and clear HD video imagery. Footage of a space shuttle mission is obviously recycled from the A View from Space with Heavenly Music program also available separately on both HD DVD and Blu-ray. After this can be found some animation, some city scenes (the World Trade Center is visible in a few dated shots), and aerial helicopter footage. Owners of previous Video Essentials discs will also recognize the return of the redheaded girl with flawless skin complexion. Assuming you've used the test patterns properly and calibrated your display to its best performance, all of this demo material should look superb. Video content on the disc is presented in its native 16:9 aspect ratio using VC-1 compression, with separate sections in 720p and 1080p resolutions for the benefit of owners of each type of display. Audio content is presented in Dolby Digital Plus format. Final Thoughts: A good calibration disc is the lynchpin of any home theater installation. Every HD DVD owner should have a copy of Digital Video Essentials. Highly recommended.
AndrewW Posted April 20, 2007 Posted April 20, 2007 ok, so what's the story with this disc ? There are reports of people receiving it from amazon here But amazon still have it listed as a pre-order with no release date, as do dvdpacific. Andrew.
AndrewW Posted April 20, 2007 Posted April 20, 2007 For anyone who is interested the 147 page manual can be downloaded here Something to read while you wait for the disc. Andrew.
Felix.. Posted April 20, 2007 Posted April 20, 2007 ok, so what's the story with this disc ?There are reports of people receiving it from amazon here But amazon still have it listed as a pre-order with no release date, as do dvdpacific. Andrew. Yeah I'm wondering what the story is with this one too. I've added this item to my Amazon shopping cart about 3 times over the past 4 or 5 months and all it has done is hold up the other discs I've ordered forcing me to cancel it. The maker is promising it will be worth the wait but this is getting ridiculous. Surely it can't be long now.
dyates69 Posted April 20, 2007 Posted April 20, 2007 Just got another Amazon delay notice on this one. Not expected until July now! Getting ridiculous.
alcoop1503559994 Posted April 23, 2007 Posted April 23, 2007 I have had it on back order from DVD Pacific for 6 months, maybe one day...
blacknbrindle Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Just received an email from DVD Pacific my copy has shipped, they're on the way guys Same here , just waiting on my copy of Planet Earth to come back in stock and then i'll be set for my HD-XE1 when it arrives next week hopefully
momaw Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Certainly do mate if used correctly and next time post a link sorry http://www.biteme.com/ hmmmm, wonder if that link works........
alcoop1503559994 Posted April 28, 2007 Posted April 28, 2007 Finally Greetings Alan Cooper from DVD Pacific. We thought you'd like to know that we processed your Invoice ID I515592 today. This invoice contains: 1 | Digital Video Essentials HD-DVD (DVD & HD DVD Combo)
Trigg Posted April 28, 2007 Posted April 28, 2007 The following items have been shipped to you by Amazon.com: --------------------------------------------------------------------- Qty Item Price Shipped Subtotal --------------------------------------------------------------------- Amazon.com items (Sold by Amazon.com, LLC): 1 Digital Video Essentials H... $23.95 1 $23.95 1 World Trade Center (Two-Di... $27.95 1 $27.95 1 Jet Li's Fearless (HD DVD ... $27.95 1 $27.95
Felix.. Posted May 7, 2007 Posted May 7, 2007 My copy of DVE rocked up this evening fellas. Hopefully I'll have some time tonight to give it a test drive.
alcoop1503559994 Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 Mine just arrived from DVDPacific. How did you go Felix?
Reidstah Posted May 9, 2007 Posted May 9, 2007 My copy arrived yesterday, unfortunatly I couldn't run it on the XBOX HD-DVD player...apperantly the spring update (due today) is meant to fix this. I did try the SD version on the media center though, it was pretty much what I expected, but i need a little help guys....sometimes adjusting the settings on my display (40" Bravia X) didn't seem to alter the test pattern at all...sharpness is a perfect example...I turned the sharpness right up, and right down, there were no artifacts that appeared or dissapeared on the test image...anyone know whats up with that?
Gino Posted May 16, 2007 Author Posted May 16, 2007 I was a little let down by this disc... comes in handy for setting grey scale to HD standard rec 709 ... but even then it lacked enough IRE windows. Apparently they are looking at doing a Professional version now. Me thinks they rushed to put this product out due to the pressure
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