Widescreen Television
   
   

On a standard 4:3 television you might only see this much of the picture:
This means you can't watch widescreen films and broadcasts without losing the edge of the pictures or without unsightly black bars across the top and bottom of the screen.

   
Get the full picture when watching it on Widescreen! With more and more TV shows and DVDs using the Widescreen format, there's never been a better time to make the change! 
     
    Key features
     
   
Quality sound
  		• 3D sound. Creates a 3D sound effect from TV Nicam stereo speakers.
       
  		• Nicam. Stereo format which reproduces near-CD sound quality. You'll need a Nicam VCR to enjoy VHS tapes in stereo.
       
  		• Dolby. This takes Nicam stereo and adds a further 2 channels of sound to create a Logic 4-channel surround sound. Some DPL TVs include 2 extra speakers to feed through the extra channels of sound.
       
  		• Virtual Dolby. Creates surround sound effect using the TVs Nicam stereo speakers.
       
    100Hz Picture Regular TV's scan the picture 50 times a second (50Hz). By scanning the picture at double the rate. 100Hz TVs offer a noticeably improved picture quality. Flicker free picture quality.
       
    Flatscreen Reduces reflections and distortions for improved picture quality from all viewing angles.
       
    Teletext Access news, weather, travel and entertainment info on screen.
       
    Scart sockets Using these sockets to connect to your audio-visual equipment will ensure the best picture and sound quality.
       
    Front AV Front AV sockets at the front of the TV are handy for connection to games consoles, camcorders etc...
         
        Home Cinema
       
       
    For even further viewing enjoyment, Home Cinema creates the type of astounding sound effects normally associated with the cinema. By breaking the sound into different channels and directing it through separate speakers, these effects can now be re-created in the comfort of your own home, giving the impression that the action is going on all around you.
       
    Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound explained. 5.1 channels of ultimate surround sound

    • There are 5 main channels and a subwoofer channel. This subwoofer is used for low frequency channels that give the rumble effect from films.
       
    Dolby Pro-logic
  • Dolby Pro-logic explained. 4 channels of ultimate surround sound.

    • Dolby Pro-logic takes Nicam stereo and adds a further 2 channels of sound for a 4 channel surround sound.
         
        Key equipment
         
       
    DVD home cinema kits These combine a DVD player and Dolby Digital 5.1 amplifier in one space saving unit.
       
    Home cinema speaker systems If you've already got a DVD player with built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 decoder, then all you need is a speaker system for the sound to get directed through.
       
    Home cinema amplifier/
    decoder kits    		 If you are happy with your current DVD player but still want home cinema sound, then these kits are ideal for you. They have built in decoders to convert sound from any DVD player into surround sound. Simply connect to your DVD and TV, and enjoy ultimate Dolby Digital.