Are you watching in High Definition?
Helios Labs is the market innovator within the digital home entertainment space, creating next-generation digital media solutions in the convergence area between consumer electronics and IT products.
Founded in 2003, Helios Labs is rapidly leading the revolution in total home entertainment solutions and raising the bar for digital media playback. From the start, they have always kept a keen ear to the market and been responsive to customers’ feedback - their needs inspire the direction of product development.
With a strong passion for all things audio-visual and a solid IT background, Helios Labs is guided by the vision of a complete digital home entertainment system to bring you access to your media however and wherever you want it.
High Definition technology is one of the most radical advances in TV since the introduction of color TV in the 1960s. Anyone who has experienced true HD resolution is impressed and few can turn back to Standard Definition again. Watching a football game will never be the same!
HD, laid out
High Definition is an image resolution of 720p, 1080i or 1080p on your HDTV. The figures represent the number of pixel lines on the TV screen. The high number of lines produces a far crisper picture and richer colours compared to Standard Definition viewing.
The i and p after the numbers indicate how the screen image is updated: interlaced or progressive. In short, a progressive update produces a smoother and sharper image, particularly when viewing fast action programs such as football games or action movies.
Reaching High Definition
The most common misconception among consumers is that attaining HD resolution with DVDs requires a HDTV and only a HDTV. The reality is that the quality of the image depends on more than just your TV set.
First of all, the quality of your DVD player is crucial to the image you receive. A standard DVD player only transfers standard definition video signals to the HDTV which has high definition resolution panel. Because the two signals’ resolutions don’t match, a common occurrence, you lose performance. For example, if your DVD player runs at 480p but your TV’s native resolution is 1080p, it doesn’t matter: you’re stuck at 480p.
To get the most out of your home-viewing experience, you have to use an upscaling DVD player like the Helios H4000. An upscaling DVD player matches the signal of your DVD player with the native resolution of your HDTV. The aforementioned 480p DVD, then, will now play at the desired 1080p on your 1080p HDTV. The HDMI connection also carries the audio signal, producing enhanced sound quality as well. The end result? Crisper, clearer images and sound.
Helios H4000 can match ten different resolutions, something no other DVD player offers. What’s more, it upscales any DVD as well as DivX and XviD formats. Consequently, the H4000 gives you unrivalled compatibility.
You’re already experiencing it with your favourite sports and TV shows. Get the Helios H4000 and upscale your DVD collection as well. Watching a movie will never be the same!