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For those who don't know, new editions of Avia and Digital Essentials are about to be released for new technologies since the original editions. Both videos are useful reference items to use in learning about, setting up, and fully calibrating your system in both audio and video. I own both original editions, along with other discs, and can't wait for the new ones to come out. However, they will not include a few reference items on the originals, so if you can still find them anywhere, I'd recommend you buy them now.
I just got an E-mail about Avia Pro, posted below. $400!!!!! Wow, this better be worth it!
CHRIS
Luke: "Hey, I'm not such a bad pilot myself, you know"
I just got an E-mail about Avia Pro, posted below. $400!!!!! Wow, this better be worth it!
As most of you are aware, the release date for AVIA Pro has been postponed
until fall to ensure the suite includes the most extensive and advanced
calibration tools available on the market.
We apologize for the delay, but these advancements will be worth the wait!
The development team has made significant improvements to several video test
patterns in the past months. In the mean time, we encourage you to read the
following description of details and features that AVIA Pro will offer.
Regards,
The Ovation Team
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About AVIA Pro
AVIA Professional (AVIA Pro) is a multi-disc calibration, set-up and test
suite from Ovation. It is the most technologically advanced solution
available for use in the professional and home theater environments. The
suite consists of seven DVDs and a user manual designed to be an
all-inclusive product for the calibration of video and audio systems.
AVIA Pro includes state-of-the-art audio and video test signals developed by
Ovation, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) industry standards, and
other materials from SMPTE, RPG and Genesis Microchip. The user manual
provides necessary instructions for the use of each disc.
The AVIA Pro video test disc, by Ovation, contains more than 1,000 new test
signals with approximately 3,000 variations, providing the video or
home-theater professional unprecedented flexibility and new capabilities.
AVIA Pro not only improves "traditional" signals, but also permits functions
never before possible. The variation of patterns available allows users to
select the one best suited for the job, resulting in a customized test
pattern generator for each project. Special emphasis during product
development was placed on testing and adjusting wide-screen technology, and
newer video and fixed panel display technologies such as LCD, DLP, LCOS,
SXRD and Plasma.
AVIA Pro's audio test disc, also provided by Ovation, includes sound tones
for Dolby, DTS and surround sound up to 7.1. SACD test tones also may be
included.
CEA has provided the information necessary for manufacturers to meet the
Standard Method of Measurement for DVD-Video Players (Standard EIA/CEA-896).
This standard was developed based on NTSC specifications and created to make
it easier to compare the functionality of DVD-Video players. The CEA disc
contains a suite of test signals designed to gauge and evaluate the
performance of DVD-Video players. Specifically, the standard defines test
signals and test procedures for measuring different aspects of brightness
and color, while helping to measure signal and audio-related
characteristics.
The SMPTE portion of AVIA Pro specifically monitors equipment errors in the
motion imaging industry, focusing on tests patterns for color and motion.
RPG has developed two computer programs titled Room Optimizer and Room
Sizer. This software is an automated process designed to take full advantage
of listener and equipment placement as well as take into consideration the
specific room dimensions for the Critical Listening Room environment.
Details include a new methodology for determining the room size for the
small critical listening spaces to achieve the flattest possible frequency
response. Also, RPG provides information for minimizing acoustical
distortion in project studios. This includes details relevant to acoustical
issues facing design of such studios, suggestions about addressing these
problems and the real-world limitations of these suggestions.
The information provided by Genesis as part of AVIA Pro includes various
test patterns to optimize microchip technology and help achieve life-like,
visibly better images.
The cost of AVIA Pro is $400 and will be available through direct sales.
Ovation
100 Front Street
Suite 400
Marietta, OH 45750
740-373-6212 (T)
740-373-6331 (F)
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until fall to ensure the suite includes the most extensive and advanced
calibration tools available on the market.
We apologize for the delay, but these advancements will be worth the wait!
The development team has made significant improvements to several video test
patterns in the past months. In the mean time, we encourage you to read the
following description of details and features that AVIA Pro will offer.
Regards,
The Ovation Team
************************************************** **************************
About AVIA Pro
AVIA Professional (AVIA Pro) is a multi-disc calibration, set-up and test
suite from Ovation. It is the most technologically advanced solution
available for use in the professional and home theater environments. The
suite consists of seven DVDs and a user manual designed to be an
all-inclusive product for the calibration of video and audio systems.
AVIA Pro includes state-of-the-art audio and video test signals developed by
Ovation, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) industry standards, and
other materials from SMPTE, RPG and Genesis Microchip. The user manual
provides necessary instructions for the use of each disc.
The AVIA Pro video test disc, by Ovation, contains more than 1,000 new test
signals with approximately 3,000 variations, providing the video or
home-theater professional unprecedented flexibility and new capabilities.
AVIA Pro not only improves "traditional" signals, but also permits functions
never before possible. The variation of patterns available allows users to
select the one best suited for the job, resulting in a customized test
pattern generator for each project. Special emphasis during product
development was placed on testing and adjusting wide-screen technology, and
newer video and fixed panel display technologies such as LCD, DLP, LCOS,
SXRD and Plasma.
AVIA Pro's audio test disc, also provided by Ovation, includes sound tones
for Dolby, DTS and surround sound up to 7.1. SACD test tones also may be
included.
CEA has provided the information necessary for manufacturers to meet the
Standard Method of Measurement for DVD-Video Players (Standard EIA/CEA-896).
This standard was developed based on NTSC specifications and created to make
it easier to compare the functionality of DVD-Video players. The CEA disc
contains a suite of test signals designed to gauge and evaluate the
performance of DVD-Video players. Specifically, the standard defines test
signals and test procedures for measuring different aspects of brightness
and color, while helping to measure signal and audio-related
characteristics.
The SMPTE portion of AVIA Pro specifically monitors equipment errors in the
motion imaging industry, focusing on tests patterns for color and motion.
RPG has developed two computer programs titled Room Optimizer and Room
Sizer. This software is an automated process designed to take full advantage
of listener and equipment placement as well as take into consideration the
specific room dimensions for the Critical Listening Room environment.
Details include a new methodology for determining the room size for the
small critical listening spaces to achieve the flattest possible frequency
response. Also, RPG provides information for minimizing acoustical
distortion in project studios. This includes details relevant to acoustical
issues facing design of such studios, suggestions about addressing these
problems and the real-world limitations of these suggestions.
The information provided by Genesis as part of AVIA Pro includes various
test patterns to optimize microchip technology and help achieve life-like,
visibly better images.
The cost of AVIA Pro is $400 and will be available through direct sales.
Ovation
100 Front Street
Suite 400
Marietta, OH 45750
740-373-6212 (T)
740-373-6331 (F)
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CHRIS
Luke: "Hey, I'm not such a bad pilot myself, you know"
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