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HD Nation covers the week in High-Definition news, reviews, tips and tricks. Hosts Patrick Norton and Robert Heron will quench the thirst for stunning visuals and the ultimate surround sound by providing everything from reviews of the latest in home theater equipment, the best new Blu-Ray titles... Read More

Infinite Contrast Ratios Are Useless, Fix HDCP Issues, Our 50" HDTV Pick!

Monday, November 22nd, 2010 – running time 13:24

What is the best PS3 audio output? How do you get around HDCP restrictions? Is an infinite contrast ratio real? And the new Blu-ray releases for November 23rd, 2010!

Blocked By HDCP! Workarounds?

Trying to watch a movie from iTunes with a monitor that isn't HDCP compliant causes a bit of a problem. Luckily, you can get around this issue with SlySoft's AnyDVD HD, or an HDfury. Watch the video to see what else you can do to make sure you can watch all your content on your own gadgets.

00:20 | Play

Best PS3 Audio Output: Optical or HDMI?

What is the best way to get audio out of your PS3? Should you choose digital optical or HDMI? Watch the video to find out which one offers the best quality.

03:14 | Play

Is An Infinite Contrast Ratio Possible?

Looking to buy an HDTV but can't figure out what the difference is between a "static contrast ratio" and a "dynamic contrast ratio"? Watch the video for details on what these numbers mean.

04:09 | Play

Best Deal On A 50" HDTV?

Viewer Pawel is looking for a deal on a 50" screen. The Panasonic TC-P50S2 and the Toshiba 46G300U are two that come to mind. Watch the video for more recommendations and other buying tips.

07:09 | Play

New Blu-ray Releases for November 23th, 2010

New releases for this week include The Expendables, Deadwood: The Complete Series, I'm Still Here, and more! Watch the video for the complete list.

09:25 | Play

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  • 3 days ago

    @suknat Onkyo 606's fry HDMI boards: http://t.co/IbNQ4fb6wW I'd call factory service, but some folks put in new caps: http://t.co/jRtEOZkO2a

  • 3 days ago

    @suknat Check that both HDMI cables work between Blu-ray player and HDTV, then a different HDMI port, then factory reset AVR and update it!

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  • 7 days ago

    @wswenlock We'll have to do some testing on this one! What kind of files re you using? Blu-ray ISOs? Let us know!

  • 7 days ago

    @baishen Open in the sense of open source, or open in the sense of runs Netflix, Amazon Prime, your own video collection, etc?

  • 7 days ago

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HD Nation is your guide to the best in HD content, and the best in home theater gear, no matter what your budget is!
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