dmamsa,
Please see link, if you have not seen it.
http://www.auroramultimedia.com/_pro...000/index.html
(I apologize that our literature does not do justice to all the capabilities of the TVP-1000 card.)
Let me elaborate. The Pioneer plasma with the TVP-1000 card enhances the PQ, gives the plasma more features- VGA/Component Input, S-Vid, Vid, TV tuner. (PAL & Secam TV Tuner versions are available). The HI-resolution vs Video PIP really has to be seen to be appreciated. You can do side-by-side, single PIP (variable size, position and even transparency), multi-tile modes (up to 16 PIP windows/ 16 diff TV channels using the TV Tuner input).
The TVP-1000 is also firmware upgradable. The latest (ver 1.18) is available on Aurora Multimedia's website. We are working on 1.21 - this will include more PQ enhancements (mostly composite video tweaks), more aspect ratio controls and a few menu changes to make it easier to use. (Thanks to all forum members who have contributed/suggested ideas!!! Keep em comin!)
As requested by many forum members, we are in production of the TVP-1000+. This will have a DVI-HDCP input, RGBHV/YPbPr, Dual S-Vid/Video, Dual TV Tuners. (PAL and Secam Tuners will also be available.) We will try to show the TVP-1000+ at CES (Pioneer's booth). Targeted shipping date is late Feb.
Unfortunately, I cannot compare the Sony HD200 with the TVP-1000 since the Sony is an HD Tuner. We are developing and ATSC/QAM unit called TVP-1000HD. It will have all the features of the TVP-1000+ as well as the HD Tuner. This is scheduled for late next year.
Anyone needing assistance/recommendations on hook ups to Pioneer plasmas with TVP-1000 (Sony HD200 or any other SAT/HD tuner) give me a ring. I know I've assisted many HD200 users already.
Thanks!
Michael Ferrer
[email protected]
(732)591-5800 ext 206