The JKP Checklist was developed in order to assist magazine reviewers and consumers in their pursuit for video excellence. It allows for a simple and easy way to evaluate product performance and is designed to utilize the test patterns in Digital Video Essentials - Professional Edition - Available Now! The Checklist also establishes a reliable set of measurements for accurately measuring light output capability, contrast ratio, picture detail, color decoder accuracy, and more

Checklists are tailored to each technology in order to focus on the important aspects of video regarding each individual technology. JKP Checklists are available for DVD and D-VHS Players, Video Processors, and Display Devices.