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BEYOND the HEADLINES
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In the August 24, 2009 Issue:

Streamlining back-office file management with device-aware software
Becoming a leader
DTV reception remains an issue with stations and OTA viewers alike
SMPTE seeks new executive director
KTWO captures HD news with JVC camcorders
Panasonic announces low-cost HD studio configuration

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 Top Story
Streamlining back-office file management with device-aware software

The software simplifies the administration of multiplatform file serving and fulfillment.

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Becoming a leader

Jim was elated when he told his wife about his promotion to chief engineer. He had worked hard at the station for several years and saw the new assignment as his just reward. His 7-year-old son was listening to the conversation. After a time, he asked, “Does the mean you don’t have to fix things now, Dad?” “Not exactly,” his father replied. “Now my problems will be with people, not equipment.” Little did he know then how true that statement would be.

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 News
DTV reception remains an issue with stations and OTA viewers alike

There are still a number of lingering issues with the DTV transition.

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Time Warner Cable denies carriage to South Carolina’s WBTW-TV

Time Warner said it dropped WBTW because it is an out-of-market station providing duplicative programming.

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 FCC & Industry Update
SMPTE seeks new executive director

A search committee is now looking at potential candidates for the position.

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Burst helps WHUT-TV with digital upgrade

Burst designed the system in 2008 to handle one HD and up to four SD channels of programming.

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 New Products & Reviews
KTWO captures HD news with JVC camcorders

The station will use the new camcorders to produce five newscasts every weekday and two on both Saturday and Sunday, plus a weekly sports program.

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DVEO to offer four-channel HD-SDI input card with automatic standards detection

The HD-SDI Master Quad/i PCIe card simultaneously receives up to four independent real-time HD-SDI streams and stores them in a PC workstation or video server.

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WLOS-TV switches HD newscast with Snell’s Kahuna

Parent company Sinclair Broadcast is standardizing all of its news operations on the multiformat switcher.

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Quantel to demonstrate virtualization at IBC

The company will offer its high-speed sQ server workflow with Final Cut Pro editors without compromises on speed or quality.

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Sound Devices to introduce solid-state digital audio recorder

The 788T-SSD is a new version of its 788T recorder.

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Panasonic announces low-cost HD studio configuration

The new Camcorder Studio System provides high-quality digital signal transmission at up to 328ft, full remote camera control and a range of professional features.

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Clear-Com to demo hybrid network at IBC

The solution is a combination of traditional TDM-based intercom systems with IP solutions.

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HSN unveils new iPhone application powered by Inlet streaming

The free application offers a live-video “three-screen experience” that allows consumers to browse and shop the network’s 35,000-plus array of products.

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MultiDyne develops optical extender for audio IFB

Fiber-Comms allows for greater data transport, over a lighter fiber cable and for a longer distance.

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Custom Consoles to show low-cost EditOne workstation

EditOne features a compact footprint including a profiled horizontal work surface with an optional dual 2RU desktop pod.

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