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In the July 21, 2009 Issue:

Digital displays, Blu-ray players grow in popularity despite recession, says CEA
Detroit stations transition to new 2GHz BAS channels
Super Slo-Mo HD helps fans, commentators break down NBA Finals
WFAA-TV grapples with DTV reception questions
LCD-TV sales continue to grow; recession prompts manufacturers to pull back on outsourcing, says iSuppli
Mansion Mobile equips new production vehicle with Canon 12 HD lenses

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 TOP STORY
Digital displays, Blu-ray players grow in popularity despite recession, says CEA

The latest figures for the Consumer Electronics Association project unit shipments of Blu-ray players and digital displays such as LCD-TVs to increase despite the ongoing economic doldrums.

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 NEWS
Detroit stations transition to new 2GHz BAS channels

The success of the 2GHz Broadcast Auxiliary Service transition in Detroit hinged on cooperation, coordination and training, says Jeffrey Liebman, manager of news operations for WDIV-TV.

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 HD SHOWCASE
Super Slo-Mo HD helps fans, commentators break down NBA Finals

ABC Sports relied on a pair of Grass Valley LDK 8300 Super Slo-Mo cameras to capture 3x slow-motion replays of series action.

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 SOUND OFF
WFAA-TV grapples with DTV reception questions

Like other VHF broadcasters, WFAA in Dallas is trying to help over-the-air viewers tune in to its digital signal, says station director of technology David Johnson.

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 STATS & STUDIES
LCD-TV sales continue to grow; recession prompts manufacturers to pull back on outsourcing, says iSuppli

While LCD-TV sales are growing despite the recession, set makers are pulling back on outsourced manufacturing.

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 HD PRODUCTS & REVIEWS
Mansion Mobile equips new production vehicle with Canon 12 HD lenses

The new 53ft expand unit is equipped with seven long-zoom HD lenses and five portable HD zoom lenses.

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Big Door adds Panasonic AG-HPX300 HD camcorders

The Manhattan Beach, CA-based production company is using four HPX300s to shoot ABC’s ‘Music Lounge’ concert series.

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Videohouse acquires Riedel MediorNet for two HD OB trucks

The reason for building two HD trucks with MediorNet was to take advantage of network technologies allowing the trucks to work either together or separately.

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Hungarian broadcaster to add Clear-Com intercom network to new HD facility

Magyar Televízió has selected a hybrid TDM intercom/IP server from Clear-Com for a new HD production facility scheduled to open in Budapest by the end of the year.

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Atlona Technologies unveils HDAiR wireless HD connection

Both Windows XP and Vista compatible, the device allows users to connect any USB-enabled computer or laptop wirelessly to any HDTV or projector via VGA or HDMI.

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