BE_HD TECHNOLOGY UPDATE_ Penton Media July 7, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/179 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.atgbroadcast.co.uk) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Genachowski takes over FCC The incoming chairman of the Federal Communications Commission laid out some of his goals for the agency the day after being sworn in to the position. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/genachowski-takes-over-fcc-0702 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Get Your Audio Under Control Blaring commercials. Rough transitions. Inconsistent loudness. Yesterday's equipment isn't designed for the audio of today's digital television. Integrated DTV solutions from Linear Acoustic are. Backed by unmatched experience, we're the specialists more DTV stations turn to than all other companies combined. 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This white paper will introduce you to Smooth Streaming and explains how you can apply the technology in real-world VOD and live event broadcasting applications. Read Now. http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/smooth-streaming-viewcast/index.html ---------------------------------------- A GLANCE AT THE STATS --Demand for HD PVRs experiences dramatic growth, says In-Stat report According to one In-Stat analyst, nearly 75 percent of all personal video recorder shipments are HD PVRs. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/hd-pvrs-dramatic-growth-in-stat-report-0706 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT White paper: IP Networks for Broadcaster Applications Intended for broadcast engineers interested in understanding how Internet Protocol (IP) Networks can be used as a transport layer for next generation broadcaster networks, this paper describes how IP and MPLS technologies have the capability to deliver highly available point-to-point and point-to-multipoint services to meet today's broadcaster video requirements. With the inherent capabilities of modern IP routers and high-speed optical and Ethernet transport, broadcasting organizations can take advantage of the substantial OPEX and CAPEX savings of IP networks. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/matrox-hdmi-monitoring-avchd-editing-neoscene-0707 Telecinco turns to Snell Kahuna for soccer coverage The Snell Kahuna and IQARC00 conversion and signaling module helped Telecinco deliver simultaneous coverage of the FIFA Confederations Cup soccer tournament in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/telecinco-snell-kahuna-soccer-coverage-0707 Freedom Communications smoothes surround audio listening with Linear Acoustic The solutions reformat all stereo programming to 5.1 channels at eight Freedom Communications stations. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/freedom-communications-surround-audio-listening-linear-acoustic-0706 Harris unveils new features for Videotek handheld monitor/generator The new features include input auto-format detection and continuous picture motion in test signal generator patterns. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/harris-features-videotek-handheld-monitor-generator-0706 Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://www.grassvalley.com/sales) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- This Cisco white paper is intended for broadcast engineers interested in understanding how Internet Protocol (IP) Networks can be used as a transport layer for next generation broadcaster networks, this paper describes how IP and MPLS technologies have the capability to deliver highly available point-to-point and point-to-multipoint services to meet today's broadcaster video requirements. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/ip-network-broadcasters-applications/?cid=ciscoWPreadnow. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Chris Neuman, former KTLA director of operations and engineering, and man Sprint Nextel chose to coordinate the 2GHz Broadcast Auxiliary Service relocation for the Los Angeles market cluster, talks about the project, lessons learned and where HD ENG stands. Click here: http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/sound-off-interview-chris-neuman-part-i-0707/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Evertz's StreamLINK encoders and decoders work with the IntelliTrak audio and video lip synchronization analyzer. 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