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In the February 2, 2010 Issue:

Proposed DTS approach is 'impractical,' costly, says NAB/MSTV in FCC filing
CTV turns to new solution for live contribution of Olympic Torch Relay
Big Ten Network deploys Panasonic P2 HD cameras
All Mobile Video plans to roll out 3-D HD production truck
Two-thirds of U.S. consumers own HDTVs, study says
Linear Acoustic introduces new audio monitor, co-developed with TSL Professional Products Group

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 TOP STORY
Proposed DTS approach is 'impractical,' costly, says NAB/MSTV in FCC filing

Last week, the broadcast groups said a proposal to free up spectrum for wireless broadband service by transitioning TV broadcasters to a distributed transmission system infrastructure does not make sense.

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 NEWS
CTV turns to new solution for live contribution of Olympic Torch Relay

Since November 2009, the Canadian national broadcaster has used a new technology from a Canadian startup to deliver live on-air and online coverage of the Olympic Torch Relay winding its way from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Vancouver, British Columbia.

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 HD SHOWCASE
Big Ten Network deploys Panasonic P2 HD cameras

The network will produce 350 live sports events this year, nearly all of them in HD.

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 SOUND OFF
All Mobile Video plans to roll out 3-D HD production truck

All Mobile Video President Eric Duke says the new vehicle will address the early demand for 3-D sports and entertainment field production.

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 STATS & STUDIES
Two-thirds of U.S. consumers own HDTVs, study says

The study from research organization ORC also forecasts that 75 percent of consumers will own HDTVs within the next two years.

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More than 1 million 3-D-capable TVs to ship in 2010, DisplaySearch says

A new report from the display industry research firm forecasts significant growth in the coming years as TV manufacturers incorporate new designs and features to support 3-D.

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 HD PRODUCTS & REVIEWS
Linear Acoustic introduces new audio monitor, co-developed with TSL Professional Products Group

The new PAMbDa-II is a 2RU multichannel audio and video monitor that provides advanced and previously unavailable audio monitoring functionality.

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JVC introduces stereoscopic image processor

The IF-2D3D1 offers real-time 2D-to3D conversion to repurpose archived content.

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PESA adds features to Cougar-3 router

New features and pricing make the 1RU router appropriate for small to midsized video switching applications.

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Detroit Public TV builds new HD truck

The new 35ft truck includes six Grass Valley LDK 3000 HD cameras, a Kayak 2M/E HD production switcher and K2 Dyno HD replay system.

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New All Mobile Video truck to tackle 3-D sports, entertainment production

The 53ft double expando will feature 3Ality Digital 3-D rigs using Sony HDC-1500 cameras and MVS-8000G production switcher.

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