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TRANSITION to DIGITAL
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In the August 16, 2009 Issue:

Satellite TVRO Part 1
Discovery Communications launches new channels with expanded Omneon Spectrum platform
Venera Technologies to address file-based verification at IBC2009

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 DTV Tutorial
Satellite TVRO Part 1

The transition to DTV really started when satellite transmissions were encoded as digital signals, and with analog satellite service mostly gone, the transition to all-digital satellite signals is almost complete. Setting up an analog downlink was similar to tuning in an over-the-air analog TV signal; you moved the antenna until you saw a picture. But just as this does not work for DTV, it also does not work with digital satellite signals. This series of newsletters will show you what’s going on with today’s satellites and how to find the one you want.

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The Omneon Spectrum HD media server combines high-quality HD playout capability with flexible features to allow facilities to efficiently migrate to HD broadcasting. Learn more.

 Industry Update
Discovery Communications launches new channels with expanded Omneon Spectrum platform

The company reconfigured and expanded its Miami facilities’ existing mirrored SD ingest/playout system in two phases.

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Snell Morpheus delivers playout automation for Japan Satellite Television

At the heart of the automation system is Snell Morpheus broadcast automation technology.

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WTVT monitors signals with Plura

The station initially purchased six Plura monitors and has ordered more units for its facility.

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Omneon Spectrum™ media servers provide broadcasters with support for all major HD formats and can adapt and scale to meet the evolving HD landscape. Click here to find out more.

 New Products and Reviews
Venera Technologies to address file-based verification at IBC2009

Pulsar Pro significantly reduces the dependency on expensive manual testing.

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FOR-A to roll out new 3G up/down/crossconverter

The company also will unveil the UFM30DDA video distribution amplifier at IBC2009.

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Sennheiser cuts the cord on Evolution microphone

The MMK 965-1 microphone capsule offers the natural and detailed audio reproduction of a large-diaphragm studio condenser.

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OmniBus enhances iTX for Internet TV

Version 3 of iTX provides streaming capabilities for Internet TV applications.

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Ross Video to show HD Octane

The new small-format switcher accommodates multidestination, split feed, monitor wall intensive and 3D productions.

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TSL to introduce dual-input, auto-changeover mains distribution unit at IBC2009

The unit is designed for rack-mounted equipment requiring an uninterruptable power supply.

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Wohler to unveil AMP-E16-3G audio monitor

With dual selectable SD/HD/3G inputs, the AMP1-E16-3G is Wohler’s first 1RU 16-channel 3G audio/video monitor with Dolby E.

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