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HDMI Licensing, LLC Releases HDMI Specification Version 1.4a

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:05:00 GMT

HDMI Licensing, LLC, the agent responsible for licensing the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) specification, today announced, on behalf of the HDMI Founders, the release of HDMI Specification Version 1.4a featuring key enhancements for 3D applications including the addition of mandatory 3D formats for broadcast content as well as the addition of the 3D format referred to as Top-and-Bottom.

Microtune's Groundbreaking DTV Chipset Delivers Highest-Quality Reception To China's Television Manufacturers

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Microtune, Inc. today announces a cost-effective digital television (DTV) receiver chipset, targeted for the China market, that enables China's TV manufacturers to deliver superior broadcast and cable reception across TVs of any size, model or price point

WD® Introduces New My Passport™ AV Portable Media Drives

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:29:00 GMT

WD® (NYSE: WDC) , the world's leader in external storage solutions , today introduced its new My Passport™ AV portable media drives. Designed specifically for video storage and playback, the new My Passport AV portable media drives deliver a plug-and-play experience for digital media enthusiasts.

IT Spending Will Rise - But Not Rebound - In 2010

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:25:00 GMT

Global IT expenditure is expected to rise slightly this year for the first time since the onset of the global economic downturn, according to industry analyst Ovum.

New FOR-A MFR-5000 Series Routing Switcher Brings 3G, Multi-Format Support To NAB 2010

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:27:00 GMT

FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce the MFR-5000 Series of routing switchers at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 12-15 (Booth C5219)

FOR-A Reveals MBP-100MP Multi Format Player At NAB 2010

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:23:00 GMT

-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce the MBP-100MP Multi Format Player at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 12-15 (Booth C5219)

ASTRO Selects Pace's Set-Top Box Technology For Malaysia's First HD Service

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Pace plc, the leading developer of digital TV technologies for the payTV industry, today announces it is providing the set-top box technology to support the launch of Malaysia's first high-definition (HD) service

DTS Partners With Samsung To Deliver Superior Audio To Digital Televisions Worldwide

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

DTS, Inc. today announced significant news in the Digital TV space by entering into a partnership with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd to integrate DTS audio decoding (or DTS Digital Surround) technology into virtually all Samsung digital televisions worldwide

Tech Data Named First Americas Distributor For Cisco Service Provider Video Solutions

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:17:00 GMT

Tech Data Corporation recently announced it is the first distributor in the Americas for the entire Cisco Service Provider Video Technology Group (SPVTG) solutions portfolio.

Rohde & Schwarz Comes To NAB With A Comprehensive Product Portfolio For ATSC Mobile DTV, ISDB-T_B And DVB-T2

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:53:00 GMT

At the NAB trade show in Las Vegas, Rohde & Schwarz will highlight transmitter and T&M solutions for the ATSC Mobile DTV, ISDB-TB and DVB-T2 digital standards. Rohde & Schwarz recently scored an industry first when it successfully put into operation an ATSC Mobile DTV multiplexer and exciter fully-compliant with the final A/153 Mobile DTV standard at Sinclair Broadcast Group's WNUV-DT station in Baltimore

Gehua Cable Chooses BigBand Neworks To Support Introduction Of Interactive HDTV And Broadband Internet Service

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:30:00 GMT

BigBand Networks, Inc., a leader in digital video networking, today announced that Beijing Gehua Cable TV Network ("Gehua Cable" SH: 600037) has selected BigBand's industry-leading broadband Edge QAM BEQ platform to deliver its new interactive HDTV and broadband internet service

Advanced Broadcast Solutions Sponsors NAB 2010 Broadcast Engineering Conference

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:10:00 GMT

Premier systems integration firm Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS) recently announced it is an official Gold sponsor of the 64th Broadcast Engineering Conference at the 2010 NAB Show, which runs April 10-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev

Portland Community Media Acquires 30 New JVC GY-HM100 ProHD Camcorders For Production, Training

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:18:00 GMT

JVC Professional Products, a division of JVC U.S.A., announced recently that Portland Community Media TV (PCM-TV)-a nonprofit organization dedicated to community access media production, video training workshops, and video production services for government and nonprofit agencies in Portland, Ore.-has taken delivery of 30 new JVC GY-HM100 ProHD camcorders

Broadcast Pix Unveils Slate V8 At NAB 2010

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:25:00 GMT

Broadcast Pix recently announced Version 8 software for its Slate live video production systems. V8 features a powerful and efficient new user interface, plus enhancements to its Fluent Multi-View, Clip Store and Macros workflow tools. New options extend Slate's control to ViewCast streamers and Telemetrics camera control systems

Virgin Media Customers To Get Discovery HD Channel And More HD Programmes On Demand

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:01:00 GMT

Virgin Media, the UK's leading entertainment and communications company, has confirmed its TV customers will soon be able to enjoy Discovery HD as well as more HD shows on demand, as part of the company's growing High-Definition offering

KVTN Updates Aging Control Room With Broadcast Pix

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Broadcast Pix announced recently that KVTN, a Christian broadcast station in Little Rock, Ark., that is the flagship station for the Victory Television Network (VTN), purchased the Broadcast Pix Slate 1000 integrated production system to replace older equipment and prepare for an eventual transition to HD production

Creative Group Uses JVC SR-HD1500 Blu-Ray/HDD Combo Recorder To Create HD Dubs For Clients

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:24:00 GMT

JVC Professional Products, division of JVC U.S.A., recently announced today that Creative Group, a major post-production facility based in New York City, is using the JVC SR-HD1500 Blu-ray and HDD combo recorder to produce HD dubs of projects for its clients

M7 Group Contracts Two Additional Transponders On ASTRA 23.5 Degrees East For Further HDTV Expansion In The Netherlands

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:09:00 GMT

SES ASTRA, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), announced recently that it has signed a long-term agreement with M7 Group for two additional transponders on ASTRA 23.5 degrees East

Broadcom Announces Next Generation Digital Transport Adapter 4.0 Cable Solution For Digital TV Conversion

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:13:00 GMT

Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced the industry's first Digital Transport Adapter (DTA) 4.0 system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution that features an integrated tuner and switchable content protection

Ultra-HD Video And 3D Video On The Horizon, In-Stat Says

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:16:00 GMT

As High-Definition (HD) video has hit its stride worldwide, the TV and film industry are looking ahead to the next new thing. 3D TV and Ultra-HD (UHD) are on the horizon, according to market research firm, In-Stat