DTV News for 5-19-2005
591 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting
Telemundo GMS Talk DTV in D.C. [Paid Subscription Required]
NBC-owned Telemundo stations have a message for Washington: Our constituents aren't ready for the switch to digital.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
www.broadcastingcable.com...aking+News
Fritts lays out priorities for successful DTV transition
Speaking at the annual membership meeting of the Advanced Television Systems Committee, NAB president and CEO Edward Fritts pointed to four priorities to bringing the transition to an end.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...20050518/#
CEA encourages Barton to continue on date-certain course
A letter from association head Gary Shapiro to Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) encourages the lawmaker to set a hard date of analog TV cut-off.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#CEA
Revenue from pure HD cable networks to reach nearly $1 billion by 2009
Most of that revenue will come from ESPN HD, HDNet and Discovery HD, according to a new report from Kagan Research.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...8/#Revenue
Cox Channel 4/407 expands HD push
The San Diego-area Cox Communications cable channels have made a significant commitment to HD acquisition, production and post production.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#Cox
LodgeNet, HBO Sign Industry-First Agreement for HBO HD
Only Hotels With sigNETure HDTV Systems Will Offer a High-Definition Television Experience for Blockbuster Movies and Original Features From HBO HD
(PR Newswire)
www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bi...082&EDATE=
LodgeNet, HBO Sign Industry-First Agreement for HBO HD
(Hotel Online)
www.hotel-online.com/News...35976.html
LodgeNet Inks HBO HD Pact [Paid Subscription Required]
In-room-entertainment provider LodgeNet Entertainment reached a carriage deal for HBO HD.
(Multichannel News)
www.multichannel.com/arti...aking+News
Marriott To Install HDTV In Full-service Brands
(Business Travel Executive)
www.askbte.com/redline.asp#1268
Syntax"s Olevia LCD TV Selected to Display Interactive Content on New Carl"s Jr. & Hardee"s Websites
(PR Web / Yahoo News)
www.prweb.com/releases/20...242287.php
news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=...eb242287_1
Flat Panel TV's Grow in Popularity
This should come as no surprise since flat panel prices are constantly plummeting, but CRT based TV's are still the hottest sellers.
(DesignTechnica)
news.designtechnica.com/article7468.html
Flat is Good: 17-inch LCDs Under $500
(PC Magazine)
www.pcmag.com/article2/0,...441,00.asp
Epson Livingstation LS57P2
(PC Magazine)
www.pcmag.com/article2/0,...037,00.asp
Seminar to offer practical training in PSIP, MPEG compliance
The "PSIP and MPEG Compliance in Practice" series of seminars offers practical fundamentals and hands-on sessions.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...8/#Seminar
CBS acquires Accom ProServ MX.8, EasyClip
CBS will use the ProServ MX.8 in a production control room that is being entirely renovated and converted to HD.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#CBS
CBS Chooses Accom HD/SD Production Server
Purchases a ProServ MX.8 HD/SD video production server with EasyClip
(Broadcast Newsroom / HDTV Buyer)
www.broadcastnewsroom.com...p?id=32533
www.hdtvbuyer.com/article...p?id=32533
Miranda standardizes NBC facility
The XVP-801i HD/SD universal video processor cross converter was a key element in NBC Universal's decision to opt for Miranda solutions...
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...ighlights/
NBC Universal looks to Miranda for HD facility build-outs
The network has signed a multi-year deal for Miranda Technologies HD terminal and channel branding gear as well as multi-imaging solutions.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#NBC
Neon Broadcast HD OB vehicle relies on Kahuna to save space
The SD/HD production switcher fits the OB company's philosophy of building smaller units that can better negotiate smaller urban venues than full-sized teleproduction trailers.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...0518/#Neon
Sony demos HD version of XDCAM technology
The technology demonstration at NAB2005 was intended to gather input from video professionals on a future HD version of XDCAM.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...0518/#Sony
Samsung Selects Microtune's Single-Chip Tuner to Enable Digital Cable-Ready TVs for the U.S. Market
Samsung Deploys Microtune's High-Performance MicroTuner MT2121 Tuner and MT1110 Amplifier in RF Module for Digital TVs.
(Business Wire via Yahoo News)
biz.yahoo.com/bw/050519/195121.html?.v=1
New Samsung panel pictures inch-thick TV
Samsung has devised a 40-inch panel for that could lead to television sets that measure a little more than an inch thick.
(CNET News.com)
news.com.com/New+Samsung+...12842.html
Samsung takes OLED display panel to 40-inch size
(EE Times)
www.eet.com/news/latest/s...=163105570
Broadcast Services Denmark Chooses Net Insight for Digital TV Network [Denmark]
EUR 2.2 Million DTT Network to Reach All Households in Denmark
(Business Wire / Yahoo News / TMCNet)
home.businesswire.com/por...ewsLang=en
biz.yahoo.com/bw/050518/185139.html?.v=1
www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/20...145945.htm
German Premiere plans HD service launch [Germany]
The pay-TV operator will rely on Philips to supply HD set-top boxes for the launch.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...18/#German
Digital under review again [Australia]
(Australian IT)
australianit.news.com.au/...06,00.html
Do not adjust your set [Australia]
(Melbourne Age)
www.theage.com.au/article...click=true
Crush and burn [Australia]
(Sydney Morning Herald)
www.smh.com.au/news/Livew...click=true
DBA holds retailer evenings in Central Victoria [Australia]
(Digital Broadcasting Australia)
www.dba.org.au/index.asp?...newsID=653
591 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting
Telemundo GMS Talk DTV in D.C. [Paid Subscription Required]
NBC-owned Telemundo stations have a message for Washington: Our constituents aren't ready for the switch to digital.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
www.broadcastingcable.com...aking+News
Fritts lays out priorities for successful DTV transition
Speaking at the annual membership meeting of the Advanced Television Systems Committee, NAB president and CEO Edward Fritts pointed to four priorities to bringing the transition to an end.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...20050518/#
CEA encourages Barton to continue on date-certain course
A letter from association head Gary Shapiro to Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) encourages the lawmaker to set a hard date of analog TV cut-off.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#CEA
Revenue from pure HD cable networks to reach nearly $1 billion by 2009
Most of that revenue will come from ESPN HD, HDNet and Discovery HD, according to a new report from Kagan Research.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...8/#Revenue
Cox Channel 4/407 expands HD push
The San Diego-area Cox Communications cable channels have made a significant commitment to HD acquisition, production and post production.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#Cox
LodgeNet, HBO Sign Industry-First Agreement for HBO HD
Only Hotels With sigNETure HDTV Systems Will Offer a High-Definition Television Experience for Blockbuster Movies and Original Features From HBO HD
(PR Newswire)
www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bi...082&EDATE=
LodgeNet, HBO Sign Industry-First Agreement for HBO HD
(Hotel Online)
www.hotel-online.com/News...35976.html
LodgeNet Inks HBO HD Pact [Paid Subscription Required]
In-room-entertainment provider LodgeNet Entertainment reached a carriage deal for HBO HD.
(Multichannel News)
www.multichannel.com/arti...aking+News
Marriott To Install HDTV In Full-service Brands
(Business Travel Executive)
www.askbte.com/redline.asp#1268
Syntax"s Olevia LCD TV Selected to Display Interactive Content on New Carl"s Jr. & Hardee"s Websites
(PR Web / Yahoo News)
www.prweb.com/releases/20...242287.php
news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=...eb242287_1
Flat Panel TV's Grow in Popularity
This should come as no surprise since flat panel prices are constantly plummeting, but CRT based TV's are still the hottest sellers.
(DesignTechnica)
news.designtechnica.com/article7468.html
Flat is Good: 17-inch LCDs Under $500
(PC Magazine)
www.pcmag.com/article2/0,...441,00.asp
Epson Livingstation LS57P2
(PC Magazine)
www.pcmag.com/article2/0,...037,00.asp
Seminar to offer practical training in PSIP, MPEG compliance
The "PSIP and MPEG Compliance in Practice" series of seminars offers practical fundamentals and hands-on sessions.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...8/#Seminar
CBS acquires Accom ProServ MX.8, EasyClip
CBS will use the ProServ MX.8 in a production control room that is being entirely renovated and converted to HD.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#CBS
CBS Chooses Accom HD/SD Production Server
Purchases a ProServ MX.8 HD/SD video production server with EasyClip
(Broadcast Newsroom / HDTV Buyer)
www.broadcastnewsroom.com...p?id=32533
www.hdtvbuyer.com/article...p?id=32533
Miranda standardizes NBC facility
The XVP-801i HD/SD universal video processor cross converter was a key element in NBC Universal's decision to opt for Miranda solutions...
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...ighlights/
NBC Universal looks to Miranda for HD facility build-outs
The network has signed a multi-year deal for Miranda Technologies HD terminal and channel branding gear as well as multi-imaging solutions.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...50518/#NBC
Neon Broadcast HD OB vehicle relies on Kahuna to save space
The SD/HD production switcher fits the OB company's philosophy of building smaller units that can better negotiate smaller urban venues than full-sized teleproduction trailers.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...0518/#Neon
Sony demos HD version of XDCAM technology
The technology demonstration at NAB2005 was intended to gather input from video professionals on a future HD version of XDCAM.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...0518/#Sony
Samsung Selects Microtune's Single-Chip Tuner to Enable Digital Cable-Ready TVs for the U.S. Market
Samsung Deploys Microtune's High-Performance MicroTuner MT2121 Tuner and MT1110 Amplifier in RF Module for Digital TVs.
(Business Wire via Yahoo News)
biz.yahoo.com/bw/050519/195121.html?.v=1
New Samsung panel pictures inch-thick TV
Samsung has devised a 40-inch panel for that could lead to television sets that measure a little more than an inch thick.
(CNET News.com)
news.com.com/New+Samsung+...12842.html
Samsung takes OLED display panel to 40-inch size
(EE Times)
www.eet.com/news/latest/s...=163105570
Broadcast Services Denmark Chooses Net Insight for Digital TV Network [Denmark]
EUR 2.2 Million DTT Network to Reach All Households in Denmark
(Business Wire / Yahoo News / TMCNet)
home.businesswire.com/por...ewsLang=en
biz.yahoo.com/bw/050518/185139.html?.v=1
www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/20...145945.htm
German Premiere plans HD service launch [Germany]
The pay-TV operator will rely on Philips to supply HD set-top boxes for the launch.
(Broadcast Engineering)
broadcastengineering.com/...18/#German
Digital under review again [Australia]
(Australian IT)
australianit.news.com.au/...06,00.html
Do not adjust your set [Australia]
(Melbourne Age)
www.theage.com.au/article...click=true
Crush and burn [Australia]
(Sydney Morning Herald)
www.smh.com.au/news/Livew...click=true
DBA holds retailer evenings in Central Victoria [Australia]
(Digital Broadcasting Australia)
www.dba.org.au/index.asp?...newsID=653
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