Press Releases

ATSC Approves New Recommended Practice – Press Release

Posted on September 25, 2004 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release Design of Synchronized Multiple Transmitter Networks WASHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2004 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc. (ATSC) has approved an important new Recommended Practice – A/111, “Design of Synchronized Multiple Transmitter Networks.” This informative document provides guidance on the design of specialized transmission facilities that utilize multiple transmitters to cover […]

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ATSC Seminar Will Highlight How Acap Sets A Whole New Standard For Interactive Television – Press release

Posted on August 20, 2004 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C., August 20, 2004 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) will conduct a one-day seminar to provide pertinent information on the Advanced Common Application Platform ‘ACAP’ Candidate Standard (CS/101). The seminar will include numerous presentations outlining how ACAP will provide consumers with advanced interactive services while providing content creators, broadcasters, […]

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ATSC Approves Synchronization Standard For Distributed Transmission – Press Release

Posted on August 19, 2004 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C., August 19, 2004 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has approved a standard designed to facilitate the construction of single frequency network (SFN) transmission systems utilizing distributed transmission. The new standard defines the mechanisms for synchronization of transmitters emitting 8-VSB signals in accordance with the ATSC DTV Standard (A/53C). […]

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ATSC Invests In Professional Excellence With New Director Of Communications – Press Release

Posted on August 18, 2004 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C., August 18, 2004 – Advanced Television Systems, Inc. (ATSC), an international, non-profit organization developing voluntary standards for digital television, has hired Lisa Hester as their new director of communications. In this position, Hester will be a key part of the ATSC management team and will be responsible for seminars, professional […]

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ATSC Publishes Software Download Candidate Standard – Press Release

Posted on July 23, 2004 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C., June 23, 2004 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc. (ATSC) has published a new Candidate Standard that provides specifications for downloading software to terminal devices using an MPEG2 transport stream. The Software Download Data Service Candidate Standard (CS/97) may be used to effect updates or upgrades of firmware, operating […]

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ATSC Approves Recommended Practice For DTV Receivers – Press Release

Posted on July 22, 2004 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release Provides Guidelines for Receiver Manufacturers WASHINGTON, D.C., June 22, 2004 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc. (ATSC) has approved a Recommended Practice that establishes voluntary guidelines for broadcast digital television (DTV) receiver performance. “These important guidelines are the result of a collaborative effort of broadcasters, consumer electronics manufacturers, semiconductor manufacturers, and […]

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ATSC Aproves Enhancements To DTV Standard – Press Release

Posted on July 20, 2004 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release E-VSB Provides Additional Flexibility WASHINGTON, D.C., July 20, 2004 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc. (ATSC) has approved an amendment to the A/53C DTV Standard that adds a new optional mode of transmission called Enhanced VSB (E-VSB). Services transmitted in the E-VSB mode have additional forward error correction coding layers that […]

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Mexico To Adopt The ATSC DTV Standard – Press Release

Posted on July 7, 2004 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release Mexico City, Mexico, July 7, 2004 – On July 2 the Government of Mexico formally adopted the ATSC Digital Television (DTV) Standard for digital terrestrial television broadcasting. ATSC DTV standards provide a wealth of applications, including high-definition television (HDTV), multiple simultaneous programs of standard-definition television (SDTV), multi-channel surround-sound digital audio, and a […]

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ATSC Approves New Candidate Standards – Press Release

Posted on April 7, 2004 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release Enhanced AC-3 Audio Specifications Serve Multiple Applications WASHINGTON, D.C., April 7, 2004 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has published two new Candidate Standards that document enhancements to the AC-3 digital audio compression standard and specify its use in the DTV Standard. The new specifications will provide improved performance and flexibility. […]

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Industry Leaders Share Their Vision At The 2004 ATSC Annual Meeting – Press Release

Posted on April 1, 2004 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release Washington, DC, April 1, 2004 – Members and guests representing the diverse DTV industry attended the Advanced Television Systems Committee annual membership meeting on Tuesday at the Hotel Washington. Leading the day’s insightful presentations was a keynote address by Tribune Broadcasting president, Patrick Mullen. He focused on the commitment of broadcasters to […]

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