STANDARDS UPDATE

Posted on September 5, 2012 in ATSC News

The following ballots are active within ATSC or have recently concluded. Amendment No. 1 to A/153 Part 3:2009, “Service Multiplex and Transport Subsystem Characteristics.” The membership ballot closed on 24 August 2012. It was approved without comments. The document is now posted on the ATSC Web site. Withdrawal of A/58, “Harmonization with DVB SI in […]

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SEMINARS GIVE GUIDANCE ON A/85 IMPLEMENTATION

Posted on September 5, 2012 in ATSC News

The first of three seminars about implementation of the A/85 Recommended Practice for DTV audio loudness standards brought some 30 engineers to Chicago, mostly representing Midwest members. Two more events about the compliance with the federal CALM act are planned – one in Los Angeles on September 27 and another in Atlanta on November 13.  […]

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LEVERAGING ATSC 2.0 WITH CONNECTED TVs

Posted on September 5, 2012 in ATSC News

By RICH CHERNOCK ATSC TG1 Chairman The world of television is changing. Viewers are consuming content on a variety of devices — whenever and wherever and however they want it. Consumer demand for video has resulted in an increasing number of paths to deliver content to viewers. A growing number of larger-screen TVs on the […]

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ROLLING UP OUR SLEEVES AT THE ATSC

Posted on September 5, 2012 in ATSC News

The ATSC welcomes the fall season with eager anticipation.  The kids are back in school and fond memories of summer vacations are already fading. At the ATSC, after a busy summer, our momentum is accelerating this fall, kicking off with a busy September.  From our Technology Groups to Implementation Committees to the Board of Directors, […]

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Advanced Televisions Systems Committee And Society Of Broadcast Engineers 2nd Audio Loudness Management Seminars

Posted on August 22, 2012 in Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 22, 2012 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) and the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) are pleased to announce the second in a series of educational seminar for broadcasters, manufacturers, and others interested in audio loudness management. The 2012 Audio Loudness Management Series continue with the second one-day seminar scheduled […]

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AUDIENCE LOUDNESS SEMINARS TO GIVE GUIDANCE

Posted on August 1, 2012 in ATSC News

ATSC and the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) are teaming up to host an important series of educational seminars for broadcasters, manufacturers, and others interested in audio loudness management. The 2012 Audio Loudness Management Series will kick off with the first one-day seminar scheduled for August 23, 2012 in Chicago. The event is being hosted […]

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ATSC STANDARDS UPDATE

Posted on August 1, 2012 in ATSC News

Dogged determination by ATSC members during the Dog Days of Summer means continued progress on standards updates: Members approved an amendment to A/153 Part 7, “AVC and SVC Video System Characteristics.” The amendment to the ATSC Mobile DTV Standard, which expands the range of video coding options for broadcasters, has been published on the ATSC […]

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ATSC PARTICIPATING IN NEW CEA 4K WORKING GROUP

Posted on August 1, 2012 in ATSC News

As the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® embarks on a new initiative related to next-generation high-definition television, the ATSC is actively participating in the new CEA“4K” Working Group.  This is a forum for manufacturers, retailers and content providers to define 4K technology, discuss 4K content options, and educate consumers about the newest era in HDTV. “Innovation […]

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MOBILE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM BEING STANDARDIZED

Posted on August 1, 2012 in ATSC News

The ATSC has begun to standardize an all-new broadcast emergency alert system as an addition to the ATSC A/153 Mobile Digital TV standard, making it possible for future viewers to receive more than just text alerts when dangerous weather or other emergency conditions threaten public safety. The Mobile Emergency Alert System (M-EAS) enhancements to the […]

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ATSC REPRESENTED IN FCC TECHNICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Posted on August 1, 2012 in ATSC News

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has appointed ATSC President Mark Richer as a member of   the Top of Form Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Technological Advisory Council (TAC).  The TAC comprises a diverse array of leading experts that helps the FCC identify important areas of innovation and develop informed technology policies supporting America’s competitiveness and job creation […]

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