Digital Video

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White Paper: Understanding EDID - Extended Display Identification Data

The EDID data structure is used extensively to communicate display capabilities to attached computer graphics cards and other source devices. This paper offers an in-depth look into the operational process and pitfalls users may encounter when integrating EDID reliant source and display devices. Download White Paper .wpimg {... Download White Paper

White Paper: DRM for the AV Professional

Digital Rights Management - DRM is used by owners and holders of intellectual property to enforce restrictions on the use of their copyrighted content. AV professionals and their customers need to be aware of DRM, the relevant restrictions on the playback of protected material in public and commercial spaces, and the... Download White Paper

White Paper: HDCP - A Technical Overview

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection is an encryption protocol for copy-protected video content such as Blu-ray Disc and HD movie downloads. This article describes HDCP in detail, introducing the components of an HDCP system – sources, repeaters, and sinks, as well as the three phases of the HDCP protocol – authentication,... Download White Paper

HD-SDI, HDMI, and Tempus Fugit

HD-SDI (high definition serial digital interface) and HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) version 1.3 are receiving considerable attention these days. "These days" really moved ahead rapidly now that I recall writing in this column on HD-SDI just one year ago. And, exactly two years ago the topic was DVI and HDMI... Read more

HD-SDI: More Possibilities than Just Television

It seems that the popular concept of digital video among the masses arrived with the DVI connection to the computer monitor. Of course, the DV format for consumer video cameras arrived earlier, but for most it just didn't seem like digital video. Why? I think we've only recognized what digital video can be since the moment... Read more

Digital Video: Are You 4:2:2 Compliant?

Maintaining the original quality of an analog event is paramount in the television broadcast industry. This concern alone drove the development and adoption of the ubiquitous digital recording format referred to using various names: 4:2:2 Component Digital, CCIR 601, D1, or perhaps SDI (Serial Digital Interface). Why is... Read more

HDMI 2.0: Specification Overview & Frequently Asked Questions

HDMI 2.0 was developed by the HDMI Forum to provide new functionality for this widely adopted technology. Released in September 2013, the specification includes support of increased bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz, simultaneous delivery of two video streams and up to four audio streams,... Read more

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Extron XTP DTP 24 Cable and MSolutions MS-TestPro

Overview of XTP DTP 24 shielded twisted pair cable compatibility with the MS-TestPro HDBaseT Tester from MSolutions
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DTP2 CrossPoint 82

Introduction to the key features and capabilities of the DTP2 CrossPoint 82 Scaling Presentation Matrix Switchers
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IN1804

Introduction to the key features and capabilities of these 4K/60 seamless scaling switchers
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DTP2 T 202 FB

Presenting the features and capabilities of the DTP2 T 202 FB 4K/60 Transmitter for Floor Boxes
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DTP2 T 204

Introducing the features and capabilities of the DTP2 T 204 4K/60 switcher with integrated DTP2 transmitter
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