Digital Video

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White Paper: Introduction to HDCP 2.3

Keeping pace with advancements in digital video technology, HDCP has evolved to version 2.3, with stronger encryption, dedicated protection for high value 4K content, and new restrictions on the AV distribution system. AV professionals will need to understand HDCP 2.3 to integrate protected 4K content into... Download White Paper

White Paper: Video Compression Codecs

Video compression codecs have been developed to address a wide variety of applications in AV systems. They enable video conferencing, streaming video across computer networks, delivering 4K video over an existing infrastructure, extending the capabilities of a display link, and storing a full-length motion picture in HD... Download White Paper

White Paper: Video Compression Technologies

Video compression technologies have been developed to address a wide variety of applications in AV systems. They enable video conferencing, streaming video across computer networks, delivering 4K video over an existing infrastructure, extending the capabilities of a display link, and storing a full-length motion picture... Download White Paper

White Paper: Designing the Ideal Esports AV System for Your School

Whether you are planning to use an existing space for an esports program or developing a dedicated venue, a well-designed AV system and solid infrastructure are critical. The infrastructure serves as the foundation for these esports systems, which vary in scale and complexity. This white paper discusses the importance... Download White Paper

White Paper: Elements of High Dynamic Range Video

Over the past seven decades, display technology has progressed to the point where 4K/Ultra HD video is now the gold standard. 4K resolution yields four times the number of pixels as HD video, but depending upon the size of the display and the viewing distance, there may be no perceptible difference between an HD image... Download White Paper

White Paper: Hitting the Moving Target of 4K

As 4K continues to gain traction in the consumer market, it is rapidly becoming a popular requirement for professional AV systems as well. But 4K is a developing technology that will eventually evolve beyond what is available today. This paper will help you understand what you need to know about 4K signals for today’s... Download White Paper

White Paper: Understanding USB in Professional AV Environments

Like all technology, Universal Serial Bus - USB has evolved over time. Originally developed to minimize the number of peripheral ports on a PC, USB is now a comprehensive set of interface specifications for high speed wired communication between a wide range of devices, with or without a computer. USB is increasingly being... Download White Paper

White Paper: Distributing 4K and UHD Signals in Professional Environments

As 4K sources and displays become popular for more applications, the next challenge facing system designers and integrators is developing systems that fully support 4K video signals. This paper provides an introduction to the technology and standards, explores the design challenges, and offers practical solutions for incorporating... Download White Paper

White Paper: EDID: A Guide to Identifying and Resolving Common Issues

HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort require successful two-way EDID exchange between a display and a source to establish a connection between them. This in turn enables the flow of digital AV content from the source to the display. Problems with EDID communication are major causes of failure in digital video systems, with no... Download White Paper

White Paper: The ABCs of Digital Video Signals

Digital video signals are becoming widely prevalent throughout the AV industry. They are considerably different in comparison to traditional analog video signals, with specific performance and timing requirements that must be maintained throughout the entire signal path. This paper offers an introduction to digital... Download White Paper

White Paper: Understanding DTP Systems

The ability to transport audio, video, control, and remote power over shielded CATx cable is a growing necessity for accommodating today’s diverse presentation environments and professional AV system applications. This guide will help you understand how to effectively manage and integrate these... Download White Paper

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

8K Data Rate Calculator

The 8K Data Rate Calculator is an online tool designed to assist you during the system design phase as well as the installation and setup phase. The basic calculator lets you quickly identify the maximum digital data rate that must be supported by cables, scalers, or other system components based on your selected resolution,... Read more

Digital Design Best Practices - Signal Integrity

This article concentrates on signal integrity, one of the three core components in digital system architecture. The other two, equally important components are content protection and resolution management. Signal integrity relates to maintaining the signal waveforms and sync timing throughout the signal path so that the... Read more

HDMI Cable Quality Matters in Pro AV

There’s a popular belief, widely tossed around on the Internet, that all HDMI cables are the same. If there’s a picture at the end of the cable, it’s impossible to tell the difference between a cheap cable and one that costs two or three or ten times as much. I suppose that’s a fair statement if one is connecting a $99... (Login required: ) Read more

HDMI: The Short and the Long of It

HDMI, or High Definition Multimedia Interface, is a digital AV interface that supports high resolution computer-video and HDTV as well as multiple channels of audio on a single cable. It is prevalent in flat-panel displays and projectors as well as DVD players, Blu-ray Disc players, and even some laptops and PC graphics... Read more

DVI and HDMI: The Short and the Long of It

Most DVI input cables for computer monitors are two meters long just like the typical analog VGA input cable. In our world of systems design, two meters is too short. For AV digital interfaces to become commonplace, the norm will not be these simple, desktop hookups. Systems designers and integrators require long run distance... Read more

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