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What’s New In Broadcast Quality Assurance Cont.

Leader’s LF 6800 transmission monitor allows measurement of the channel signal corresponding
to a range of globally-used broadcast signal formats

An integral Ethernet interface
allows easy control of multiple LF
6800 signal monitors in any location
via a single PC using a standard
web browser. SNMP, HTTP, FTP and
SNTP Ethernet protocols can all be
handled. An automatic alarm can be
activated if the signal quality of one
or more channels falls outside preset
measurement parameters. A full log
of relevant data is maintained for
inspection and analysis. This data

can also be transferred as a file for
reference at other locations.
Rohde & Schwarz has enhanced
its DVMS digital TV monitoring
system by adding a new option
for monitoring DVB-T2 signals in
accordance with the latest version of
the ETSI EN 302 755 V1.3.1 standard.
The DVMS-B55 option also supports
L1-post scrambling and T2-Lite. The
DVMS can simultaneously monitor
the RF and transport stream

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characteristics of up to four signals.
Network operators can monitor both
the DVB-T2 transmitter and the
signal feed via the T2 modulator
interface (T2-MI) without needing
additional equipment. The system
comes with ASI and IP interfaces. It
is also suitable for monitoring singlefrequency networks and measuring
the RF spectrum.
The R&S DVMS either displays
logged errors and measurement
results on a display at the
transmitter site or reports them to
the monitoring station via SNMP.
The system displays measurements
graphically for a quick overview.
It incorporates numerous other
analysis and viewing functions,
including PCR jitter analysis and
display of thumbnails and EPG.
Tektronix recently announced
a one-box system for physical
and protocol compliance testing
to match the latest Mobile HighDefinition Link (MHL) Compliance
Test Specification 2.1 covering
transmitter, receiver, dongle
and cable testing for physical
and protocol layers. The MHL
specification was developed by
Nokia, Samsung, Silicon Image,
Sony and Toshiba as a standard
for connecting mobile phones and
portable devices to HDTVs and
large displays.
MHL enables a mobile devices to
output home theatre quality video
and digital audio to HD displays
while its battery is being charged.
MHL-enabled products include
smartphones, tablets, DTVs, TV
accessories, Blu-ray players,
monitors and projectors. The new
MHL CTS 2.1

specification adds direct-attach
device testing and cable tests while
introducing new test methods for
data eye diagram and clock jitter
tests, all supported by Tektronix.
Triveni Digital has announced the
StreamScope Portal, a new portable,
tablet-based MPEG analysis and
monitoring tool. Available with
various dongle-based input options,
it gives users the ability to perform
real-time,file-based MPEG-2/
MPEG-4 analysis and remote
monitoring of DTV transport streams
over Gigabit Ethernet networks and
other interfaces.
Volicon has introduced Version
7.0 of its Observer TS MPEG
transport stream logging and
monitoring system. This now
accommodates ASI, QAM, 8VSB,
and DVB-T MPEG-TS interfaces.
Simplified user interfaces are also
provided, allowing cable, satellite,
broadcast, and IPTV operators to
assess a wide range of broadcast
and network services.
Witbe’s new 4402 Video Quality
Robot can run simultaneous tests
on up to eight standard definition
or eight high definition devices
of any type.
It allows content owners and
hardware manufacturers to
automate testing of new services,
new apps or new devices before
launch and monitor the quality of
live and on-demand video services
delivered to any type of fixed or
mobile terminal.

Looking Ahead
Given the tumbling price of 4K
cameras and the less dramatic but
continuing fall in 4K screen prices,
UHD seems to me to have healthy
prospects as a broadcast format.
From a quality assurance
perspective, this will mean increased
demand for bit-rate reduction
systems that can deliver subjectively
attractive 4K video without
demanding excessive investment
in transport infrastructure.
At some point in the future,
consumers will then have the option
of trying to find space in their homes
for 80 inch display screens or larger.
The challenge for playout service
providers, transmitter network
operators and telecommunication
companies will be considerable.

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In Broadcast - September 2013
Contents
InNews: Prime Focus Selects Avid Workflow
InNews: Elysium Workflow Centres on Aces
InReply: IO Gates Platform ‘keeps It Simple’
InTech: When Does Clean Switching Matter?
InGear: IBC Debut for Gepco’s Hybrid Fibre Cables
InFile: BFI Adopts Filecatalyst Transfer Workflow
InAudio: TSL Products’ Madi Capable Solutions
In Broadcast - September 2013 - Intro
In Broadcast - September 2013 - In Broadcast - September 2013
In Broadcast - September 2013 - Cover2
In Broadcast - September 2013 - Contents
In Broadcast - September 2013 - InNews: Prime Focus Selects Avid Workflow
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In Broadcast - September 2013 - InNews: Elysium Workflow Centres on Aces
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In Broadcast - September 2013 - InReply: IO Gates Platform ‘keeps It Simple’
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In Broadcast - September 2013 - InTech: When Does Clean Switching Matter?
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In Broadcast - September 2013 - InGear: IBC Debut for Gepco’s Hybrid Fibre Cables
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In Broadcast - September 2013 - InFile: BFI Adopts Filecatalyst Transfer Workflow
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In Broadcast - September 2013 - InAudio: TSL Products’ Madi Capable Solutions
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http://europe.nxtbook.com/nxteu/lesommet/inbroadcast_INREVIEW2019
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http://europe.nxtbook.com/nxteu/lesommet/CTA-DAY3
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http://europe.nxtbook.com/nxteu/lesommet/CTA-DAY1
http://europe.nxtbook.com/nxteu/lesommet/CTA-VISITOR
http://europe.nxtbook.com/nxteu/lesommet/inbroadcast_201906
http://europe.nxtbook.com/nxteu/lesommet/CTA-PREVIEW
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