DTV News for 6-23-2005
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:07 am
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> DTV News for 6-23-2005 </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 556 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Latest Survey by The NPD Group Provides a Clear Picture of Where HDTV is Headed in 2005 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(New Age Media Concepts)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://press.namct.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1922&Itemid=9">press.namct.com/index.php...2&Itemid=9</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> SAVE LIVES Act to bring down curtain on analog TV transmission </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Introduced last week by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman, the bill would allocate some returned analog TV spectrum to emergency responders by Jan. 1, 2009. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050622/#SAVE">broadcastengineering.com/...0622/#SAVE</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC denies request to eliminate 50 percent DTV tuner requirement </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The Consumer Electronics Association and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition had asked the commission to eliminate the 50 percent requirement for mid-sized sets. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050622/#FCC">broadcastengineering.com/...50622/#FCC</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> NAB, MSTV to solicit proposal for D-to-A converter box </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The Consumer Electronics industry dismisses the move as a publicity stunt. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050622/#MSTV">broadcastengineering.com/...0622/#MSTV</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Ed's View - Keeping Honest People Honest </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(HDTV Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/2005/06/eds_view_keepin.php">www.hdtvmagazine.com/arti...keepin.php</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> HD action sports </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> NBC Universal will present the 2005 Dew Action Sports Tour live in HDTV on Universal HD. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050622/#HD">broadcastengineering.com/...050622/#HD</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Hotel pay-per-view provider kicks off HDTV service </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> On Command integrated the HDTV channels with its in-room video-on-demand pay-per-view entertainment system. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050622/#hotel">broadcastengineering.com/...622/#hotel</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> On Command bows HD platform </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Hotel entertainment firm On Command Video Corp. has launched a high-definition television system comprised of a welcome channel, menu system, and content security. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(CED Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.cedmagazine.com/cedailydirect/2005/0605/cedaily050622.htm#6">www.cedmagazine.com/cedai...0622.htm#6</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> sigNETure HDTV(SM) Systems 'WOW'ing Guests in Chicago and L.A. </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Guests at Hard Rock Chicago and The Beverly Hilton Enjoying High-Impact Digital Picture and Sound in an Easy-to-Use High-Definition System </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(PR Newswire)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-21-2005/0003927753&EDATE=">www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bi...753&EDATE=</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> DIRECTV Approves LG Electronics Transcoder for Delivery Of Satellite HDTV Content to Hotel Rooms </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Key Element of End-to-End High-Definition System for Lodging Industry </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Business Wire via Yahoo News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050622/225228.html?.v=1">biz.yahoo.com/bw/050622/225228.html?.v=1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LG Electronics HDTV Solutions for Lodging Industry Incorporate Digital Rights Management Technology </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> 'Pro:Idiom' System Provides Highly Secure Delivery of HDTV Content to Hotel Guest Rooms </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Business Wire via Yahoo News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050622/225229.html?.v=1">biz.yahoo.com/bw/050622/225229.html?.v=1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> New LodgeNet Agreements to Bring Digitally Delivered Widescreen Movies Plus High-Definition Video-On-Demand and Satellite Programming Through sigNETure HDTV(SM) Systems </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Pro:Idiom(TM) Premium Content Copy Protection Key to Securing a Broad Range of Licensing Agreements </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(PR Newswire)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-21-2005/0003928054&EDATE=">www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bi...054&EDATE=</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LodgeNet Showing 'How to Wow' at HITEC 2005 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Interactive TV and Broadband Solutions Leader Demonstrating Breakthrough High-Definition TV and HSIA Solutions in Its 21st HITEC Appearance </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(PR Newswire)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-21-2005/0003927743&EDATE=">www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bi...743&EDATE=</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> HDTV sets, plasmas finally dropping in price </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(CTV Canada)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1119471274518_114880474">www.ctv.ca/servlet/Articl..._114880474</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LG 32LX1D Review </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(CNET)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/LG_32LX1D/4505-6482_7-31325048-2.html?tag=top">reviews.cnet.com/LG_32LX1...ml?tag=top</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Syntax Launches High Value Olevia LCD TVs into Hospitality Industry at HITEC 2005 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Business Wire via eCoustics.com)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/143489.html">news.ecoustics.com/bbs/me...43489.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Philips To Add DLP While Emphasizing Flat TV </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Philips will introduce later this year its first DLP-based rear-projection HDTV sets under the volume-oriented Magnavox brand
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 556 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Latest Survey by The NPD Group Provides a Clear Picture of Where HDTV is Headed in 2005 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(New Age Media Concepts)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://press.namct.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1922&Itemid=9">press.namct.com/index.php...2&Itemid=9</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> SAVE LIVES Act to bring down curtain on analog TV transmission </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Introduced last week by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman, the bill would allocate some returned analog TV spectrum to emergency responders by Jan. 1, 2009. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050622/#SAVE">broadcastengineering.com/...0622/#SAVE</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC denies request to eliminate 50 percent DTV tuner requirement </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The Consumer Electronics Association and the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition had asked the commission to eliminate the 50 percent requirement for mid-sized sets. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050622/#FCC">broadcastengineering.com/...50622/#FCC</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> NAB, MSTV to solicit proposal for D-to-A converter box </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The Consumer Electronics industry dismisses the move as a publicity stunt. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050622/#MSTV">broadcastengineering.com/...0622/#MSTV</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Ed's View - Keeping Honest People Honest </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(HDTV Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/2005/06/eds_view_keepin.php">www.hdtvmagazine.com/arti...keepin.php</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> HD action sports </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> NBC Universal will present the 2005 Dew Action Sports Tour live in HDTV on Universal HD. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050622/#HD">broadcastengineering.com/...050622/#HD</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Hotel pay-per-view provider kicks off HDTV service </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> On Command integrated the HDTV channels with its in-room video-on-demand pay-per-view entertainment system. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Engineering)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://broadcastengineering.com/newsletters/hd_tech/20050622/#hotel">broadcastengineering.com/...622/#hotel</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> On Command bows HD platform </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Hotel entertainment firm On Command Video Corp. has launched a high-definition television system comprised of a welcome channel, menu system, and content security. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(CED Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.cedmagazine.com/cedailydirect/2005/0605/cedaily050622.htm#6">www.cedmagazine.com/cedai...0622.htm#6</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> sigNETure HDTV(SM) Systems 'WOW'ing Guests in Chicago and L.A. </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Guests at Hard Rock Chicago and The Beverly Hilton Enjoying High-Impact Digital Picture and Sound in an Easy-to-Use High-Definition System </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(PR Newswire)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-21-2005/0003927753&EDATE=">www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bi...753&EDATE=</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> DIRECTV Approves LG Electronics Transcoder for Delivery Of Satellite HDTV Content to Hotel Rooms </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Key Element of End-to-End High-Definition System for Lodging Industry </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Business Wire via Yahoo News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050622/225228.html?.v=1">biz.yahoo.com/bw/050622/225228.html?.v=1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LG Electronics HDTV Solutions for Lodging Industry Incorporate Digital Rights Management Technology </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> 'Pro:Idiom' System Provides Highly Secure Delivery of HDTV Content to Hotel Guest Rooms </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Business Wire via Yahoo News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050622/225229.html?.v=1">biz.yahoo.com/bw/050622/225229.html?.v=1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> New LodgeNet Agreements to Bring Digitally Delivered Widescreen Movies Plus High-Definition Video-On-Demand and Satellite Programming Through sigNETure HDTV(SM) Systems </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Pro:Idiom(TM) Premium Content Copy Protection Key to Securing a Broad Range of Licensing Agreements </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(PR Newswire)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-21-2005/0003928054&EDATE=">www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bi...054&EDATE=</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LodgeNet Showing 'How to Wow' at HITEC 2005 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Interactive TV and Broadband Solutions Leader Demonstrating Breakthrough High-Definition TV and HSIA Solutions in Its 21st HITEC Appearance </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(PR Newswire)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-21-2005/0003927743&EDATE=">www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bi...743&EDATE=</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> HDTV sets, plasmas finally dropping in price </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(CTV Canada)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1119471274518_114880474">www.ctv.ca/servlet/Articl..._114880474</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> LG 32LX1D Review </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(CNET)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/LG_32LX1D/4505-6482_7-31325048-2.html?tag=top">reviews.cnet.com/LG_32LX1...ml?tag=top</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Syntax Launches High Value Olevia LCD TVs into Hospitality Industry at HITEC 2005 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Business Wire via eCoustics.com)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/143489.html">news.ecoustics.com/bbs/me...43489.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Philips To Add DLP While Emphasizing Flat TV </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Philips will introduce later this year its first DLP-based rear-projection HDTV sets under the volume-oriented Magnavox brand