Installation Europe presents the latest technical White Papers examining the technology and processes audio, video & lighting systems integration.

Some sources send encrypted signals when they are connected to a HDCP capable device (such as a matrix router) even if the content is not protected. This way the unprotected content cannot be displayed on non-HDCP displays, if the signal travels through a HDCP compliant matrix or repeater. Lightware’s products can enable HDCP to be disabled on individual input ports, while keeping other inputs HDCP compliant. This forces the source to send an unprotected signal only.

This paper discusses and clarifies the issues surrounding the analogue sunset and the implications for Blu-ray Disc players and commercially pre-recorded Blu-ray Discs. Additionally, this paper discusses cases where, especially for professional AV applications, the provisions of the analogue sunset do not apply.

BNC connector manufacturer Neutrik AG decided to test its products with regard to the enhanced requirements of HD video formats and their associated high data rates. Return Loss and Timing Jitter are defined to be the key characteristics in judging compliance with high resolution standards.

Questions answered in this white paper include: What is Building IPTV? Why is it replacing traditional AV solutions? What are its benefits for organisations? Who is using Building IPTV? How does it work?

Using extension technology to safely store your media players in a back room ensures your IT investment is protected in an environmentally controlled setting which maintains their Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and places them in a location where they can easily be serviced and maintained.