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NTT Electronics Full HD H.264 Codec Selected for the MLB
Network
- High-quality, low-latency live video to be delivered
from 30 MLB Ballparks -
NTT Electronics
Corporation is pleased to announce that its HV9100 Series AVC/H.264
HDTV/SDTV encoders/decoders have been selected as the codec equipment to
be used for HD sports coverage on the MLB Network, a sports channel
operated by Major League Baseball (hereafter, MLB) in the United States.
The MLB Network was launched by MLB on January 1st, 2009 as a satellite
and cable channel dedicated to 24 hours-7 days a week detailed coverage
of Major League Baseball including live coverage of weekly games. To
provide this broadcast service and to satisfy the most ardent baseball
fans; the MLB Network is producing all broadcasts in full high-definition
video.
NTT Electronics encoders/decoders are being installed in the 30 MLB
Ballparks (29 are located in the United States and one is located in
Canada) to ensure all broadcasts feed to the newly constructed studio
center in Secaucus, New Jersey. The system was developed by CBT Systems
(headquartered in San Diego, California), a company that provides
consulting and engineering systems and services to high-end broadcasters.
At the launch of the MLB Network, the network was made available to 50
million homes, the highest viewing figures for a network debut in
satellite and cable history.
To read full story click here.
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[ About HV9100 Series ]
In response to the demands of broadcast professionals, NTT Electronics
has produced the world's first High 4:2:2 Profile HDTV/SDTV
encoder/decoder.
Moreover, we've employed an ASIC solution developed in-house, to
realize an extremely fast boot up time of only 15 seconds. By achieving
a drastically reduced restarting time after changing parameters, we've
produced a codec that is perfect for the workplaces of broadcasters
which are required the quick set-up and incessant broadcasting.
To read more Product Information click here.
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Exhibition
Name
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NAB2009
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Date
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April 20-23, 2009
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Location
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Las Vegas Convention
Center, Las Vegas, NV USA
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Booth
No.
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SU11617
South Hall (Upper)
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Booth Location
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NTT Electronics Booth Image
Looking forward to your visit at NAB 2009!
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