With more audio systems riding a digital network, they often either work or they don't, and troubleshooting can require IT skills.
Is it the code or the cables? Did the user change something in the system that's causing errors? AV pros offer up advice on pinpointing control system issues.
Surprisingly little has been written about calibrating displays to show 3D content, or setting up a display and its environs for optimal viewing. Still, here are a few tips for doing a pro 3D install.
Streaming technology offers AV professionals a world of possibilities and a fresh set of challenges.
We asked AV professionals to identify the important red flags that indicate trouble on an AV integration project. Avoid these mistakes and come away a hero in your clients' eyes.
Starting in 2011, it's possible that certain high-definition content won't play in HD if the playback device uses an analog output. In 2013, it might not play at all. Which HD content and why?
In March, HDMI Licensing released HDMI 1.4a, which spelled out new 3D enhancements and requirements for broadcasting 3D content over HDMI. What do they mean for your next project? Here is a breakdown.
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They aren't the worst things that could befall an LCD display or control room monitor. But chances are, if an end user spots a dead or stuck pixel, they'll fixate on it until someone gets rid of it.
Lighting controls are no longer about turning a bulb on and off. They're about controlling an environment. From dimmers and shades to sensors and zones, each feature affects the conditions under which AV equipment is used. According to Gerard Darville, Lutron's pro AV sales and marketing manager...
For many AV integrators, digital signage is still new to their repertoire. But over the past several years, Multi-Media Solutions in Knoxville, Tenn., has come to specialize in digital signage installs.
It's a common refrain: AV integrators are at a disadvantage in new construction projects because they're among the last contractors invited to the party.
Clients often want video cameras in meeting rooms and training centers. Out of the box, however, some cameras do not produce high-quality images. AV pros can make some standard adjustments to improve quality. As with other AV devices, it's best to set up and adjust a camera in the environment where...
There has been a lot of talk recently about green AV, but what really goes into designing a green AV solution? One AV consultant and member of InfoComm's Green AV Task Force starts to peel back the layers and reveals key considerations for achieving energy efficiency in a typical classroom install...
NEC Display Solutions made news last month when it launched Vukunet, a new centralized online software platform that links digital signage ad buyers to digital signage networks. What went underreported was the fact that NEC was also offering a free content management system to companies that joined...
The humble USB port is often at the intersection of AV and IT. In classrooms and conference centers, users increasingly show up with a presentation on a thumb drive or some other device that needs to be integrated with the AV via USB. But elegantly installing USB ports in lecterns, desks, or...
Get ready. There's about to be a rush on video systems that display movies, images, and graphical information in three dimensions. Knowing the differences among 3D technologies is a key first step.
Peter D'Antonio, Ph.D., founded RPG Diffusor Systems in 1983. Over the years he's pioneered the sound diffusion industry, earning various patents and trademarks. He is a fellow of the Acoustical Society of America and the Audio Engineering Society and a professional affiliate of the American...
Finally got your head around HDMI 1.3, the "new" version of the High-Definition Multimedia Interface? Well here's a tip: It's time to start boning up on that specification's successor.
You've read what you can about green av, including Pro AV's March 2009 special issue. You've contemplated how to address LEED requirements in your next project. And you've begun weighing the small steps you can take toward making your own business more sustainable. But a fundamental question...
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All control systems should start with a design plan that includes button-by-button specifications for the included control panels. It should also spell out the necessary equipment (with address settings), cable and termination types, and mounting methods, plus a system diagram showing all the...