Specifications

T
opics for the 2002 InfoComm Academy/Extron classes include:
• The Truth About Scan Converting
Instructor: Chris Gillespie, Extron Technical Trainer
Provides a basic overview of the video signal hierarchy, explains how a scan converter works, goes over the pros and cons of various decoding
technologies, and points out what features need to be considered when selecting a scan converter.
• Terminating Cable Correctly and Efficiently
Instructor: Dennis Olson, Extron Southwest Regional Applications Specialist
Teaches proper cable termination techniques as well as cable testing procedures and provides hands-on experience and exposure to crimping,
soldering, and testing of numerous cable and connector types.
• Display Evaluation Essentials
Instructor: Steve Somers, Extron Vice President of Engineering
Provides essential knowledge about the basic performance attributes of the various display technologies and tools needed to interpret what is
seen in a display demonstration including how to use basic display test patterns to identify performance issues quickly.
• Understanding Video Bandwidth
Instructor: Rich Hanna, Extron Southeast Regional Applications Specialist
Shows how to define, calculate, and measure signal and system bandwidth while providing information about equivalent bandwidth specification
for cable, test generators, and graphic cards.
• The Cable Seminar
Instructor: Chris Gillespie, Extron Technical Trainer
Provides practical knowledge about selecting the correct cable type for specific installations, as well as an understanding of cable construction,
electrical characteristics, and how cables affect system performance.
• An Overview of Integrating IP Into Today’s A/V Systems
Instructor: Chris Gillespie, Extron Technical Trainer
Provides information on applications and benefits of Internet Protocol (IP), networking, streaming media, and traditional control architectures
used in A/V systems.
• Understanding Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Technology
Instructor: Roy A. Hermanson, Jr., Extron Northeast Regional Applications Specialist
Introduces the basics of DVI, reasons for this new technology; DVI specifications, as well as operation, and integration issues.
• Video Over Twisted Pair (CAT 5e/6)
Instructor: Dennis Olson, Extron Southwest Regional Applications Specialist
Explains the ins and outs of using Category 5e/6 cabling for running video and audio signals. Also covers key points such as NEXT, FEXT, skew,
and attenuation as well as misconceptions about this medium.
• Computer Video Interfacing to Presentation Systems
Instructor: Chris Gillespie, Extron Technical Trainer
Provides practical knowledge about interfacing to display systems, beginning with the basics: computer and signal types, bandwidth, how
interfacing works, an overview of interfacing elements such as resolutions, scan frequencies, video and computer standards, and more.
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