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PAL 2010 AUDIOVISUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Maintain Your Certification

Now more than ever, holding an accredited credential puts you a cut above your competition. Certification shows your commitment to being the best in the AV field and for your company. The continuing education that accompanies certification will help keep you up to date with advancing technologies. There is no better time to become a knowledgeable AV professional than at the PAL Show 2010. Earn your InfoComm CTS Renewal Units (CTS RUs) by attending any of the following sessions free of charge.

Maintain your advantage! Renew your CTS credential before it expires.

Sunday, May 16, 2010
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Digital Video Designs by Karl Rosenberg, Extron (Eligible for 1 CTS RU)

An overview of the potential problems and pitfalls associated with incorporating various digital video formats in audiovisual systems design and implementation. Will include discussion of DVI, HDMI, HDCP, EDID, DisplayPort and other digital video transmission technologies.

Karl Rosenberg, CTS is Extron’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Application Specialist, an InfoComm Academy instructor and an NSCA Instructor of the Year.

Monday, May 17, 2010
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Impact of HDMI & DVI on Systems Integration by Max Kopsho, Kramer Electronics (Eligible for 3 CTS RU)

An in-depth look at analogue vs digital HD video technologies including a detailed discussion about HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort 1.3. specifications and technology. Included are a review of how to maintain a balance between quality and performance vs. budget and simplicity in AV design, the potential advantages and disadvantages of incorporating digital video, as well as a demonstration of analogue HD vs. digital HD performance.

Max Kopsho, CTS, MCSE is Kramer Electronic’s Director of Training and Consultant Relations. He is an InfoComm Academy instructor and a member of InfoComm’s Professional and Educational Technologies Committee.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Aspect Ratio & Image Resolution: by Karl Rosenberg, Extron (Eligible for 1 CTS RU)

An overview of the many aspect ratio and image resolutions common in today’s AV systems, along with the skills necessary to troubleshoot and resolve source/display issues. Will include a discussion of how signal processing technologies can be used to optimize images.

Karl Rosenberg, CTS is Extron’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Application Specialist, an InfoComm Academy instructor and an NSCA Instructor of the Year.

2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Current & Emerging Technologies for Education by Max Kopsho, Kramer Electronics (Eligible for 3 CTS RU)

An in-depth discussion of the convergence of AV and IT in the classroom environment that will include a review of current and emerging technology trends in both K-12 and post-secondary education. The course will also cover the fundamentals of IT specifications, transition to digital video in classrooms, digital signal interfaces, audio and video transmission and compression technologies as well as application and case studies.

Max Kopsho, CTS, MCSE is Kramer Electronic’s Director of Training and Consultant Relations. He is an InfoComm Academy instructor and a member of InfoComm’s Professional and Educational Technologies Committee.

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