R10 -- ANSI/CTA/CEDIA-863-B R-2018 -- Connection Color Codes for Home Theater Systems

• Progress Report: 4/3/18 Chair Preliminary initiation approval. 7/19/18 issued CPP; CPP closed 8/2/18. 9/17/2018 R10 ratified Chair's preliminary initiation approval. 9/27/2018 Ballot issued. Closes 10/25/2018. 9/27/2018 Sent request to submit BSR8.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R10 Residential Systems Committee, R10 WG01 Home Theater Audio
• Contributions: 6
• Last Updated: 2018-09-27 8:49 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-09-27 8:30 AM

ANSI/CTA/CEDIA-863-B defines the color for marking connections commonly used for electronic/devices in a home theater system.

R10 -- ANSI/CTA/CEDIA-897 R-2018 -- F-Connector Color Coding for Home Television Systems

• Progress Report: 4/3/2018 Chair Preliminary initiation approval. CPP issued 7/30/18; CPP closed 8/13/18. 9/17/2018 R10 ratified Chair's preliminary initiation approval. 9/27/2018 Ballot issued. Closes 10/25/2018. 9/27/2018 request to submit BSR8 sent.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R10 Residential Systems Committee
• Contributions: 6
• Last Updated: 2018-09-27 9:35 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-09-27 9:07 AM

ANSI/CTA/CEDIA-897 defines the colors for marking F-connectors commonly used for electronic devices in a home television system.

R10 -- CTA-896-A R-2010 -- Standard Method of Measurement for Digital Versatile Disc - Video Players

• Progress Report: 4/3/18 - Chair Preliminary initiation approval to withdraw this standard. 9/17/2018 R10 ratified Chair's preliminary approval. CPP issued 9/26/2018; Closes 10/10/2018.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R10 Residential Systems Committee
• Contributions: 1
• Last Updated: 2018-09-26 1:26 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-08-20 11:36 AM

This standard defines a suite of test signals for use in assessing the electrical performance of NTSC-based
DVD-Video players, as well as a recommended method for reporting this performance. It does not define test
signals for assessing the performance of non-“DVD-Video” signals in DVD players (e.g., compact disc, DVD-Audio
signals, etc.).

R10WG1 -- CEA/CEDIA-CEB17-A -- A Floor-to-Ceiling Guide for Residential Speaker Systems Planning, Selection and Installation for Optimum Performance

• Progress Report: The bulletin is now published.
• Project Contact: Catrina Akers
• Contributing Groups: R10 Residential Systems Committee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 114
• Last Updated: 2012-09-04 9:54 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2014-03-27 7:45 AM

This recommended practices document is to be used as an informative reference for the installation, application and placement of loudspeakers in the residential environment.

R10WG1 -- CTA/CEDIA-CEB17-A R-2018 -- A Floor-to-Ceiling Guide for Residential Speaker Systems

• Progress Report: 4/3/18 Chair Preliminary initiation approval. 7/19/18 issued CPP; Closed 8/2/18; 8/20/18 ballot to ratify chair's preliminary approval; 9/17/2018 R10 ratified Chair's preliminary initiation approval. 10/8/2018 Ballot issued. Closes 11/5/2018.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R10 Residential Systems Committee, R10 WG01 Home Theater Audio
• Contributions: 5
• Last Updated: 2018-10-08 8:05 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-08 8:29 AM

This recommended practices document is to be used as an informative reference for the installation, application and placement of loudspeakers in the residential environment.

R10WG1 -- CTA/CEDIA-CEB22 R-2018 -- Home Theater Recommended Practice: Audio Design

• Progress Report: 4/3/18 preliminary approval to cancel initial intent of revision; changed intent to reaffirmation. 7/19/18 issued CPP; closed 8/2/18; 8/20/18 Ballot issued to ratify; 9/17/18 R10 ratified preliminary initiation. 10/8/2018 Ballot issued. Closes 11/5/2018.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R10 Residential Systems Committee, R10 WG01 Home Theater Audio
• Contributions: 7
• Last Updated: 2018-10-08 8:36 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-08 8:45 AM

Home Theater Audio Design outlines the various design parameters relevant to the proper design of a home theater that meets relevant industry guidelines. Additionally, these practices ensure that a home theater supports other media uses such as music, gaming, and broadcast TV.
val. 9/24/2018 Ballot issued. Closes 10/22/2018.

R10WG3 -- CEA/CEDIA-CEB23-A -- Home Theater Video Design

• Progress Report: The bulletin was published on March 30, 2012. To get more information and purchase information, visit www.ce.org.
• Project Contact: Catrina Akers
• Contributing Groups: R10 Residential Systems Committee, R10 WG03 Home Theater Video Design, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 69
• Last Updated: 2012-03-30 6:04 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2013-12-06 7:35 AM

This guide provides a standardized approach to theater installation and performance objectives outlines with recommendations for the design of high performance home theaters that meet or exceed the commercial experience.

R10WG3 -- CTA/CEDIA-CEB23-B -- Home Theater Video Design

• Progress Report: New 09/12/14 - Project Initiated 09/12/16 - CPP Issued to R10 09/26/16 - CPP closed Comments addressed 02/09/17 - Ballot issued 03/09/17 - Ballot approved
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R10 Residential Systems Committee, R10 WG03 Home Theater Video Design
• Contributions: 26
• Last Updated: 2017-03-09 2:16 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-03-29 12:41 PM

Home Theater Video Design provides the parameters for the proper design of a home theater that meets relevant industry guidelines. Additionally, these practices ensure that a home theater supports other multi-media uses such as music, gaming, photo viewing, web browsing, and broadcast TV.

The revised bulletin will include ITU BT.1886 EOTF and will address performance of the system.

R10WG3 -- CTA/CEDIA-CEB28 -- Parameters of Verification for Installation of HDMI Distribution Utilizing Alternative Technologies

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R10 Residential Systems Committee, R10 WG03 Home Theater Video Design, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 91
• Last Updated: 2018-09-17 9:39 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-11 11:08 AM

The purpose of this document is to establish the test parameters for testing HDMI installations deploying alternative technologies to traditional copper HDMI cables.
This bulletin will define which features are part of the current HDMI specifications and test parameters and will ensure the integrity of those features.

This document will be current under HDMI 2.1 specifications and will be updated as HDMI progresses to future specifications.

R10WG5 -- CEA/CEDIA-CEB24: Home Theater HVAC

• Progress Report: The bulletin was published on June 11, 2012. To get more information and purchase information, visit www.ce.org.
• Project Contact: Catrina Akers
• Contributing Groups: R10 Residential Systems Committee, R10 WG05 Home Theater HVAC, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 85
• Last Updated: 2012-06-25 5:48 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2013-11-25 11:11 AM

The scope of CEA/CEDIA-CEB 24 is to create a bulletin on the best practices in the design and installation of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning in a Home Theater. The document will focus on sound abatement (ingress and egress) for air handling equipment (including allowing for maximum dynamic range within the listening space) proper air exchanges and treating equipment racks and spaces to maintain adequate operating temperatures and humidity.

R10WG7 -- J-STD-710 -- Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols Standard

• Progress Report: Ballot underway. See scope summary for details. *NOTE: EP-23-O completed balloting and was approved on 12/13/13. However, J-STD-710 was developed and balloted under EP-23-N. Therefore, the voting process will complete in accordance with EP-23-N.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R10 Residential Systems Committee, R10 WG07 Residential Systems Documentation, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 199
• Last Updated: 2015-02-04 2:03 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-04-01 9:16 AM

To create a set of unified blue-print icons which represent all facets of pre-wire and installation of electronic systems products and devices. This project does not cover anything outside of architectural blue-prints.

R10WG9 -- CEA/CEDIA-CEB29 -- Recommended Practice for the Installation of Smart Grid Devices

• Progress Report: The bulletin was published on March 30, 2012. Visit www.ce.org for more information and to purchase a copy.
• Project Contact: Catrina Akers
• Contributing Groups: R10 Residential Systems Committee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 58
• Last Updated: 2012-03-30 6:07 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-08-28 11:13 AM

This project addresses installation and wiring of residential Smart Grid devices. To give attention relationships of low and residential line voltage mediums, surge arresting for electrical networks and devices, proximity of transmitters of like frequency ranges, grounding and shielding practices and other elements that concern creating an acceptable installation environment for Smart Grid devices and systems.

R10WG9 -- CTA/CEDIA-CEB29 R-2018 - Recommended Practice for the Installation of Smart Grid Devices

• Progress Report: 7/31/17 - Project Initiation 4/3/18 - Re-initiated via Chair's preliminary approval. 7/19/18 issued CPP; Closed 8/2/18; 9/17/2018 R10 ratified Chair's preliminary initiation approval. 10/8/2018 Ballot issued. Closes 11/5/2018.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R10 Residential Systems Committee, R10 WG09 Smart Grid Installation
• Contributions: 6
• Last Updated: 2018-10-08 8:48 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-08 9:45 AM

This bulletin addresses installation and wiring of residential Smart Grid devices. Gives attention to relationships of low and residential line voltage mediums, surge arresting for electrical networks and devices, proximity of transmitters of like frequency ranges, grounding and shielding practices and other elements that concern creating an acceptable installation environment for Smart Grid devices and systems.

R11 WG 1 - ANSI/CTA/NSF-2052.3, Performance Criteria and Testing Protocols for Features in Sleep Tracking Consumer Technology Devices and Applications

• Project Contact: Kerrianne Haresign
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R06 Intelligent Mobility Committee, R11 Health Fitness & Wellness Committee, R11 WG01 Sleep Monitors
• Contributions: 35
• Last Updated: 2018-09-07 2:55 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-10 8:41 AM

This standard addresses performance criteria and testing protocols for features in sleep tracking consumer technology devices and applications.

R11 WG2 - ANSI/CTA-2074 - Intensity Metrics: Physical Activity Monitoring

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Kerrianne Haresign
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R11 Health Fitness & Wellness Committee, R11 WG02 Physical Activity Monitoring Standards
• Contributions: 66
• Last Updated: 2018-08-27 1:55 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-12 12:43 PM

This standards creates definitions and performance criteria for consumer technology that measures intensity of physical activity and related measures.

R11 WG4 - ANSI/CTA-2068 Definitions and Characteristics of Consumer Technologies for Monitoring Physical and Psychosocial Stress

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Kerrianne Haresign
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R11 Health Fitness & Wellness Committee, R11 WG04 Consumer Stress Monitoring Technologies
• Contributions: 165
• Last Updated: 2018-08-27 1:57 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-11 4:49 PM

R11 WG4 - ANSI/CTA-2068.1, Definitions and Characteristics of Consumer Technologies for Monitoring Physical and Psychosocial Stress – HRV

• Project Contact: Kerrianne Haresign
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R11 Health Fitness & Wellness Committee, R11 WG04 Consumer Stress Monitoring Technologies
• Contributions: 1
• Last Updated: 2018-08-27 1:57 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-08-30 5:45 PM

This standard defines and creates performance criteria for consumer stress monitoring technologies that use HRV in the measurement and application of stress metrics.

R11 WG4 - ANSI/CTA-2068.2, Definitions and Characteristics of Consumer Technologies for Monitoring Physical and Psychosocial Stress – Skin Conductance

• Project Contact: Kerrianne Haresign
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R11 Health Fitness & Wellness Committee, R11 WG04 Consumer Stress Monitoring Technologies
• Contributions: 1
• Last Updated: 2018-08-27 1:58 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-08-29 7:54 AM

This standard defines and creates performance criteria for consumer stress monitoring technologies that use Skin Conductance in the measurement and application of stress metrics.

R11 WG4 - ANSI/CTA-2068.3, Definitions and Characteristics of Consumer Technologies for Monitoring Physical and Psychosocial Stress – Respiration

• Project Contact: Kerrianne Haresign
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R11 Health Fitness & Wellness Committee, R11 WG04 Consumer Stress Monitoring Technologies
• Contributions: 1
• Last Updated: 2018-08-27 1:58 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-08-29 7:46 AM

This standard defines and creates performance criteria for consumer stress monitoring technologies that use Respiration in the measurement and application of stress metrics.

R11 WG4 - ANSI/CTA-2068.4, Definitions and Characteristics of Consumer Technologies for Monitoring Physical and Psychosocial Stress – Heart Rate

• Project Contact: Kerrianne Haresign
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R11 Health Fitness & Wellness Committee, R11 WG04 Consumer Stress Monitoring Technologies
• Contributions: 1
• Last Updated: 2018-08-27 1:57 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-08-29 7:17 AM

This standard defines and creates performance criteria for consumer stress monitoring technologies that use Heart Rate in the measurement and application of stress metrics.

R11 WG5 - ANSI/CTA-2083, Requirements for Reporting Performance and Usage Information for Mobile Health Solutions

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Kerrianne Haresign
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R11 Health Fitness & Wellness Committee, R11 WG05 Mobile Health Applications
• Contributions: 22
• Last Updated: 2018-08-27 1:59 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-11 10:01 AM

This document outlines minimum reporting criteria to be included with a product or service that provides mobile health solutions. Final output could indicate how the product addresses a variety of areas of concern to the consumer, such as data sampling rates, FDA clearance, privacy and security regarding sensitive health data, data usage and disclosures, accuracy, connectivity, and other aspects.

R12WG1 - ANSI/CTA-2086 - Categorization Augmented and Virtual Reality Consumer Experiences

• Project Contact: Kerrianne Haresign
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R12 Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Committee, R12 WG01 Definitions/Categorization
• Contributions: 5
• Last Updated: 2018-07-27 8:14 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-08-31 1:19 PM

The goal of this project is to create mindshare around various types and formulations of in-headset content, and provide common, industry standard language to describe the various types of virtual and augmented reality experiences that a consumer should come to expect. This will make media and experiences more accessible to consumers, as well as give them language to communicate and share with others.

R12WG1-ANSI/CTA-2085-Definitions and Characteristics for VR Video and VR Images

• Project Contact: Kerrianne Haresign
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R12 Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Committee, R12 WG01 Definitions/Categorization
• Contributions: 13
• Last Updated: 2018-07-27 8:10 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-11 1:35 PM

This document defines the definitions and characteristics for VR Video, and VR Images, which are still or moving imagery captured and formatted explicitly as separate left and right eye images; usually intended for display in a VR headset. More specifically, will explore the technical processes, hardware and software techniques behind the creation and delivery of VR Video/VR Images.

R12WG2 - ANSI/CTA-2087 - Recommendations and Best Practices for Connection and Use of Accessories for Augmented and Virtual Reality Technologies

• Project Contact: Kerrianne Haresign
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R12 Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Committee, R12 WG02 Accessories
• Contributions: 13
• Last Updated: 2018-07-27 8:21 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-11 5:36 PM

This document will explore augmented and virtual reality technologies accessories and their connections and performance requirements with augmented and virtual reality technologies hardware. The output would be to develop the following:
1. Agree on common terminology and definitions
2. Agree on a common connectivity standard including device compatibility

R3 -- ANSI/CEA-2010-A -- Standard Method of Measurement for Powered Subwoofers

• Progress Report: 8/11 - R3WG1 recommends revision 8/12/11 - Approved start of project 9/22/11 - CPP issued 9/28/11 - Comments addressed 10/10/11 - 14day Draft issued 10/26/11 - R3 Approved project/standard 06/25/12 - ANSI Approves standard
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R03 Audio Systems Committee, R03 WG01 Sound Measurement, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 32
• Last Updated: 2013-12-11 8:29 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2014-02-19 8:21 AM

Revise ANSI/CEA-2010 and create ANSI/CEA-2010-A Standard Method of Measurement for Powered Subwoofers.

This standard defines a method for measuring the performance of powered subwoofers.

R3 -- CEA-11 S-2014 -- Turntable Measurement Standard

• Progress Report: 12/18/13 Project initiated. 7/16/14 CPP issued. 7/30/14 CPP closed. 8/8/14 Ballot issued. 9/8/14 Ballot closed.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R03 Audio Systems Committee
• Contributions: 14
• Last Updated: 2014-09-18 10:27 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2016-02-09 11:13 AM

This Standard applies to stereophonic record players for home use.
This Standard gives recommendations relative to the characteristics to be specified and the methods of measurement for record players.

R3 -- CEA-CEB19 W-2014 -- Recommended Loudspeaker Safety Practices

• Progress Report: 12/18/13 Project Initiated. 7/14/14 CPP issued. 7/28/14 CPP closed. 8/8/14 Ballot issued. 9/8/14 Ballot closed.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R03 Audio Systems Committee, R03 WG01 Sound Measurement, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 40
• Last Updated: 2014-09-18 10:28 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2014-11-04 9:30 PM

5-Year Review for the withdrawal of CEA-CEB19 Recommended Loudspeaker Safety Practices.

R3 -- CEA-TR-11 -- Study of Audio Loudness Range for Consumers in Various Listening Modes and Ambient Noise Levels

• Progress Report: 02/24/2015: Approval to initiate the project; 03/12/2015: CPP issued; 08/24/2015: Initial Ballot Closed; 09/04/2015: Extended Ballot Closes
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R03 Audio Systems Committee
• Contributions: 12
• Last Updated: 2015-12-01 3:24 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-12-03 7:29 AM

Study of Audio Loudness Range for Consumers in Various Listening Modes and Ambient Noise Levels.

R3 -- CTA-560 S-2016 -- Standard Method of Measurement for Compact Disc Players

• Progress Report: 09/15/2015: R3 Initiated project to stabilize; 12/01/2015: CPP issued; 12/15/2015: CPP closed; 12/17/2015: Ballot issued; 01/14/2016: Ballot closed; Ballot approved.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R03 Audio Systems Committee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 10
• Last Updated: 2016-03-15 1:02 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2016-10-24 12:39 PM

This Standard applies to domestic reproducing equipment for Compact Discs (CDs) and defines the methods of measurement and the form of disclosure of performance characteristics of consumer CD players.

R3WG1 -- ANSI/CEA-2010-B -- Standard Method of Measurement for Subwoofers

• Progress Report: 7/10/13 Preliminary approval. 12/18/13 Ratified preliminary approval. 6/18/14 CPP issued. 7/03/14 CPP closed. 08/25/14 Ballot issued. 09/29/14 Ballot closed. 10/20/14 ANSI Public closed. 11/13/14 BSR-9 request sent. Awaiting ANSI approval.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R03 Audio Systems Committee, R03 WG01 Sound Measurement
• Contributions: 126
• Last Updated: 2014-12-10 11:41 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2014-12-02 12:51 PM

This standard defines a method for measuring the audio performance of powered and passive subwoofers.
The revision will include adding the maximum continuous SPL output capability measurement, as well as providing a reporting of the combined SPL (continuous & peak) tempered with a defined crest factor signal.

R3WG1 -- ANSI/CEA-2034 -- Standard Method of Measurement for In Home Loudspeakers

• Progress Report: CPP issued on April 23, 2013 CPP closed on May 8, 2013 E-mail ballot issued July 25, 2013 BSR-9 submitted October 24, 2013 ANSI approved Nov. 8, 2013
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R03 Audio Systems Committee, R03 WG01 Sound Measurement, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 269
• Last Updated: 2014-03-28 7:46 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2014-06-24 5:36 AM

This standard defines test procedures for each of several common loudspeaker characteristics and requirements for reporting the results of such tests. The standard is applicable to all separate home loudspeakers, including those for home theater systems and/ or music systems, and including those intended for floor, shelf, on-wall or in-wall placement.

R3WG1 -- ANSI/CEA-2034-A -- Standard Method of Measurement for In-Home Loudspeakers

• Progress Report: 7/8/14 Project initiated 9/25/14 CPP issued 10/09/14 CPP closed 11/13/14 Ballot issued 12/11/14 Ballot closed 1/13/15 ANSI Publi Review closed 1/28/15 BSR9 submitted 1/29/15 ANSI approved
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R03 Audio Systems Committee, R03 WG01 Sound Measurement
• Contributions: 33
• Last Updated: 2015-02-12 10:35 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-06-27 1:14 PM

This standard describes an improved method for measuring and reporting the performance of a loudspeaker in a manner that should help consumers better understand the performance of the loudspeaker and convey a reasonably good representation of how it may sound in a room based on its off-axis response and how this response affects the consumer’s experience.

This standard applies only to loudspeaker systems, and not to raw transducers.

R3WG1 -- ANSI/CTA-2010-C -- Standard Method of Measurement for Powered Subwoofers

• Progress Report: New - 10/04/2014 R3 initiated project. Work is on hold until the completion of CTA-2034-B.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R03 Audio Systems Committee, R03 WG01 Sound Measurement
• Contributions: 3
• Last Updated: 2018-09-14 10:32 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-06-14 10:06 AM

This standard defines a method for measuring the audio performance of subwoofers, both passive and powered.

The standard is being revised in order to incorporate new rating methods and to make additional edits as needed.

R3WG1 -- ANSI/CTA-2034-B -- Standard Method of Measurement for In-Home Loudspeakers

• Progress Report: New - Initiated by R3 on 10/04/2017 R3WG1 has regularly scheduled telecons every Wednesday at 3:00pm ET unless otherwise noted.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R03 Audio Systems Committee, R03 WG01 Sound Measurement
• Contributions: 28
• Last Updated: 2018-09-14 10:30 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-08-15 2:18 PM

This standard describes how to determine the frequency response, directivity and maximum
output capability of a residential loudspeaker.

It is intended to determine the audio performance of a loudspeaker, not the loudspeaker’s ability to survive a given input signal.

The standard is being revised to incorporate new rating methods and to make additional edits as needed.

This standard applies only to loudspeaker systems, and not to raw transducers.

R3WG1 -- ANSI/CTA-2054 -- Specifications for Selecting an Amplifier for Use with a Loudspeaker System

• Progress Report: 12/2/14 Preliminary approval;3/26/15 Ratified. Completed preliminary testing of several Amps. Results incorporated in the draft. Work on hold until recommendations from the Audio Board are received on how to report performance attributes to the Consumer.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R03 Audio Systems Committee, R03 WG01 Sound Measurement
• Contributions: 187
• Last Updated: 2018-07-23 7:34 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-12-07 9:51 AM

This standard will outline the performance attributes of a power amplifier in order to allow consumers / end-users to easily determine if a given amplifier is compatible with a given loudspeaker system.

R3WG1 -- ANSI/CTA-490-B -- Test Methods of Measurement for Audio Amplifiers

• Progress Report: 12/18/13 R3 initiated the project. However, placed it on hold until the completion of CTA-2054. Reason being that new test methods identified in CTA-2054 will apply. 3/19/18 Chair preliminary approved canceling the project. 5/1/18 R3 ratified approval
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R03 Audio Systems Committee, R03 WG01 Sound Measurement
• Contributions: 31
• Last Updated: 2018-05-07 8:08 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-12 6:58 AM

This standard defines test conditions and test measurement procedures for determining various performance characteristics of single-channel and multi-channel power amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, receivers, and tuner/pre-amplifiers that use AC mains power. These performance characteristics include power output, total harmonic distortion (THD), and sensitivity, among others.

R3WG1 -- CTA-426-B S-2017 -- Loudspeakers, Optimum Amplifier Power

• Progress Report: 04/06/2016 - Project initiation to stabilize granted. 09/01/2016 - CPP issued; 09/16/2016 - CPP closed; 12/27/2016 - E-mail ballot issued with request to change publication intent from ANS to CTA. 01/25/2017 - Ballot approved.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R03 Audio Systems Committee, R03 WG01 Sound Measurement
• Contributions: 11
• Last Updated: 2017-03-02 2:10 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-03-17 10:53 AM

This standard defines test methods and criteria of acceptability for testing the performance of a loudspeaker or loudspeaker system designed for consumer use within defined limits in the areas of power compression, harmonic distortion, and accelerated life testing, when operated at or below the optimum amplifier power.

R3WG1 -- CTA-490-A R-2018 -- Test Methods of Measurement for Audio Amplifiers

• Progress Report: 3/19/2018 Chair Preliminary Approval. 5/1/2018 R3 ratified approval. 7/11/2018 CPP issued. Closed 7/25/2018. 7/27/2018 Ballot issued. Closed 8/24/2018. Ballot Extended to 10/8/2018.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R03 Audio Systems Committee, CTA Staff, R03 WG01 Sound Measurement
• Contributions: 14
• Last Updated: 2018-10-09 8:12 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-12 6:58 AM

This standard defines test conditions and test measurement procedures for determining various performance characteristics of single-channel and multi-channel power amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, receivers, and tuner/pre-amplifiers that use AC mains power. These performance characteristics include power output, total harmonic distortion (THD), and sensitivity, among others.

R3WG2 -- CTA-2006-C -- Testing & Measurement Methods for Mobile Audio Amplifiers

• Progress Report: New CPP issued: 9/14/2018; CPP closes: 9/28/2018
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R03 WG2 Mobile Amplifier Power, CTA Staff, R03 Audio Systems Committee
• Contributions: 142
• Last Updated: 2018-09-14 11:04 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-09-14 12:28 PM

CTA-2006-C defines characteristics that, considered collectively, describe the performance of power amplifiers designed for use in mobile applications.

R4 -- ANSI/CTA-2066, Streaming Quality of Experience Metrics

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: R04 WG20 Streaming Media Quality of Experience (QoE), R04 Video Systems Committee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 0
• Last Updated: 2017-02-09 1:34 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-02-09 1:34 PM

R4 to develop a standard that specifies a set of metrics, associated terminology and event and attribute access for representing streaming media quality of experience.

R4SC3 -- ANSI-J-STD-70 (CEA-2035) Emergency Alert Metadata for the Home Network

• Progress Report: Work on this joint standard is being done in SCTE. Both SCTE and CEA will ballot standard. CEA Email Ballot started on 10/30 and closes on 11/28/14. Ballot Passed. Awaiting ANSI approval from SCTE 12/18/14
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04 Video Systems Committee
• Contributions: 7
• Last Updated: 2014-12-18 2:21 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-19 11:52 AM

CEA-2035/DVS-847 standardizes metadata elements describing emergency alert events to devices in a home network, for applications involving the delivery of Commercial Video Services into the home network. Commercial Video Services are sources of audio/video content provided as live or on-demand streams from a particular service provider. Other standards define emergency alert signaling
for digital cable receiving devices (ANSI J-STD-042-A[2]) and for IPTV terminal devices (ATIS-0800012[1]

R4SC3WG1 - CTA-CEB35, Recommended Practice on Mapping of DTVCC and IMSC1 Attributes

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG01 TG01 3D Captioning Testing
• Contributions: 4
• Last Updated: 2018-05-17 8:51 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-10 7:35 AM

Create a recommended practice for mapping caption attributes that relate to user preference overrides among the 608, 708, and IMSC1 formats.

R4SC3WG1 -- ANSI/CEA-708.1 -- Closed Captioning for 3D Video

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Alayne Bell
• Contributing Groups: R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04 WG03 Television Data Systems, R04 Video Systems Committee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 60
• Last Updated: 2012-09-11 1:52 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-02-01 2:42 PM

This standard describes how to encode closed captioning for 3D video in CEA-708 caption services.

R4SC3WG1 -- ANSI/CTA-708-E R-2018 -- Digital Television (DTV) Closed Captioning

• Progress Report: PVC opened 1/18/18 Closes 2/2/18 Ballot opened 3/7 closes 4/6
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG01 TG01 3D Captioning Testing
• Contributions: 16
• Last Updated: 2018-07-23 6:10 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-08-31 10:59 AM

This standard defines DTV Closed Captioning (DTVCC) and provides specifications and guidelines for caption service providers, distributors of television signals, decoder and encoder manufacturers, DTV receiver manufacturers, and DTV signal processing equipment manufacturers.

R4SC3WG1 -- ANSI/CTA-708.1 R-2017 -- Closed Captioning for 3D Video

• Progress Report: CPP opened on 11/11 closes on 11/28
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04 WG03 Television Data Systems
• Contributions: 14
• Last Updated: 2017-06-26 12:29 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-06-26 1:33 PM

This standard describes how to encode closed captioning for 3D video in CTA-708 caption services.

R4SC3WG1 -- CTA-2064, IMSC1 Interoperability

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04 WG03 Television Data Systems
• Contributions: 3
• Last Updated: 2017-06-21 10:26 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-10 7:35 AM

Analyze ATSC CS/343 “Captions and Subtitles” and consider developing standards, bulletins or technical reports. Oversee the development of test files conforming to ATSC CS/343, CS/331 and DASH-IF ATSC Profile including corresponding video and audio content as well as DASH MPD and MMT files. Document discrepancies with decoding and presentation on the DASH-IF reference decoder, DASH.js.

R4SC3WG12 -- CEA-CEB12-B R-2015 -- DTV Recommended Practice for Locating and Navigating among ATSC Television Channels (Including PSIP Recommendations)

• Progress Report: CPP issued on 6/23/15. Closes on 7/9/15. Ballot issued on 7/11/15. Closes on 8/10/15. Ballot Passed. In Publication stage 8/13/10.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG10 PSIP Recommended Practice
• Contributions: 8
• Last Updated: 2015-08-24 9:08 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2016-02-17 2:38 PM

This bulletin, CEA-CEB12-B, provides guidance for the development and implementation of Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP)-compliant receivers, cable-ready DTV receivers, personal recorders and other consumer electronics devices. It includes recommendations and suggestions for device functionality. CEA-CEB12-B should in no way prohibit consumer device manufacturers from including additional features, and CEA-CEB12-B should not be interpret

R4SC3WG12 -- CEA-CEB21 -- Recommended Practice for Selection and Presentation of DTV Audio

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Alayne Bell
• Contributing Groups: R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG12 DTV Audio Metadata Normalization, R04 Video Systems Committee
• Contributions: 15
• Last Updated: 2011-07-30 6:15 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2016-08-24 3:05 PM

CEA-CEB21 recommends what actions a receiver with a single ATSC audio decoder should take in the presence or absence of AC-3 audio metadata. It includes recommendations and suggestions on how these receiver actions should interact with user selections via different implementation choices. It does not prohibit consumer device manufacturers from including additional features, nor does it recommend an upper limit to device performance.

R4SC3WG12 -- CTA-CEB21-A -- Recommended Practice for Selection and Presentation of DTV Audio

• Progress Report: Ballot opened 8/25 Closes 9/23.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG12 DTV Audio Metadata Normalization
• Contributions: 8
• Last Updated: 2017-02-09 7:15 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-02-08 6:34 AM

CTA-CEB21-A recommends what actions a receiver with a single ATSC audio decoder should take in the presence or absence of AC-3 audio metadata. It includes recommendations and suggestions on how these receiver actions should interact with user selections via different implementation choices. It does not prohibit consumer device manufacturers from including additional features, nor does it recommend an upper limit to device performance.

R4SC3WG13 -- ANSI/CTA-814-C/J-STD-42-C -- Emergency Alert Messaging for Cable

• Progress Report: PVC Period: Opened 4/19 Closes 5/4 Ballot opened 7/12 closes 8/10
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG13 EAS
• Contributions: 16
• Last Updated: 2018-09-28 5:51 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-05 11:46 AM

This standard defines an Emergency Alert signaling method for use by cable TV systems to signal emergencies to digital receiving devices that are offered for retail sale. Such devices include digital set-top boxes that are sold to consumers at retail, digital TV receivers, and digital video recorders.

R4SC3WG15 TR - 3 Technical Report on Closed Captioning in IP-delivered Video Programing

• Progress Report: Ballot issued on 12/3/12, closes 1/4/13. Began publishing process on 1/29/13.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG15 Internet Protocol Delivered Captions
• Contributions: 14
• Last Updated: 2013-07-18 9:40 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2013-11-01 12:20 PM

WG15 is to make a recommendation regarding using SMPTE Timed Text as referenced in the FCC regulations. The work is
expected to result in one or more CEA reports, standards or recommended practices to address the FCC "safe harbor" provision for Internet Protocol delivered closed captions.

R4SC3WG8 -- ANSI/CEA-2020 R-2014, Other VBI Waveforms

• Progress Report: Published *NOTE: EP-23-O completed balloting and was approved on 12/13/13. However, ANSI-CEA-2020-R-20XX was developed and balloted under EP-23-N. Therefore, the voting process will complete in accordance with EP-23-N.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG08 Line 21 Data Service
• Contributions: 31
• Last Updated: 2014-01-21 2:58 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-16 12:12 PM

This standard, CEA-2020, specifies four Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) waveforms in commercial use. The electrical properties of the waveforms are covered, but the meaning of the payload data is not. The waveforms apply to 525-line, interlaced (i.e. 480i) analog television signals. The waveforms may be present on analog inputs and analog outputs, but no conformance requirements about the actual presence of the waveforms are defined in CEA-2020.

R4SC3WG8 -- ANSI/CEA-608-E R-2014, Line 21 Data Services

• Progress Report: Ballot issued on 3/20/14 through 4/21/14. Approved by ANSI on 6/2/14.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG08 Line 21 Data Service
• Contributions: 30
• Last Updated: 2015-06-30 11:08 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2016-06-02 11:00 AM

CEA-608-E is a technical standard and guide for using or providing Closed Captioning services or other data services embedded in line 21 of the vertical blanking interval of the NTSC video signal. This includes provision for encoding equipment and/or decoding equipment to produce such material as well as manufacturers of television receivers which are required to include such decoders in their equipment as a matter of regulation (see Annex F).

R4SC3WG8 -- CEA-516-S-20XX, Joint EIA/CVCC Recommended Practice for Teletext: North American Basic Teletext Specification (NABTS)

• Progress Report: Ballot underway *NOTE: EP-23-O completed balloting and was approved on 12/13/13. However, CEA-516-S-20XX was developed and balloted under EP-23-N. Therefore, the voting process will complete in accordance with EP-23-N.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG08 Line 21 Data Service
• Contributions: 13
• Last Updated: 2014-12-02 6:54 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2014-12-22 6:13 AM

This document contains the technical descriptions of the transmission technique, coding language, and user interface for one-way broadcast teletext-service applications in North America.

R4SC3WG8 --ANSI/CEA-766-D, U.S. and Canadian Rating Region Tables (RRT) and Content Advisory Descriptors for Transport of Content Advisory Information Using ATSC Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP)

• Progress Report: Ballot closed: Tuesday, 3 September 2013 @ 11:59 pm EDT. Passed Published.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG09 Region Rating Tables
• Contributions: 39
• Last Updated: 2013-12-11 8:07 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-10 7:35 AM

CEA-766-C augments ATSC A/65C and designates a)the RRT which provides the receiver with the definition of the rating system and b) the Content Advisory Descriptors which provide the receiver with the specific program rating for each program.

R4SC3WG9 -- ANSI/CTA-766-D R-201X -- U.S. and Canadian Rating Region Tables (RRT) and Content Advisory Descriptors for Transport of Content Advisory Information Using ATSC Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP)

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04.03 Television Data Systems Subcommittee, R04.03 WG09 Region Rating Tables
• Contributions: 1
• Last Updated: 2018-01-16 8:41 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-08-31 10:59 AM

This standard augments ATSC A/65 [A65] and designates a) the RRT which provides the receiver with the definition of the rating system and b) the Content Advisory Descriptors which provide the receiver with the specific program rating for each program. Specifically, this standard specifies the exact syntax to be used to define the U.S. and Canadian Rating Region Tables (RRT) in accordance with ATSC A/65 [A65] Section 6.4, as well as the exact syntax to be used in the Content Advisory Descriptors

R4SC8 -- CEA-761-B R-2012 -- DTV Remodulator Specification with Enhanced OSD Capability

• Progress Report: The reaffirmation was published on March 30, 2012.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance, CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee
• Contributions: 22
• Last Updated: 2012-03-30 6:09 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-19 12:45 PM

CEA-761-B defines minimum specifications for a one-way data path utilizing an 8 VSB trellis or a 16 VSB remodulator in compliance with ATSC Standard A/53, Annex D. It also defines on-screen display (OSD) capabilities. CEA-761-B applies to any type of device used to connect to an ATSC compliant digital television receiver (DTV) receiver. Devices meeting this standard should interoperate with any ATSC compliant receiver that also supports "monitor mode."

R4SC8 -- CEA-799-A R-2012 -- On-Screen Display Specification

• Progress Report: The reaffirmation was published on March 30, 2012.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 15
• Last Updated: 2012-03-30 6:15 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2013-11-19 11:47 AM

CEA-799-A specifies syntax and semantics for bitmapped graphics data typically used for on-screen display (OSD). CEA-799-A is applicable whenever it is necessary to specify a standard method for delivery of bitmapped graphics data. The pixel formats include optional alpha-blend and transparency attributes to support composition of graphics over analog or digitally decoded video within the display.

R4SC8 -- CEA-CEB5-B R-2012 -- Recommended Practice for DTV Receiver “Monitor” Mode Capability

• Progress Report: The reaffirmation was published on March 30, 2012.
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 17
• Last Updated: 2012-03-30 6:11 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-28 12:23 PM

CEA-CEB5-B is intended to provide recommendations to digital television (DTV) designers/manufacturers concerning a "monitor" mode capability. See EIA-762 for minimum specifications for a DTV remodulator.

R4SC8WG11 -- ANSI/CTA-2040-A, SD Common Card Interface Standard

• Progress Report: PVCP issued 1/19/16, closes 2/3/16 E-ballot issued 2/12/16, closes 3/14/16
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG11 Common Interface Module
• Contributions: 10
• Last Updated: 2017-05-04 12:47 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-10 7:35 AM

CTA-2040 describes interfaces between a Common Interface Module (CI Module) located on a microSD card and a Terminal device. The purpose of this standard is to specify the hardware, signaling, and application interface between a digital consumer electronics device e.g. television receiver (handheld, stationary or otherwise) and a small removable, replaceable CI Module that implements and embodies significant portions of a Conditional Access System (CAS).

R4SC8WG11 -- CEA-2053 -- Receiver Specifications Re: ATSC 2.0 Security

• Progress Report: CPP issued on 6/23/15. Closes on 7/9/15. Ballot issued on 7/11/15. Closes on 8/10/15.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG11 Common Interface Module
• Contributions: 4
• Last Updated: 2015-08-25 5:40 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-08-24 7:30 AM

R4.8 to create a standard for x.509 certificate handling and processing requests to meet the security needs identified by ATSC in Kavi document #.

R4SC8WG12 -- ANSI/CEA-762-B R-20XX, DTV Remodulator Specification

• Progress Report: Ballot issued on 8/7/14 and closes on 9/8/14.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 31
• Last Updated: 2015-02-25 11:43 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-08-13 5:51 AM

This standard defines minimum specifications for a one-way data path utilizing an 8-VSB trellis remodulator in compliance with ATSC A/53, Part 2:2007, ATSC Digital Television Standard Part 2 - RF/Transmission System Characteristics. This standard applies to any type of device used to connect to an ATSC compliant digital television (DTV) receiver. Devices meeting this standard should interoperate with any ATSC compliant receiver that also supports “monitor mode.”

R4SC8WG12 -- ANSI/CEA-775-C-R2013 -- DTV 1394 Interface Specification

• Progress Report: 12/20/12: Awaiting CPP 2/1/13: Ballot opened. 4/1/13: Published.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 33
• Last Updated: 2013-11-12 8:13 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-08-28 12:55 PM

CEA-775-C defines mechanisms to allow a source of MPEG service, such as a cable or terrestrial set-top
box, digital VCR, or DTV to utilize the MPEG decoding and display capabilities in a DTV. A method is
included to allow the OSD Producer to supply bitmap graphic overlays for blending and composition in
the DTV over decoded video.

R4SC8WG12 -- ANSI/CEA-775.2-A-R-20XX -- Service Selection Information for Digital Storage Media Interoperability

• Progress Report: 12/20/12: Awaiting CPP 2/1/13: Ballot opened 6/7/13: Published
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 37
• Last Updated: 2013-11-11 12:39 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-10 7:35 AM

CEA-775-C [1] standardizes the IEEE 1394 [3][4] High Performance Serial Bus interface for the Digital
Television (DTV) receiver. A digital storage device such as a D-VHS or hard disk digital recorder may be
used by the DTV or by another source device such as a cable set-top box to record or time-shift digital
television signals.

R4SC8WG12 -- CEA-679-C R-20XX -- National Renewable Security Standard

• Progress Report: Published: 9/2013.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance, R04 Video Systems Committee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 42
• Last Updated: 2013-11-04 2:24 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-10 7:35 AM

CEA-679-C describes the physical and electrical parameters of the interface for conditional access (CA) devices for consumer electronics (CE). It specifies the interface to a CA device that performs the signal access and, optionally, descrambling and key generation. This interface definition allows the entire CA system to be removable and hence replaceable. Very few constraints, if any, are placed on the CA system architecture.

R4SC8WG12 -- CEA-796-A R-2012 -- NRSS Copy Protection Systems

• Progress Report: 11/20/12: Reaffirmation ballot passed. Standard published.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance, R04 Video Systems Committee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 30
• Last Updated: 2012-11-20 12:38 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-28 10:58 AM

The copy protection systems outlined in CEA-796-A all support the copy protection frameworks described in CEA-679-C, Parts A and B.

R4SC8WG12 -- CEA-796-A R-2012 -- NRSS Copy Protection Systems (CLONE)

• Progress Report: 11/20/12: Reaffirmation ballot passed. Standard published.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance, R04 Video Systems Committee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 0
• Last Updated: 2012-12-17 2:09 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2012-12-17 2:09 PM

The copy protection systems outlined in CEA-796-A all support the copy protection frameworks described in CEA-679-C, Parts A and B.

R4SC8WG12 -- CEA-818-E -- Cable Compatibility Requirements

• Progress Report: Ballot closed on 2/13/11. "No" votes were received. Attempts to resolve "no" votes now underway.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance, R04 Video Systems Committee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 27
• Last Updated: 2012-11-20 12:51 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2013-11-01 12:20 PM

CEA-818-E Part 1 sets forth the requirements that a cable TV system meets at each receiver interface in order to support baseline services provided to consumer-owned cable-compatible digital TV receivers and other cable-compatible consumer devices that comply with the requirements of Part II.

R4SC8WG12 -- CTA-679-C S-201X -- National Renewable Security Standard

• Progress Report: PVC opened 5/21 and close 6/5.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 5
• Last Updated: 2018-05-21 2:47 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-08-28 7:42 PM

CEA-679-C describes the physical and electrical parameters of the interface for conditional access (CA) devices for consumer electronics (CE). It specifies the interface to a CA device that performs the signal access and, optionally, descrambling and key generation. This interface definition allows the entire CA system to be removable and hence replaceable. Very few constraints, if any, are placed on the CA system architecture.

R4SC8WG12 -- CTA-761-B S-201X -- DTV Remodulator Specification with Enhanced OSD Capability

• Progress Report: CPP issued on 4/27 closes on 5/12
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 6
• Last Updated: 2017-09-07 2:02 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-12-20 6:56 AM

CEA-761-B defines minimum specifications for a one-way data path utilizing an 8 VSB trellis or a 16 VSB
remodulator in compliance with ATSC A/53E Annex D. CEA-761-B references CEA-799-A for on-screen
display (OSD) capabilities.

R4SC8WG12 -- CTA-796-A S-201X -- NRSS Copy Protection Systems

• Progress Report: CPP issued on 4/27 closes on 5/12
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 9
• Last Updated: 2017-09-07 2:00 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-12-20 7:05 AM

The copy protection systems included here are itemized for the purpose of identification. The systems
outlined in CEA-796-A all support the copy protection frameworks described in CEA-679-C, Parts A and B.

R4SC8WG12 -- CTA-799-A S-201X -- On-Screen Display Specification

• Progress Report: CPP issued on 4/27 closes on 5/12
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 6
• Last Updated: 2017-09-07 1:58 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-12-20 7:10 AM

This standard, CEA-799-A, specifies syntax and semantics for bitmapped graphics data typically used for on-screen display (OSD). CEA-799-A is applicable whenever it is necessary to specify a standard method
for delivery of bitmapped graphics data. The pixel formats include optional alpha-blend and transparency
attributes to support composition of graphics over analog or digitally decoded video within the display.

R4SC8WG12 -- CTA-CEB5 S-201X -- Recommended Practice for DTV Receiver “Monitor” Mode Capability

• Progress Report: CPP issued on 4/27 closes on 5/12
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 6
• Last Updated: 2017-09-07 1:49 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-12-20 7:34 AM

CEA-CEB5-B provides recommendations to digital television (DTV) designers and manufacturers
concerning a “monitor” mode capability. CEA-762-A provides minimum specifications for a DTV
remodulator.

R4SC8WG12 -- Withdrawal of ANSI/CTA-775-C-R-2013 -- DTV 1394 Interface Specification

• Progress Report: PVC opened 5/21 and closes 6/5. Ballot opened 8/28 and closes 9/27
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 9
• Last Updated: 2018-08-28 2:59 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-10 7:35 AM

CTA-775-C defines mechanisms to allow a source of MPEG service, such as a cable or terrestrial set-top box, digital VCR, or DTV to utilize the MPEG decoding and display capabilities in a DTV. A method is included to allow the OSD Producer to supply bitmap graphic overlays for blending and composition in the DTV over decoded video.

R4SC8WG12 -- Withdrawal of ANSI/CTA-775.2-A-R-2013 -- Service Selection Information for Digital Storage Media Interoperability

• Progress Report: PVC opened 5/21 and closes 6/5. Ballot opened 8/28 and closes 9/27
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 10
• Last Updated: 2018-08-28 3:00 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-10 7:35 AM

CEA-775-C [1] standardizes the IEEE 1394 [3][4] High Performance Serial Bus interface for the Digital Television (DTV) receiver. A digital storage device such as a D-VHS or hard disk digital recorder may be used by the DTV or by another source device such as a cable set-top box to record or time-shift digital television signals.

R4SC8WG12-- Withdrawal of ANSI/CTA-849-B-R-2013 -- Application Profiles for CEA-775 Compliant DTVs

• Progress Report: PVC opened 5/21 and closes 6/5. Ballot opened 8/28 and closes 9/27
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 9
• Last Updated: 2018-08-28 3:01 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-10 7:35 AM

This standard defines transport and content coding formats a compliant DTV shall support in order to inter-operate with various digital audio and video sources. A DTV compliant with this standard shall also comply with the requirements of CEA-775-C.

R4SC8WG12--ANSI/CEA-849-B--Application Profiles for CEA-775 Compliant DTVs

• Progress Report: Pre-vote Comment Period.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 31
• Last Updated: 2014-12-02 7:19 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2014-12-02 7:21 AM

This standard defines transport and content coding formats a compliant DTV shall support in order to inter-operate with various digital audio and video sources. A DTV compliant with this standard shall also comply with the requirements of CEA-775-C.

R4SC8WG12--ANSI/CEA-849-B-R-2013 -- Application Profiles for CEA-775 Compliant DTVs

• Progress Report: 12/20/12: Awaiting to issue CPP 2/1/13: Ballot opened 6/07/13: Published
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 30
• Last Updated: 2014-12-02 7:21 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-28 11:26 AM

This standard defines transport and content coding formats a compliant DTV shall support in order to inter-operate with various digital audio and video sources. A DTV compliant with this standard shall also comply with the requirements of CEA-775-C.

R4SC8WG13 -- CTA-2072 -- HDR Still Photo Interface

• Progress Report: Ballot opened 3/7 closes 4/6
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: R04.08 WG13 HDR Still Photo Interface, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 11
• Last Updated: 2018-04-12 8:55 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-04-20 1:20 PM

The project will develop standards for file formats including physical and electrical to support proper display of HDR still photos, including sequence mode photos, on TVs with HDR support.

R4SC8WG5 -- ANSI/CEA-805-E -- Data Services on the Component Video Interfaces

• Progress Report: Pre-vote comments being addressed. Published.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG05 Component Video Interface, R04 Video Systems Committee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 103
• Last Updated: 2018-04-17 12:30 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-28 11:14 AM

This standard, ANSI/CEA-805-E, specifies how data services are carried on analog Component Video Interfaces (CVI), as described in CEA-770.2-C and CEA-770.3-C. CEA-805-D applies to all CE devices carrying data on the CVI vertical blanking interval (VBI). All CEA-805-E references to component video and/or component video interfaces are analog only, and no reference to digital is implied.

R4SC8WG5 -- ANSI/CTA-805-E R-201X -- Data Services on the Component Video Interfaces

• Progress Report: PVC opened 5/21 and closes 6/5. Ballot opened 7/12 closes 8/10.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG12 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 13
• Last Updated: 2018-07-25 7:29 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-10-10 7:35 AM

This standard, ANSI/CEA-805-E, specifies how data services are carried on analog Component Video Interfaces (CVI), as described in CEA-770.2-C and CEA-770.3-C. CEA-805-D applies to all CE devices carrying data on the CVI vertical blanking interval (VBI). All CEA-805-E references to component video and/or component video interfaces are analog only, and no reference to digital is implied.

R4SC8WG5 -- CEA-770.3-E High Definition TV Analog Component Video Interface

• Progress Report: In Progress. Awaiting for R4.8 approval.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG05 Component Video Interface
• Contributions: 32
• Last Updated: 2013-05-17 1:11 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-28 10:30 AM

This standard defines two raster-scanning systems for the representation of stationary or moving two-dimensional images sampled temporally at a constant frame rate. The first image format specified is 1280 x 720 samples (pixels) inside a total raster of 750 lines, as given in Table 1. The second image format specified is 1920 x 1080 samples (pixels) inside a total raster of 1125 lines, as given in Table 1. Both image formats shall have an aspect ratio of 16:9. This standard specifies an analog i

R4SC8WG5 -- CTA-770.2-D S-201X -- Standard Definition TV Analog Component Video Interface

• Progress Report: CPP issued on 6/29 Closes on 7/14
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG05 Component Video Interface
• Contributions: 8
• Last Updated: 2017-09-07 1:33 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-09-14 12:07 PM

This standard defines the physical characteristics of an interface and the parameters of the signals carried across that interface, using three parallel channels for the interconnection of equipment operating with analog component video signals.

R4SC8WG5 -- CTA-770.3-E R-201X-- High Definition TV Analog Component Video Interface

• Progress Report: CPP issued on 6/29 Closes on 7/14
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG05 Component Video Interface
• Contributions: 6
• Last Updated: 2017-09-07 1:25 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-09-14 12:10 PM

This standard defines two raster-scanning systems for the representation of stationary or moving two-dimensional images sampled temporally at a constant frame rate. The first image format specified is 1280 x 720 samples (pixels) inside a total raster of 750 lines, as given in Table 1. The second image format specified is 1920 x 1080 samples (pixels) inside a total raster of 1125 lines, as given in Table 1. Both image formats shall have an aspect ratio of 16:9. This standard specifies an analog i

R4SC8WG7 - CTA-861.5 -- Audio Extension

• Progress Report: PVC started 6/19 and closes 7/5. Ballot opend 7/26 and closed 8/14
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04 WG07 DTV Interfaces, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 9
• Last Updated: 2018-08-28 7:31 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-09-02 9:23 PM

This extension adds support for MPEG-H 3DA capabilities, ITU-R BS.2051 System H 22.2 multichannel sound, and adds support for audio coding extension types ATRAC-X, MPEG-4 ALS, and Auro-CX.

R4SC8WG7 -- ANSI/CEA-861-F -- A DTV Profile for Uncompressed High Speed Digital Interfaces

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: R04 WG07 DTV Interfaces, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04 Video Systems Committee, CTA Staff
• Contributions: 92
• Last Updated: 2013-07-24 11:41 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-12-19 9:13 AM

ANSI/CEA-861-E establishes protocols, requirements, and recommendations for the utilization of uncompressed digital interfaces by consumer electronics devices such as digital televisions (DTVs), digital cable, satellite or terrestrial set-top boxes (STBs), and related peripheral devices including, but not limited to DVD players/recorders, and other related sources or sinks.

R4SC8WG7 -- ANSI/CTA-861-G -- A DTV Profile for Uncompressed High Speed Digital Interfaces

• Progress Report: Published in November 2016. Updated version (editorial changes only) published on 3/12/17, but cover reflects original publication date.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04 WG07 DTV Interfaces
• Contributions: 35
• Last Updated: 2017-09-06 8:14 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-12-19 9:13 AM

ANSI/CTA-861 establishes protocols, requirements, and recommendations for the utilization of uncompressed digital interfaces by consumer electronics devices such as digital televisions (DTVs), digital cable, satellite or terrestrial set-top boxes (STBs), and related peripheral devices including, but not limited to DVD players/recorders, and other related sources or sinks.

R4SC8WG7 -- CEA-861-E Errata -- A DTV Profile for Uncompressed High Speed Digital Interfaces

• Progress Report: Published
• Project Contact: Leslie King
• Contributing Groups: R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04 WG07 DTV Interfaces, R04 Video Systems Committee
• Contributions: 14
• Last Updated: 2011-08-05 5:03 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-01-30 11:32 AM

CEA-861-E establishes protocols, requirements, and recommendations for the utilization of uncompressed digital interfaces by consumer electronics devices such as digital televisions (DTVs), digital cable, satellite or terrestrial set-top boxes (STBs), and related peripheral devices including, but not limited to DVD players/recorders, and other related sources or sinks.

R4SC8WG7 -- CEA-861.1 -- Audio Format Extensions -- Withdrawal

• Progress Report: Pre-vote Comment Issued 8/14/15. Closed on 8/31/15
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04 WG07 DTV Interfaces
• Contributions: 18
• Last Updated: 2017-06-21 11:51 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-28 12:01 PM

This standard specifies additional Audio Format Code Extension values for Audio InfoFrames and CEA Short Audio Descriptors using previously reserved codes listed in Table 26 of CEA-861-E [1]. This standard also defines additional data fields in the previously defined future bits of Data Byte 3 of CEA Short Audio Descriptors, when the Audio Format Code bit-field in Data Byte 1 is set to 15. Recommendations surrounding audio format extensions are also provided.

R4SC8WG7 -- CEA-861.2 -- Advanced Audio Extension

• Progress Report: Pre-vote comment draft issued on 4/30/15. Closes at midnight on 5/14/15. 2nd CPP opened on 6/23/15. Closes on 7/9/15. Ballot issued 7/1/15. Closes on 8/10/15.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04 WG07 DTV Interfaces
• Contributions: 24
• Last Updated: 2015-08-24 7:56 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-28 12:10 PM

Extension to CEA-861 that focuses on Object Audio.

R4SC8WG7 -- CEA-861.3 -- Static HDR Metadata Extension

• Progress Report: CPP issued 12/18/14 closes on 12/30/14 Ballot Issued on 12/31/14. Cloeses on 1/28/15.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04 WG07 DTV Interfaces
• Contributions: 30
• Last Updated: 2015-07-10 1:18 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-12-19 9:13 AM

Define a method for signaling high dynamic range video over the interface described in CEA-861-F, using the static metadata identified in the liaison communication.

R4SC8WG7 -- CTA-861-G Errata -

• Progress Report: New
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04.08 WG05 Component Video Interface
• Contributions: 5
• Last Updated: 2017-09-07 2:36 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-09-07 2:36 PM

Errata to 861-G will allow for sending a Version 4 AVI InfoFrame to a sink device that supports any additional ACE colorimetric systems (ex: DCI-P3) signaled in the ACE fields of Table 9.

R4SC8WG7 -- CTA-861-G Errata 2

• Progress Report: 4/17/18: PVC opened, closes 5/2/18 Ballot opened 5/24 closes 6/22
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee, R04 WG07 DTV Interfaces
• Contributions: 8
• Last Updated: 2018-05-24 8:46 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2018-07-19 10:59 AM

The WG requests a project be started to create an Errata to CTA-861-G that addresses the following items:
1) Remove the prohibition of sending of a Dynamic Range and Mastering InfoFrame when also sending a HDR Dynamic Metadata Extended InfoFrame, and add a precedence rule for when this situation does occur.
2) Clarify the use of Dynamic Range and Mastering InfoFrames when there is no static HDR metadata.
3) Correct a known typo in Table 5.

R4SC8WG7 -- CTA-861.3-A -- Static HDR Metadata Extension

• Progress Report: 5/3: E-ballot opened. Closes on 6/3.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04 WG07 DTV Interfaces, R04.08 DTV Interface Subcommittee
• Contributions: 8
• Last Updated: 2016-08-05 11:11 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2017-12-19 9:13 AM

Define a method for signaling high dynamic range video over the interface described in CTA-861-F, using the static metadata identified in the liaison communication.

R4WG10 -- ANSI/CEA-109-D R-2015, Intermediate Frequencies for Entertainment Receivers

• Progress Report: Pre-vote comment draft issued 9/10/14. Closes 9/26/14. Email ballot issued on 11/21/14 and closes on 12/22/14. Re-ballot issued on 6/3/15 and closes on 7/3/15.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04 WG10 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 28
• Last Updated: 2015-08-24 8:49 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-08-25 6:06 AM

CEA-109-D specifies Intermediate Frequencies (IFs) to be used in Standard Broadcast (AM), FM, and TV broadcast receivers.

In CEA-109-D, the term Intermediate Frequency (IF) refers to the dominant interference-rejecting and passband-shaping circuits in receiver front-ends.

R4WG10 -- ANSI/CEA-2028-B -- Color Codes for Outdoor TV Receiving Antennas

• Progress Report: Ballot closed 10/10/14.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04 WG10 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 24
• Last Updated: 2014-11-24 1:38 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-15 11:04 AM

This standard defines color codes to be associated with minimum performance parameters of outdoor television (TV) receiving antennas. When used in conjunction with the CEA TV antenna selector program at www.AntennaWeb.org, these color codes can help both consumers and professional installers select appropriate outdoor TV antennas for their particular reception environments.

R4WG10 -- ANSI/CEA-2032-B -- Indoor TV Receiving Antenna Performance Standard

• Progress Report: Ballot closed on 10/10/14.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04 WG10 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 23
• Last Updated: 2014-11-24 1:25 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-02-17 1:11 PM

This standard defines test and measurement procedures for determining the performance of indoor TV receiving antennas.

R4WG10 -- ANSI/CEA-639 -- Consumer Camcorder or Video Camera Low Light

• Progress Report: Pre-vote comment draft issued 9/10/14. Closes 9/26/14. Email ballot issued on 11/21/14 and closes on 12/22/14.
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04 WG10 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 18
• Last Updated: 2015-02-25 12:15 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-02-25 12:13 PM

The purpose of this document is to specify the recommended method and test conditions to determine the low light sensitivity of consumer camcorders1 operating on the North American 525 line, 60 Hz NTSC color video standard.
Utilizing standard engineering video test equipment, test charts and simple adjustable lighting, the low light sensitivity of consumer-grade camcorders will be determined. The low light sensitivity of the unit under test will be expressed in lux.

R4WG10 -- ANSI/CEA-774-C -- TV Receiving Antenna Performance Presentation and Measurement

• Progress Report: Ballot opened 9/11/14. Closes 10/10/14. Published: 10/29/14
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04 WG10 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 24
• Last Updated: 2014-10-29 1:53 PM
• Latest Contribution: 2015-10-15 10:32 AM

This standard defines test and measurement procedures for use by manufacturers of television receive antennas who wish to categorize their antennas in accordance with CEA-2028-A, Color Codes for Outdoor TV Receiving Antennas, for use with the CEA TV Antenna Selector Program www.AntennaWeb.org. Essential elements include procedures to determine antenna gain, front-to-back ratio, average gain to null ratio, directivity and distortion performance of active antennas with integrated amplifiers.

R4WG10 -- ANSI/CTA-909-B R-201X -- Antenna Control Interface

• Progress Report: Pre-Vote Comment Period started on 8/14/15 and ends on 8/31/15. E-ballot issued 1/20/16: closes 2/19/16
• Project Contact: Mark Levine
• Contributing Groups: CTA Staff, R04 Video Systems Committee, R04 WG10 Document Maintenance
• Contributions: 30
• Last Updated: 2016-07-25 9:59 AM
• Latest Contribution: 2016-08-11 11:39 AM

CTA-909-B describes an antenna control subsystem for receiving terrestrial transmissions. The primary use is to facilitate television reception. The receiver controls the antenna apparatus to optimize the signal automatically for best reception by adjusting its configuration.

CTA-909-B allows any receiver to operate with any antenna, regardless of manufacturer. CTA-909-B defines the data algorithms used, connection standards, and other requirements.