CEA Standards Update

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1 CEA Standards Update April 30, 2010 Luncheon Speakers at T&S Forum Tuesday, May 25, 2010 ZigBee RF4CE Powers Next Generation Remote Controls Victor Berrios Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. Chair - ZigBee RF4CE Compliance Working Group ZigBee RF4CE defines a simple, robust and low-cost RF remote control network that allows wireless connectivity for consumer electronics. It helps make remote control faster, more reliable, greener and usable throughout an entire home. It also enables two-way communication between devices. Wednesday May 26, 2010 VESA DisplayPort 1.2 Craig Wiley Parade Technologies Secretary/Treasurer, VESA VESA DisplayPort 1.2 is a comprehensive extension to the original DisplayPort standard. It doubles the data rate from v1.1a, enables multiple monitor support through a single connector and enables USB data to be transferred between a PC and a display, supporting display USB functions such as webcams and USB hubs. Thursday May 27, 2010 Wireless Power: CEA s Role in Fostering Growth Ryan Tseng President, WiPower, Inc. Wireless power is an emerging, disruptive technology that could revolutionize the power sector, much in the way wireless data has revolutionized communications. This presentation will survey the wireless power landscape and recommend ways that CEA might foster growth of this emerging technology. US Technical Advisory Group for IEC TC100 Looking for Experts multimedia standards is looking for experts in several subject areas. See page 8 for details. Register for CEA T&S Forum May The cutoff for the hotel group rate of $149/night is May 7. Reserve your room by calling (ask for the CEA rate) or book online at: F-CEAGN /index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG. You also need to register for the event, itself, by going to: eaker.ce.org/index.cfm?do=cus.meeting meetingid=1429 s tyle=0 meetingcontenttype=registration. Wireless Charging Working Group Formed The Portable, Handheld and In-Vehicle Electronics Committee formed the Wireless Charging Working Group in April. It is chaired by John Suh of General Motors and its scope is to develop standards, recommended practices, and related documentation related to wireless charging. For more information or to join please contact Megan Hayes at mhayes@ce.org. Audio Format Extensions for CEA-861 The DTV Interface Subcommittee has begun work on CEA-861.1, Audio Formats Extensions. This standard will specify 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. It will also define 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 related to audio format extensions will also be provided. This standard will complement CEA-861-E. To be compliant with CEA a device will have to comply with CEA-861-E. Interested? Join R4.8 WG7. The group that develops US input to the International Electrotechnical Commission on audio, video and Page 1 of 9

2 Recently Published ANSI/CEA Standards ANSI J-STD-70, Emergency Alert Metadata for the Home Network (published April 2010) ANSI/CEA-639 R-2010, Consumer Camcorder or Video Camera Low Light Performance (published April 2010) ANSI/CEA-852.1, Enhanced Tunneling Device Area Network Protocols Over Internet Protocol Channels (published February 2010) ANSI/CEA-2017-A, Common Interconnection for Portable Media Players (published February 2010) ANSI/CEA-2037, Determination of Television Average Power Consumption (published March 2010) Recently Published CEA Standards CEA-23-B, Measurement Procedures for Determining Compliance with FCC Rules for Analog Cable-Ready Consumer Electronics Equipment (published April 2010) CEA-109-D, Intermediate Frequencies for Entertainment Receivers (published November 2009, awaiting final ANSI approval) CEA-544-C, Low Frequency Immunity of Tuners in a Cable System (published April 2010) CEA-852-B, Tunneling Component Network Protocols Over Internet Protocol Channels (published October 2009, ANSI public review closed 2/1/10, awaiting final ANSI approval) CEA-CEB12-B, PSIP Recommended Practice, (published April 2010) Recently Published NRSC Standards NRSC-G200-A, Bandwidth Harmonization of RDS and IBOC Program Service Data (PSD) Guideline (published March 2010) NRSC-G201-A, NRSC-5 RF Mask Compliance: Measurement Methods and Practice (published April 2010) Publications Nearing CEA Completion CEA C, Control Network Protocol Specification (approved 3/5/10, in final editorial review) ANSI/CEA R-2004, Generic Common Application Language (Generic CAL) Specification (proposed for withdrawal, vote scheduled for 5/25/10) ANSI/CEA R-2004, Generic CAL Context Description (proposed for withdrawal, vote scheduled for 5/25/10) Page 2 of 9 ANSI/CEA R-2004, Node Application Layer Specification (proposed for withdrawal, vote scheduled for 5/25/10) ANSI/CEA R-2004, Generic Common Application Language Quality of Service (proposed for withdrawal, vote scheduled for 5/25/10) CEA-861.1, Audio Formats Extensions (pre-vote comments due 5/1/10) CEA-896-A R-2010, Standard Method of Measurement for Digital Versatile Disc-Video Players (reaffirmed by ballot 3/17/10, in final editorial review) CEA/CEDIA-897 R-2010, F-Connector Color Coding for Home Television Systems (reaffirmed by ballot 3/17/10, in final editorial review) CEA-909-B, Antenna Control Interface (pre-vote comments were due 3/26/10, none were received, vote scheduled for 5/26/10) CEA-2009-B, Performance Specification for Public Alert Receivers (pre-voted comments were due 4/30/10, comments now being addressed) CEA-2011, OTG Transceiver Specification (proposed for withdrawal, vote scheduled for 5/27/10) CEA-2014-B, Web-based Protocol and Framework for Remote User Interface on UPnP Networks and the Internet (Web4CE) (pre-vote comments were due 3/19/10, comments now being addressed) CEA/CEDIA-CEB23, Home Theater Video Design (ballot closed 3/18/10, comments were received and are now being addressed) Ongoing Work CEA B, Control Network Power Line (PL) Channel Specification CEA A, Security Services for the Versatile Home Network CEA/CEDIA-863-B, Connection Color Codes for Home Theater Systems CEA-2013-B, Digital STB Background Power Consumption Remote User Interface Test Specification for CEA A CEA-2014-B, Web-based Protocol and Framework for Remote User Interface on UPnP Networks and the Internet (Web4CE) CEA-2021, Auto Discovery & Self-configuring Home Control Networks CEA-2022-A, Digital STB Active Power Consumption Measurement CEA/CEDIA-2030-A, Multi-Room Audio Cabling Standard CEA-2034, Standard Method of Measurement for In- Home Loudspeakers CEA-2036, Preferred Voltage and Impedance Values for the Interconnection of Audio Products

3 CEA/CEDIA-2039, Residential Systems Documentation Standard CEA-2040, SD Card Common Interface Standard CEA/CEDIA-CEB17-A, A Floor-to-Ceiling Guide for Residential Speaker Systems Planning, Selection and Installation for Optimum Performance CEA-CEB21, Recommended DTV Audio Metadata Normalization Practices CEA/CEDIA-CEB24, Home Theater HVAC CEA-CEB25, Implementing Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Alerts for Consumer Electronics Devices Best Practices CEA-CEB26, Mobile Handheld DTV Implementation Guideline NRSC-4-B, United States RBDS Standard NRSC-5-C, IBOC Digital Radio Broadcasting Standard Recommendation to CEA Technology & Standards Council concerning possible new CEA standards activities focused on metadata Summary of Projects by CEA Product Division Standard Audio Levels Audio The Audio Systems Committee is working on a new standard, CEA-2036, Preferred Voltage and Impedance Values for the Interconnection of Audio Products, that will define preferred voltage and impedance values for inputs and outputs of generally available mass produced audio products and accessories. The new standard will take the place of CEA-CPEB6-A, Preferred Voltage and Impedance Values for the Interconnection of Audio Products which was withdrawn by the Audio Systems Committee on 5/13/09. Interested? Join R3 WG9. Public Alert Receivers The Audio Systems Committee is working on ANSI/CEA B, Receiver Performance Specification for Public Alert Receivers. This standard defines minimum performance criteria for consumer electronics products designed to receive all hazard alert signals broadcast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration s (NOAA) Weather Radio Network. The committee is considering changes to the minimum set of features that compliant receivers must have, as well as changes to the performance criteria. Pre-vote comments were due 4/30/10 and comments are now being addressed. Interested? Join R3 WG4. Page 3 of 9 Loudspeaker Performance An Audio Systems Committee working group is currently developing CEA-2034, Standard Method of Measurement for In-Home Loudspeakers, which it hopes will describe a method for measuring and reporting frequency response and perhaps other loudspeaker characteristics in a manner that will be easy for non-technical consumers to understand. Interested? Join R3 WG1. CEBus Home Networks The Home Networks Committee is considering the withdrawal of the following CEBus-related standards: o o o o ANSI/CEA R-2004, Generic Common Application Language (Generic CAL) Specification ANSI/CEA R-2004, Generic CAL Context Description ANSI/CEA R-2004, Node Application Layer Specification ANSI/CEA R-2004, Generic Common Application Language Quality of Service A vote has been scheduled for 5/25/10. LonTalk -based Control Network Protocol The Home Systems Control Subcommittee approved CEA C, Control Network Protocol Specification on 3/5/10. This standard describes a control network protocol that can be used over different physical links. This protocol is suitable for implementing both peer-to-peer and masterslave system strategies. The document is now in final editorial review. Security Services for Versatile Home Network The Home Networks Committee is working on CEA A, Security Services for the Versatile Home Network. This standard defines security services for the home network defined in ANSI/CEA-851-A, Versatile Home Network. It assumes a VHN that is digital and IPbased, and that uses web tools like HTTP for device control. Interested? Join R7. IP Tunneling The Home Systems Control Subcommittee published CEA-852-B, Tunneling Component Network Protocols Over Internet Protocol Channels in October This standard specifies a communications method that allows

4 networked data acquisition and control devices to communicate with each other over the Internet. ANSI public review closes 2/1/10. The subcommittee published ANSI/CEA-852.1, Enhanced Tunneling Device Area Network Protocols Over Internet Protocol Channels in February This standard addresses limitations in the CEA-852-B protocol and provides improvements in performance, scalability, and robustness. Some of the provisions in CEA might not be backward compatible with earlier versions of CEA-852. Remote User Interface for UPnP TM Devices The Home Networks Committee is working on CEA-2014-B, Web-Based Protocol and Framework for Remote User Interface on UPnP TM Networks and the Internet (Web4CE). This revision will add new functionality in the following general areas: remote user interface access to the underlying platform resources, the level of security available within the remote user interface and protocol framework, and the remote user interface experience. Pre-vote comments were due 3/19/10 and comments are now being addressed. Interested? Join R7 WG9. The Remote User Interface Test Special Interest Group (RUI Test SIG) is developing a CEA-2014-A test specification that will be used for interoperability testing. The test specification will cover test configurations based on the numbered requirements found in CEA-2014-A. Anyone knowledgeable in the areas of CEA-2014 and remote user interfaces is encouraged to join the RUI Test SIG. Power Line Carrier The Home Control Systems 1 Subcommittee is working on CEA B, Control Network Power Line (PL) Channel Specification. This standard describes the physical characteristics of a communications network that uses power lines to collect and distribute information. Interested? Join R7.1. The Home Control Systems 1 Subcommittee is also working on CEA-2021, Auto Discovery & Self-configuring Home Control Networks. This standard is expected to define a method for devices on a home control network to automatically discover each other and exchange data. It will facilitate the development of future home automation devices that may be installed by CE installers, electricians, or do-it-yourself homeowners. It will provide a set of standard application-layer services for the ANSI/CEA protocol, thus enabling devices and appliances from different manufacturers to work together in a home network. Interested? Join R7.1. Portable, Handheld & In-Vehicle Electronics USB On-The-Go Transceivers The Portable, Handheld & In-Vehicle Electronics Committee expects to withdraw CEA-2011, OTG Transceiver Specification. This document describes the requirements for a USB On-the-Go transceiver. A vote is scheduled for 5/27/10. PDMI Connector The Portable, Handheld & In-Vehicle Electronics Committee published ANSI/CEA-2017-A, Common Interconnection for Portable Media Players in February This revised version of ANSI/CEA-2017 includes a digital overlay for the portable digital media interface (PDMI) connector. It enables both USB and DisplayPort signals to be carried over the connector, though in order to do this the digital version of the connector sacrifices some analog functionality available in the first version. It is hoped that this connector will eventually become a standard feature on vehicle dashboards, making it easy for consumers to plug their portable media devices into their vehicle power supplies and audio/video systems. Fixed and Mobile Alert Warning Devices The Portable, Handheld and In-Vehicle Electronics Committee is working on CEA-CEB25, Implementing Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Alerts for Consumer Electronics Devices Best Practices. This bulletin will describe best practices for implementing Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) alerts for consumer electronics devices. It will describe best practices for allowing compatible Common Alert Protocol (CAP) usage among various consumer electronics devices that process CAP-encoded data, independent of delivery method. It will also address how devices filter and respond to alert messages, among other things. The goal is a consistent consumer experience whether alerts are received via cell phone, computer, or other CE device. Interested? Join R6 WG16. RDS Radio Broadcasting The National Radio Systems Committee, jointly sponsored by CEA and the National Association of Broadcasters, is working on an update to NRSC-4-B, United States RBDS Standard. This standard describes how to send metadata Page 4 of 9

5 over FM broadcast stations using a 57 khz subcarrier in the FM signal. Among other things the NRSC is considering changes to the genres used to describe radio programming. Interested? Join the RDS Usage Working Group. HD Radio Standard The NRSC DRB Subcommittee is reviewing changes made by ibiquity Digital Corporation to its HD Radio specifications and considering associated updates to NRSC-5-B, IBOC Digital Radio Broadcasting Standard. Interested? Join the IBOC Standards Development Working Group. RDS/HD Radio Harmonization The NRSC DRB Subcommittee published NRSC-G200-A, Bandwidth Harmonization of RDS and IBOC Program Service Data (PSD) Guideline in March This document describes how HD Radio signals and their associated analog signals can harmonize their program associated data in order to provide a seamless experience for the consumer when a radio transitions from digital to analog reception or vice versa. HD Radio Signal Measurement The NRSC DRB Subcommittee published NRSC-G201-A, NRSC-5 RF Mask Compliance: Measurement Methods and Practice, in April This document provides background information and detailed instructions on the best methods and practices for determining RF mask compliance for HD Radio transmission systems. F-Connector Color Codes The Residential Systems Committee reaffirmed CEA/CEDIA-897, F-Connector Color Coding for Home Television Systems by ballot, which closed on 3/17/10. This standard defines colors for marking F-connectors commonly used in home theater systems. It is now undergoing final processing. The committee plans to submit this document to ANSI for approval as an American National Standard. Interested? Join R10 WG8. Multi-room Audio Cabling The Residential Systems Committee is working on CEA/CEDIA-2030-A, Multi-Room Audio Cabling Standard, which defines how to configure cabling and connectors in order to distribute analog and digital audio throughout a home. The new edition will explain how to document distributed audio systems installed in homes. Interested? Join R10 WG2. Note: This project was transferred from R3 WG7. Blueprint Icons Standard The Residential Systems Committee has begun work on CEA/CEDIA-2039, Residential Systems Documentation Standard. This standard will describe a set of unified blue-print icons that represent all facets of pre-wire and installation of electronic systems products and devices. It will not cover anything outside of architectural blue-prints. Interested? Join R10 WG7. Loudspeakers Residential Systems Color Coding for Home Theater Wiring The Residential Systems Committee has begun work on CEA/CEDIA-863-B, Connection Color Codes for Home Theater Systems. The revised standard is expected to differ from the previous version in the way it recommends that surround sound speakers be placed in a room, so that it will not conflict with CEA/CEDIA-CEB22. There may be other updates, too. Interested? Join R10 WG8. DVD Test Disc The Residential Systems Committee reaffirmed CEA-896- A, Standard Method of Measurement for Digital Versatile Disc-Video Players by ballot, which closed on 3/17/10. This standard describes how to measure and report the performance of consumer digital versatile disc (DVDvideo) players. The document is now undergoing final processing. Page 5 of 9 The Residential Systems Committee has begun work on CEA/CEDIA-CEB17-A, A Floor-to-Ceiling Guide for Residential Speaker Systems Planning, Selection and Installation for Optimum Performance. This document offers recommendations on the installation, application and placement of loudspeakers in residential environments. The committee plans to update it. Interested? Join R10 WG1. Home Theater Video Design The Residential Systems Committee is working on CEA/CEDIA-CEB23, Home Theater Video Design. This document describes how to design a home theater video system that follows proper industry guidelines and supports other media uses such as music, gaming, and broadcast TV. A ballot vote closed on 3/18/10. Comments were received during the ballot and those comments are now being addressed. Interested? Join R10 WG3.

6 Home Theater HVAC The Residential Systems Committee is working on CEA/CEDIA-CEB24, Home Theater HVAC. This document will describe best practices for the design and installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning in a home theater. It will focus on sound abatement for air handling equipment, proper air exchange, and treating equipment racks and spaces to maintain adequate operating temperatures and humidity. Interested? Join R10WG5. Video Testing Cable Readiness The Video Systems Committee published CEA-23-B, Measurement Procedures for Determining Compliance with FCC Rules for Analog Cable-Ready Consumer Electronics Equipment in April This document defines the measurement procedures for determining compliance with FCC rules for "cable ready consumer electronics equipment," under 47 C.F.R (c). Intermediate Frequencies The Video Systems Committee published the reaffirmed edition of CEA-109-D, Intermediate Frequencies for Entertainment Receivers in November This standard defines intermediate frequencies to be used by AM, FM and TV broadcast receivers. It is awaiting final ANSI approval for publication and an American National Standard. Cable Tuner Immunity The Video Systems Committee published CEA-544-C, Low Frequency Immunity of Tuners in a Cable System in April This standard describes how to measure the low frequency (5-54 MHz) immunity of tuners in a cable system, based on requirements in FCC regulations that define the assumed levels of the desired signal, low frequency interference and the required receiver immunity. Camcorder Low Light Performance The Video Systems Committee published ANSI/CEA-639- R2010, Consumer Camcorder or Video Camera Low Light Performance, in April This standard describes a procedure for determining the low light sensitivity of consumer camcorders operating on the North American 525 line, 60 Hz NTSC color video standard. Audio Format Extensions for CEA-861-E The DTV Interface Subcommittee is working on CEA , Audio Formats Extensions. This standard will specify 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. It will also define 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 related to audio format extensions will also be provided. This standard will complement CEA-861-E. To be compliant with CEA a device will have to comply with CEA-861-E. Pre-vote comments are due 5/1/10. Interested? Join R4.8 WG7. Smart Antenna Systems Some implementations of smart antenna systems have been alleged to be performing less than optimally. To address this the Video Systems Committee is working on CEA- 909-B, Antenna Control Interface. Interested? Join R4 WG4. Digital STB Background Power Consumption The Video Systems Committee is working on a revision to CEA-2013-A, Digital STB Background Power Consumption. This standard defines maximum background mode (SLEEP state) energy consumption of basic digital set top boxes (STBs), whose primary function is video reception and delivery. Interested? Join R4 WG13. Digital STB Active Power Consumption The Video Systems Committee is working on a revision of CEA-2022, Digital STB Active Power Consumption Measurement. This standard defines a method for measuring power consumption of a digital set top box (STB) when the STB is in the active, or on, state. Interested? Join R4 WG13. XML Schema for Emergency Alert Information The Video Systems Committee published ANSI J-STD-70, Emergency Alert Signaling for the Home Network in April This new standard defines an XML Schema to signal emergency alert information from home network servers to home network client devices, in harmony with existing standards (CAP v1.1, ANSI J-042-A, and ATIS ). This standard was developed jointly with the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers and prior to Page 6 of 9

7 publication as an American National Standard was known within CEA as CEA TV Average Power Consumption The Video Systems Committee published ANSI/CEA-2037, Determination of Television Average Power Consumption, in March This document describes a method for measuring the average power consumption of TV sets. SD Card Common Interface The DTV Interface Subcommittee has begun work on CEA-2040, SD Card Common Interface Standard. This new standard will describe interfaces between a Common Interface Module (CI Module) located on an SD Card and a host device. It will specify the interface between a digital television receiver (hand-held, stationary or otherwise) and a small removable, replaceable CI Module that implements and embodies significant portions of a Conditional Access System (CAS). Interested? Join R4.8 WG11. PSIP Recommended Practice The Television Data Systems Subcommittee published CEA-CEB12-B, PSIP Recommended Practice in April This bulletin provides guidance for designing DTV receivers, cable TV receivers, video recorders and other consumer products that make use of the Advanced Television Systems Committee s (ATSC) Program and System Information Protocol (PSIP). It provides recommendations and suggestions for device functionality. Mobile/Handheld DTV The Video Systems Committee has begun work on CEA- CEB26, Mobile Handheld DTV Implementation Guideline. This document will provide information and guidelines for all ATSC-M/H stakeholders. It will recommend minimum requirements for ATSC-M/H devices, reference other specific documents and standards, and describe best practices with the goal of ensuring interoperability across different devices, geographies, service providers, application providers, operators, and networks. Interested? Join R4 WG18. Energy Consumption of Digital Video Recorders The Video Systems Committee has authorized a new project to develop an standard method for measuring and reporting the energy consumption of digital video recorders (DVRs). Interested? Join R4 WG13. Metadata Study Group The Metadata Study Group is studying the applications and use cases of metadata and will make a recommendation to CEA s Technology & Standards Council concerning the metadata requirements of CE devices, the need for metadata-related CEA relationships with other organizations, the need for metadata-related coordination of standards development, as well as possible standards or recommended practices that define how CE products receive, share, process and display metadata. Interested? Join the Metadata Study Group. DTV Receiver Audio/Video Synchronization The Video Systems Committee published CEA-CEB20, A/V Synchronization Processing in July This bulletin recommends methods for synchronizing audio and video content at the receiver using time stamps in MPEG-2 transport streams. DTV Audio Metadata The Television Data Systems Subcommittee is working on CEA-CEB21, Recommended DTV Audio Metadata Normalization Practices, a recommended practice that will give guidance to receiver manufacturers on how to parse the relevant portions of an ATSC audio stream, particularly in situations where the broadcaster is sending audio in multiple languages. It is considering what practices might be followed in order to help consumers most easily find the audio streams that they are looking for. Interested? Join R4.3 WG12. Page 7 of 9

8 The IEC TC100 US TAG is looking for experts for the following project and maintenance teams. Please note that the lack of US experts on these projects could lead to an abstain vote from the US on these important projects. If you or someone in your company is interested in joining, please contact Megan Hayes IEC Methods of measurements for RDS receiver products and characteristics relevant to RDS receivers and their minimum requirements IEC Multimedia systems and equipment - Colour measurement and management - Part 1: General IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC IEC and video products - Part 3: Video and video products - Part 4: Data and video products - Part 5-1: Transmission over asynchronous transfer mode and video products - Part 6-1: Packet transfer service over asynchronous serial links and video products - Part 7-1: Broadcast tranmitters - General and video products - Part 7-2: Broadcast transmitters - DVB-T and video products - Part 7-3: Broadcast transmitters - DAB and video products - Part 7-4: Broadcast transmitters - FM and video products - Part 7-5: Broadcast tranmitters - DRM Interface for loudspeakers with digital input signals based on IEC Page 8 of 9

9 IEC PWI Television METADATA Dictionary Professional tape-less camera recorder IEC Recording - Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 6,35 mm magnetic tape for consumer use (525-60, , and systems) - Part 4: Pack header table and contents IEC IEC Transmission of time code in the ancillary data space Terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting (T-DMB) receivers - Part 2: Interactive data services using BIFS Page 9 of 9