Sencore Academy
Professional A/V Calibration Certification

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: how to effectively test and calibrate video, audio, and RF systems, and pertinent, practical experience calibrating today's products through extensive hands-on labs. Over 1/3 of your seminar time is devoted to hands-on calibrating using video, audio, and RF products. This seminar will make you a more effective system installer and calibrator.

Day 1 - Video Calibration Instruction & Hands-On Calibration Activities
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

1. Elements of Good and Bad Video
2. Supporting Video Performance Goals
3. Why Calibrate/Calibration Overview
4. Video/Display Picture Inaccuracies

Activity 1: Getting Started - Viewing DVD Video -
Pre-calibration

5. Video Signal Formats and Video Display Inputs
6. Video Generator (VP403C) Introduction

Activity 2: VP403C Menu Familiarization
Signal Types
Video Formats
Patterns Familiarization

Activity 3: Testing the Inputs of a Multi-media Display
NTSC/ATSC RF/Digital Tuner Familiarization
Video Generator ATSC-RF-Video Clips Familiarization

Activity 4: Antenna/Cable Testing (Demonstrating HDTV - VP403C motion video)
Calibration Process Overview
Understanding Gamma
Calibrating Display User Controls

Activity 5: Calibrating Display User Controls
Light & Chromaticity Measurements and Display Color Standards
Color Analyzer Familiarization

Activity 6: CP6000 Familiarization
White Balance/Grayscale Tracking Calibration
Video Display Gamma
Luminance and Chromaticity Uniformity

Activity 7: Display Color Temperature Calibration
Professional Calibration Reporting

Activity 8: Creating/Reviewing a Color Calibration Report
Optical (non-contact) Color Analyzer Familiarization

Activity 9: OTC1000 Familiarization
Video Calibration Process Review

Activity 10: Finishing - Viewing DVD Video - Post Calibration

Day 1 - Evening - Prep for ISF Certification (optional)
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn all the material that you need to know to become ISF Certified. For a small investment in time and money you can attain this acclaimed certification. Our qualified instructor will make sure of it. The ISF has gained a significant foothold as a dominant force behind video quality standards. Their name recognition can only be good for you. Take a look at this web link!

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/features/2004/picture-perfect-tv-calibration-demystified.html

This is one more way that Sencore Academy adds value to your experience.

Day 2 - Audio Calibration Instruction & Hands-On Calibration Activities
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
1. Performance Goals for Home Theater Audio
2. Audio Calibration Process Overview
3. Speaker Polarity - Instruction and Activity 1
4. Speaker Level Balance - Instruction and Activity 2
5. Speaker Time Synchronization - Instruction and Activity 3
6. Auto Home Theater Test - Instruction and Activity 4
7. Early Reflection Analysis - Instruction and Activity 5
8. Octave Band Analysis - Instruction and Activity 6
9. Subwoofer Crossover Configure - Instruction and Activity 7
10. Subwoofer Level Adjust - Instruction and Activity 8
11. Subwoofer Polarity/Phase - Instruction and Activity 9
12. Room Resonance - Instruction and Activity 10
13. Placement Equalization - Instruction and Activity 11
14. Electronic Equalization - Instruction
15. Noise Interference Analysis - Instruction and Activity 12
16. Room Reverberation - Instruction and Activity 13
17. Auto HT Report - Activity 14
18. Audio Calibration Process Review

Day 2 - Evening - Commercial Sound System Measurement
Time: 5:30 - approximately 2-3 hours
Discusses the types of measurements that might be made with Sencore SoundPro Audio Analyzers in commercial sound systems in large acoustic spaces. These measurements provide you with the bulk of the information you need to install, calibrate and maintain commercial sound systems.

Day 3 - Assisted Hands-on Audio & Video Calibration Labs
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (sign up for time slots in individual calibration labs)

Video Calibration Hands-on Labs
Video Lab 1: LCD calibration with CP6000 ColorPro
Video Lab 2: Plasma calibration with CP6000 ColorPro
Video Lab 3: Projector calibration with OTC1000 ColorPro

Equipment Used:
OTC1000 ColorPro Color Analyzer
CP6000 ColorPro Color Analyzer
ACP6500 Auto CalPro Video Calibration System
VP40x VideoPro Multimedia Video Generator

Audio Calibration Hands-on Labs
Audio Lab 1: Speaker Polarity, Level Balance, Reference Level, Time Synchronization
Audio Lab 2: Crossover Configuration, Subwoofer Level & Phase/Polarity
Audio Lab 3: Early Reflection Analysis and Treatment

Equipment Used:
SP495 SoundPro Audio Consultant Audio Analyzer
SP395A SoundPro Audio Integrator Audio Analyzer
SP295C SoundPro Audio Analyzer
DAG5161 SurroundPro Digital Audio Generator
Microphone Multiplexers
RS95 Acoustic Calibration and Report Software

Sencore Academy Dates
3200 Sencore Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57107

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
01/28/08 - 01/30/08
03/17/08 - 03/19/08
05/21/08 - 05/23/08
07/09/08 – 07/11/08
08/20/08 - 08/22/08
11/12/08 - 11/14/08

Location: Queensland, Australia
08/10/08 – 08/12/08

 

 

 

 

 

Click Here for our Emagazine
article published with HomeToys:
Video Display Calibration -
The Nuts And Bolts Of It

Customer Comments:

Click Here to read comments from Peter Hodson III, President- P3 Integration, Inc.

“The class gave an overview on HOW to accomplish each type of job, which was different than why we need to do the job.”
Hunter Custom Electronics, Gaithersburg, MD

“The instructors knew their stuff and could answer any question thrown at them.”
AAFC, Anola, MB, Canada

“Excellent combination of theory/concepts and hands-on practice.”
System Design Studio, Quincy, MA

“I am very green in the audio/video calibration area, and this covers basics up to pro! Great!”
Hi-Tech Resources, Inc., Schererville, IN

“Excellent at breaking down what is happening and why.”
Custom Wiring, Harrisburg, VA

“We calibrated several TVs and I feel very comfortable with it now.”
Picture Perfect Home Audio Video, Hollywood, MD

"I chose Sencore as a first step in advancing a new direction for my company. The advent of HDTV provides new opportunities for growth and rewards. I chose Sencore as my training partner for providing equipment and training in advancing this goal. I had the occasion to receive firsthand training from their competent staff at offsite locations and at their factory location in Sioux Falls, SD. Their staff is exceptionally qualified and the support you receive is superior. Their approach to keeping classes small provides ample opportunity to learn and share information among other audio/video consultants. I highly recommend Sencore to anyone seeking to attain entry into this new universe of digital technology."
Mark Tucker
areuwired.com
Houston, TX

"It is commendable in today's self-centered business society that a company steps up-to-the-plate and performs a service to the electronic service industry as Sencore has done. After attending this seminar, I will return to my business with a wealth of valuable information and ideas to enhance my business. Unquestionably, in my 40 years of attending factory tech seminars, yours rates the best. Your professionalism, super performing staff and facility is a winner!!! You have proven to me in the A/V/RF world, 'If you can't measure it, how can you expect to control it?' I personally want to extend my thanks for your excellent performance…You can be assured of a strong continued future relationship…"
Stan King, General Manager, Royal Electronics, Port Orange, FL