What is Avia PROfessional?
Avia PROfessional (Avia PRO) is a multi-disc test suite developed by Ovation Multimedia designed to be an all-inclusive product for the calibration of video and audio systems. The suite consists of six DVDs, a CD and user manual. Avia PRO is the most technologically advanced product for use in the home theater and professional environments.

When will Avia PRO be available?
Avia PRO is scheduled for release during the 4th quarter, 2003.

How much will Avia PRO cost?
The retail price for Avia PRO is $400.00 and will be available through direct sales via the Internet at www.ovationmultimedia.com and via phone at 1-800-572-3917.

How does Avia PRO work?
Despite the large number of test patterns and sound tones, ease of use is maintained through menus, direct access capabilities and grouping into task suites.

Will updates be incorporated into Avia PRO?
As changes in technology occur, updates to Avia PRO can be made easily and in a timely manner. With the 3-ring binder format, the library of discs can expand by simply adding DVD carrier sleeves, while the manual design allows for text pages to be added or removed when necessary.

Where can I find technical support for Avia PRO?
The technical support staff for the Ovation Multimedia and RPG materials can be accessed online at tech@ovationsw.com. Any technical questions regarding CEA’s DVD-Video Test Disc should be directed to Consumer Electronic Association, Technology & Standards Department, 2500 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 or standards@ce.org. Questions regarding SMPTE material should be directed to SMPTE’s Director of Engineering at eng@smpte.org. Questions concerning Genesis Microchip’s test patterns should be directed to branding@genesis-microchip.com, attn. Robert Haefling.

Will Avia PRO work on PAL Video Systems?
No. Avia PRO is an NTSC test signal set.

How accurate are Avia PRO’s test signals?
Avia PRO was produced directly in 480P with 8 bit/channel. The signals were then prepared with custom mpeg2 compressors with a typical bit level error under 1 bit count.

What region code is Avia PRO?
Avia PRO is not region limited.

Does Avia PRO work on 1080i?
The Avia PRO disc set has its test material in 480P format. In order to use the tests at 1080i, it would need to be passed through an upconverter prior to being fed into a client's system. I can't recommend doing so because signal level accuracy cannot be guaranteed through the conversion. Although we do have HDTV pattern synthesis capability in house, we are awaiting a practical HDTV disc delivery media before releasing Avia PRO signals in HD format.