Best Practices For Best Practices For Implementing TV Implementing TV On Windows VistaOn Windows Vista

Bernhard KotzenbergBernhard KotzenbergChris MatichukChris MatichukWindows eHome DivisionWindows eHome DivisionMicrosoft CorporationMicrosoft Corporation

Session OverviewSession Overview

Media Center GrowthMedia Center Growth

Windows Vista TV featuresWindows Vista TV features

Developing high quality TV tuner solutionsDeveloping high quality TV tuner solutions

TV tuner testing and logo programsTV tuner testing and logo programs

TV tuner driver distributionTV tuner driver distribution

Premium TV – U.S. Digital Cable Premium TV – U.S. Digital Cable

Exhaustive scanningExhaustive scanning

Call to actionCall to action

Media Center Edition GrowthMedia Center Edition Growth

~10 million MCE PCs sold~10 million MCE PCs soldApproximately 1 million/monthApproximately 1 million/month

Analysts are bullish on the future: Analysts are bullish on the future: ~25M units in 2009~25M units in 2009~50% of consumer PC sales WW in 2009*~50% of consumer PC sales WW in 2009*Analysts revising upAnalysts revising up

25M25M

20M20M

15M15M

5M5M

0M0M

20052005 20062006 2007200720042004 2009*2009*20082008

10M10M

Projected WW MCE PC ShipmentsProjected WW MCE PC Shipments

Sources: Sources:

IDC Consumer PC Sales Forecast ReportIDC Consumer PC Sales Forecast Report, WW, , WW,

* Endpoint Technologies Associates, 9/05* Endpoint Technologies Associates, 9/05

MCE accounted for 60% of U.S. Retail PC MCE accounted for 60% of U.S. Retail PC sales in Feb 06sales in Feb 06

When MCE sales increase, sub-$500 PCs dropWhen MCE sales increase, sub-$500 PCs drop

What’s driving growth?What’s driving growth?OEM Support and increased investmentOEM Support and increased investmentBroad appeal of MCE featuresBroad appeal of MCE features

MCE In Windows VistaMCE In Windows Vista

Not a separate SKU!Not a separate SKU!Huge win for us all – well done!Huge win for us all – well done!

MCE is in these Windows Vista SKUsMCE is in these Windows Vista SKUsWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium

Windows Vista UltimateWindows Vista Ultimate

Tuner attach rate is still an issueTuner attach rate is still an issueNeed to work together to increase Need to work together to increase attach ratesattach rates

Windows Vista TV FeaturesWindows Vista TV Features

Optimized for widescreenOptimized for widescreen

Channel BrowserChannel Browser

Guide Filter for Favorite ChannelsGuide Filter for Favorite Channels

Postal Code validationPostal Code validation

Updates to TV setting defaults from WMISUpdates to TV setting defaults from WMIS

Preview Channel LineupsPreview Channel Lineups

Recorded TV Gallery View with thumbnailsRecorded TV Gallery View with thumbnails

““Overlaps” Conflict ManagementOverlaps” Conflict Management

Recorded TV folder managementRecorded TV folder management

Millions of Xbox 360sMillions of Xbox 360s

MCX v2 TVs and DVD playersMCX v2 TVs and DVD players

High fidelity user experiencesHigh fidelity user experiences

TV PlatformTV Platform

GuideGuide

First Run and SetupFirst Run and Setup

DVRDVR

Whole Home DistributionWhole Home Distribution

Worldwide TV SupportWorldwide TV Support

Exhaustive TV Channel AutoscanningExhaustive TV Channel Autoscanning

Premium content through U.S. OpenCable Premium content through U.S. OpenCable

Media CenterMedia CenterMulti-SKU Availability in 190+ countriesMulti-SKU Availability in 190+ countries

Stunning 10’ Look and FeelStunning 10’ Look and Feel

Improved quality and reliabilityImproved quality and reliability

New Guide UINew Guide UI

Channel BrowserChannel Browser

Recorded TV Gallery ViewRecorded TV Gallery View

Windows Vista And MCE Windows Vista And MCE Have Great New FeaturesHave Great New Features

How can we work together to create How can we work together to create a better TV experience?a better TV experience?

Improving TV On Windows VistaImproving TV On Windows Vista

Lower CostLower CostDrive attach rateDrive attach rate

Integrate componentsIntegrate components

WW-ready solutionsWW-ready solutions

QualityQuality• Target CE-level quality Target CE-level quality • Compete with other Compete with other

media on PCmedia on PC• Consumers CAN tell Consumers CAN tell

the differencethe difference

ReliabilityReliabilityTV just works! (24/7)TV just works! (24/7)

Drivers on WU/InboxDrivers on WU/Inbox

No crashes, no hangsNo crashes, no hangs

IRSIRS

Improved TVImproved TVBest user experienceBest user experience

Satisfied customersSatisfied customers

Increased salesIncreased sales

The Quest For QualityThe Quest For Quality

Consider The Whole PipelineConsider The Whole Pipeline

Quality loss is permanentQuality loss is permanent

Maintain quality throughout pipelineMaintain quality throughout pipeline

Carefully select componentsCarefully select components

Develop high quality & reliable driversDevelop high quality & reliable drivers

TunerTuner Demod /Demod /

DecoderDecoderEncoderEncoder DriverDriver

Recommended Functionality Recommended Functionality For Analog TunersFor Analog Tuners

Separate Inputs forSeparate Inputs forAntenna (Terrestrial and FM reception)Antenna (Terrestrial and FM reception)

CableCable

Clustered S-Video, composite video, audioClustered S-Video, composite video, audio

Support automatic input selectionSupport automatic input selection

Support selectable stereo and secondary/tertiary audioSupport selectable stereo and secondary/tertiary audio32 KHz audio is OK but 48 KHz is strongly recommended32 KHz audio is OK but 48 KHz is strongly recommended

Audio and video capture must be on the same deviceAudio and video capture must be on the same device

Hardwired audio connection to sound cards is not supportedHardwired audio connection to sound cards is not supported

Support automatic format detection for PAL/SECAM Support automatic format detection for PAL/SECAM

Provide unsliced 4.5x and 5x oversampled data for VBI LinesProvide unsliced 4.5x and 5x oversampled data for VBI LinesMake sure data run-in is correct and data is not truncatedMake sure data run-in is correct and data is not truncated

Provide data for lines 6-23 even and odd fieldsProvide data for lines 6-23 even and odd fields

USB tuners should support USB 2.0USB tuners should support USB 2.0

Clearly label tuner inputsClearly label tuner inputs

TunerTuner

Designing High Quality EncodersDesigning High Quality Encoders

PC TV quality must be equivalent to, PC TV quality must be equivalent to, or better than consumer electronics or better than consumer electronics

Use hardware based encoders Use hardware based encoders to insure scalability to multi-tuner to insure scalability to multi-tuner and slower CPU PCsand slower CPU PCs

Provide at least 9 MBs VBR encodingProvide at least 9 MBs VBR encoding

Limit max VBR burst rate to 9.5 MBs over any 500 mSec periodLimit max VBR burst rate to 9.5 MBs over any 500 mSec period

Allow bit rate to be changed without stopping streamingAllow bit rate to be changed without stopping streaming

Limit Audio/Video interleave jitter to 30 mSecLimit Audio/Video interleave jitter to 30 mSec

Use a common accurate clock to timestamp audio and videoUse a common accurate clock to timestamp audio and video

Make sure there are no gaps or overlaps in the PTS timelineMake sure there are no gaps or overlaps in the PTS timeline

Multiplexers must support Mpeg2 Program Stream (single program)Multiplexers must support Mpeg2 Program Stream (single program)

EncoderEncoder

Building High Quality Analog DriversBuilding High Quality Analog Drivers

Filters should complete transition to Filters should complete transition to and from running state within 10 mSecand from running state within 10 mSec

Deliver samples at source frame rate Deliver samples at source frame rate or every 15 mSec if source frame rate isn’t knownor every 15 mSec if source frame rate isn’t known

Samples that are too large will result in longer channel change times Samples that are too large will result in longer channel change times and glitches due to decoder starvationand glitches due to decoder starvation

Samples that are too small consume too much CPUSamples that are too small consume too much CPU

Keep VBI and Audio/Video sample timestamps in syncKeep VBI and Audio/Video sample timestamps in sync

Support all channel change events and discontinuity indicatorsSupport all channel change events and discontinuity indicators

Do not expose unneeded or unused pinsDo not expose unneeded or unused pins

Provide a unique pin medium for each hardware connectionProvide a unique pin medium for each hardware connectionGraphs build faster when output pin mediums match only one filterGraphs build faster when output pin mediums match only one filter

Make pin mediums static and register them at driver install timeMake pin mediums static and register them at driver install time

Ensure that the capture filter dictates picture resolution Ensure that the capture filter dictates picture resolution to the encoder filterto the encoder filter

DriverDriver

Potential Issues Caused Potential Issues Caused By Poor Analog DriversBy Poor Analog Drivers

TV startup is too slowTV startup is too slow

Channel changes are too slow or glitchChannel changes are too slow or glitch

Lip sync is badLip sync is bad

Closed captions do not appearClosed captions do not appear

Closed captions out of sync with the audio and videoClosed captions out of sync with the audio and video

Picture loses detailPicture loses detail

TV just stops after long periods of viewingTV just stops after long periods of viewing

Seeking and trick mode playback do not work wellSeeking and trick mode playback do not work well

PC does not wake up and record showsPC does not wake up and record shows

DriverDriver

Recommendations For Digital TunersRecommendations For Digital Tuners

Capture chips must support full transport stream bitrates Capture chips must support full transport stream bitrates for the desired medium (HD up to 19 MBs)for the desired medium (HD up to 19 MBs)Automatically fine-tune digital signal if signal is Automatically fine-tune digital signal if signal is within +/- 100 KHzwithin +/- 100 KHzDetect and report signal presence and strength even if Detect and report signal presence and strength even if signal is not yet lockedsignal is not yet locked

Allows for quicker signal scanningAllows for quicker signal scanning

Do not wait for signal lock before returning a result from a Do not wait for signal lock before returning a result from a request to tunerequest to tune

Network provider will query signal strength to determine whether Network provider will query signal strength to determine whether and when signal is lockedand when signal is locked

Capture samples should be delivered at least Capture samples should be delivered at least every 15 mSecevery 15 mSec

Timestamps should represent a continuous timelineTimestamps should represent a continuous timelineIndicate discontinuities if data is not received or if data errors Indicate discontinuities if data is not received or if data errors cannot be correctedcannot be corrected

Supporting Multiple Tuners Supporting Multiple Tuners

Each tuner should be a different device instanceEach tuner should be a different device instance

A separate graph will be built for each tuner instanceA separate graph will be built for each tuner instance

Each instance should maintain its state independently Each instance should maintain its state independently from other instancesfrom other instances

Each instance must function fully and independently Each instance must function fully and independently from other instancesfrom other instances

There should be separate DirectShow filter entries There should be separate DirectShow filter entries for each instance (Tuner, Crossbar, Capture, etc.)for each instance (Tuner, Crossbar, Capture, etc.)

Each instance must have its own unique hardware Each instance must have its own unique hardware pin mediumspin mediums

Instances that share physical connectors must be able Instances that share physical connectors must be able to independently select their input via the crossbar filterto independently select their input via the crossbar filter

Tuner Testing And Logo Tuner Testing And Logo ProgramsPrograms

TV Tuner TestingTV Tuner Testing

Test your tuner in with the latest build of Windows VistaTest your tuner in with the latest build of Windows VistaSet up your tuners in First RunSet up your tuners in First Run

Test with multiple tuners installedTest with multiple tuners installed

Test sharing with a third party applicationTest sharing with a third party application

Test channel changeTest channel changeLook for loss of lip syncLook for loss of lip sync

Look for video or audio glitchesLook for video or audio glitches

Test video compressionTest video compressionRun with high motion contentRun with high motion content

Test long duration useTest long duration use

Test automatic recording after suspendTest automatic recording after suspend

Compare performance and quality with that of a good TVCompare performance and quality with that of a good TV

You can test all of this on Windows XP Media Center Edition too!You can test all of this on Windows XP Media Center Edition too!

Self-host Windows Vista with your tuners at homeSelf-host Windows Vista with your tuners at home

Look for future release of MCE Partner Test Kit with tuner Look for future release of MCE Partner Test Kit with tuner tests from Microsofttests from Microsoft

Windows Logo Programs Windows Logo Programs For TV TunersFor TV Tuners

Media Center will no longer have an independent hardware Media Center will no longer have an independent hardware requirements documentrequirements document

Media Center in Windows Vista's hardware requirements and the Media Center in Windows Vista's hardware requirements and the “Designed for Media Center Edition” requirements will now be part “Designed for Media Center Edition” requirements will now be part of the new Windows Vista Windows Logo Program (WLP)of the new Windows Vista Windows Logo Program (WLP)

Windows Vista Media Center requirements roughly align Windows Vista Media Center requirements roughly align with the Premium level logo with the Premium level logo

Hardware meet WLP + updated Media Center requirementsHardware meet WLP + updated Media Center requirements

Windows Vista Media Center Hardware Summary chart available Windows Vista Media Center Hardware Summary chart available in the FAQ on Microsoft Connectin the FAQ on Microsoft Connect

All Windows Vista WLP hardware requirements are verified using their All Windows Vista WLP hardware requirements are verified using their corresponding tests found in the Microsoft Windows Development corresponding tests found in the Microsoft Windows Development Kit (WDK)Kit (WDK)

Vista Test Tools In WDKVista Test Tools In WDK

Each hardware requirement for Media Center Each hardware requirement for Media Center in Windows Vista will have a corresponding test in Windows Vista will have a corresponding test in the Windows Driver Kit (WDK) to verify in the Windows Driver Kit (WDK) to verify compliance with the WLPcompliance with the WLP

No separate “test kit” specifically for Windows No separate “test kit” specifically for Windows Vista Media CenterVista Media Center

Diagnostic tests in the WDK will log info from Diagnostic tests in the WDK will log info from the Windows Vista computer running Media the Windows Vista computer running Media Center and verifies the hardware meets the logo Center and verifies the hardware meets the logo requirementsrequirements

WDK beta available with Windows Vista Beta 2WDK beta available with Windows Vista Beta 2

Final tests available soon!Final tests available soon!

Driver DistributionDriver Distribution

IHV/OEM WebsiteIHV/OEM WebsiteManual Search Manual Search for Updatesfor Updates

ChallengesChallenges

Manual processManual process

Multiple drivers in Multiple drivers in multiple locationsmultiple locations

Customer confusion Customer confusion as to which driver as to which driver to installto install

AdvantagesAdvantages

IHV/OEM posts IHV/OEM posts driver updates driver updates to WUto WU

Latest drivers Latest drivers dynamically dynamically availableavailable

Automatic update Automatic update notification for usersnotification for users

Inbox DriverInbox DriverPreinstalled Reliable Preinstalled Reliable DriverDriver

AdvantagesAdvantages

Device works out Device works out of the boxof the box

Replaces XP driver Replaces XP driver on upgrade to on upgrade to Windows VistaWindows Vista

Driver quality held to Driver quality held to the same standard the same standard as Windows Vistaas Windows Vista

Improved User ExperienceImproved User Experience

Windows UpdateWindows UpdateAutomated Driver Automated Driver UpdatesUpdates

New TV Features New TV Features In Windows VistaIn Windows Vista

U.S. Digital Cable ReadyU.S. Digital Cable Ready

OpenCableOpenCable™™ Unidirectional Receiver (OCUR) Unidirectional Receiver (OCUR) Approved by cable operatorsApproved by cable operators

CableLabsCableLabs®® specification OpenCable specification OpenCable OC-SP-OCUR-I02-060210OC-SP-OCUR-I02-060210

Support for CableCARDSupport for CableCARD™™ Provides premium content to the PC (HBO HD and more!) Provides premium content to the PC (HBO HD and more!)

Nationwide coverage Nationwide coverage

Supports non-CableCARD™ contentSupports non-CableCARD™ contentIncludes local HD channelsIncludes local HD channels

Hybrid tuner Hybrid tuner Also provides legacy support for NTSC and ATSCAlso provides legacy support for NTSC and ATSC

OCUR – User BenefitsOCUR – User Benefits

Great digital TV experience Great digital TV experience High definition video (cable and terrestrial)High definition video (cable and terrestrial)

Dolby Digital Surround SoundDolby Digital Surround Sound

Simplified configuration experienceSimplified configuration experienceEasier configuration with direct CableCARD instead Easier configuration with direct CableCARD instead of connecting settop box to PCof connecting settop box to PC

Increased reliability (no IR blaster)Increased reliability (no IR blaster)

Easy connectivity and Setup (First Run)Easy connectivity and Setup (First Run)

Built-in support for CableCARD pairing and diagnosticsBuilt-in support for CableCARD pairing and diagnostics

Scanning for free to air HD broadcastsScanning for free to air HD broadcasts

Digital Cable SupportDigital Cable Support

OpenCableUni-Directional Receiver

(OCUR)MCECable

Network

Cable Network I/FCable Network I/F(CA protected)(CA protected)

CableCARD I/FCableCARD I/F(DFAST (DFAST

protected)protected)

MCX

DRI I/FDRI I/F(WMDRM (WMDRM protected)protected)

OCUR Reference DesignOCUR Reference Design

Single tuner designSingle tuner designLimited by single stream capability of CableCARDLimited by single stream capability of CableCARD

Two modes of operation for SD and HD contentTwo modes of operation for SD and HD contentCable: Analog or Digital (NTSC or QAM64/256)Cable: Analog or Digital (NTSC or QAM64/256)

Terrestrial: Analog or ATSC (NTSC or 8VSB)Terrestrial: Analog or ATSC (NTSC or 8VSB)

MCE InterfaceMCE InterfaceIP over USBIP over USB

Content Protection: Windows Media DRMContent Protection: Windows Media DRM

Windows SupportWindows SupportInbox Class driver, all features accessible through Media CenterInbox Class driver, all features accessible through Media Center

CertificationCertificationPre-certified by CableLabs Pre-certified by CableLabs

Exhaustive Scanning Exhaustive Scanning

Automated mechanism to do a complete Automated mechanism to do a complete scanning of broadcast frequenciesscanning of broadcast frequencies

Ensures discovery of all channelsEnsures discovery of all channels

Brings parity with CE devicesBrings parity with CE devices

Works on current hardware, 60% coverageWorks on current hardware, 60% coverage

Worldwide solutionWorldwide solutionInitial release targeted at European analog TVInitial release targeted at European analog TV

Exhaustive Scanning Exhaustive Scanning

Tested in EuropeTested in EuropeU.K., France, Germany, Finland and NetherlandsU.K., France, Germany, Finland and Netherlands

Great partner support Great partner support Hardware and driversHardware and drivers

Scanning timeScanning time

13min13min

Total foundTotal found

4343

Valid channelsValid channels

4343

NoiseNoise

0 0

DuplicatesDuplicates

0 0

Exhaustive ScanningExhaustive Scanning

versusversus

Scanning in Netherlands (results)Scanning in Netherlands (results)

Legacy ScanningLegacy Scanning

Scanning timeScanning time

21min 21min

Total foundTotal found

120120

Valid channelsValid channels

43 43

NoiseNoise

47 47

DuplicatesDuplicates

30 30

Call To ActionCall To Action

Follow analog tuner design guidelinesFollow analog tuner design guidelines

Design and use high quality encodersDesign and use high quality encoders

Develop high quality driversDevelop high quality drivers

Use BDA for digital tuner supportUse BDA for digital tuner support

Make sure your drivers support multiple Make sure your drivers support multiple hardware instanceshardware instances

Use ISF to certify video qualityUse ISF to certify video quality

Use the tuner test tools in the WDKUse the tuner test tools in the WDK

Use Windows Update for driver distributionUse Windows Update for driver distribution

Support exhaustive channel scanningSupport exhaustive channel scanning

Review the analog tuner whitepaperReview the analog tuner whitepaper

Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources

Web ResourcesWeb ResourcesAnalog tuner whitepaper Analog tuner whitepaper http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/mediahttp://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/mediacenter/MCPCvidcap.mspxcenter/MCPCvidcap.mspx

Microsoft TV technologies on MSDNMicrosoft TV technologies on MSDNhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-ushttp://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/directshow/htm/introductiontodirectshow.asp/directshow/htm/introductiontodirectshow.asp

Related sessionsRelated sessionsMED076 – Preparing to TV Beyond Windows VistaMED076 – Preparing to TV Beyond Windows Vista

MED114 – Windows Media DRM Device Ecosystem MED114 – Windows Media DRM Device Ecosystem for Windows Vistafor Windows Vista

MED035 – Hardware Implementations MED035 – Hardware Implementations of Media Center Upgrade Scenariosof Media Center Upgrade Scenarios

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