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High-definition television - HDTV
High-definition television (HDTV) is of strategic importance for the European consumer electronics industry and for the European television and film industries. With a view to its launch on the market in 1992, this Decision laid down the objectives intended to form the basis of a comprehensive strategy for the introduction of HDTV services in Europe
ACT
Council Decision 89/337/EEC of 27 April 1989 on high-definition television.
SUMMARY
This Decision sets the five following objectives as a basis for a comprehensive strategy for the introduction of HDTV services in Europe:
In 1994, its application was extended to the members of the European Economic Area.
References
Act |
Entry into force |
Deadline for transposition in the Member States |
Official Journal |
Decision 89/337/EEC |
25.5.1989 |
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OJ L 142 of 25.5.1989. |
RELATED ACTS
ACTION PLAN FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF ADVANCED TELEVISION SERVICES IN EUROPE
Council Decision 93/424/EEC of 22 July 1993 on an action plan for the introduction of advanced television services in Europe [Official Journal L 281 of 5.8.1993]. This Decision aims to ensure the accelerated development of the market for advanced television services in the 16:9 format and using 625 or 1 250 lines in order to contribute to market penetration by receiver equipment in the 16:9 format.
WORLDWIDE PRODUCTION STANDARD
Council Decision 89/630/EEC of 7 December 1989 on the common action to be taken by the Member States with respect to the adoption of a single world-wide high-definition television production standard by the Plenary Assembly of the International Radio Consultative Committee (IRCC) in 1990 [Official Journal L 363 of 13.12.1989]. This Decision aims to contribute to the smooth development of high-definition television (HDTV) production though common action to promote the adoption by the IRCC of a single world-wide high-definition television production standard.
Last updated: 30.08.2007