Delivery: Online | Est. Length: 16 Seat Hours | Price: $490.00
Course Overview
The NCTI Consumer Digital Electronics course is the definitive guide to the “what, how, and why” of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). In an era where the living room has evolved into a complex home theater, technicians must understand more than just how to plug in a TV.
This course provides the groundwork for installing and troubleshooting the entire entertainment ecosystem. Students will explore the evolution of Video Display Technologies (from HD to next-gen projection), master Audio Engineering concepts (speaker construction and surround sound layouts), and learn to configure Digital Set-Top Boxes (STB) for optimal resolution. Whether dealing with legacy DVD players or modern IPTV streaming solutions, this course ensures you can integrate every component into a seamless user experience.
Who Should Attend:
- Broadband Premises Installers
- Home Theater Technicians
- Audio/Video (A/V) Specialists
What You Will Learn
Upon completion, students will be able to design, connect, and troubleshoot complex home entertainment systems using best practices for audio and video fidelity.
Core Competencies:
- Video Standards: Identify characteristics of SD, HD, and UHD/4K technologies, and compare display types (LCD, OLED, Projection).
- Audio Mastery: Explain the physics of sound, speaker construction, and the difference between analog and digital audio conversion.
- Home Theater Design: Set up Audio/Video Receivers (AVR), configure surround sound layouts (5.1/7.1), and optimize component interfaces.
- Hardware & Storage: Troubleshoot Digital Set-Top Boxes, configure DVR/Hard Drive storage, and navigate Electronic Program Guides (EPG).
- Modern Delivery: Explain the concepts of IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) and how it disrupts legacy service delivery.
- Customer Support: Configure parental controls, manage closed captioning, and educate customers on remote control operations.
Certification and Benefits
Prepare for SCTE Certification
This course is a highly recommended preparatory tool for the SCTE Broadband Premises Installer certification.
Additional Benefits:
- Career Advancement: Earn credits toward NCTI Master Installer, Master Technician, and Master Dispatcher certifications.
- Industry Recognition: Receive the NCTI Certificate of Graduation.
- Practical Skills: Learn which digital video interfaces (HDMI, Component, Optical) provide the best resolution for specific equipment.
Course Outline
Module 1: Video Standards and Services
- Television formats and digital access.
- Developing standards and major organizations.
Module 2: Video Display Technologies
- Display concepts and projector configurations.
- Next-generation screen technologies.
Module 3: Content Storage
- Hard drive video storage (DVR).
- Cloud computing, DVDs, and digital media.
Module 4: Audio Technologies
- Speaker technology and sound reproduction.
- Analog-to-Digital conversion.
- Home Theater system layout and receiver setup.
Module 5: Digital Set-Top Boxes & IPTV
- STB physical features, functions, and diagnostics.
- Disrupting legacy service with IPTV content distribution.
Module 6: Connecting and Operating Electronics
- Best practices for Video and Audio connections.
- Remote control troubleshooting and Menu navigation.
- Configuring Parental Controls and Viewing Options.