"Covers all major aspects of analog and digital professional/consumer products." - Jerry Whitaker, Editor in Chief, "Video Systems" magazine. "Detailed descriptions of algorithms, methods of coding/decoding. Highly recommended to everybody who deals with digital television production, digital video equipment design, or just wants to know exactly how it works." - Amazon.com reader review.The bestselling introduction to digital television technology - updated and expanded, "Digital Television Fundamentals, Second Edition, Design and Installation of Video and Audio Systems": explains all relevant SMPTE and CCIR-ITU standards Details SDTV and HDTV equipment compatibility issues and suggests transition scenarios from SDTV and DTV. New to this edition is: in-depth coverage of the DTV standard; digital/analog equipment issues; advances in digital distribution and processing; DTV systems and applications; digital audio updates; and transition scenarios to DTV.Starting with the basics of how television works, this keystone reference clarifies the entire subject of analog and digital signal formats and updates you on the latest standards, technologies, equipment, and issues. Perfect for engineers, technicians, and other professionals working in digital video and audio, "Digital Television Fundamentals" guides you through fundamentals and leads you through sophisticated applications and compatibility questions. As the most comprehensive and heavily illustrated DTV guide out there, this much-needed resource covers the breadth of the field. Page after page, you'll find writing that's accessible to nontechnical staff or those who just want to understand how digital transmission happens.Designed to make every day on your job go more smoothly and easily, "Digital Television Fundamentals" can help you: understand all aspects of the FCC DTV standard; convert systems from analog to digital; base costly technical decisions on solid information about where the industry is headed; work with all major types of digital video and audio equipment; handle bit-signal distribution and multiplexing; manage compression; explain and apply relevant SMPTE and CCIR-ITU standards; and conceive and design the DTV scenario best suited to your budget and requirements. Written for those who want a leg up in their understanding of digital television, "Digital Television Fundamentals" is a step ahead of the competition - in breadth, in timeliness, in completeness, and in clarity. It's the marker for digital professionals who want to lead the field and stay on top of their business.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
Michel Poulin has gained his knowledge in the CBC Engineering laboratories, working for 14 years as a Technology Evaluation Engineer, then as a Supervising Engineer in charge of the Technology Evaluation Group. He is now with Leitch Technology International, in charge of the R & D laboratories and the Standards Compliance Group. He is an active participant in the SMPTE and IEEE standardization committee activities. He is a Fellow of the SMPTE. He is also co-author of the first edition of Digital Television Fundamentals, and lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.
"Covers all major aspects of analog and digital professional/consumer products."--Jerry Whitaker, Editor in Chief, Video Systems magazine******"Detailed descriptions of algorithms, methods of coding/decoding. Highly recommended to everybody who deals with digital television production, digital video equipment design, or just wants to know exactly how it works."--Amazon.com reader reviewThe Bestselling Introduction to Digital Television Technology-- Updated & Expanded Digital Television FundamentalsSecond EditionDesign and Installation of Video and Audio SystemsExplains all relevant SMPTE and CCIR-ITU standardsDetails SDTV and HDTV equipment compatibility issuesSuggests transition scenarios from SDTV and DTVNEW TO THIS EDITION_ In-depth coverage of the DTV standard_ Digital/analog equipment issues_ Advances in digital distribution and processing_ DTV systems and applications_ Digital audio updates_ Transition scenarios to DTVStarting with the basics of how television works, this keystone reference clarifies the entire subject of analog and digital signal formats and updates you on the latest standards, technologies, equipment, and issues. Perfect for engineers, technicians, and other professionals working in digital video and audio, Digital Television Fundamentals guides you through fundamentals and leads you through sophisticated applications and compatibility questions.As the most comprehensive and heavily illustrated DTV guide out there, this much-needed resource covers the breadth of the field. Page after page, you'll find writing that's accessible to nontechnical staff or those who just want to understand how digital transmission happens. Designed to make every day on your job go more smoothly and easily, Digital Television Fundamentals can help you: Understand all aspects of the FCC DTV standard.Convert systems from analog to digital.Base costly technical decisions on solid information about where the industry is headed.Work with all major types of digital video and audio equipment.Handle bit-signal distribution and multiplexingManage compression.Explain and apply relevant SMPTE and CCIR-ITU standards.Conceive and design the DTV scenario best suited to your budget and requirements.Written for those who want a leg up in their understanding of digital television, Digital Television Fundamentals is a step ahead of the competition--in breadth, in timeliness, in completeness, and in clarity. It's the marker for digital professionals who want to lead the field and stay on top of their business."About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
FREE shipping within United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds£ 21.67 shipping from Germany to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speedsSeller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP38605452
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5595978-6
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP57515152
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Baggins Book Bazaar Ltd, Rochester, KENT, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. v-xv, 730pp, b/w illustrated; black, red and orange boards with title in orange to black spine. Some shelfwear, corners rubbed and bumped. Some scratches/indents to boards, small marks to page edges. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 066688
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Plain-talking intro to television's newest technology. Digital Television Fundamentals, Second Edition, by Michael Robin and Michel Poulin, is the ideal guide for everyone who deals with digital video production or equipment design - or who just wants to know how this new phenomenon works. Fully detailed and heavily illustrated, this easy-reading reference covers it all--from video and audio fundamentals. to bit-serial distribution and ancillary data multiplexing. to digital signal compression and distribution methods of coding and decoding. In this edition you'll find: multimedia television treatment covering technologies, hardware, systems, workstations, A/V signal processing, disk storage, servers, cameras, VCRs, CD-ROM, DVI--plus interconnections, multimedia software, systems, and applications and standardization activities; late-breaking information on the DTV standard and how it affects broadcasting equipment and operations; a focus on the importance of relevant SMPTE and CCIR-ITU standards; details on digital/analog equipment compatibility issues; much more! No DJ; Heavy; Large. 730 pages. Seller Inventory # 1580829
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_394949266
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. Starting with the basics of how television works, this reference aims to clarify the entire subject of analog and digital signal formats and updates you on the various standards, technologies, equipment, and issues. It is suitable for engineers, technicians. Seller Inventory # 594340798
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware. Seller Inventory # 9780071355810
Quantity: 2 available