Understanding Digital Television in Europe is a comprehensive book
covering all three platforms used for digital TV; Satellite, Cable,
Terrestrial and Broadband. Thorough explanations of time and
technology from the first inventions to today's television and
home cinema applications. HDTV relating to digital television and
future prospects of the television media are also explored.
With the milestones of Digital TV and HDTV, there are
lots of questions to be asked about television of today...
Understanding Digital Television explains complex technical systems
and solutions in an easy
to comprehend manner along with visual 3D graphics. It helps
non-technical individuals such as
managers, executives, general media professionals, as well as TV
and home cinema enthusiasts
gain a practical understanding of the equipment, technical aspects
of digital television, and various
ways of distributing. Most examples are from a European
perspective, but also include comparisons
with North American systems. This book answers the confusing
questions about new devices and
digital formats, what to do when the analog TV transmitters are
switched off, watching TV using your
broadband connection, and much more.
Describes the four major platforms of digital TV: satellite, cable,
terrestrial transmitters
and broadband
Uses an extensive collection of illustrations to explain the
technical solutions
Includes detailed illustrations and full-color section
Contains an appendices dedicated to North American systems
"Full of technical content that would make it an interesting read for technicians...In all, a very well-written book and well worth investing in if you work in this area, or want to" - Lighting & Sound Jan 07
Author Lars-Ingemar Lundström has been writing technical books for television in Europe for the last 25 years. He specializes in explaining complicated subjects such as broadcast engineering, digital television, and distribution in a easy to understand terms using signature 3D color graphics.
Inhaltsangabe
1 The History of Television 2 What is Digital TV? 3 Satellite TV 4 Digital TV by Satellite 5 Digital TV by Cable 6 Digital TV by Terrestrial Transmitters 7 Digital TV by Broadband 8 How to choose the Equipment 9 Digital TV on Disc 10 The Consumer 11 HDTV and the future of Television
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