Newnes Guide to Digital TV

Newnes Guide to Digital Television provides a down-to-earth guide to all aspects of digital TV, encompassing the electronics of the equipment, broadcast applications, installations and servicing, and the different transmission methods - terrestrial, satellite and cable. The book introduces the basic theory of digital technology and demystifies the world of MPEG-2. It also covers the process of broadcast from camera to transmitter, the workings of the receiver from antenna to tube, and the technology of encryption and the set-top box. Thus, this book provides an overview of digital TV for specialists in any one area as well as an introduction for those who want to gain a basic grasp of the technology. It is essential reading for managers and engineers involved in the equipment design and manufacture, broadcasting, transmission, servicing and installation. Students and lecturers will find in this Newnes Guide all they need to know about this important new technology.The second edition has been updated with all the key developments of the past three years, and includes new and expanded sections on digital video interfaces, DSP, DVD, video servers, automation systems, HDTV, 8-VSB modulation and the ATSC system.