Understanding Digital Television

An Introduction to DVB Systems with Satellite, Cable, Broadband and Terrestrial TV Distribution

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Paperback, 328 Pages
Published: AUG-2006
ISBN 10: 0-240-80906-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-240-80906-9
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS


By
Lars-Ingemar Lundstrom, Lars-Ingemar Lundstrom is the Product Development Manager for Teracom, a terrestrial broadcast service company owned by the Swedish government, and is engaged in Business Media Systems and Television, Digital Signage Broadcasting, Virtual TV and IP Television for Point of Sales and Cinema Applications.

Description
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.

Audience:
Managers, executives, and media professionals in the broadcasting industry in Europe that need a practical understanding of the equipment, aspects of digital television, and various ways of distributing television and the consequences of different kinds of distribution as seen from a consumer perspective. No technical prerequesite is required.


 
Last update: 12 Apr 2012