Basic Television and Video Systems, 6/e (Paperback)

Description:

The sixth edition of Basic Television and Vedio Systems, dramatically updated, is intended for many audiences. Foremost, it can be used by students enrolled in elecronics technology classes that include course work in television receivers, receivers/monitors, computer monitors, or other circuit applications using CRT-based displays. The students should have a background in electronic circuits, semiconductor devices, and basic communications
circuits. The text focuses on circuit functions rather than on circuit elements. Thus in this text, block diagrams hold the key to understanding the system.  Students will need only a basic understanding of algebra. This book will be useul to those with basic electronics background who wish to know more about television and related video circuit operation, system troubleshooting, and repair techniques. Television and video technicans will find that it updates their knowledge of television or other video-based systems.  For those servicing computer monitors, this text is invaluable. Medical electronics and clo television technicians also will find this book helpful in their understanding of circuit concepts, as well as for techniques in troubleshooting and repair.

Table of Contents:

Applications of Television
The Television Picture
Video Cameras and Camcorders
Picture Tubes (CRTs) and LCD Panels
Setup Adjustments for Color CRTs
Scanning and Synchronizing
Video Signal Analysis
Color Television Circuits and Signals
Video Test Signals
The Vertical Blanking Interval
Video Cassette Recorders and Video Disk Systems
Computer Monitors
Television Transmission
Television Receiver Circuits
Standby and Primary Low-Voltage Power Supplies
High Voltage and Scan Derived Power Supplies
Raster Circuits and Synch
RF Tuners and Remote Operations
Signal Processing Circuits
Sound Circuits
Cable and Satellite Systems
Antennas, Transmission Lines, and Distribution
Television and Video Servicing
High Definition Television
Appendix A: Television Broadcast Channel
Frequencies
Appendix B: Cable Television Channels
Appendix C: FCC Frequency Allocations
Appendix D: Television Systems Around the World
Appendix E: Worldwide Type Designations for
Picture Tubes
Answers to Self-examination Questions
Answers to Odd-numbered Problems