BASIC TELEVISION AND VIDEO SYSTEMS 6/E

The sixth edition of Basic Television and VedioSystems, dramatically updated, is intended for manyaudiences. Foremost, it can be used by studentsenrolled in elecronics technology classes that includecourse work in television receivers,receivers/monitors, computer monitors, or other circuitapplications using CRT-based displays. The studentsshould have a background in electronic circuits,semiconductor devices, and basic communicationscircuits. The text focuses on circuit functions ratherthan on circuit elements. Thus in this text, blockdiagrams hold the key to understanding the system.Students will need only a basic understanding ofalgebra. This book will be useul to those with basicelectronics background who wish to know more abouttelevision and related video circuit operation, systemtroubleshooting, and repair techniques. Television andvideo technicans will find that it updates theirknowledge of television or other video-based systems.For those servicing computer monitors, this text isinvaluable. Medical electronics and clotelevision technicians also will find this book helpfulin their understanding of circuit concepts, as well asfor techniques in troubleshooting and repair.

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