DTV Fundamentals
A one-hour course written by Phil Cianci, Broadcast Engineer
Presents an overview of digital technology and techniquesused in DTV systemsin this introductory course for technicians, technologists and non-technical broadcast professionals. The course begins by illustrating digital principals and continues with a module-by-module explanation of a generic DTV system. Upon completion, you will understand audio and video formats and compression techniques, packet based transport implementation, error concealment and correction methods and digital modulation schemes. This course has 6 lessons.
You will learn:
- The Basics of Digital Systems
- Modular Components of DTV Emission System Presentation Compression Transport Transmission Integration of the System Modules
Your instructor:
Phil Cianci is a veteran television engineer who has worked at Philips Research and ESPN. He is also the Editor of the Broadcast Engineering Transition to Digital e-Newsletter and the Focal Press book, HDTV and the Transition to Digital Broadcasting.
