With the milestones of Digital TV and HDTV, there are<br>lots of questions to be asked about television of today...<br><br>Understanding Digital Television explains complex technical systems and solutions in an easy<br>to comprehend manner along with visual 3D graphics. It helps non-technical individuals such as<br>managers, executives, general media professionals, as well as TV and home cinema enthusiasts<br>gain a practical understanding of the equipment, technical aspects of digital television, and various<br>ways of distributing. Most examples are from a European perspective, but also include comparisons<br>with North American systems. This book answers the confusing questions about new devices and<br>digital formats, what to do when the analog TV transmitters are switched off, watching TV using your<br>broadband connection, and much more.<br><br>*Describes the four major platforms of digital TV: satellite, cable, terrestrial transmitters<br>and broadband<br>*Uses an extensive collection of illustrations to explain the technical solutions<br>*Includes detailed illustrations and full-color section<br>*Contains an appendices dedicated to North American systems