EG 38:2001 - SMPTE Engineering Guideline - MPEG-2 Operating Range Applications

The aim of this document is to provide practical guidelines to users of MPEG-2 in studio and in other professional applications. — This guideline provides a system overview, detailing the elements to be considered when choosing an MPEG-2 operating range. — This guideline describes how the structure and parameters defined in SMPTE RP 213 may be configured to meet a selected operating point. This is achieved by giving specific, but representative, implementation examples planned or in use around the world. — Examples are included from both intraframe and temporal predictive coded MPEG-2 for both 4:2:2 profile at main level and high level.