High definition MAC: the compatible route to HDTV

The current discussion on standards for high definition television has concentrated on the studio standard to be used for picture generation. The situation is analyzed from the opposite end of the TV chain, considering the needs of the viewer. The latest developments in this respect within the Eureka Project EU-95 on high-definition television (HDTV) are highlighted. The HDTV display and two transmission coding schemes are discussed. The system selected for 1988 demonstration is described.<
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