Some European Perspectives on HDTV
The introduction of HDTV in Europe is being considered primarily for new services using the MAC transmission standard. The MAC system offers significant advantages over present composite systems for compatible HDTV, especially in its inherent dual aspect ratio specification. The Eureka HDTV project is developing an HDTV production and transmission system based on a 50-Hz field rate and on MAC. The launching of European HDTV is planned for 1992. However, widescreen services may be available to the public before that date using an enhanced television (ETV) approach.
- Print ISSN
- 0036-1682
- Published
- 1989-12
- Content type
- Original Research
- DOI
- 10.5594/J03938
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