Video Scrambling & Descrambling, Second Edition: for Satellite & Cable TV [Paperback]

Rudolf F. Graf Professional Technical Writer (Author), William Sheets (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750699973 | ISBN-13: 978-0750699976 | Publication Date: November 19, 1998 | Edition: 3

Video Scrambling and Descrambling for Satellite & Cable TV provides the "how and why" of encoding and decoding video signals. Most of the currently used methods are discussed, with the necessary technical background. Since digital scrambling methods will undoubtedly supplant analog methods, information on analog/digital conversion, phase-locked loops, digital techniques, and IC data sheets are included.

In this new edition the authors incorporate the many developments in this field since 1986. They elaborate the basic information on scrambling given in the first edition, and discuss current scrambling systems such as Tri-mode, SSAVI, and Videocipher II. Looking back at the "gloom and doom" predictions made in the 80s, they discuss which have proven correct, which have yet to be realized, and which have been wrong. Their discussion of basic circuitry now includes some new IC devices, and the section on political, legal and consumer aspects of scrambling has been completely updated. New digitization techniques and construction data, decoder circuitry, audio scrambling techniques, manufacturers' data sheets, US Patents, and current developments such as digital audio are also covered in this updated version.




Complete revision of a best-seller

Explains the theory and operation of encoding/decoding systems

Scrambling & descrambling circuits

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In this new edition the authors incorporate the many developments in this field since 1986. They elaborate the basic information on scrambling given in the first edition, and discuss current scrambling systems such as Tri-mode, SSAVI, and Videocipher II. Looking back at the "gloom and doom" predictions made in the 80s, they discuss which have proven correct, which have yet to be realized, and which have been wrong. Their discussion of basic circuitry now includes some new IC devices, and the section on political, legal and consumer aspects of scrambling has been completely updated. New digitization techniques and construction data, decoder circuitry, audio scrambling techniques, manufacturers' data sheets, US Patents, and current developments such as digital audio are also covered in this updated version.

About the Author

A professional technical writer, Rudolf Graf is an author whose name is familiar to electronics professionals and hobbyists alike. His many books offer a practical and enjoyable approach to often complex material. Mr. Graf is a graduate electronics engineer, and received his MBA at New York University. He is a senior member of the IEEE, a licensed amateur radio operator, and holder of a first-class radiotelephone operator's license. He currently lives in New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Newnes; 3 edition (November 19, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750699973
• ISBN-13: 978-0750699976
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Physics > Acoustics & Sound

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars For electronics experts only!, May 27, 1999

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This review is from: Video Scrambling & Descrambling, Second Edition: for Satellite & Cable TV (Paperback)

This book is geared towards electronics engineers. Unless you own at least an ocilloscope and a lot of other electronics equipment, this book will be useless to you.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for analog scrambling., February 10, 1999

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This review is from: Video Scrambling & Descrambling, Second Edition: for Satellite & Cable TV (Paperback)

Personally, I liked this book so much. It brings many information and classical circuits and patented for scrambling of video signals. The approach, however, is for systems NTSC. It also brings information on digital coding.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate reference book on the subject, April 1, 1997

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This review is from: Video Scrambling & Descrambling: for Satellite & Cable TV (Paperback)

I have been using this book for a little while now, and I had to just buy my own copy (some "friends" I have :) ). If you have some signal processing background, this is the book for you, but it is probably too technical for the average electronics tinkerer or computer geek. It provides great explinations and useful circuits that let you dive into the world of cable scrambling and descrambling. The theorys presented in this book can also be used to scramble signals on other kinds of systems for semi-safe transmission