European perspectives on HDTV studio production standards

摘要

The European standardization effort with respect to high-definition television (HDTV) is examined, focusing on production standards. The value of single worldwide HDTV standards is discussed, and a series of multinational research and development projects underway in Europe under the general title 'Eureka' is briefly described. Candidates for the worldwide standard are reviewed, and the difficulties of achieving a single standard are considered. The influence of economic and operational factors on the choice is examined. Dual-mode reception and colorimetry are discussed.