From the Back Cover:
The Classic A-to-Z Video Guide--Now With New Information On Developments In Digital Video and Laser Discs Televisions, VCRs, camcorders, and other sophisticated video equipment have become staples in American households, creating a tremendous demand for service and repair skills. No matter what your level of skill--from electronics engineer and technician to advanced hobbyists and student--this practical guide gives you all the vital information you need to understand, service, dianose, and repair today's state-of-the-art video equipment. Known for his lucid, concise explanations of technical subjects, best-selling electronics author John D. Lenk clarifies the inner working of a wide variety of modern video devices, offering ecpert advice and hands-on techniques you can put to work immediately. He explains testing/adjustment procedures and troubleshooting techniques for circuits in illustrated, step-by-step detail. In addition to providing essential safety precautions. Now expanded and updated, this classic reference contains more than 200 pages of critical new information, including chapters or sections covering digital video, laser discs, and the latest VCRs and camcorders. There is also new information about: Video amplifier circuits; video, chroma, and deflection circuits; and other video circuits; Digital VCR video circuits; S-VHS and Super Beta video circuits; 8-MM camera and player circuits; Laser discs. No matter how much experience you have with electronics, this all-inclusive handbook gives you the technical information--and confidence--you need to tackle even the most complex video equipment.
About the Author:
John D. Lenk is the best-selling author of over 90 books on practical electronics. His work has sold more than two million copies in nine languages and 33 countries. He has specialized in practical electronic design/service guides for more than 40 years. His most recent titles include Lenk's Video Handbook, LenkOs Digital Handbook, Lenk's Audio Handbook, Lenk's Laser Handbook, LenkOs RF Handbook, LenkOs Television Handbook, the McGraw-Hill Circuit Encyclopedia, Volumes 1-3, the McGraw-Hill Electronic Testing Handbook, and the McGraw-Hill Electronic Troubleshooting Handbook.
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