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This document outlines the course content for the subject "Audio-Video Systems" which is part of the 6th semester Bachelor of Engineering program in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Gujarat Technological University. The course covers 10 topics related to sound fundamentals, sound amplification, digital audio, audio devices and applications, video signals, television signal transmission and propagation, television receivers, digital video and standards, advances in TV technology, and television systems and standards. The document lists suggested practical assignments related to the course content.

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Audio Video Systems

This document outlines the course content for the subject "Audio-Video Systems" which is part of the 6th semester Bachelor of Engineering program in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Gujarat Technological University. The course covers 10 topics related to sound fundamentals, sound amplification, digital audio, audio devices and applications, video signals, television signal transmission and propagation, television receivers, digital video and standards, advances in TV technology, and television systems and standards. The document lists suggested practical assignments related to the course content.

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Electronics & Communication Engineering


B. E. SEMESTER: VI

Subject Name: Audio-Video Systems

Sr. Total
Course Content
No Hrs.
1. Sound Fundamentals : 6

The Physics of Sound, Sound and the Ear, The Cochlea, Mental
Processes, Level and Loudness, Pitch, Frequency Response and
Linearity, Audio Level Metering, The Decibel in Acoustics, Acoustic
Intensity Level, Acoustic Power Level, Acoustic Pressure Level, Inverse
Square Law, The VU and the Volume Indicator Instrument, The Phon,
Velocity of Sound, Reflection and Refraction, Absorption, Root Mean
Square Measurements, selection of sound absorbing
materials.Architectural Acoustics.

2. Sound Amplification: 5

Preamplifiers Requirements, Signal Voltage and Impedance Levels,


Preamplifier Stages, Voltage Amplifier Design, Constant-Current Sources
and Current Mirrors, Performance Standards, Power Amplifier Classes,
Thermal Dissipation Limits, Single-Ended Versus Push–Pull Operation,
Switching Amplifiers, Amplifier Grounding, Cross Over Network. Audio
Terminations Line-in/out, Aux-in/out, Mic In.

3. Digital Audio : 4

Digital Audio Fundamentals, Sampling and Quantizing, PCM, Audio


Compression, Disk-Based Recording, Rotary Head Digital Recorders,
Digital Audio Broadcasting, Digital Filtering, Stereophony and Multi-
channel Sound.

4. Audio Devices and Applications: 4

Microphone Sensitivity, Nature of Response and Directional


Characteristics, Measurement Microphones, Various Types of
Microphones, Various Types of Loudspeakers, Characteristic Impedance
of Loud Speakers, Headphone Types, The basics of Magnetic Recording,
Sound Cards, Sound Mixers, PA Systems & Installations, Digital Consoles.

5. Introduction to Video Signals: 7

Video signal dimensions, Horizontal sync composition, Vertical sync


details, Function of vertical pulse train, Scanning sequence details,
Geometric form and aspect ratio, Image continuity, No. of scanning lines,
Interlaced scanning, Resolution, Brightness, Contrast, Picture
transmission, TV transmitter, TV receiver, Synchronization, Receiver
controls. Perception of brightness and colour, Additive and subtractive
colour mixing, Video signals for colour transmission, Luminance signal (Y),
Compatibility, Colour-difference signals, encoding of colour difference
signals, Formation of chrominance signal

6. Television Signal Transmission & Propagation : 7

Picture Signal transmission, Positive and negative modulation, Vestigial


sideband transmission, Standard channel BW, Television transmitter, TV
Signal propagation, Interference suffered by TV channels. TV broadcast
channels for terrestrial transmission.

7. Television Receiver : 8

RF Tuner, IF Subsystem, Video amplifier, Sound section, Sync separation


and processing, Deflection circuits, Scanning Currents in the yoke, DC
power supplies. Electronic tuners, IF Subsystem, Y Signal channel,
Chroma decoder, Separation of U and V colour phasors, Synchronous
demodulators, Sub carrier generation and control, Matrixing for drive
circuits.

Receiver Servicing, Video pattern generator, Sweep & Marker generator,


Colour TV Pattern Generator, Vectroscope.

8. Digital Video & Standards : 3

Digitizing Video, Chroma Subsampling, Basics of Video Compression


(MPEG-x, H.26x), Digital VTR, Non-Linear Editing, 4:3 Vs 16:9 for Digital
Video.

9. Advances in TV Technology : 6

HDTV, Display Technologies (CRT, LCD, Plasma, LED, Projection), Video


Interfaces (Composite, Component, S-Video, DV, SDI, HDMI, DVI),

10. Television Systems and Standards : 2

NTSC Colour System, PAL Colour System, French Colour TV System,


ATSC, ISDB-T & DTMB, Overview of DVB-T, DVB-S, DVB-C & DVB-IP,
DVB-H, Cable Television Network

Text Book:
1. Audio Video Systems Principles Practices and Troubleshooting, by Bali & Bali,
Khanna Publishing Company.
References Books:
1. Modern Television Practice by R.R. Gulati.
2. Audio Video Systems by R.G. Gupta, Technical Education.
3. Essential Guide to Digital Video by John Watkinson, Snell & Wilcox Inc
Publication.
4. Guide To Compression By John Watkinson, Snell & Wilcox Inc Publication

List of Suggested Practical Assignments:

1. Study of PA Systems and its components.


2. Study of Audio Metering Tools like DB Meter, Audio Metering Software.
3. Study of Effects Processors.
4. Measuring Direction Pattern of Microphones.
5. Measuring Direction Pattern of Loudspeakers.
6. Design of an Auditorium considering the selection of various sound absorbing
materials
7. Digitizing Sound Signal and Editing it using Computer Software.
8. Study of Pattern Generator.
9. Study of Vectroscope.
10. Tracking of Block schematic for Color TV.
11. Study and Analysis of Composite Video Signal using CRO, Vectroscope, Pattern
Generator and Spectrum Analyzer.
12. Voltage and Waveform Analysis for Color TV.
13. Digitizing Video Signal using Computer Software and editing video.
14. Study of Direct to Home system.
15. Frequency Response of microphones
16. Frequency Response of loudspeakers
17. Design and Frequency Response of Cross- over network.
18. Simulation of Video Compressing Technique.
19. Study of CD/DVD/MP3 Player.
20. Study of Digital TV.
21. Study of High Definition TV.
22. Study of Digital Satellite Radio.
23. Study of Cable TV System.
24. Visit to a Cable TV Operator/TV/Radio stations
25. Any other practicals relevant to the course content.

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