SMPTE EG 38-2001

The aim of this document is to provide practical guidelines to users of MPEG-2 in studio and in other professional applications. This guideline provides a system overview, detailing the elements to be considered when choosing an MPEG-2 operating range. This guideline describes how the structure and parameters defined in SMPTE RP 213 may be configured to meet a selected operating point. This is achieved by giving specific, but representative, implementation examples planned or in use around the world. Examples are included from both intraframe and temporal predictive coded MPEG-2 for both 4:2:2 profile at main level and high level.