CBS-KNXT Hollywood Television Broadcasting Center

The new television broadcasting center for the Los Angeles area incorporates many new engineering developments to improve technical quality, increase reliability and simplify operation. Equipment includes a digital computer, for automatic control of switching of audio and video program material, and highly stable vidicon film cameras which require a minimum of operating adjustment. The facilities employ many innovations in plant layout, system design and installation practices. The video and audio facilities are described and the philosophy which led to the designs is set forth, with emphasis on the methods and features which are new.