Intended for both novice and experienced users, this guide is designed to inform and entertain the reader in unravelling the jargon surrounding video equipment and in following carefully delineated procedures for its use. Chapters include "Exploring the Video Universe,""A Grand Tour of Video Technology,""The Video System,""The Video Camera,""The VTR,""All about Videotape,""Making the Right Connections,""TV Monitors and Video Projectors,""VTR Interchangeability,""Connecting and Operating the VTR,""Basic Videocassette Systems,""The Video Portapak,""ENG and Portable Videocassette Systems,""Maintenance and Troubleshooting," and "Setting Goals/Purchasing Equipment." Diagrams, a glossary of terms, and appendices on information sources are provided. (MER)