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180 lines
180 lines (by modern standards it could be called 169p) is an early electronic television system.
180 lines (by modern standards it could be called 169p) is an early electronic television system.
1st & Ten (graphics system)
1st & Ten is the name for a computer system that generates and displays one version of the yellow first down line that a TV viewer sees during a live broadcast of a college or professional Ameri...
1st & Ten is the name for a computer system that generates and displays one version of the yellow first down line that a TV viewer sees during a live broadcast of a college or professional Ameri...
3D television
A 3D television is a television set that projects a television program into a realistic three-dimensional field by employing techniques such as stereoscopic display, multi-view display, 2D-plus-...
A 3D television is a television set that projects a television program into a realistic three-dimensional field by employing techniques such as stereoscopic display, multi-view display, 2D-plus-...
405-line television system
The 405-line monochrome analogue television broadcasting system was the first fully electronic television system to be used in regular broadcasting.
The 405-line monochrome analogue television broadcasting system was the first fully electronic television system to be used in regular broadcasting.
441-line television system
441 lines, or 383i if named using modern standard, is an early electronic television system.
441 lines, or 383i if named using modern standard, is an early electronic television system.
567 Line television
567 Line television an experimental broadcast, and a proposal by Phillips of Holand, was a 567 line television system for Europe, running at 50 fields per second.
567 Line television an experimental broadcast, and a proposal by Phillips of Holand, was a 567 line television system for Europe, running at 50 fields per second.
8-bit color
8-bit colour graphics is a method of storing image information in a computer's memory or in an image file, such that each pixel is represented by one 8-bit byte.
8-bit colour graphics is a method of storing image information in a computer's memory or in an image file, such that each pixel is represented by one 8-bit byte.
A-MAC
A-MAC carries the digital information: sound, data-teletext on an FM subcarrier at 7 MHz. Since the vision bandwidth of a standard MAC signal is 8.4 MHz, the horizontal resolution on A...
A-MAC carries the digital information: sound, data-teletext on an FM subcarrier at 7 MHz. Since the vision bandwidth of a standard MAC signal is 8.4 MHz, the horizontal resolution on A...
Active Format Description
In television technology, Active Format Description (AFD) is a standard set of codes that can be sent in the MPEG video stream or in the baseband SDI video signal that carries information ...
In television technology, Active Format Description (AFD) is a standard set of codes that can be sent in the MPEG video stream or in the baseband SDI video signal that carries information ...
Advanced Digital Broadcast
Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) designs, manufactures and deploys solutions to distribute pay-TV and multimedia services to the connected home, for all types of networks.
Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) designs, manufactures and deploys solutions to distribute pay-TV and multimedia services to the connected home, for all types of networks.
Advanced Television
Advanced television is an umbrella term used to describe an array of features enabled by digital technology that significantly change analog television as it has come to be known during the 20th...
Advanced television is an umbrella term used to describe an array of features enabled by digital technology that significantly change analog television as it has come to be known during the 20th...
Advanced Television Systems Committee
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) is the group, established in 1982, that developed the eponymous ATSC Standards for digital television in the United States, also adopted by Canad...
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) is the group, established in 1982, that developed the eponymous ATSC Standards for digital television in the United States, also adopted by Canad...
Advanced Television Systems Committee standards
ATSC standards are a set of standards developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee for digital television transmission over terrestrial, cable, and satellite networks.
ATSC standards are a set of standards developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee for digital television transmission over terrestrial, cable, and satellite networks.
Aiken tube
The Aiken tube was the first successful flat panel black and white television.
The Aiken tube was the first successful flat panel black and white television.
Ambilight
Ambilight, which is short for Ambient Lighting, is a feature invented by Philips Research and a Philips development lab in Eindhoven in 2002.
Ambilight, which is short for Ambient Lighting, is a feature invented by Philips Research and a Philips development lab in Eindhoven in 2002.
Analog high-definition television system
Historically, the term high-definition television was first used to refer to a analog video broadcast television system developed in the 1930s to replace early experimental systems with as few a...
Historically, the term high-definition television was first used to refer to a analog video broadcast television system developed in the 1930s to replace early experimental systems with as few a...
Analog passthrough
Analog passthrough is a feature found on some digital-to-analog television converter boxes.
Analog passthrough is a feature found on some digital-to-analog television converter boxes.
Analog television
Analog television is the analog transmission that involves the broadcasting of encoded analog audio and analog video signal: one in which the message conveyed by the broadcast signal is a ...
Analog television is the analog transmission that involves the broadcasting of encoded analog audio and analog video signal: one in which the message conveyed by the broadcast signal is a ...
Apple Interactive Television Box
The Apple Interactive Television Box was a set-top box developed by Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) in partnership with a number of global telecommunications firms, including British Telecom and...
The Apple Interactive Television Box was a set-top box developed by Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) in partnership with a number of global telecommunications firms, including British Telecom and...
Apple TV
Apple TV is a digital media receiver developed and sold by Apple Inc. It is a small form factor network appliance designed to play digital content originating from the iTunes Store, Netflix, Yo...
Apple TV is a digital media receiver developed and sold by Apple Inc. It is a small form factor network appliance designed to play digital content originating from the iTunes Store, Netflix, Yo...
ATSC (standards)
ATSC standards are a set of standards developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee for digital television transmission over terrestrial, cable, and satellite networks.
ATSC standards are a set of standards developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee for digital television transmission over terrestrial, cable, and satellite networks.
ATSC standards
ATSC standards are a set of standards developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee for digital television transmission over terrestrial, cable, and satellite networks.
ATSC standards are a set of standards developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee for digital television transmission over terrestrial, cable, and satellite networks.
Audio description
Audio description refers to an additional narration track for blind and visually impaired consumers of visual media.
Audio description refers to an additional narration track for blind and visually impaired consumers of visual media.
Auto relay
An automatic relay or otherwise known as auto relay is a signal in a television set that turns a television on and off.
An automatic relay or otherwise known as auto relay is a signal in a television set that turns a television on and off.
Automatic Tuning System euro plus
ATS euro plus is an automatic tuning system for convenient initial adjustment of the television set with sorting and channel identification specification in fixed sequence.
ATS euro plus is an automatic tuning system for convenient initial adjustment of the television set with sorting and channel identification specification in fixed sequence.
AV.link
AV.link, also known under the trade names nexTViewLink, SmartLink, Q-Link, EasyLink, etc.
AV.link, also known under the trade names nexTViewLink, SmartLink, Q-Link, EasyLink, etc.
B-MAC
B-MAC is a form of analog video encoding, specifically a type of (Multiplexed Analogue Components (MAC) encoding.
B-MAC is a form of analog video encoding, specifically a type of (Multiplexed Analogue Components (MAC) encoding.
Back porch
Back porch refers to the portion in each scan line of a video signal between the end (rising edge) of the horizontal sync pulse and the start of active video.
Back porch refers to the portion in each scan line of a video signal between the end (rising edge) of the horizontal sync pulse and the start of active video.
Backhaul (broadcasting)
In the context of broadcasting, backhaul refers to uncut program content that is transmitted point-to-point to an individual television station or radio station, broadcast network or other recei...
In the context of broadcasting, backhaul refers to uncut program content that is transmitted point-to-point to an individual television station or radio station, broadcast network or other recei...
BBC Research & Development
BBC Research & Development is the technical research department of the BBC.
BBC Research & Development is the technical research department of the BBC.
BBC Two 'Computer Generated 2' ident
The Computer Generated 2 was an ident used by BBC Two between c.March 1979 and 31 March 1986.
The Computer Generated 2 was an ident used by BBC Two between c.March 1979 and 31 March 1986.
Beam-index tube
The beam-index tube is a color television cathode ray tube design, using phosphor stripes and active-feedback timing, rather than phosphor dots and a beam-shadowing mask as developed by RCA. Bea...
The beam-index tube is a color television cathode ray tube design, using phosphor stripes and active-feedback timing, rather than phosphor dots and a beam-shadowing mask as developed by RCA. Bea...
Belweder (TV set)
Belweder was the brand name of the OT1471 television set, manufactured in People's Republic of Poland (PRL) from 1957 to 1960 at the Warszawskie Zakłady Telewizyjne (WZT).
Belweder was the brand name of the OT1471 television set, manufactured in People's Republic of Poland (PRL) from 1957 to 1960 at the Warszawskie Zakłady Telewizyjne (WZT).
Black level
Video black level is defined as the level of brightness at the darkest (black) part of a visual image or the level of brightness at which no light is emitted from a screen, resulting in a pure b...
Video black level is defined as the level of brightness at the darkest (black) part of a visual image or the level of brightness at which no light is emitted from a screen, resulting in a pure b...
Black-and-white
Black-and-white, often abbreviated B/W or B&W, is a term referring to a number of monochrome forms in visual arts.
Black-and-white, often abbreviated B/W or B&W, is a term referring to a number of monochrome forms in visual arts.
Broadcast relay station
A broadcast relay station, relay transmitter, broadcast translator, rebroadcaster, or repeater is a broadcast transmitter which repeats or transponds the signal of anoth...
A broadcast relay station, relay transmitter, broadcast translator, rebroadcaster, or repeater is a broadcast transmitter which repeats or transponds the signal of anoth...
Broadcast television systems
Broadcast television systems are encoding or formatting standards for the transmission and reception of terrestrial television signals.
Broadcast television systems are encoding or formatting standards for the transmission and reception of terrestrial television signals.
Broadcast-safe
Broadcast-safe video (broadcast legal or legal signal) is a term used in the broadcast industry to define video and audio compliant with the technical or regulatory broadcast require...
Broadcast-safe video (broadcast legal or legal signal) is a term used in the broadcast industry to define video and audio compliant with the technical or regulatory broadcast require...
Burst phase
Burst phase is the first ten cycles of colour burst in the "porch" of the synchronising pulse in the PAL (Phase Alternation Line) broadcast television systems format.
Burst phase is the first ten cycles of colour burst in the "porch" of the synchronising pulse in the PAL (Phase Alternation Line) broadcast television systems format.
C-MAC
C-MAC is the variant approved by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for satellite transmissions.
C-MAC is the variant approved by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for satellite transmissions.
Cathode ray
Cathode rays (also called an electron beam or e-beam) are streams of electrons observed in vacuum tubes.
Cathode rays (also called an electron beam or e-beam) are streams of electrons observed in vacuum tubes.
Cathode ray tube
The cathode ray tube is a vacuum tube containing an electron gun and a fluorescent screen used to view images.
The cathode ray tube is a vacuum tube containing an electron gun and a fluorescent screen used to view images.
Centralcasting
In terrestrial radio and television broadcasting, centralcasting refers to the use of automated systems by which customised signals for broadcast by multiple individual stations may be created a...
In terrestrial radio and television broadcasting, centralcasting refers to the use of automated systems by which customised signals for broadcast by multiple individual stations may be created a...
CGMS-A
Copy Generation Management System - Analog (CGMS-A) is a copy protection mechanism for analog television signals.
Copy Generation Management System - Analog (CGMS-A) is a copy protection mechanism for analog television signals.
Channel 3/4 output
A channel 3/4 output was a common output selection for most audiovisual devices sold in North America, that are intended to be connected to a TV using a Radio frequency (RF) signal.
A channel 3/4 output was a common output selection for most audiovisual devices sold in North America, that are intended to be connected to a TV using a Radio frequency (RF) signal.
Channel memory
An automatic channel memory system (ACMS) is a system in which a digitally controlled radio tuner such as a TV set or VCR could search and memorize TV channels automatically.
An automatic channel memory system (ACMS) is a system in which a digitally controlled radio tuner such as a TV set or VCR could search and memorize TV channels automatically.
Chromatron
The Chromatron is a color television cathode ray tube design invented by Nobel prize-winner Ernest Lawrence and developed commercially by Sony, Litton Industries and others.
The Chromatron is a color television cathode ray tube design invented by Nobel prize-winner Ernest Lawrence and developed commercially by Sony, Litton Industries and others.
Cinema Picture Style
The Cinema Picture Style is a custom Canon EOS Setting File, which was created by John Hope, using the Canon Picture Style Editor, and published the first time the 8th september 2011.
The Cinema Picture Style is a custom Canon EOS Setting File, which was created by John Hope, using the Canon Picture Style Editor, and published the first time the 8th september 2011.
Color depth
In computer graphics, color depth or bit depth is the number of bits used to represent the color of a single pixel in a bitmapped image or video frame buffer.
In computer graphics, color depth or bit depth is the number of bits used to represent the color of a single pixel in a bitmapped image or video frame buffer.
Color killer
The color killer is a stage in color TV receiver sets which acts like a mute circuit to cut off the color amplifiers when the signal received is in black and white.
The color killer is a stage in color TV receiver sets which acts like a mute circuit to cut off the color amplifiers when the signal received is in black and white.
Color television
Color television is part of the history of television, the technology of television and practices associated with television's transmission of moving images in color video.
Color television is part of the history of television, the technology of television and practices associated with television's transmission of moving images in color video.
Colortrak 2000
Colortrak 2000 was one of RCA's brand names for their high-end television models produced from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s, the other being Dimensia.
Colortrak 2000 was one of RCA's brand names for their high-end television models produced from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s, the other being Dimensia.
Combo television unit
A Combo television unit, or a TV/VCR combo, sometimes known as a televideo, is a television and either a VCR or a DVD built into a single unit.
A Combo television unit, or a TV/VCR combo, sometimes known as a televideo, is a television and either a VCR or a DVD built into a single unit.
Composite monitor
A composite monitor is any analog video display that receives input in the form of an analog composite video signal to a defined specification.
A composite monitor is any analog video display that receives input in the form of an analog composite video signal to a defined specification.
Composite video
Composite video is the format of an analog television signal before it is combined with a sound signal and modulated onto an RF carrier.
Composite video is the format of an analog television signal before it is combined with a sound signal and modulated onto an RF carrier.
Computer Originated World
The Computer Originated World (COW) was the method of creating the BBC1 symbol that was used between February 1985 and February 1991.
The Computer Originated World (COW) was the method of creating the BBC1 symbol that was used between February 1985 and February 1991.
Console television
A Console Television is a type of CRT television most popular in, but not exclusive to, the United States of America.
A Console Television is a type of CRT television most popular in, but not exclusive to, the United States of America.
Content Reference Identifier
A Content Reference Identifier or CRID is a concept from the standardization work done by the TV-Anytime forum.
A Content Reference Identifier or CRID is a concept from the standardization work done by the TV-Anytime forum.
Contrast ratio
The contrast ratio is a property of a display system, defined as the ratio of the luminance of the brightest color to that of the darkest color that the system is capable of producing.
The contrast ratio is a property of a display system, defined as the ratio of the luminance of the brightest color to that of the darkest color that the system is capable of producing.
Control track
A control track is a track that runs along an outside edge of a standard analog videotape (including VHS).
A control track is a track that runs along an outside edge of a standard analog videotape (including VHS).
Coupon-eligible converter box
A coupon-eligible converter box (CECB) was a digital television adapter that met eligibility specifications for subsidy "coupons" from the United States government.
A coupon-eligible converter box (CECB) was a digital television adapter that met eligibility specifications for subsidy "coupons" from the United States government.
Crid
A CRID or a Content Reference Identifier is a concept from the standardization work done by the TV-Anytime forum.
A CRID or a Content Reference Identifier is a concept from the standardization work done by the TV-Anytime forum.
CT-100
Introduced in April 1954 the RCA CT-100 was the second all-electronic consumer color television set in the USA, preceeded by the Westinghouse H840CK15 by a few weeks.
Introduced in April 1954 the RCA CT-100 was the second all-electronic consumer color television set in the USA, preceeded by the Westinghouse H840CK15 by a few weeks.
Cue card
Cue cards, also known as note cards or idiot cards, are cards with words written on them that help actors and speakers remember what they have to say.
Cue cards, also known as note cards or idiot cards, are cards with words written on them that help actors and speakers remember what they have to say.
D-MAC
Among the family of MAC or Multiplexed Analog Components systems for television broadcasting, D-MAC is a reduced bandwidth variant designed for transmission down cable.
Among the family of MAC or Multiplexed Analog Components systems for television broadcasting, D-MAC is a reduced bandwidth variant designed for transmission down cable.
D2-MAC
D2-MAC was created to solve D-MAC's bandwidth problem on European cable systems.
D2-MAC was created to solve D-MAC's bandwidth problem on European cable systems.
Data and object Carousel
The term Carousel was applied because the content of the transmission stream is provided in a cyclic fashion.
The term Carousel was applied because the content of the transmission stream is provided in a cyclic fashion.
DaVinci3
DaVinci3 (or DV3) is a graphics engine software used in set-top box platforms by NDS. This engine provides low-level rendering API to Interactive Applications.
DaVinci3 (or DV3) is a graphics engine software used in set-top box platforms by NDS. This engine provides low-level rendering API to Interactive Applications.
Descriptive Video Service
The Descriptive Video Service is a major United States producer of video description, which makes visual media, such as television programs, feature films, and home videos, more accessible to pe...
The Descriptive Video Service is a major United States producer of video description, which makes visual media, such as television programs, feature films, and home videos, more accessible to pe...
Differential gain
Differential gain is a kind of linearity distortion which affects the color saturation in TV broadcasting.
Differential gain is a kind of linearity distortion which affects the color saturation in TV broadcasting.
Differential phase
Differential phase is a kind of linearity distortion which affects the color hue in TV broadcasting.
Differential phase is a kind of linearity distortion which affects the color hue in TV broadcasting.
Digibox
The Digibox is a device marketed by British Sky Broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland to enable home users to receive digital satellite television broadcasts (satellite receiver) from t...
The Digibox is a device marketed by British Sky Broadcasting in the UK and Republic of Ireland to enable home users to receive digital satellite television broadcasts (satellite receiver) from t...
Digital Command Center
The Digital Command Center was a very large remote control introduced for RCA's high-end television sets; in 1983 for the Colortrak 2000 and the SJT400 CED player and in 1984 for the Dimensia L...
The Digital Command Center was a very large remote control introduced for RCA's high-end television sets; in 1983 for the Colortrak 2000 and the SJT400 CED player and in 1984 for the Dimensia L...
Digital component video
Digital component video is defined by ITU-R BT.601 (formerly CCIR 601) standard and uses the Y'CbCr colorspace.
Digital component video is defined by ITU-R BT.601 (formerly CCIR 601) standard and uses the Y'CbCr colorspace.
Digital Interface for Video and Audio
The Digital Interface for Video and Audio (DIVA o DiiVA) is a bi-directional audio/video interface for transmitting both compressed and uncompressed digital streams.
The Digital Interface for Video and Audio (DIVA o DiiVA) is a bi-directional audio/video interface for transmitting both compressed and uncompressed digital streams.
Digital media receiver
A digital media receiver (DMR), also commonly referred to as a media extender, media streamer, or digital media adapter (DMA), is a home entertainment device that can connect t...
A digital media receiver (DMR), also commonly referred to as a media extender, media streamer, or digital media adapter (DMA), is a home entertainment device that can connect t...
Digital Program Insertion
Digital Program Insertion (DPI) allows cable headends and broadcast affiliates to insert locally-generated commercials and short programs into remotely distributed regional programs before they ...
Digital Program Insertion (DPI) allows cable headends and broadcast affiliates to insert locally-generated commercials and short programs into remotely distributed regional programs before they ...
Digital subchannel
In broadcasting, digital subchannels are a means to transmit more than one independent program at the same time from the same digital radio or digital television station on the same radio freque...
In broadcasting, digital subchannels are a means to transmit more than one independent program at the same time from the same digital radio or digital television station on the same radio freque...
Digital television adapter
A digital television adapter, or digital-to-analog converter set-top box
Or commonly known as a converter box, it is a television tuner that receives a digital television tr...
A digital television adapter, or digital-to-analog converter set-top box
Or commonly known as a converter box, it is a television tuner that receives a digital television tr...
Digital Video Broadcasting
Digital Video Broadcasting is a suite of internationally accepted open standards for digital television.
Digital Video Broadcasting is a suite of internationally accepted open standards for digital television.
Digital Visual Interface
Digital Visual Interface is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group.
Digital Visual Interface is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group.
Digital-visual interface
The Digital–visual interface is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device and a display device.
The Digital–visual interface is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device and a display device.
DigitalMedia
DigitalMedia is a technology from Crestron Electronics for carrying HDMI video and other media over CAT 5e cabling.
DigitalMedia is a technology from Crestron Electronics for carrying HDMI video and other media over CAT 5e cabling.
Direct-view bistable storage tube
Direct-view bistable storage tube was an acronym used by Tektronix to describe their line of storage tubes.
Direct-view bistable storage tube was an acronym used by Tektronix to describe their line of storage tubes.
Direct-View Bistable Storage Tubes
Direct-View Bistable Storage Tubes (DVBST) was an acronym used by Tektronix to describe their line of storage tubes.
Direct-View Bistable Storage Tubes (DVBST) was an acronym used by Tektronix to describe their line of storage tubes.
DiSEqC
DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control), pronounced "Die-Sec", is a special communication protocol for use between a satellite receiver and a device such as a multi-dish switch or a small d...
DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control), pronounced "Die-Sec", is a special communication protocol for use between a satellite receiver and a device such as a multi-dish switch or a small d...
Display contrast
Contrast in visual perception is the difference in appearance of two or more parts of a field seen simultaneously or successively (hence: brightness contrast, lightness contrast, color contrast,...
Contrast in visual perception is the difference in appearance of two or more parts of a field seen simultaneously or successively (hence: brightness contrast, lightness contrast, color contrast,...
Display resolution
The display resolution of a digital television or display device is the number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed.
The display resolution of a digital television or display device is the number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed.
Distributed transmission system
In North American digital terrestrial television broadcasting, a distributed transmission system (DTS or DTx) is a form of single-frequency network in which a single broadcast signal...
In North American digital terrestrial television broadcasting, a distributed transmission system (DTS or DTx) is a form of single-frequency network in which a single broadcast signal...
Distribution amplifier
In electronics, a distribution amplifier or simply distribution amp, is a device that accepts a single input signal and provides this same signal to multiple isolated outputs.
In electronics, a distribution amplifier or simply distribution amp, is a device that accepts a single input signal and provides this same signal to multiple isolated outputs.
Doming (television)
Doming is a phenomenon found on some CRT televisions in which parts of the shadow mask become heated.
Doming is a phenomenon found on some CRT televisions in which parts of the shadow mask become heated.
Dot crawl
Dot crawl is the popular name for a visual defect of color analog video standards when signals are transmitted as composite video, as in terrestrial broadcast television.
Dot crawl is the popular name for a visual defect of color analog video standards when signals are transmitted as composite video, as in terrestrial broadcast television.
Dot pitch
Dot pitch (sometimes called line pitch, stripe pitch, phosphor pitch, or pixel pitch) is a specification for a computer display, computer printer, image scanner, or other...
Dot pitch (sometimes called line pitch, stripe pitch, phosphor pitch, or pixel pitch) is a specification for a computer display, computer printer, image scanner, or other...
Dreambox
The Dreambox is a series of Linux-powered DVB satellite, terrestrial and cable digital television receivers (set-top box), produced by German multimedia vendor Dream Multimedia.
The Dreambox is a series of Linux-powered DVB satellite, terrestrial and cable digital television receivers (set-top box), produced by German multimedia vendor Dream Multimedia.
Dv sidekick
The Dv sidekick is a device for digitally recording many hours of video, made by I Shot Imaging.
The Dv sidekick is a device for digitally recording many hours of video, made by I Shot Imaging.
DVB 3D-TV
DVB 3D-TV will be a new standard coming partially out at the end of 2010 which will include techniques and procedures to send a three dimensional video signal through actual DVB transmission sta...
DVB 3D-TV will be a new standard coming partially out at the end of 2010 which will include techniques and procedures to send a three dimensional video signal through actual DVB transmission sta...
E-MAC
E-MAC (Extended MAC) is 16:9 version of C-MAC. Originally E-MAC was designed for 15:9 pictures, it later adopted the 16:9 aspect ratio.
E-MAC (Extended MAC) is 16:9 version of C-MAC. Originally E-MAC was designed for 15:9 pictures, it later adopted the 16:9 aspect ratio.
Echolab
Echolab is a company that designs and develops video production switchers for digital media markets, such as broadcasting, live production, and events.
Echolab is a company that designs and develops video production switchers for digital media markets, such as broadcasting, live production, and events.
Einheitsempfänger
The Einheitsempfänger is a German TV receiver from 1939.
The Einheitsempfänger is a German TV receiver from 1939.
Electra (teletext)
Electra was a teletext service in the United States that was in operation from the early 1980s up until 1993, when it was shut down due to a lack of funding, and discontinuation of teletext-capa...
Electra was a teletext service in the United States that was in operation from the early 1980s up until 1993, when it was shut down due to a lack of funding, and discontinuation of teletext-capa...
Electronicam
Electronicam was a television recording system that shot an image on film and television at the same time through a common lens.
Electronicam was a television recording system that shot an image on film and television at the same time through a common lens.
Electronovision
Electronovision was a process used by producer/entrepreneur H. William "Bill" Sargent, Jr. to produce a handful of motion pictures, theatrical plays, and specials in the 1960s and early 19...
Electronovision was a process used by producer/entrepreneur H. William "Bill" Sargent, Jr. to produce a handful of motion pictures, theatrical plays, and specials in the 1960s and early 19...
Elgato
ElgatoSystems is a hardware and software manufacturer that makes television viewing and recording products specifically for the Macintosh family of personal computers, including EyeTV software.
ElgatoSystems is a hardware and software manufacturer that makes television viewing and recording products specifically for the Macintosh family of personal computers, including EyeTV software.
Emerson VT0950
The VT0950 was a television remote control produced in the late 1980s to early 1990s by Emerson Electric Company.
The VT0950 was a television remote control produced in the late 1980s to early 1990s by Emerson Electric Company.
EMI 2001
The EMI 2001 Broadcast Video Camera was an early, very successful British made Plumbicon studio camera that included the lens within the body of the camera.
The EMI 2001 Broadcast Video Camera was an early, very successful British made Plumbicon studio camera that included the lens within the body of the camera.
Enhanced-definition television
Enhanced-definition television, or extended-definition television, is an American Consumer Electronics Association marketing shorthand term for certain digital television formats and devices.
Enhanced-definition television, or extended-definition television, is an American Consumer Electronics Association marketing shorthand term for certain digital television formats and devices.
ETSI Satellite Digital Radio
ETSI Satellite Digital Radio (SDR or ETSI SDR) describes a standard of satellite digital radio.
ETSI Satellite Digital Radio (SDR or ETSI SDR) describes a standard of satellite digital radio.
Extended Data Services
Extended Data Services (now XDS, previously EDS), is an American standard classified under Electronic Industries Alliance standard CEA-608-E for the delivery of any ancillary data (m...
Extended Data Services (now XDS, previously EDS), is an American standard classified under Electronic Industries Alliance standard CEA-608-E for the delivery of any ancillary data (m...
ExtraVision
ExtraVision was a short-lived teletext service created and operated by the American television network CBS in the early-to-mid 1980s.
ExtraVision was a short-lived teletext service created and operated by the American television network CBS in the early-to-mid 1980s.
F connector
The F connector is a type of coaxial RF connector commonly used for "over the air" terrestrial television, cable television and universally for satellite television and cable modems, usually wit...
The F connector is a type of coaxial RF connector commonly used for "over the air" terrestrial television, cable television and universally for satellite television and cable modems, usually wit...
Fernseh
The Fernseh AG television company was registered in Berlin on July 3, 1929 by John Logie Baird, Robert Bosch and other partners with an initial capital of 100,000 Reichsmark.
The Fernseh AG television company was registered in Berlin on July 3, 1929 by John Logie Baird, Robert Bosch and other partners with an initial capital of 100,000 Reichsmark.
Fibre satellite distribution
Fibre satellite distribution is a technology that enables satellite TV signals from an antenna to be distributed using an optical fibre cable infrastructure and then converted to electrical sign...
Fibre satellite distribution is a technology that enables satellite TV signals from an antenna to be distributed using an optical fibre cable infrastructure and then converted to electrical sign...
Field (video)
In video, a field is one of the many still images which are displayed sequentially to create the impression of motion on the screen.
In video, a field is one of the many still images which are displayed sequentially to create the impression of motion on the screen.
Field-sequential color system
A field-sequential color system is a color television system in which the primary color information is transmitted in successive images, and which relies on the human vision system to fuse the s...
A field-sequential color system is a color television system in which the primary color information is transmitted in successive images, and which relies on the human vision system to fuse the s...
FilmLook
FILMLOOK is the name of a form of image processing used on television programs, established in 1989.
FILMLOOK is the name of a form of image processing used on television programs, established in 1989.
Filmlook
Filmlook is the name of a form of image processing used on television programs, established in 1989.
Filmlook is the name of a form of image processing used on television programs, established in 1989.
Fixed Service Satellite
Fixed Service Satellite, is the official classification for geostationary communications satellites used for broadcast feeds for television stations and radio stations and broadcast networks, as...
Fixed Service Satellite, is the official classification for geostationary communications satellites used for broadcast feeds for television stations and radio stations and broadcast networks, as...
Flicker (screen)
Flicker is a visible fading between cycles displayed on video displays, especially the refresh interval on cathode ray tube (CRT) based computer screens.
Flicker is a visible fading between cycles displayed on video displays, especially the refresh interval on cathode ray tube (CRT) based computer screens.
Flicker-free
Flicker-free (or 100 Hz or 120 Hz, depending on country) is a term given to televisions that operate at a 100 or 120 hertz field rate to eliminate flicker, compared to standard telev...
Flicker-free (or 100 Hz or 120 Hz, depending on country) is a term given to televisions that operate at a 100 or 120 hertz field rate to eliminate flicker, compared to standard telev...
FoxBox (sports)
Fox Box is Fox Sports's term for the digital on-screen graphic used during broadcasts of baseball and the National Football League, among other events.
Fox Box is Fox Sports's term for the digital on-screen graphic used during broadcasts of baseball and the National Football League, among other events.
Frame (video)
Frame is electronically coded still image in video technology The frame is composed of picture elements just like a chess board.
Frame is electronically coded still image in video technology The frame is composed of picture elements just like a chess board.
Free viewpoint television
Free viewpoint television (FTV) is a system for viewing natural video, allowing the user to interactively control the viewpoint and generate new views of a dynamic scene from any 3D position.
Free viewpoint television (FTV) is a system for viewing natural video, allowing the user to interactively control the viewpoint and generate new views of a dynamic scene from any 3D position.
Front porch
In television broadcasting, the front porch is a brief (about 1.5 microsecond) period inserted between the end of each transmitted line of picture and the leading edge of the next line sync pulse.
In television broadcasting, the front porch is a brief (about 1.5 microsecond) period inserted between the end of each transmitted line of picture and the leading edge of the next line sync pulse.
FTA receiver
A free-to-air or FTA Receiver is a satellite television receiver designed to receive unencrypted broadcasts.
A free-to-air or FTA Receiver is a satellite television receiver designed to receive unencrypted broadcasts.
GB-PVR
GB-PVR is a PVR (personal video recorder) application, running on Microsoft Windows, whose main function is scheduling TV recordings and playing back live TV. This PVR also acts as a home media...
GB-PVR is a PVR (personal video recorder) application, running on Microsoft Windows, whose main function is scheduling TV recordings and playing back live TV. This PVR also acts as a home media...
Geer tube
The Geer tube was an early single-tube color television cathode ray tube, developed by Willard Geer.
The Geer tube was an early single-tube color television cathode ray tube, developed by Willard Geer.
GeeXboX
GeeXboX is a free Linux distribution providing a media center software suite for personal computers.
GeeXboX is a free Linux distribution providing a media center software suite for personal computers.
Generic Stream Encapsulation
Generic Stream Encapsulation, or GSE for short, is a Data link layer protocol defined by DVB. GSE provides means to carry packet oriented protocols, like for example IP, on top of uni-direction...
Generic Stream Encapsulation, or GSE for short, is a Data link layer protocol defined by DVB. GSE provides means to carry packet oriented protocols, like for example IP, on top of uni-direction...
Ghost-canceling reference
Ghost-canceling reference, or GCR, is a special sub-signal on a television channel that receivers can use to attenuate the ghosting effect of a television signal split into multiple paths betwee...
Ghost-canceling reference, or GCR, is a special sub-signal on a television channel that receivers can use to attenuate the ghosting effect of a television signal split into multiple paths betwee...
Handheld television
A Handheld television is a portable device that usually uses a TFT LCD or Organic light-emitting diode color display.
A Handheld television is a portable device that usually uses a TFT LCD or Organic light-emitting diode color display.
Hanover bars
Hanover bars, in the simplest PAL television video format, are an undesirable artifact in the reception of a television image.
Hanover bars, in the simplest PAL television video format, are an undesirable artifact in the reception of a television image.
HD compatible
The term HD compatible has been used in Europe along with the term HD ready to market display devices.
The term HD compatible has been used in Europe along with the term HD ready to market display devices.
HD ready
The HD ready is a certification program introduced in 2005 by EICTA (European Information, Communications and Consumer Electronics Technology Industry Associations), now DIGITALEUROPE.
The HD ready is a certification program introduced in 2005 by EICTA (European Information, Communications and Consumer Electronics Technology Industry Associations), now DIGITALEUROPE.
HD-MAC
HD-MAC was a proposed broadcast television systems standard by the European Commission in 1986.
HD-MAC was a proposed broadcast television systems standard by the European Commission in 1986.
HDBaseT
HDBaseT, supported by The HDBaseT Alliance, is a consumer electronic connectivity technology for long-distance transmission of uncompressed high-definition video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, high-...
HDBaseT, supported by The HDBaseT Alliance, is a consumer electronic connectivity technology for long-distance transmission of uncompressed high-definition video, audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, high-...
HDMI
HDMI is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed digital audio/video data from a HDMI-compliant device to a compatible digital audio device, computer monitor, video projecto...
HDMI is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed digital audio/video data from a HDMI-compliant device to a compatible digital audio device, computer monitor, video projecto...
HDTV blur
HDTV blur is a common term used to describe a number of different artifacts on modern consumer high-definition television sets.
HDTV blur is a common term used to describe a number of different artifacts on modern consumer high-definition television sets.
High Above (book)
High Above - The untold story of Astra, Europe’s leading satellite company is a book describing the development of the European satellite provider SES, published in 2010 on the occasion o...
High Above - The untold story of Astra, Europe’s leading satellite company is a book describing the development of the European satellite provider SES, published in 2010 on the occasion o...
Horizontal blanking interval
Horizontal blanking interval refers to a part of the process of displaying images on a computer monitor or television screen via raster scanning.
Horizontal blanking interval refers to a part of the process of displaying images on a computer monitor or television screen via raster scanning.
Horizontal scan rate
Horizontal scan rate, or horizontal frequency, usually expressed in kilohertz, is the frequency at which a CRT moves the electron beam from the left side of the display to the right and back, an...
Horizontal scan rate, or horizontal frequency, usually expressed in kilohertz, is the frequency at which a CRT moves the electron beam from the left side of the display to the right and back, an...
Hotel television systems
Hotel television systems is the in-suite interactive television interface and IPTV media content presented presented in hotel-rooms, other hotel environments and in the hospitality industry for ...
Hotel television systems is the in-suite interactive television interface and IPTV media content presented presented in hotel-rooms, other hotel environments and in the hospitality industry for ...
Iconoscope
The Iconoscope (from the Greek: εἰκών "image" and σκοπεῖν "to look, to see") was the name given to an early television camera tube in which a beam of high-velocity electrons scans a mosa...
The Iconoscope (from the Greek: εἰκών "image" and σκοπεῖν "to look, to see") was the name given to an early television camera tube in which a beam of high-velocity electrons scans a mosa...
Improved-definition television
Improved-definition television (IDTV) or enhanced-quality television transmitters and receivers exceed the performance requirements of the NTSC standard, while remaining within the general...
Improved-definition television (IDTV) or enhanced-quality television transmitters and receivers exceed the performance requirements of the NTSC standard, while remaining within the general...
Individual Television Experience
The Individual Television Experience (or Individual TV Experience) is a collection of consumer demands and behavioral patterns that includes the personalization of television viewing, including ...
The Individual Television Experience (or Individual TV Experience) is a collection of consumer demands and behavioral patterns that includes the personalization of television viewing, including ...
Inductive output tube
The inductive output tube or IOT is a variety of vacuum tube which evolved in the 1980s to meet increasing efficiency requirements for high-power RF amplifiers.
The inductive output tube or IOT is a variety of vacuum tube which evolved in the 1980s to meet increasing efficiency requirements for high-power RF amplifiers.
Integrated receiver/decoder
An integrated receiver/decoder (IRD) is an electronic device used to pick-up a radio-frequency signal and convert digital information transmitted in it.
An integrated receiver/decoder (IRD) is an electronic device used to pick-up a radio-frequency signal and convert digital information transmitted in it.
Integrated reception system
An integrated reception system (IRS) provides broadcast signals from multiple sources (typically terrestrial television, FM radio, DAB digital radio and satellite TV) to multiple outlets, via a ...
An integrated reception system (IRS) provides broadcast signals from multiple sources (typically terrestrial television, FM radio, DAB digital radio and satellite TV) to multiple outlets, via a ...
IntelliStar
IntelliStar is the fifth generation successor to the WeatherStar systems used by the American cable TV and satellite TV channel The Weather Channel (TWC), for inserting local forecasts and curre...
IntelliStar is the fifth generation successor to the WeatherStar systems used by the American cable TV and satellite TV channel The Weather Channel (TWC), for inserting local forecasts and curre...
IntelliStar 2
The IntelliStar 2 is the high-definition successor to the IntelliStar system used by the American cable and satellite television network The Weather Channel, used for inserting local weather inf...
The IntelliStar 2 is the high-definition successor to the IntelliStar system used by the American cable and satellite television network The Weather Channel, used for inserting local weather inf...
Intercarrier method
The intercarrier method is a system in television that reduces the cost of transmitters and receiver sets by processing audio and video signals together and minimizing the number of separate sta...
The intercarrier method is a system in television that reduces the cost of transmitters and receiver sets by processing audio and video signals together and minimizing the number of separate sta...
Intercast
Intercast was a short-lived technology developed in 1996 by Intel for broadcasting information such as web pages and computer software, along with a single television channel.
Intercast was a short-lived technology developed in 1996 by Intel for broadcasting information such as web pages and computer software, along with a single television channel.
Interlaced video
Interlaced video is a technique of doubling the perceived frame rate introduced with the signal used with analog television without consuming extra bandwidth.
Interlaced video is a technique of doubling the perceived frame rate introduced with the signal used with analog television without consuming extra bandwidth.
Intermediate film system
The intermediate film system was a television process in which motion picture film was processed almost immediately after it was exposed in a camera, then scanned by a television scanner, and tr...
The intermediate film system was a television process in which motion picture film was processed almost immediately after it was exposed in a camera, then scanned by a television scanner, and tr...
Inview Technology
Inview Technology is a UK based company, and is the world leading supplier of royalty free EPGs, in partnership with companies such as Teletext and Acetrax are turning low-cost TVs into connecte...
Inview Technology is a UK based company, and is the world leading supplier of royalty free EPGs, in partnership with companies such as Teletext and Acetrax are turning low-cost TVs into connecte...
IPTV
Internet Protocol television (IPTV) is a system through which television services are delivered using the Internet protocol suite over a packet-switched network such as the Internet, inste...
Internet Protocol television (IPTV) is a system through which television services are delivered using the Internet protocol suite over a packet-switched network such as the Internet, inste...
ISMACryp
The ISMA Encryption and Authentication, Version 1.1 specification (or ISMACryp) specifies encryption and message authentication services for MPEG-4 over RTP streams.
The ISMA Encryption and Authentication, Version 1.1 specification (or ISMACryp) specifies encryption and message authentication services for MPEG-4 over RTP streams.
John Logie Baird
John Logie Baird FRSE was a Scottish engineer and inventor of the world's first practical, publicly demonstrated television system, and also the world's first fully electronic colour television tube.
John Logie Baird FRSE was a Scottish engineer and inventor of the world's first practical, publicly demonstrated television system, and also the world's first fully electronic colour television tube.
JP1 remote
A JP1 remote is a type of Universal remote, usually with a six-pin interface connector labeled "JP1" in the battery compartment, manufactured by Universal Electronics Inc. The JP1 interface all...
A JP1 remote is a type of Universal remote, usually with a six-pin interface connector labeled "JP1" in the battery compartment, manufactured by Universal Electronics Inc. The JP1 interface all...
Kell factor
The Kell factor, named after RCA engineer Raymond D. Kell, is a parameter used to limit the bandwidth of a sampled image signal to avoid the appearance of beat frequency patterns when displaying...
The Kell factor, named after RCA engineer Raymond D. Kell, is a parameter used to limit the bandwidth of a sampled image signal to avoid the appearance of beat frequency patterns when displaying...
Key & See
Key & See is a variation of the TV Key service that forms part of the open, standards-based interactive TV services platform provided by Miniweb Interactive.
Key & See is a variation of the TV Key service that forms part of the open, standards-based interactive TV services platform provided by Miniweb Interactive.
Large-screen television technology
Large-screen television technology developed rapidly in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Large-screen television technology developed rapidly in the late 1990s and 2000s.
LCD crosstalk
LCD crosstalk is a visual defect in an LCD screen which occurs because of interference between adjacent pixels.
LCD crosstalk is a visual defect in an LCD screen which occurs because of interference between adjacent pixels.
LCD television
Liquid-crystal display televisions are television sets that use LCD display technology to produce images.
Liquid-crystal display televisions are television sets that use LCD display technology to produce images.
LED-backlit LCD display
An LED-backlight LCD television is an LCD TV that uses LED backlighting instead of the CCFLs used in traditional LCD televisions.
An LED-backlight LCD television is an LCD TV that uses LED backlighting instead of the CCFLs used in traditional LCD televisions.
LED-backlit LCD television
An LED-backlight LCD television is an LCD TV that uses LED backlighting instead of the CCFL used in traditional LCD televisions.
An LED-backlight LCD television is an LCD TV that uses LED backlighting instead of the CCFL used in traditional LCD televisions.
Lines of resolution
Lines of resolution is a measure of horizontal resolution in a video system, as measured by the number of vertical black lines that can be resolved on a white background.
Lines of resolution is a measure of horizontal resolution in a video system, as measured by the number of vertical black lines that can be resolved on a white background.
LinuxMCE
LinuxMCE is a free and open source software platform with a 10-foot user interface designed to allow a computer to act as a home theater PC for the living-room TV, personal video recorder, and h...
LinuxMCE is a free and open source software platform with a 10-foot user interface designed to allow a computer to act as a home theater PC for the living-room TV, personal video recorder, and h...
LocationFree Player
Sony's LocationFree is the marketing name for a group of products and technologies for timeshifting and placeshifting streaming video.
Sony's LocationFree is the marketing name for a group of products and technologies for timeshifting and placeshifting streaming video.
LodgeNet Interactive
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation ("LodgeNet") is a provider of media and connectivity solutions for hospitality, healthcare and other guest-based businesses.
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation ("LodgeNet") is a provider of media and connectivity solutions for hospitality, healthcare and other guest-based businesses.
Logitech Harmony Remote
Logitech Harmony Remote is a line of universal remote controls manufactured and sold by Logitech.
Logitech Harmony Remote is a line of universal remote controls manufactured and sold by Logitech.
Low-power broadcasting
Low-power broadcasting is electronic broadcasting at very low power and low cost, to a small community area.
Low-power broadcasting is electronic broadcasting at very low power and low cost, to a small community area.
Lyceum TV
The RCA Lyceum TV was a commercial monitor/receiver with a large input/output panel on the back, and a long grounded plug.
The RCA Lyceum TV was a commercial monitor/receiver with a large input/output panel on the back, and a long grounded plug.
Mechanical television
Mechanical television was a television system that used mechanical or electromechanical devices to capture and display images.
Mechanical television was a television system that used mechanical or electromechanical devices to capture and display images.
Media Object Server
Media Object Server (MOS) is an XML-based protocol for transferring information between newsroom automation systems and other associated systems such as media servers.
Media Object Server (MOS) is an XML-based protocol for transferring information between newsroom automation systems and other associated systems such as media servers.
MediaPortal
MediaPortal is an open-source media center software project, often considered an alternative to Windows Media Center.
MediaPortal is an open-source media center software project, often considered an alternative to Windows Media Center.
MicroHD
MicroHD (mHD) is a video file created from HD sources using H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video compression and AAC audio compression standards.
MicroHD (mHD) is a video file created from HD sources using H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video compression and AAC audio compression standards.
MicroTiles
The MicroTiles video display system from Christie Digital is composed of modular 16" × 12" (408 mm × 306 mm) rear projection cube units which can be built together into a large video wall-style...
The MicroTiles video display system from Christie Digital is composed of modular 16" × 12" (408 mm × 306 mm) rear projection cube units which can be built together into a large video wall-style...
Microtune MT2060
MicroTuner MT2060 is a single-chip, microprocessor-based TV tuner capable of receiving analogue and terrestrial TV by Microtune, Inc. It is commonly used in USB digital TV receivers due to its s...
MicroTuner MT2060 is a single-chip, microprocessor-based TV tuner capable of receiving analogue and terrestrial TV by Microtune, Inc. It is commonly used in USB digital TV receivers due to its s...
Mobile High-definition Link
Mobile High-Definition Link is a proposed industry standard for a mobile audio/video interface for directly connecting mobile phones and other portable consumer electronics devices to high-defin...
Mobile High-Definition Link is a proposed industry standard for a mobile audio/video interface for directly connecting mobile phones and other portable consumer electronics devices to high-defin...
Monoscope
A monoscope was a special form of cathode ray tube that was used to generate, rather than display, a video signal.
A monoscope was a special form of cathode ray tube that was used to generate, rather than display, a video signal.
Monsoon Multimedia
Monsoon Multimedia is a company that sells video streaming and place-shifting devices that allow consumers to view and control live television on PCs connected to a local (home) network or from ...
Monsoon Multimedia is a company that sells video streaming and place-shifting devices that allow consumers to view and control live television on PCs connected to a local (home) network or from ...
MTV-1
The MTV-1 was the first model of a near pocket-sized television.
The MTV-1 was the first model of a near pocket-sized television.
Multi-standard television
Multi-standard television sets were made for use in the television industry, so that one TV set or monitor could show video content from other television systems.
Multi-standard television sets were made for use in the television industry, so that one TV set or monitor could show video content from other television systems.
Multichannel television sound
Multichannel television sound, better known as MTS, is the method of encoding three additional channels of audio into an NTSC-format audio carrier.
Multichannel television sound, better known as MTS, is the method of encoding three additional channels of audio into an NTSC-format audio carrier.
Multiple sub-Nyquist sampling encoding
MUSE, was a dot-interlaced digital video compression system that used analog modulation for transmission to deliver 1125-line high definition video signals to the home.
MUSE, was a dot-interlaced digital video compression system that used analog modulation for transmission to deliver 1125-line high definition video signals to the home.
Multiplexed Analogue Components
Multiplexed Analogue Components (MAC) was a satellite television transmission standard, originally proposed for use on a Europe-wide terrestrial HDTV system, although it was never used terrestrially.
Multiplexed Analogue Components (MAC) was a satellite television transmission standard, originally proposed for use on a Europe-wide terrestrial HDTV system, although it was never used terrestrially.
Multivision
Multi-Vision UK are the UK's premier TV aerial and satellite installation specialists, they also install CCTV security systems and have been installing for the past 25 years.
Multi-Vision UK are the UK's premier TV aerial and satellite installation specialists, they also install CCTV security systems and have been installing for the past 25 years.
MythTV
MythTV is a free and open source home entertainment application with a simplified "10-foot user interface" design for the living-room TV, and turns a computer with the necessary hardware into a ...
MythTV is a free and open source home entertainment application with a simplified "10-foot user interface" design for the living-room TV, and turns a computer with the necessary hardware into a ...
MyTV (Arabic)
myTV is an Over-the-top content service provider with offices in Lebanon and the USA; it was founded on the 15th of June 2011 by Lebanese expatriates living in the US.
myTV is an Over-the-top content service provider with offices in Lebanon and the USA; it was founded on the 15th of June 2011 by Lebanese expatriates living in the US.
NABTS
NABTS, the North American Broadcast Teletext Specification, is a protocol used for encoding NAPLPS-encoded teletext pages, as well as other types of digital data, within the vertical blankin...
NABTS, the North American Broadcast Teletext Specification, is a protocol used for encoding NAPLPS-encoded teletext pages, as well as other types of digital data, within the vertical blankin...
Nextcom R5000-HD
The Nextcom R5000-HD is a popular Windows-based system for digitally capturing HD (high-definition) and SD (standard-definition) TV content from satellite TV and cable TV sources.
The Nextcom R5000-HD is a popular Windows-based system for digitally capturing HD (high-definition) and SD (standard-definition) TV content from satellite TV and cable TV sources.
NICAM
NICAM stands for Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex.
NICAM stands for Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex.
Nimo tube
Nimo was the trademark of a family of very small non-standard CRTs manufactured by Industrial Electronics Engineers around mid 1960s, with 10 electron guns with stencils which shaped the electro...
Nimo was the trademark of a family of very small non-standard CRTs manufactured by Industrial Electronics Engineers around mid 1960s, with 10 electron guns with stencils which shaped the electro...
Nipkow disk
A Nipkow disk (sometimes Anglicized as Nipkov disk), also known as scanning disk, is a mechanical, geometrically operating image scanning device, invented by Paul Gottlieb Nipkow.
A Nipkow disk (sometimes Anglicized as Nipkov disk), also known as scanning disk, is a mechanical, geometrically operating image scanning device, invented by Paul Gottlieb Nipkow.
NODD (Nexus Orthicon Display Device)
NODD, which stands for Nexus Orthicon Display Device, was the method used for generating identifications for the BBC1 and BBC2 television networks from 1963 to February 1985.
NODD, which stands for Nexus Orthicon Display Device, was the method used for generating identifications for the BBC1 and BBC2 television networks from 1963 to February 1985.
Nominal analogue blanking
Nominal analog blanking or nominal analogue blanking is the outermost part of the overscan of a standard definition digital television image.
Nominal analog blanking or nominal analogue blanking is the outermost part of the overscan of a standard definition digital television image.
Norpak
Norpak Corporation was a company headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, Canada, that specialized in the development of systems for television-based data transmission.
Norpak Corporation was a company headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, Canada, that specialized in the development of systems for television-based data transmission.
NTSC
NTSC, named for the National Television System Committee, is the analog television system that is used in most of North America, parts of South America, Burma, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, ...
NTSC, named for the National Television System Committee, is the analog television system that is used in most of North America, parts of South America, Burma, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, ...
NTSC-J
NTSC-J is an analog television system and video display standard for the region of Japan.
NTSC-J is an analog television system and video display standard for the region of Japan.
Nyquist filter
A Nyquist filter is a filter used in TV receivers to equalize the video characteristics.
A Nyquist filter is a filter used in TV receivers to equalize the video characteristics.
Off-Air Pickup
An Off-Air Pickup was a method used by some small market television stations in the United States to receive and relay network programming.
An Off-Air Pickup was a method used by some small market television stations in the United States to receive and relay network programming.
OnDemand
In Demand (capitalized as a trademark as iN DEMAND) is a provider of pay-per-view and subscription video-on-demand services, jointly owned by Comcast, Cox Communications, and Time Warner E...
In Demand (capitalized as a trademark as iN DEMAND) is a provider of pay-per-view and subscription video-on-demand services, jointly owned by Comcast, Cox Communications, and Time Warner E...
Outline of television
Television (TV) – telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochromatic (shades of grey) or multicolored.
Television (TV) – telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochromatic (shades of grey) or multicolored.
Output power of an analog TV transmitter
Output power of a TV transmitter is the electric power applied to antenna system.
Output power of a TV transmitter is the electric power applied to antenna system.
Over/under cable coiling
Over/under cable coiling refers to a method of storing cables that preserves the capacitance and common-mode rejection ratio built in by the manufacturer with a twist in the cable, and the shiel...
Over/under cable coiling refers to a method of storing cables that preserves the capacitance and common-mode rejection ratio built in by the manufacturer with a twist in the cable, and the shiel...
Overscan
Overscan is extra image area around the four edges of a video image that may not be seen reliably by the viewer.
Overscan is extra image area around the four edges of a video image that may not be seen reliably by the viewer.
PAL
PAL, short for Phase Alternating Line, is an analogue television colour encoding system used in broadcast television systems in many countries.
PAL, short for Phase Alternating Line, is an analogue television colour encoding system used in broadcast television systems in many countries.
PAL-M
PAL-M is the TV system used in Brazil since February 19, 1972.
PAL-M is the TV system used in Brazil since February 19, 1972.
PAL-S
PAL-S is the system of television receiver sets in the early days of PAL system.
PAL-S is the system of television receiver sets in the early days of PAL system.
PALplus
PALplus is an extension of the PAL analogue broadcasting system for transmitting 16:9 programs without sacrificing vertical resolution.
PALplus is an extension of the PAL analogue broadcasting system for transmitting 16:9 programs without sacrificing vertical resolution.
Panasonic TR-005
Panasonic TR-005 Orbitel was a television set that was manufactured from the late 60's to early 70's by Panasonic.
Panasonic TR-005 Orbitel was a television set that was manufactured from the late 60's to early 70's by Panasonic.
Pandora International
Pandora International is a maker of hardware and software.
Pandora International is a maker of hardware and software.
Penetron
The penetron, short for penetration tube, is a type of limited-color television used in some military applications.
The penetron, short for penetration tube, is a type of limited-color television used in some military applications.
People meter
A people meter is a audience measurement tool used to measure the viewing habits of TV and cable audiences.
A people meter is a audience measurement tool used to measure the viewing habits of TV and cable audiences.
Phone-sync
A phone-sync (also known as a tape-sync, a simul-rec, or a double-ender) was a technique used to conduct televised interviews over long distances in the 1980s before satellite ...
A phone-sync (also known as a tape-sync, a simul-rec, or a double-ender) was a technique used to conduct televised interviews over long distances in the 1980s before satellite ...
Phonovision
Phonovision is a proof of concept format and experiment for recording a mechanical television signal on phonograph records.
Phonovision is a proof of concept format and experiment for recording a mechanical television signal on phonograph records.
Picture line-up generation equipment
In television, picture line-up generation equipment (PLUGE or pluge) is equipment used to generate greyscale test patterns in order to adjust the black level and contrast of a video ...
In television, picture line-up generation equipment (PLUGE or pluge) is equipment used to generate greyscale test patterns in order to adjust the black level and contrast of a video ...
Picture-in-picture
Picture in Picture (PiP) is a feature of some television receivers and similar devices.
Picture in Picture (PiP) is a feature of some television receivers and similar devices.
Pixel
In digital imaging, a pixel, or pel, (picture element) is a physical point in a raster image, or the smallest, addressable element in a display device; so it is the smallest, control...
In digital imaging, a pixel, or pel, (picture element) is a physical point in a raster image, or the smallest, addressable element in a display device; so it is the smallest, control...
Pixelplus
Pixel Plus, is a proprietary digital filter image processing technology developed by Philips, who claims that it enhances the display of analogue broadcast signals on their TVs.
Pixel Plus, is a proprietary digital filter image processing technology developed by Philips, who claims that it enhances the display of analogue broadcast signals on their TVs.
Placeshifting
Placeshifting is the viewing and listening to live, recorded or stored media on a remote device via the internet or over a data network.
Placeshifting is the viewing and listening to live, recorded or stored media on a remote device via the internet or over a data network.
Plasmatron
The Plasmatron, or technically plasma addressed liquid crystal (PALC) is a color television display technology developed by Tektronix and Sony in the 1990s.
The Plasmatron, or technically plasma addressed liquid crystal (PALC) is a color television display technology developed by Tektronix and Sony in the 1990s.
Playcast Media Systems
Playcast Media Systems is a gaming on demand or cloud video gaming service as they are often referred.
Playcast Media Systems is a gaming on demand or cloud video gaming service as they are often referred.
PMX (technology)
PMX refers to the technology developed by Pelmorex to generate local weather information on The Weather Network.
PMX refers to the technology developed by Pelmorex to generate local weather information on The Weather Network.
Porta-Color
General Electric's Porta-Color was the first "portable" color television introduced in the United States.
General Electric's Porta-Color was the first "portable" color television introduced in the United States.
Processing amplifier
Processing amplifier, commonly called ProcAmp, is used to alter, change or clean video or audio signal components or parameters in real time.
Processing amplifier, commonly called ProcAmp, is used to alter, change or clean video or audio signal components or parameters in real time.
Programme Delivery Control
Programme Delivery Control is specified by the standard ETS 300 231, published by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute.
Programme Delivery Control is specified by the standard ETS 300 231, published by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute.
PVI Virtual Media Services
PVI Virtual Media Services is one of the companies behind the virtual yellow-down-line shown on television broadcasts of American football games in the USA and Canada.
PVI Virtual Media Services is one of the companies behind the virtual yellow-down-line shown on television broadcasts of American football games in the USA and Canada.
Quintrix
Quintrix is a name given to a flat and wide television tube made by Panasonic.
Quintrix is a name given to a flat and wide television tube made by Panasonic.
Raster scan
A raster scan, or raster scanning, is the rectangular pattern of image capture and reconstruction in television.
A raster scan, or raster scanning, is the rectangular pattern of image capture and reconstruction in television.
RCA Dimensia
Dimensia was RCA's brand name for their high-end models of television systems and their components (Tuner, VCR, CD Player, etc.) produced from 1984 to 1989, with variations continuing into t...
Dimensia was RCA's brand name for their high-end models of television systems and their components (Tuner, VCR, CD Player, etc.) produced from 1984 to 1989, with variations continuing into t...
RCA Entertainment Series
The RCA Entertainment Series is a low/middle-end model of television set produced by Thomson SA, then TCL Corporation using the RCA brand name from 2001 till today.
The RCA Entertainment Series is a low/middle-end model of television set produced by Thomson SA, then TCL Corporation using the RCA brand name from 2001 till today.
RCA TK-40/41
The RCA TK-40 is considered to be the first color television camera, initially used for special broadcasts in late 1953, and with the follow-on TK-40A actually becoming the first to be pro...
The RCA TK-40 is considered to be the first color television camera, initially used for special broadcasts in late 1953, and with the follow-on TK-40A actually becoming the first to be pro...
Real Time Race
Real Time Race Limited is a company based at Daresbury Laboratory in North West England.
Real Time Race Limited is a company based at Daresbury Laboratory in North West England.
Rear-projection television
Rear projection television or RPTV is a type of large-screen television display technology.
Rear projection television or RPTV is a type of large-screen television display technology.
Refresh rate
The refresh rate is the number of times in a second that a display hardware draws the data.
The refresh rate is the number of times in a second that a display hardware draws the data.
Remote control
A remote control is a component of an electronics device, most commonly a television set, DVD player and home theater systems originally used for operating the television device wirelessly from ...
A remote control is a component of an electronics device, most commonly a television set, DVD player and home theater systems originally used for operating the television device wirelessly from ...
Residual carrier
In analogue TV technology, residual carrier is the ratio of carrier level which is modulated by the maximum video signal to the unmodulated carrier level.
In analogue TV technology, residual carrier is the ratio of carrier level which is modulated by the maximum video signal to the unmodulated carrier level.
Response time (technology)
In technology, response time is the time a system or functional unit takes to react to a given input.
In technology, response time is the time a system or functional unit takes to react to a given input.
Roku
Roku is an American, privately-held, consumer electronics company that sells home digital media products.
Roku is an American, privately-held, consumer electronics company that sells home digital media products.
Safe area
Safe area is a term used in television production to describe the areas of the television picture that can be seen on television screens.
Safe area is a term used in television production to describe the areas of the television picture that can be seen on television screens.
SageTV
SageTV Media Center was a proprietary, commercial DVR and HTPC software for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux.
SageTV Media Center was a proprietary, commercial DVR and HTPC software for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux.
Satellite truck
A satellite truck is a mobile communications satellite Earth station, typically mounted on a truck chassis on a platform allowing satellite transmission from any location that the production tru...
A satellite truck is a mobile communications satellite Earth station, typically mounted on a truck chassis on a platform allowing satellite transmission from any location that the production tru...
Schedules Direct
Schedules Direct is a non-profit organization that provides a low-cost television program listing service for open source and freeware digital video recorders.
Schedules Direct is a non-profit organization that provides a low-cost television program listing service for open source and freeware digital video recorders.
Scophony
Scophony was a sophisticated mechanical television system developed in Britain by Scophony Limited, which used mirrors mounted on high-speed rotating drums to project an image upon a screen.
Scophony was a sophisticated mechanical television system developed in Britain by Scophony Limited, which used mirrors mounted on high-speed rotating drums to project an image upon a screen.
Scrolling
In computer graphics, filmmaking, television production, and other kinetic displays, scrolling is sliding text, images or video across a monitor or display.
In computer graphics, filmmaking, television production, and other kinetic displays, scrolling is sliding text, images or video across a monitor or display.
SECAM
SECAM, also written SÉCAM, is an analog color television system first used in France.
SECAM, also written SÉCAM, is an analog color television system first used in France.
Second audio program
Second audio program, also known as secondary audio programming, is an auxiliary audio channel for analog television that can be broadcast or transmitted both over the air and by cable TV.
Second audio program, also known as secondary audio programming, is an auxiliary audio channel for analog television that can be broadcast or transmitted both over the air and by cable TV.
Second screen
Second Screen is A term that refers to an additional electronic device that allows a television audience to interact with the content they are consuming.
Second Screen is A term that refers to an additional electronic device that allows a television audience to interact with the content they are consuming.
SelectaVision
SelectaVision was a trademark name used on four devices by RCA: the Holotape, magnetic tape, VHS, and Capacitance Electronic Disc.
SelectaVision was a trademark name used on four devices by RCA: the Holotape, magnetic tape, VHS, and Capacitance Electronic Disc.
Serial digital interface
Serial digital interface (SDI) is a family of video interfaces standardized by SMPTE. For example, ITU-R BT.656 and SMPTE 259M define digital video interfaces used for broadcast-grade video.
Serial digital interface (SDI) is a family of video interfaces standardized by SMPTE. For example, ITU-R BT.656 and SMPTE 259M define digital video interfaces used for broadcast-grade video.
SIGMA (verification service)
SIGMA is an electronic verification service offered by Nielsen Media Research and is generally used for commercials, infomercials, video news releases, public service announcements, satellite me...
SIGMA is an electronic verification service offered by Nielsen Media Research and is generally used for commercials, infomercials, video news releases, public service announcements, satellite me...
Single cable distribution
Single Cable Distribution is a satellite TV technology that enables the delivery of broadcast programming to multiple users over a single coaxial cable, and eliminates the numerous cables requir...
Single Cable Distribution is a satellite TV technology that enables the delivery of broadcast programming to multiple users over a single coaxial cable, and eliminates the numerous cables requir...
Single-source data
Single-source data is the electronic measurement of TV (and possibly other media/marketing) exposure, and purchase behavior for the same household.
Single-source data is the electronic measurement of TV (and possibly other media/marketing) exposure, and purchase behavior for the same household.
Sleep timer
A sleep timer is a function on many modern televisions that shut off the power after a preset amount of time.
A sleep timer is a function on many modern televisions that shut off the power after a preset amount of time.
Slingbox
The Slingbox is a TV streaming media device made by Sling Media that encodes video into the VC-1 format for transmission over the Internet and provides an infrared blaster.
The Slingbox is a TV streaming media device made by Sling Media that encodes video into the VC-1 format for transmission over the Internet and provides an infrared blaster.
Slow-scan television
Slow-scan television (SSTV) is a picture transmission method used mainly by amateur radio operators, to transmit and receive static pictures via radio in monochrome or color.
Slow-scan television (SSTV) is a picture transmission method used mainly by amateur radio operators, to transmit and receive static pictures via radio in monochrome or color.
Smart TV
Smart TV, which is also sometimes referred to as "Connected TV" or "Hybrid TV",, is the phrase used to describe the current trend of integration of the internet and Web 2.0 f...
Smart TV, which is also sometimes referred to as "Connected TV" or "Hybrid TV",, is the phrase used to describe the current trend of integration of the internet and Web 2.0 f...
SmartLink (television)
SmartLink was the trademark name for a proprietary technology by Sharp Corporation for wireless transmission of television signals.
SmartLink was the trademark name for a proprietary technology by Sharp Corporation for wireless transmission of television signals.
SnapStream Media
SnapStream is a privately held software company based in Houston, Texas, USA that focuses on building TV monitoring software for organizations in broadcast, government and education.
SnapStream is a privately held software company based in Houston, Texas, USA that focuses on building TV monitoring software for organizations in broadcast, government and education.
SnapStream Server
The SnapStream Server is a cross between a DVR and a search engine that enables organizations to monitor television based on the closed captioning mandated by the U.S. Federal Communications Com...
The SnapStream Server is a cross between a DVR and a search engine that enables organizations to monitor television based on the closed captioning mandated by the U.S. Federal Communications Com...
SnapStream TV monitoring software
SnapStream is a cross between a DVR and a search engine that enables organizations to monitor television based on the closed captioning mandated by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FC...
SnapStream is a cross between a DVR and a search engine that enables organizations to monitor television based on the closed captioning mandated by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FC...
Snell (company)
Snell Limited is a company that designs and develops solutions for the digital media market including applications for central operations, live production, post production, playout and media man...
Snell Limited is a company that designs and develops solutions for the digital media market including applications for central operations, live production, post production, playout and media man...
Social television
Social Television is a general term for technology that supports communication and social interaction in either the context of watching television, or related to TV content.
Social Television is a general term for technology that supports communication and social interaction in either the context of watching television, or related to TV content.
Sony TV8-301
The TV8-301 was a small black and white television made by Sony.
The TV8-301 was a small black and white television made by Sony.
Sony Watchman
The Sony Watchman is a line of portable pocket televisions trademarked and produced by Sony.
The Sony Watchman is a line of portable pocket televisions trademarked and produced by Sony.
Sony XEL-1
The XEL-1 is the first OLED television produced and released by Sony in 2008, it was the world's thinnest television during its production at just 3 mm.
The XEL-1 is the first OLED television produced and released by Sony in 2008, it was the world's thinnest television during its production at just 3 mm.
Sound-in-Syncs
Sound-in-Syncs is a method of multiplexing sound and video signals into a channel designed to carry video, in which data representing the sound is inserted into the line synchronising pulse of a...
Sound-in-Syncs is a method of multiplexing sound and video signals into a channel designed to carry video, in which data representing the sound is inserted into the line synchronising pulse of a...
SPB TV
SPB TV is a mobile TV solution created by SPB Software.
SPB TV is a mobile TV solution created by SPB Software.
Split sound system
Split sound is an old system in analog television transmitters.
Split sound is an old system in analog television transmitters.
Stratovision
Stratovision was an airborne television transmission relay system from aircraft flying at high altitudes.
Stratovision was an airborne television transmission relay system from aircraft flying at high altitudes.
Super 35
Super 35 (originally known as Superscope 235) is a motion picture film format that uses exactly the same film stock as standard 35 mm film, but puts a larger image frame on that stock by u...
Super 35 (originally known as Superscope 235) is a motion picture film format that uses exactly the same film stock as standard 35 mm film, but puts a larger image frame on that stock by u...
Superheterodyne transmitter
Superheterodyne transmitter is a radio or TV transmitter which uses an intermediate frequency signal in addition to radio frequency signal.
Superheterodyne transmitter is a radio or TV transmitter which uses an intermediate frequency signal in addition to radio frequency signal.
Synch roll
A synch roll, or sync roll is a phenomenon that occurs when the synchronization between a video player's head and the video encoded on the tape is lost and gradually resynchronized.
A synch roll, or sync roll is a phenomenon that occurs when the synchronization between a video player's head and the video encoded on the tape is lost and gradually resynchronized.
System M
System M, sometimes called 525 line, is the analog broadcast television system used in the United States since July 1, 1941, and also in most of the Americas and Caribbean, South Korea, an...
System M, sometimes called 525 line, is the analog broadcast television system used in the United States since July 1, 1941, and also in most of the Americas and Caribbean, South Korea, an...
Tally light
In a television studio, a tally light is a small signal-lamp on a television professional video camera or monitor.
In a television studio, a tally light is a small signal-lamp on a television professional video camera or monitor.
Technology of television
The technology of television has changed since its early days using a mechanical system invented by Paul Gottlieb Nipkow in 1884.
The technology of television has changed since its early days using a mechanical system invented by Paul Gottlieb Nipkow in 1884.
Tele-snaps
Tele-snaps (often known as Telesnaps) were off-screen photographs of British television broadcasts, taken and sold commercially by John Cura (born Alberto Giovanni Cura in Clapham, S...
Tele-snaps (often known as Telesnaps) were off-screen photographs of British television broadcasts, taken and sold commercially by John Cura (born Alberto Giovanni Cura in Clapham, S...
Teleavia
The Teleavia was an innovative television set designed in France.
The Teleavia was an innovative television set designed in France.
Telectroscope
The telectroscope was the first non-working prototype of a television or videophone system.
The telectroscope was the first non-working prototype of a television or videophone system.
Telephonoscope
A telephonoscope was an early concept of videophone and television, conceptualized in the late 1870's through the 1890's.
A telephonoscope was an early concept of videophone and television, conceptualized in the late 1870's through the 1890's.
Teleprompter
An autocue is a display device that prompts the person speaking with an electronic visual text of a speech or script.
An autocue is a display device that prompts the person speaking with an electronic visual text of a speech or script.
Telestrator
A telestrator is a device that allows its operator to draw a freehand sketch over a moving or still video image image.
A telestrator is a device that allows its operator to draw a freehand sketch over a moving or still video image image.
Television encryption
Television encryption, often referred to as "scrambling", is encryption used to control access to pay television services, usually cable or satellite television services.
Television encryption, often referred to as "scrambling", is encryption used to control access to pay television services, usually cable or satellite television services.
Television interference
Television interference is a particular case of electromagnetic interference which affects television reception.
Television interference is a particular case of electromagnetic interference which affects television reception.
Television lines
Television lines (TVL) is a specification of an analog camera's or monitors's horizontal resolution power.
Television lines (TVL) is a specification of an analog camera's or monitors's horizontal resolution power.
Television receive-only
Television receive-only, TVRO, or Big ugly dish, is a term used in North America to refer to the reception of satellite television from FSS-type satellites, generally on C-band analo...
Television receive-only, TVRO, or Big ugly dish, is a term used in North America to refer to the reception of satellite television from FSS-type satellites, generally on C-band analo...
Television set
A television set ( also called a television, TV set, or TV) is a device that combines a tuner, display, and speakers for the purpose of viewing television.
A television set ( also called a television, TV set, or TV) is a device that combines a tuner, display, and speakers for the purpose of viewing television.
Television transmitter
A television transmitter is a device which broadcasts an electromagnetic signal to the television receivers.
A television transmitter is a device which broadcasts an electromagnetic signal to the television receivers.
Televisionary
The concept of a ‘Televisionary’ is being used to describe television and communications network operators who are developing services that provide consumers with more control over when, where a...
The concept of a ‘Televisionary’ is being used to describe television and communications network operators who are developing services that provide consumers with more control over when, where a...
Telop
A telop is a television opaque projecting device used to broadcast images directly without the use of a camera.
A telop is a television opaque projecting device used to broadcast images directly without the use of a camera.
Tentative Channel Designation
Tentative Channel Designation is a term used by the Federal Communications Commission to refer to TV channel assignments that represent the channels that TV stations must use after the analog cu...
Tentative Channel Designation is a term used by the Federal Communications Commission to refer to TV channel assignments that represent the channels that TV stations must use after the analog cu...
Terrestrial television
Terrestrial television is a mode of television broadcasting which does not involve satellite transmission or cables — typically using radio waves through transmitting and receiving antennas or t...
Terrestrial television is a mode of television broadcasting which does not involve satellite transmission or cables — typically using radio waves through transmitting and receiving antennas or t...
Time base correction
Time base correction is a technique to reduce or eliminate errors caused by mechanical instability present in analog recordings on mechanical media.
Time base correction is a technique to reduce or eliminate errors caused by mechanical instability present in analog recordings on mechanical media.
Timebase correction
Time base correction is a technique to reduce or eliminate errors caused by mechanical instability present in analog recordings on mechanical media.
Time base correction is a technique to reduce or eliminate errors caused by mechanical instability present in analog recordings on mechanical media.
Tint control
To correct for phase errors, a tint control is provided on NTSC television sets, which allows the user to manually adjust the phase relationship between the color information in the video and t...
To correct for phase errors, a tint control is provided on NTSC television sets, which allows the user to manually adjust the phase relationship between the color information in the video and t...
Transposer
In broadcasting, a transposer is a device in the service area of a transmitter which rebroadcasts signals to the receivers which can’t properly receive the signals of the transmitter because of ...
In broadcasting, a transposer is a device in the service area of a transmitter which rebroadcasts signals to the receivers which can’t properly receive the signals of the transmitter because of ...
Triniscope
The Triniscope was an early color television system developed by RCA. It used three separate video tubes with colored phosphors producing the primary colors, combining the images through dichroi...
The Triniscope was an early color television system developed by RCA. It used three separate video tubes with colored phosphors producing the primary colors, combining the images through dichroi...
Trinitron
Trinitron is Sony's brand name for its line of aperture grille based CRTs used in televisions and computer monitors.
Trinitron is Sony's brand name for its line of aperture grille based CRTs used in televisions and computer monitors.
TV aerial plug
Domestic antenna plugs and sockets are devices that connect the TV set to the TV antenna (aerial) so that TV signals can flow to them using a tuner (television).
Domestic antenna plugs and sockets are devices that connect the TV set to the TV antenna (aerial) so that TV signals can flow to them using a tuner (television).
TV Key
A TV Key is a mechanism for any advertiser or content owner to link consumers to specific interactive television destinations, including enhanced TV applications, from media delivered over broad...
A TV Key is a mechanism for any advertiser or content owner to link consumers to specific interactive television destinations, including enhanced TV applications, from media delivered over broad...
TV radio
A TV radio or TV band radio is a common name for a type of radio receiver that can play the audio portion of a TV channel.
A TV radio or TV band radio is a common name for a type of radio receiver that can play the audio portion of a TV channel.
TV tuner card
A TV tuner card is a computer component that allows television signals to be received by a computer.
A TV tuner card is a computer component that allows television signals to be received by a computer.
TV-Anytime
TV-Anytime is a set of specifications for the controlled delivery of multimedia content to a user's digital video recorder (DVR).
TV-Anytime is a set of specifications for the controlled delivery of multimedia content to a user's digital video recorder (DVR).
TV-B-Gone
TV-B-Gone is a type of simple universal remote control device for turning off a large majority of the current available brands of television sets.
TV-B-Gone is a type of simple universal remote control device for turning off a large majority of the current available brands of television sets.
TV-out
The term TV-out is commonly used to label the connector of equipment providing an analog video signal acceptable for a television AV input.
The term TV-out is commonly used to label the connector of equipment providing an analog video signal acceptable for a television AV input.
TV2Me
TV2Me is a device that allows TV viewers to watch their home’s cable or satellite television programs on their own computers, mobile phones, television sets and even a projector screen anywhere ...
TV2Me is a device that allows TV viewers to watch their home’s cable or satellite television programs on their own computers, mobile phones, television sets and even a projector screen anywhere ...
TV80
The Sinclair TV80, also known as the Flat Screen Pocket TV or FTV1, was a pocket television launched by Sinclair Research in 1984.
The Sinclair TV80, also known as the Flat Screen Pocket TV or FTV1, was a pocket television launched by Sinclair Research in 1984.
TVUnetworks
TVU Networks Corporation is a company that manufactures live mobile television broadcasting equipment and offers an Internet television broadcasting platform that uses P2PTV technology.
TVU Networks Corporation is a company that manufactures live mobile television broadcasting equipment and offers an Internet television broadcasting platform that uses P2PTV technology.
UHF television broadcasting
UHF television broadcasting is the use of ultra high frequency radio for over the air transmission of television signals.
UHF television broadcasting is the use of ultra high frequency radio for over the air transmission of television signals.
Ultra high frequency
Ultra-high frequency designates the ITU radio frequency range of electromagnetic waves between 300 MHz and 3 GHz, also known as the decimetre band or decimetre wave as the wavelength...
Ultra-high frequency designates the ITU radio frequency range of electromagnetic waves between 300 MHz and 3 GHz, also known as the decimetre band or decimetre wave as the wavelength...
Unibox
Unibox is a satellite, cable and terrestrial digital receiver.
Unibox is a satellite, cable and terrestrial digital receiver.
Universal remote
A universal remote is a remote control that can be programmed to operate various brands of one or more types of consumer electronics devices.
A universal remote is a remote control that can be programmed to operate various brands of one or more types of consumer electronics devices.
Universal Satellites Automatic Location System
Universal Satellites Automatic Location System, also known as DiSEqC 1.3, Go X or Go to XX is a satellite dish motor protocol that automatically creates a list of available satelli...
Universal Satellites Automatic Location System, also known as DiSEqC 1.3, Go X or Go to XX is a satellite dish motor protocol that automatically creates a list of available satelli...
V-chip
V-chip is a generic term for technology used in television set receivers in the USA and Canada which allows the blocking of programs based on their ratings category.
V-chip is a generic term for technology used in television set receivers in the USA and Canada which allows the blocking of programs based on their ratings category.
Vertical blanking interval
The vertical blanking interval (VBI), also known as the vertical interval or VBLANK, is the time difference between the last line of one frame or field of a raster display, and...
The vertical blanking interval (VBI), also known as the vertical interval or VBLANK, is the time difference between the last line of one frame or field of a raster display, and...
VF bandwidth
In broadcast television systems, VF bandwidth, video bandwidth or more formally video frequency bandwidth is the range of frequencies between 0 and the highest frequency used to transmit a live ...
In broadcast television systems, VF bandwidth, video bandwidth or more formally video frequency bandwidth is the range of frequencies between 0 and the highest frequency used to transmit a live ...
Video camera tube
In older video cameras, before the mid to late 1980s, a video camera tube or pickup tube was used instead of a charge-coupled device for converting an optical image into an electrical signal.
In older video cameras, before the mid to late 1980s, a video camera tube or pickup tube was used instead of a charge-coupled device for converting an optical image into an electrical signal.
Video Disk Control Protocol
Video Disk Control Protocol (VDCP) is a proprietary communications protocol primarily used to control hard disk video servers for broadcast television.
Video Disk Control Protocol (VDCP) is a proprietary communications protocol primarily used to control hard disk video servers for broadcast television.
Video Disk Recorder
VDR (Video Disk Recorder) is an open source application for Linux designed to allow any computer to function as a digital video recorder, in order to record and replay TV programming using...
VDR (Video Disk Recorder) is an open source application for Linux designed to allow any computer to function as a digital video recorder, in order to record and replay TV programming using...
Video Display Controller
A Video Display Controller or VDC is an integrated circuit which is the main component in a video signal generator, a device responsible for the production of a TV video signal in a comput...
A Video Display Controller or VDC is an integrated circuit which is the main component in a video signal generator, a device responsible for the production of a TV video signal in a comput...
Video Encoded Invisible Light
Video Encoded Invisible Light (VEIL) is a technology for encoding low-bandwidth digital data bitstream in video signal, developed by VEIL Interactive Technologies.
Video Encoded Invisible Light (VEIL) is a technology for encoding low-bandwidth digital data bitstream in video signal, developed by VEIL Interactive Technologies.
Video logging
Video logging is a process in which video footage is watched and labeled according to its content.
Video logging is a process in which video footage is watched and labeled according to its content.
Video router
Video routers are used for transporting video signals from inputs to outputs.
Video routers are used for transporting video signals from inputs to outputs.
Video4Linux
Video4Linux or V4L is a video capture application programming interface for Linux.
Video4Linux or V4L is a video capture application programming interface for Linux.
VideoCrypt
VideoCrypt is a cryptographic, smartcard-based conditional access television encryption system that scrambles analogue pay-TV signals.
VideoCrypt is a cryptographic, smartcard-based conditional access television encryption system that scrambles analogue pay-TV signals.
VIMCAS
Australian company, IRT, came up with the VIMCAS solution which integrated stereo audio into the video waveform of a television signal during the vertical blanking interval.
Australian company, IRT, came up with the VIMCAS solution which integrated stereo audio into the video waveform of a television signal during the vertical blanking interval.
Virtual advertising
Virtual Advertising is the use of digital technology to insert virtual advertising images into a live or pre-recorded television show.
Virtual Advertising is the use of digital technology to insert virtual advertising images into a live or pre-recorded television show.
Virtual channel
In telecommunications, a logical channel number, also known as virtual channel, is a channel designation which differs from that of the actual radio channel on which the signal travels.
In telecommunications, a logical channel number, also known as virtual channel, is a channel designation which differs from that of the actual radio channel on which the signal travels.
Virtual studio
A virtual studio is a television studio that allows the real-time combination of people or other real objects and computer generated environments and objects in a seamless, virtual reality-like ...
A virtual studio is a television studio that allows the real-time combination of people or other real objects and computer generated environments and objects in a seamless, virtual reality-like ...
Virtual telecine
A virtual telecine is a piece of video equipment that can play back data files in real time.
A virtual telecine is a piece of video equipment that can play back data files in real time.
VIT signals
In television broadcasting, VIT signals (vertical interval test signals) are a group of test signals inserted in the composite video signal.
In television broadcasting, VIT signals (vertical interval test signals) are a group of test signals inserted in the composite video signal.
Vitascan
Vitascan (sometimes alternately spelled VitaScan) was an early color television camera system developed by American television equipment manufacturer DuMont Laboratories.
Vitascan (sometimes alternately spelled VitaScan) was an early color television camera system developed by American television equipment manufacturer DuMont Laboratories.
Vu+
The Vu+ is a series of Linux-powered DVB satellite, terrestrial digital television receivers (set-top box), produced by Korean multimedia brand Ceru Company Ltd.
The Vu+ is a series of Linux-powered DVB satellite, terrestrial digital television receivers (set-top box), produced by Korean multimedia brand Ceru Company Ltd.
Walter Bruch
Walter Bruch (March 2, 1908 - May 5, 1990) was a German engineer who invented the PAL color television system at Telefunken in the early 1960s.
Walter Bruch (March 2, 1908 - May 5, 1990) was a German engineer who invented the PAL color television system at Telefunken in the early 1960s.
Weather Star 4000
The Weather Star 4000 is the first graphic-capable model of the WeatherStar line manufactured for The Weather Channel.
The Weather Star 4000 is the first graphic-capable model of the WeatherStar line manufactured for The Weather Channel.
Weather Star Jr
The Weather Star Jr is one of many versions of the Weather Star technology developed for The Weather Channel by Wegener Communications in Duluth, Georgia.
The Weather Star Jr is one of many versions of the Weather Star technology developed for The Weather Channel by Wegener Communications in Duluth, Georgia.
Weather Star XL
Weather Star XL is the fifth system designed for The Weather Channel's local forecast.
Weather Star XL is the fifth system designed for The Weather Channel's local forecast.
WeatherStar
WeatherStar (sometimes rendered Weather Star or WeatherSTAR) (meaning Satellite Transponder Addressable Receiver) refers to the technology used by The Weather...
WeatherStar (sometimes rendered Weather Star or WeatherSTAR) (meaning Satellite Transponder Addressable Receiver) refers to the technology used by The Weather...
Weemote
The Weemote is a television remote control made by Fobis Technologies that is designed for young children.
The Weemote is a television remote control made by Fobis Technologies that is designed for young children.
Westinghouse H840CK15
The Westinghouse H840CK15 was the first consumer all-electronic color television sold in the USA in March 1954, beating the RCA Victor CT-100 to market by only a few weeks.
The Westinghouse H840CK15 was the first consumer all-electronic color television sold in the USA in March 1954, beating the RCA Victor CT-100 to market by only a few weeks.
White clipper
White clipper (or white limiter) is a circuit in professional video products that limits the maximum amplitude of the luminance part of the analogue video signal to 1 volt.
White clipper (or white limiter) is a circuit in professional video products that limits the maximum amplitude of the luminance part of the analogue video signal to 1 volt.
WideOrbit
WideOrbit Inc. is a technology company that develops and markets sales, traffic, billing and broadcast automation software for Television stations, radio stations, cable television stations, ca...
WideOrbit Inc. is a technology company that develops and markets sales, traffic, billing and broadcast automation software for Television stations, radio stations, cable television stations, ca...
Widescreen signaling
In television technology, widescreen signaling (WSS) is a digital stream embedded in the TV signal describing qualities of the broadcast, in particular the intended aspect ratio of the image.
In television technology, widescreen signaling (WSS) is a digital stream embedded in the TV signal describing qualities of the broadcast, in particular the intended aspect ratio of the image.
Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center is a digital video recorder and media player developed by Microsoft.
Windows Media Center is a digital video recorder and media player developed by Microsoft.
Wireless HDMI
Wireless HDMI is a colloquial term for wireless high-definition audio and video signals connectivity on consumer electronics products.
Wireless HDMI is a colloquial term for wireless high-definition audio and video signals connectivity on consumer electronics products.
Xceive XC3028
Xceive's XC3028 and XC3028L are single-chip TV tuners by Xceive Inc., capable of receiving analogue cable, analogue terrestrial, digital cable and digital terrestrial TV (PAL, NTSC, SECAM, DVB-t...
Xceive's XC3028 and XC3028L are single-chip TV tuners by Xceive Inc., capable of receiving analogue cable, analogue terrestrial, digital cable and digital terrestrial TV (PAL, NTSC, SECAM, DVB-t...
Xtraview Encryption System
Xtraview Video Encryption System refers to the now-defunct patented "encryption" system used on Xtraview and a number of other Top Up TV services, including Setanta Sports, Television X and Red ...
Xtraview Video Encryption System refers to the now-defunct patented "encryption" system used on Xtraview and a number of other Top Up TV services, including Setanta Sports, Television X and Red ...
Zero reference pulse
Zero reference pulse or Zero pulse is an artificially produced pulse in a professional television receiver imitating no radio frequency case for modulation index measurements in analogue T...
Zero reference pulse or Zero pulse is an artificially produced pulse in a professional television receiver imitating no radio frequency case for modulation index measurements in analogue T...
Zweikanalton
Zweikanalton is a television sound transmission system used in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other countries that use or used PAL-B or PAL-G. It relies on two separate FM carriers.
Zweikanalton is a television sound transmission system used in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other countries that use or used PAL-B or PAL-G. It relies on two separate FM carriers.