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Viz Engine Administrator’s Guide
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Sub-D
Sub-D, D-subminiature or D-sub is a common type of electrical connector used
particularly in computers.
Surround sound
See Quad , Anamorphic widescreen and 7.1 .
Title Area (aka Title Safe Area)
The title area is in Viz Artist shown as a purple rectangular area which is far enough in
from the four edges, such that text or graphics show neatly: with a margin and without
distortion.
Tri-level sync
In some high-definition applications, a tri-level sync signal is used instead. This signal
is virtually identical to the synchronization signal used in component analogue video
(CAV); and is similar to the synchronization signals used in VGA (the main difference
being, in VGA the horizontal and vertical syncs are carried on different wires; whereas
TLS signals include both H and V syncs). See SPG and Bi-level sync.
Universal Naming Convention (UNC)
Specifies a common syntax to describe the location of a network resource, such as a
shared file, directory, or printer. \ComputerName\SharedFolder\Resource
VANC
See ANC data.
VBI
Vertical blanking interval (VBI) is the time difference between the last line of one frame
or field of a raster display, and the beginning of the next.
Video codec
A video codec is a device or software that enables video compression and/or
decompression for digital video.
VITC
Vertical Interval TimeCode. See also LTC and VBI.
Writing system
A writing system is a type of symbolic system used to represent elements or
statements expressible in language.
XLR
The XLR connector is an electrical connector, and a standard for broadcast audio
equipment. The 3-pin XLR3 is used as a balanced audio connector for both analog and
digital audio. Note that Viz Engine’s Matrox card only supports digital audio.