Specifications
Glossary
VTM-2000 Installation and Operation Handbook
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VITC Vertical Interval Time Code, a method for recording on to video tape the
timecode address for each video frame inserted in the vertical interval.
Waveform A visual representation of a signal in the shape of a wave that plots
amplitude versus time.
White Level The brightest part of a video signal, corresponding to approximately 1.0
Volt.
White Balance An electronic process used to calibrate the picture for accurate color
display in different lighting conditions.
Wipe A special effect in which two pictures from different video sources are displayed
on one screen. Production switchers and special effects generators provide numerous
wipe patterns varying from simple horizontal and vertical wipes to multi-shaped, multi-
colored arrangements.
XGA High resolution 1024x768 non-interlaced (progressive) display monitor
XVGA Extended Video Graphics Adaptor
YP
B
P
R:
CAV format composed of luminance (Y) and two color difference signals (P
B
and P
R
)
Y/C Also S-video. Describes the separation of video signal luminance and
chrominance components.
Zero Carrier Pulse (chopper) In a TV demodulator, removes the carrier in the
vertical interval for a short period, enabling depth of field measurement.