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NTSC Video Measurements

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About This Application Note
General Concepts
Why Test Video Signals?
Test Methodology
Connecting and Terminating Instruments
Basic Video Testing - Waveform Monitor Techniques
Connecting the Instruments
Understanding the Waveform Display
Understanding the 1710J Controls
Making Measurements
Basic Video Testing -- Vectorscope Techniques
Understanding the Display
Using the Vectorscope Controls
Checking the Display
Checking Chrominance Phase
Checking Chrominance Gain
Checking White Balance
Setting up a Genlocked Studio
Genlock Basics
Adjusting TBCs
Adjusting for Synchronization
Intermediate NTSC Video Testing
Setting Up the Test Equipment
Insertion Gain
Frequency Response Testing
Chrominance to Luminance Gain
Nonlinear Distortions
Beyond Bars -- Other Tests and Test Signals
The Color Bar Signal -- Why and How
Glossary

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