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PALplus

Archive news report

It's important not to confuse widescreen production (and 16:9 deep letterbox broadcast on 4:3 outlets) with PALPlus. It wasn't just a name for letterboxed content - it had more to it than that....

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NG 2 Aug - 4 Augnoggin

Picture Dropout on Video Causes

Thanks Noggin and thanks Maaixuew for the video link. And thanks everybody else as well

Interesting video posted there by Maaixuew, what's that from, is that an internal training video of some...

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NJ 4 Aug - 5 AugNeil Jones

Content ID on YouTube

How does it work?

YouTube can match audio being played in the background of a live stream in a matter of seconds, even when its not particularly clear. Doing the same with uploads is far easier.

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DO 7 Aug - 8 Augdosxuk

First 8K broadcast

First 8K TV broadcast

Whether you get an indication of received resolution depends on the platform. Our Sony UHD set with the integrated Netflix app displays it on the OSD (2160, 1080, 720, 480 etc.) The Netflix UHD...

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NG 9 Aug - 11 Augnoggin

Virgin Media reveals it's "V6" UHD set top box

We registered interest when it was first announced back in August and received a call about a fortnight ago to offer the upgrade and book the installation.

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By Larry the Loafer

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JA 13 Aug - 14 DecJamesypoo

"Double Exposure" Effect on Candles/Lights

(can't describe it properly - see screenshot inside)

.. and of course the IO tube had a large target area. I think you're right about the EMI colour cameras and the vidicon, although I seem to recall Marconi designed the MK7 to have plumbicons from...

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BL 13 Aug - 17 Augbluecortina

Resolution of Film

THIS ^. Incidentally for a long time broadcast R&D and TV manufacturers assumed a certain picture-height to viewing distance ratio - and assumed that people sat at it. However as people moved...

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NG 20 Aug - 21 Augnoggin

Indoor Aerials

Advice needed.

I have an indoor aerial with my DVB-T2 (Freeview HD) USB Tuner. It works really well depending on where you put it (which part of the house). I used to put it in my room, but now as I have discovered,...

By DVB Cornwall

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AE 22 AugAlexEdohHD13

New Look Sky+HD Menu / Interface Refresh

I'd upgrade to Sky Q but with two Sky+ boxes in separate rooms, if I get Sky Q it will mean I won't be able to save/record as many programmes as I do now.

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CY 23 Aug - 18 Novcylon6

Freeview Play

Discussion of the cross IPTV/Linear platform

Thought it was time to start a thread on the Freeview Play platform for those of you who have it through a receiver or smart tv. UKTV Player has launched today.

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LL 24 AugLondon Lite