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Word Explanation
Frame Memory A memory which can hold the video signals equivalent to one frame.
Frame Synchronizer A function which matches the synchronization of non-synchronized video
input signals.
Freeze A function which continues the display of the same image, creating the
impression that the image has been “frozen”.
FTB [Fade to Black] This is the effect where the background image is faded out to the black
screen.
Genlock A function for synchronizing the video signals using an external sync signal
as the reference.
GPI
[General Purpose Interface]
Interface signals which control auto transition from an external source.
Hue The colour tone of the video signals.
IRE A unit used for video signal levels.
The setup le
vel (black level) of the signals is expressed as 0 IRE, 7.5 IRE,
etc.
Key Edge The border or shadow added to the edges of keys.
Key Fill The signal that uses key combination processing to fill in the areas left blank
by the key signals.
Key Gain A parameter which is used to adjust the amplitude of the key signals.
Key Invert A function which inverts the key signals.
Key Mask This is the function that specifies the area for key combination using the
box pattern, etc. When only part of the area of the key signals is used, key
combination is executed with the unnecessary area masked.
Key Source The video signals for creating the key signals.
Linear Key The function which combines keys using monochrome key signals with
gradations in its outlines as a reference.
Lum
[Luminance]
The brightness portion of the video signals.
Luminance Key The function which creates key signals based on the luminance (brightness)
information of the video signals to combine keys.
ME
[Mix Effect]
A video effect device which combines a number of video signals to create
mix, wipe, key and other video signals.
Mix The picture-changing effect produced by overlapping one image with the
next.
It is also referred to as “dissolve”.
Multi View Display This function combines multiple materials and displays them on one screen.
PGM, PVW and the input material can be previewed at the same time on a
single screen.
OSD [On Screen Display] This function enables settings to be performed on the menu screens which
are displayed in the monitor output.
PinP [Picture in Picture] This function combines a sub screen image with the background image.
Appendix (glossary)