Operational Implementation of a Broadcast Television Frame Synchronizer

Robert J. Butler

The first permanent installation of a television frame synchronizer in the U.S. and the successful processing of various types of signals for broadcast are discussed. The frame synchronizer is well suited to overcoming problems in video switching due to: videotape servo instabilities, Doppler effects in satellite video distribution and instantaneous event integration without genlock in electronic journalism. It has become a powerful and valuable tool for the broadcaster.

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Published
1975-03
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J13385