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and the chroma burst information. Blackburst is used to
synchronize video equipment to align the video output.
One signal is normally used to set up an entire video
system or facility. Sometimes it is called House sync.
 "BNC": Bayonet Neill-Concelman. A cable connector used
extensively in television and named for its inventors. A
cylindrical bayonet connector that operates with a
twist-locking motion. To make the connection, align the
two curved grooves in the collar of the male connector
with the two projections on the outside of the female
collar, push, and twist. This allows the connector to lock
into place without tools.
 "Brightness": Usually refers to the amount or intensity of
video light produced on a screen without regard to color.
Sometimes called "black level.
 "CAT 5": Category 5. Describes the network cabling
standard that consists of four unshielded twisted pairs
of copper wire terminated by RJ-45 connectors. CAT 5
cabling supports data rates up to 100 Mbps. CAT 5 is
based on the EIA/TIA 568 Commercial Building
Telecommunications Wiring Standard.
 "Color bars": A standard test pattern of several basic
colors (white, yellow, cyan, green, magenta, red, blue,
and black) as a reference for system alignment and
testing. In NTSC video, the most commonly used color
bars are the SMPTE standard color bars. In PAL video,
the most commonly used color bars are eight full field
bars. In the computer, the most commonly used color
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