black and burst

noun

An analogue composite video signal with a black picture, used as a reference signal to synchronise timings.

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Meanings

nounblack and burst (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebroadcastingAn analogue composite video signal with a black picture, used as a reference signal to synchronise timings.
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