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NTSC Last modified: Wednesday, November 09, 2005  Short for National Television System Committee. The NTSC is responsible for setting television and video standards in the United States (in Europe and the rest of the world, the dominant television standards are PAL and SECAM). The NTSC standard for television defines a composite video signal with a refresh rate of 60 half-frames (interlaced) per second. Each frame contains 525 lines and can contain 16 million different colors. The NTSC standard is incompatible with most computer video standards, which generally use RGB video signals. However, you can insert special video adapters into your computer that convert NTSC signals into computer video signals and vice versa.   Introduction to NTSC Provides an introduction to conventional analog television. Worldwide TV Standards Describes why different TV standards exists, the pros and cons of NTSC, PAL and SECAM, broadcast system details, and video formats. Also contains FAQs, and information on standards conversions and how to bridge the gap between different video standards. Y/C and composite video signals - tutorial This a non-technical tutorial on the format of Y/C (S-Video) and composite video signals. It is specific to the NTSC video system. Related Categories Digital Television Display Standards Home Entertainment Multimedia Video Related Terms Common Intermediate Format composite video HDTV network PAL QCIF RGB monitor SAP S-Video television board video adapter video overlay Shopping NTSC Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Security Systems and Surveillance 1135 Store Offers Flat Panel Televisions 156 Store Offers Projection Screens 631 Model Matches Multimedia Projectors 485 Model Matches Search: WebMediaBrands Corporate Info Legal Notices, Licensing, Permissions, Privacy Policy. Advertise | Newsletters | Shopping | E-mail Offers | Freelance Jobs Solutions Whitepapers and eBooks Articles: Build a More Agile Business with IBM IBM Articles: Virtualization Delivers a Dynamic Infrastructure Articles: IBM Offers Enhanced Measurement and Management for Energy Usage Articles: IBM Helps Transformation to an Information-Based Enterprise Microsoft Articles: Visual Studio 2010 Adobe Article: Adobe Helps PHP Developers Create Rich Internet Applications Adobe Article: Java Developers Finding a Home at Adobe Flex IBM Articles: A Smarter Business Needs Smarter Technology Intel Xeon Processor Increases Server Efficiency and Capabilities Intel Tech Brief: Automated Energy Efficiency for the Intelligent Enterprise Oracle Whitepapers - Innovation for IT Leaders Avaya Article: Communication-Enabled Mashups--Empowering Both Business Owners and IT Internet.com eBook: IT Manager's Guide to Social Networking Internet.com eBook: Get Ready for Windows 7 Microsoft Article: Expression Web 3--New Features for PHP Developers Whitepapers: Manage Your Business Infrastracture with IBM Whitepaper: Maximize Your Storage Investment with HP Internet.com eBook: Becoming a Better Project Manager Microsoft Article: Stress Free and Efficient Designer/Developer Collaboration MORE WHITEPAPERS, EBOOKS, AND ARTICLES Webcasts SAP Webcast: Crystal Reports Server--Do More. Spend Less. Webcast: Connecting PHP to Microsoft Technologies Video: Microsoft Partner Program Benefits Video: Windows Azure Debugging Tips SAP BusinessObjects Webcast: Unlock the Power of Reporting with Crystal Reports IBM Webcast: Speed Business Innovation with Reduced Cost and Risk Video: Deploy Applications on Windows Azure MORE WEBCASTS, PODCASTS, AND VIDEOS Downloads and eKits Download: Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 Downloads & Free Trials: Microsoft's New Efficiency Resource Center Get the Windows 7 SDK Free Trial: Red Gate SQL Backup Pro 6 Iron Speed Designer Application Generator MORE DOWNLOADS, EKITS, AND FREE TRIALS Tutorials and Demos Internet.com Hot List: Get the Inside Scoop on the Hottest IT and Developer Products All About Botnets MORE TUTORIALS, DEMOS AND STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES