Scanning and Interface Clause Samples

Scanning and Interface. All content shall be provided in the 1920 X 1080 interlaced 2:1 (1080i) scanning mode with a field rate of 59.94 Hz. Additionally, the picture shall meet all other scanning and sampling specifications outlined in SMPTE 274M for the 1920 X 1080/59.94/2:1 system. Timing and Blanking. Horizontal blanking and vertical blanking shall meet SMPTE 274M specifications. Included Programs available with closed captioning shall be made available with all captioning intact. Video Performance. Each Picture Master shall meet the following video performance specifications: SNR > 62dB (CCIR WTG). K factor (2T Pulse) < 1%. The Picture Master shall not contain visible analog artifacts such as moiré, microphonics, lag, bloom, banding, or velocity errors. The Picture Master shall not contain visible headswitching, tape scratches, or dropouts. Artifacts from image manipulation devices shall be kept to a minimum. Time compression (tape-to-tape or film-to-tape variable speed) or noise reduction techniques shall not be utilized in generating a Picture Master. The Picture Master shall not contain digital artifacts such as pixelization, posterization, or other anomalies.