[opendtv] Re: PAL; 405 line pictures
- From: "Allen Le Roy Limberg" <allimberg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:42:19 -0500
Craig wrote:
>
> There is another difference between PAL and NTSC that makes a
> noticeable difference in picture quality. With PAL the color
> difference signals have equal bandwidth (about 1.5 MHz). With NTSC
> the I color difference signal is 1.5 MHz but the Q (primarily blue)
> is only 0.5 MHz. The result is that there is less color detail in
> blue and typically significant noise.
>
> If you want to reduce this noise while watching an NTSC display, put
> on a pair of "blue blocker" sunglasses. You'll be amazed at how much
> better the picture looks.
This is because many NTSC TV sets demodulate R-Y and B-Y, rather than I and
Q as originally intended. The fault is not in the system, but rather in the
cheapening up of receivers.
Al
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