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Genlock

Last Updated May 24, 2021 1:43 pm

Short for generator locking device , a genlock is a device that enables a composite video machine, such as a TV, to accept two signals simultaneously. A genlock locks one set of signals while it processes the second set. This enables you to combine graphics from a computer with video signals from a second source such as a video camera.

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