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Record 1 2004-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Television (Radioelectricity)
  • Video Technology
DEF

The central area of a video [or TV] image that is generally safe from cropping on incorrectly adjusted video monitors or television receivers.

OBS

The safe action area represents about 90 percent of the total picture area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télévision (Radioélectricité)
  • Vidéotechnique
DEF

Zone centrale d'une image vidéo ou télévision que l'on considère généralement à l'abri de tout masquage provoqué par un réglage inadéquat d'un moniteur vidéo ou d'un récepteur de télévision.

Spanish

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