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gnormhurst · 13th Mar 2018, 5:25 pm

I am researching the history of Color Bars (the television test signal). SMPTE Bars (EG-1) contains a "black-set" feature that I think was developed in the UK. Someone suggested it came out of Michael Cox Electronics.

What can you tell me?

Norm Hurst
Fellow, SMPTE

13th Mar 2018, 5:25 pm	#1
gnormhurst Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Hopewell, New Jersey, USA Posts: 1	Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment signal: who invented it? Mike Cox? I am researching the history of Color Bars (the television test signal). SMPTE Bars (EG-1) contains a "black-set" feature that I think was developed in the UK. Someone suggested it came out of Michael Cox Electronics. What can you tell me? Norm Hurst Fellow, SMPTE