Different Video Formats
From NI Video Signal Fundamental
Video Fundamentals
Different Video Formats
The definition of the composite video signal differs from country to country. Three main video formats exist worldwide:
- M-NTSC—Mainly used in the USA and Japan
- B/G-PAL—Used in most of Europe, parts of Africa, and some other countries such as Australia
- SECAM—Used in France, the former Soviet Union, and parts of the Middle East
Three other formats, M-PAL, N-PAL, and Combination N-PAL, are used in some countries in South America.