Definition of "genlock" [genlock]

• A technique whereby the video output of one source, or a specific reference signal, is used to synchronize other sources. (noun)
• To synchronize in this manner. (verb)

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• "With a VXP Scaler engine, features such as genlock, color correction, detail enhancement and noise reduction make this a valuable tool for today's broadcasters."
• "TG700 Sync Pulse Generator with the GPS7 Module now provides a new user-selectable genlock function in either a master or slave configuration."
• "Housed in a robotic housing made by Telemetrics, it features a Canon HD camera equipped with three 1/3in (1,670,000-pixel) CCD sensors, a Canon HD zoom lens with 20x optical zoom ratio (4. 5mm-90mm), a remote-control neutral density filter, genlock input, HD-SDI output with embedded audio as the primary video and an SD composite NTSC feed for monitoring."