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Jack Burton:
Well, most people use the term "scanlines" incorrectly.  They refer to the black lines between the pixes that are visible on televisions and computer monitors at low resolutions.  The black lines are created as the electron guns move down and over to start drawing the next line.  This leaves a little bit of empty space between the lines that are being drawn or "scanned" on the monitor, so people call them "scanlines"


But, I reiterate, that is incorrect, the actual definition is something else that I've read on this forum somewhere but can't remember right now.

As for why the lines in the pic are going horizontal, I think it is just a trick of the camera, the pics he posted further down in the topic look correct to me.
ivwshane:

--- Quote from: megaultrasuper on August 25, 2008, 07:43:16 pm ---

But, I reiterate, that is incorrect, the actual definition is something else that I've read on this forum somewhere but can't remember right now.


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I believe what you are referring to is shadow masks (as has been mentioned before). Shadow masks on different types of displays very and really add to the character of the over all picture. I believe that is why purist prefer crt/tv's over lcd's.



I believe scanline is just a term used to describe what it is people are referring to.
Hoopz:
Here's a good (or at least interesting at times) thread regarding monitors, scanlines, etc.   RandyT makes some great and informative comments.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=62829.0

And remember, Rule 11 is in place for a reason.   :angel:
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