(1) (Advanced TV) An early name for the digital TV standard proposed by the Advisory Committee on Advanced Television Service (ACATS). See ACATS. See also ATV Forum.
(2) (Analog TV) Refers to the NTSC, PAL and SECAM analog TV standads. Contrast with DTV.
(2) (Analog TV) Refers to the NTSC, PAL and SECAM analog TV standads. Contrast with DTV.
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