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Frame synchronizers with DUB input

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	Which devices have frame synchronization capability ''and'' a Hirose 7-pin DUB connector carrying Y/C color-under signal? These are the units that can frame-sync directly from a U-Matic or other DUB-output VTR without needing a separate adapter or transcoder.		Which devices have frame synchronization capability ''and'' a [[Hirose 7-pin DUB]] connector carrying [[Y/C DUB color-under\|Y/C color-under]] signal? These are the units that can frame-sync directly from a U-Matic or other DUB-output VTR without needing a separate adapter or transcoder.

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Example Queries

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-Which devices have frame synchronization ''and'' a Hirose 7-pin DUB connector carrying Y/C color-under signal? These are the units that can frame-sync directly from a U-Matic or other DUB-output VTR without needing a separate adapter or transcoder.
+Which devices have frame synchronization capability ''and'' a Hirose 7-pin DUB connector carrying Y/C color-under signal? These are the units that can frame-sync directly from a U-Matic or other DUB-output VTR without needing a separate adapter or transcoder.
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Arclight: /* Frame synchronizers with DUB input */

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Frame synchronizers with DUB input

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	\|?Has AV device.Has brand=Brand		\|?Has AV device.Has brand=Brand
	\|?Has AV device.Has model code=Model		\|?Has AV device.Has model code=Model
	~~\|?Has AV device=Device~~
	\|?Has AV device.Has device type=Type		\|?Has AV device.Has device type=Type
	\|?Has AV device.Has year released#=Year		\|?Has AV device.Has year released#=Year

Arclight: /* Frame synchronizers with DUB input */

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Frame synchronizers with DUB input

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	\|?Has AV device.Has brand=Brand		\|?Has AV device.Has brand=Brand
			\|?Has AV device.Has model code=Model
	\|?Has AV device=Device		\|?Has AV device=Device
	\|?Has AV device.Has device type=Type		\|?Has AV device.Has device type=Type

Arclight-MCP-Bot: Add device type column to DUB query; fix year formatting (# suffix) across all queries to suppress thousand separators (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-19T21:17:52Z

Add device type column to DUB query; fix year formatting (# suffix) across all queries to suppress thousand separators (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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	\|?Has model code=Model		\|?Has model code=Model
	\|?Has year released=Year		\|?Has year released#=Year
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	\|format=broadtable		\|format=broadtable
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Arclight-MCP-Bot: Add query for frame synchronizers with Hirose 7-pin DUB Y/C color-under input (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

2026-02-19T21:10:53Z

Add query for frame synchronizers with Hirose 7-pin DUB Y/C color-under input (via update-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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Arclight-MCP-Bot: Create AV Device Queries page with example Semantic MediaWiki queries for AV equipment (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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Create AV Device Queries page with example Semantic MediaWiki queries for AV equipment (via create-page on MediaWiki MCP Server)

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__NOTOC__{{DISPLAYTITLE:Advanced AV Device Queries}}'''This page showcases advanced queries''' powered by [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/ Semantic MediaWiki] (SMW). Every AV device in the wiki stores its specs — brand, device type, format family, inputs, outputs, and more — as structured semantic properties. That means we can ask the wiki surprisingly specific questions and get live, always-up-to-date answers.

These queries run against real data in the wiki, so as new devices are added and existing ones are updated, the results here update automatically.

''Want to learn more about writing your own queries? See the [https://www.semantic-mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Inline_queries SMW inline queries documentation].''

== Running your own queries ==

You can play around with SMW queries using the built-in query interface at [[Special:Ask]], or try copying the below example queries to [[Special:MyPage/Sandbox|your sandbox]].

== Example Queries ==

=== All time base correctors ===

Which TBCs do we have documented? Handy for anyone shopping for a TBC to clean up their VHS captures.

{{#ask:
[[Category:AV devices]]
[[Has device type::Time base corrector]]
|?Has image#100px;x100px=Photo
|?Has brand=Brand
|?Has model code=Model
|?Has year released=Year
|format=broadtable
|headers=plain
|sort=Has brand
}}

=== Frame synchronizers ===

Frame synchronizers go a step beyond TBCs — they regenerate the entire frame, making them ideal for mixed-format workflows and broadcast-quality output.

{{#ask:
[[Category:AV devices]]
[[Has device type::Frame synchronizer]]
|?Has image#100px;x100px=Photo
|?Has brand=Brand
|?Has model code=Model
|?Has year released=Year
|format=broadtable
|headers=plain
|sort=Has brand
}}

=== Devices by brand ===

Who made the most AV devices in our database? A quick breakdown by manufacturer.

{{#ask:
[[Category:AV devices]]
|?Has brand=Brand
|format=valuerank
|template=
|limit=500
}}

=== Oldest documented devices ===

What are the earliest AV devices we've got on record? A trip through broadcast and prosumer history.

{{#ask:
[[Category:AV devices]]
[[Has year released::+]]
|?Has image#100px;x100px=Photo
|?Has brand=Brand
|?Has model code=Model
|?Has device type=Type
|?Has year released=Year
|format=broadtable
|headers=plain
|sort=Has year released
|order=asc
|limit=10
}}

=== Devices with S-Video I/O ===

Which devices support S-Video? Useful for finding equipment that pairs well with S-VHS and Hi8 decks.

{{#ask:
[[Category:AV devices]]
[[Has video signal format::S-Video (Y/C)]]
|?Has image#100px;x100px=Photo
|?Has brand=Brand
|?Has model code=Model
|?Has device type=Type
|format=broadtable
|headers=plain
|sort=Has brand
}}

[[Category:Special pages]]