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The Line parameter sets the VANC line on which caption data will be
inserted into the HD video signal.

Valid VANC insertion lines for the most common HD video formats. Many caption encoders insert closed captions on line 9 by default.

*In interlaced formats, caption data will only be inserted once per frame, in the first field.

Format Frame RateVANC Insertion Lines*
*VANC line 9 is default.
24Psf23.9761-20, 1124, 1125
720p
V720p x H1280
59.94 fps1-25, 746-750
1080i
V1080i x H1920
29.97 (59.94 fields/s)1-20, 561, 562,
1080p
V1080p x H1920
59.97* fps
(or is it 60 fps? Confirm)
1-41, 1122–1125
Caption encoder insertion allowed on certain lines of the VANC based on the format of the video (resolution of vertical lines, progressive or interlace scanning, and frame rate.)


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