SECAM (SEQUENTIAL COULEUR AVER MEMOIRE)

Translated as SEquential Color And Memory. It is a composite color transmission system that potentially eliminates the need for both the color and hue controls on the monitor. One of the color difference signals is transmitted on one line and the second is transmitted on the second line. Memory is required to obtain both color difference signals for color decoding. This system is used in France and many East European, African and Asian countries. The system exists primarily for political reasons, as little actual program production is done in SECAM. It is often known as "Something Essentially Contrary to the American Method".