PALplus
Meaning
An enhanced version of the PAL TV system capable of transmitting pictures in the 16:9 widescreen format.
Examples
The manager in charge of Philips's R&D on PALplus was extremely unpopular with the HD-MAC team.
Parallel development efforts were conducted to implement an extended 16:9 aspect ratio PAL-compatible signal, referred to as PALplus.
PALplus […] is the result of a cooperative project. […]. By 1995 they wanted to provide an Enhanced Definition Television system (EDTV) compatible with existing receivers. PALplus has been transmitted by a few broadcasters since 1994.
Etymology
From PAL + plus.