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The present invention provides a video capture system including: input means for receiving a plurality of analogue video signals; switching means for selecting any one of the analogue video signals; memory means for storing signals output from the switching means; and system control means for extracting signals from the memory means at a predetermined rate and transferring the signals to video Codec means. The inclusion of the memory means (which may be termed a "memory buffer" or "throttle buffer") in the system effectively enables the asynchronous input signals to be synchronised, thereby delivering a deterministic system which reduces software complexity and debugging problems. Drawing : 2 Sheets Total Pages: 22 (FIG. - 2)