 |
What is
"HDTV"? |
 |
HDTV is the new standard of television
viewing. HDTV stands for High Definition TV. High Definition translates to better
visual and acoustic enjoyment to TV viewing. Most consumers will see a huge improvement in image quality.
Consumers will also benefit from HDTV improvements such as wide-screen theater-like
displays, enhanced audio quality, and new data services. |
|
|
What are the new
features of HDTV? |
|
As the technology implies, HDTV gives
better screen resolution. The obvious feature of HDTV is the physical wide screen.
An HDTV screen has more vertical and horizontal lines than an analog TV, giving it
a much finer and crisper display. Because the screen format is wide, it can display
a wider picture similar to that of a movie theater's screen. Analog TV can only
display "cropped" movies. In addition, HDTV broadcasts will be in the
Dolby Surround & DTS digital format that further enhance the TV viewing
experiences. |
|
|
Besides better
resolution, audio, and "data services," why would I want HDTV? |
|
One of the basic
improvements with HDTV is the way it is transmitted. Digital transmissions can deliver a
perfect signal, free of ghosts, interference and picture noise. |
|
|
Will I be able to
watch HDTV broadcasts on my current TV set? |
|
Yes. You will be able
to watch HDTV broadcast programs by using a special decoder. These set-top boxes will
receive digital transmissions and convert it to standard TV signals, allowing you to see
and hear digital programming as easily as connecting a VCR to your TV. Most boxes provide
many different solutions for great images and sound using equipment that you may already
own. These boxes decode and output HDTV broadcasts with Dolby® Digital Audio for a more
convincing, realistic ambience. Many people already have a multi-channel,
multi-speaker audio system at home to take advantage of Digital TV's great audio. |
|
|
How can I receive the
new DTV & HDTV signals? |
|
You should be able to
receive DTV & HDTV with any standard UHF antenna. The style of antenna that you
will need for optimal reception may vary depending on your geographic location and
distance to the transmission source. DTV & HDTV signals are also transmitted via
satellite and cable systems. |
|
|
Will new digital TV's
display signals from these systems? |
|
The TV industry is
currently working on ways of modifying their technology to incorporate the new DTV &
HDTV standards into new sets. By the time you read this, HDTV televisions should be on the
market. |
