What is HD?
High
Definition Television, you
have probably heard about
it, but do you really know
what HDTV is? High definition
television has changed the
whole television viewing experience,
delivering stunning picture
quality accompanied by the
sound of crystal clear audio.
We have begun the progression
from the analog world to the
new and exciting world of
digital broadcasts. What we
used to consider as a nice,
clear picture on a standard
definition TV, now doesn’t
even come close to comparing
with the dazzling color and
incredible images of HDTV.
In addition to superior video
quality, the standard audio
track for high definition
is Dolby Digital 5.1 or better,
sound that captivates you,
giving the impression that
it is coming at you from all
different directions. The
combination of the striking
visual images along with the
remarkable audio provides
for an experience like no
other.
Why is HDTV better?
• Better picture- up
to 6 times better than standard
television.
• Picture is clearer
with more detail
• Improved contrast
• Provides a life-like
picture
• Better sound- cd quality
• Live broadcasts such
as sporting events give the
viewer the feeling they are
part of the action
• Formatted to allow
movies to be seen as they
were actually created
• You are not watching
television you are experiencing
it
What makes HDTV better?
• Regular TV broadcasts
have approximately 330 lines
of resolution.
- vcr’s have about 240
lines of resolution
- DVD’s have a higher
resolution usually between
400 and 480
• HDTV has up to 1080
lines of resolution
• Standard televisions
have a 4 x 3 aspect ratio
(4 units wide by 3 units high)
• HDTV is broadcast
in a 16 x 9 format similar
to movies
• The higher aspect
ratio produces a more in depth
and intense viewing experience
• HD broadcasts contain
more information that standard
television signals
• Along with the enhanced
picture quality the HD broadcast
also deliver digital sound.
Some programs take it a step
further and broadcast in Dolby
® Digital Surround Sound.
What equipment do
I need?
• A digital television
with a tuner capable of receiving
a HDTV signal
• Satellite television
has been the leader in providing
HDTV to their subscribers.
• All of the satellite
providers (DIRECTV, DISH and
VOOM) offer HDTV programming.
• Don’t worry
your HDTV is fully capable
to receive broadcasts not
offered in HD.
What type of programming
is available in HD?
• Movies
• Sports
• Documentaries
• Series
• Live events
• Comedy
• More programming is
becoming available in HD all
the time and it is fast becoming
a must for programmers to
offer.
• There are a number
of channels dedicate exclusively
for HD content more...!
