 High
Definition Television
HDTV is high definition television and it can make an enormous
difference in your television viewing experience. Many consumers
describe the HDTV experience as being closer to watching a movie in
the theater than watching a standard television set. HDTV offers a
digital picture with a higher resolution than normal television
screens. The higher resolution results in a clearer, crisper
picture. It also offers the ability to watch widescreen movies and
programs without the annoying black bars that your regular
television displays. It is the way the movie directors intended you
to watch their films. With HDTV, you will be in on even more of the
action of your favorite program. Currently with your regular color
television, waves are scanned at 480i. This means that at any given
time there are 480 lines of picture being sent to your television
screen by your service provider. Odd lines are displayed, followed
by even lines. The change happens so quickly, the human eye believes
you are seeing one big picture. With the introduction of HDTV, there
are more lines transmitted (at either more than double interlaced or
progressively) giving us a higher resolution and better quality
picture.
In order to enjoy the HDTV experience, you will need to
introduce a few things to your home. To get started, you need:
- High Definition Television set
High Definition television sets are available at most
consumer electronic stores and are becoming increasingly
more affordable for the general public. These sets are the
first step in obtaining a clearer, picture that provides an
experience similar to the movie theater.
- A source (local television, cable or satellite
station)
Even with a HDTV, you may not notice any difference
in normal channels. Your channel must be broadcast in high
definition in order to see the advanced quality in picture.
- A way to receive the signal (antennae, cable or
satellite system)
All providers are generally offering some HD channels. Satellite
providers are able to offer more of these channels than your local
cable company. Be aware that digital channels often offered through
cable companies is not the same as HDTV.
In addition to a better quality picture, you will also enjoy
higher quality sound with HDTV. The digital audio sound provides
even more of a movie theater like experience in your home. To
provide the best in entertainment quality in your home, HDTV is the
way of the future. As more channels are broadcast in HD format, your
television viewing experience will only improve.
Satellite providers not only offer HD channels but their other
channels are offered via a digital signal. This results in a clearer
picture than the analog signal offered by many cable companies. DISH
Network currently offers the most high definition channels
available. With more than 1700 hours per week of high definition
programming, DISH Network is an excellent option for receiving HD
channels including HBO, Showtime, Discovery Channel, ESPN and more.
To learn more about
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