A display's ability to fully resolve all the details in a broadcast is dependent upon its resolution. An HDTV-capable flat panel monitor has higher resolution capability than an EDTV model, which allows it to display more of the detail in an HDTV broadcast. EDTV flat panel monitors must convert HDTV signals into a lower resolution that's compatible with the display capability of the flat panel monitor. See similar questions...

HDTV includes picture resolutions of 1080 interlaced and 720 progressive and 1080 progressive. EDTV resolution is 480 progressive, equivalent to the video output of progressive scan DVD players. EDTV looks better than today's standard analog, but shouldn't be confused with true HDTV. See similar questions...

HDTV – Stands for High Definition Television. HDTV is broad cast with a vertical resolution of 720p or 1080i and is broadcast in a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. HDTV transmissions also carry Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. HDTV will ultimately replace today’s existing analog “NTSC” television system. The target date for the transition to HDTV is 2006. EDTV – Stands for Enhanced Definition Television. See similar questions...

EDTV, which stands for Enhanced Definition Digital TV, has a lower resolution and picture quality than HDTV. You can read more about EDTV vs HDTV in this article. See similar questions...

HDTV stands for high-definition television, and it marks the biggest leap forward for television since color TV made its debut in the 1950s. HDTV images are more than twice as detailed as standard analog TV, delivering rich, realistic images, as well as multi channel, movie-theater-quality surround sound. HDTVs can display both regular and HDTV images, but they need HD sources to look their best. See similar questions...

Digital television (DTV) is a telecommunication system for broadcasting and receiving moving pictures and sound by means of digital signals, in contrast to analog signals in analogue TV. Digital television only refers to the way the program is broadcast. All digital TV variants can carry both standard-definition television ( SDTV) and high-definition television (HDTV), but it does not mean that all digital TV programs are high-definition. See similar questions...

High definition television is a new standard that combines high-resolution picture with Dolby digital surround sound to produce a fabulous TV experience. HDTV means a fantastic picture quality. It is really sharp and clear (up to five times higher resolution than standard digital TV picture). HD makes TV look incredible with intensely colourful and stunningly sharp images. See similar questions...

No. The Digital TV system used in the UK is the same resolution as analogue - 625 lines. However, the digital technology greatly enhances the picture quality you actually receive using this resolution. HDTV gives an even better picture, but requires new, expensive television sets. The American Digital TV system uses HDTV, and, due to the significantly higher costs involved, is not taking off nearly as quickly as digital TV in the UK. See similar questions...

The Xbox does support high definition television, up to 1080i resolution. To get HDTV you will need to purchase the official Xbox High Definition AV Pack. This feature has been disabled from the PAL Xbox but I have left the inclusion of this in the FAQ as some of you may have an imported Xbox. See similar questions...

Digital television (DTV) is a transmission method that will continue to be used to broadcast high-definition signals. In the same way that audio quality was improved moving from analog music cassettes to Compact Discs, a similar change is happening to television. High Definition broadcast also includes Dolby 5.0 stereo surround sound signal that helps bring out the total home movie theater experience. See similar questions...

CUTV does not support HDTV. The HDTV video input has 5 cables - 3 for video (red, green, blue) and 2 for audio (standard white and red). If your television has ONLY the five inputs listed above, you will not be able to use it with CUTV. If your television has standard input jacks (a yellow input or an S-video input), then you can connect to CUTV by using those jacks. See similar questions...

Most High Definition resolutions are presented in progressive format. This means that the video is not interlaced but instead the entire image is drawn on the screen at the same time instead of alternating horizontal lines. Computer screens are an example of progressive displays and this is why many of the HDTV resolutions sound like computer display resolutions. See similar questions...

Cox HDTV refers to a type of digital cable that is at a higher-resolution than Cox Digital Cable. In order to receive Cox HDTV, a “HDTV-capable” television set and a Cox Compatible High-Definition Tuner will be required. See similar questions...

No. HDTV is a new technology that will enable viewers to get higher definition television pictures. An HD-Ready TV is not necessarily a digital TV. Make sure that it carries the digital ???tick' logo, or get a digital box, to ensure that you are set for digital. See similar questions...

That is a great question. We are occasionally experimenting with passing HDTV signals over the current system to see how it goes. It will be several years though before we are offering the local TV stations or other networks in HDTV. Part of the issue is channel capacity and cost. For some period of time we may have to offer both analog and digital signals of networks while people transition to the newer digital television sets. See similar questions...

First you need to plug everything in. If you’re using the component HD AV cable you plug the red, green, and blue RCA cables into the respective inputs on your display. If you’re using the VGA HD AV cable, you’ll plug the single connector into the respective input. If you’re using component, be sure to flip the switch on the Xbox connector side to the “HD” setting. If you don’t, you won’t get high definition resolutions available in the dashboard. See similar questions...

Yes. The Kaleidescape System has been designed for the anticipated widespread availability of HD content. The massive disk capacity of the Server is ideal for storing HD movies. A few HD titles are already being distributed by Kaleidescape pre-loaded on every new Kaleidescape System, and more will be available in the future. See similar questions...