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.

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...

DTV is the umbrella term used to describe the digital television system adopted by the FCC in December 1996. HDTV is a type of DTV service. HDTV provides high resolution programming in a widescreen format. A current analog TV picture can provide resolution of up to 480 horizontal lines. An HDTV picture can provide resolution of up to 1080 lines, providing improved picture detail. Aspect ratio is a comparison of screen width to screen height. 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...

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...

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...

Adelphia currently offers several HDTV channels. According to Adelphia's notice to the Board, to receive HDTV services, customers must have an HDTV set and an HDTV receiver. The HDTV receiver may be leased from Adelphia or purchased from an electronics retail store. Customers who sign up for HDTV service and lease or purchase an Adelphia compatible HDTV receiver will receive an array of broadcast networks in high definition as the HDTV signal becomes available to Adelphia, at no extra charge. See similar questions...

HDTV is a name given to two of the digital television (DTV) formats. HDTV provides high resolution programming. A current analog TV picture is made up of horizontal lines on the picture screen; an HDTV picture can have more than twice as many lines, allowing for stunning picture detail. HDTV uses a ?widescreen format.? ?Widescreen format? refers to an image's aspect ratio, which is a comparison of screen width to screen height. See similar questions...

HDTV (High-definition television) is a new system of television that improves both production and reception of broadcasts for a picture quality up to 10 times better than standard definition. HDTV features increased lines of resolution and an improved aspect ratio (relationship of width:height): 16:9 as opposed to the 4:3 ratio of conventional screens. See similar questions...

No. Not all shows or networks are offered in High Definition. Even some of the HD channels are only broadcasting a portion of their programming in High Definition. See similar questions...

No. The first four days of competition all games will be broadcast in standard definition. Beginning Thursday, March 22, 2007 some games will be available in HD. Please go to our schedule on kpho.com for more information. See similar questions...

No. Analog televisions are not capable of displaying high-definition resolution, but the picture will generally be better with a converter. If you want to view high-definition TV, then you will need one of the newer sets rated for "high-definition" resolution. Applicants must meet the Census definition of a household as consisting of "all persons who currently occupy a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room that is occupied as separate living quarters and has a separate U. See similar questions...