Hdtv: HDTV, or High Definition Television, is a digital television format that combines high-resolution video and theater-like sound to create a movie theater-quality TV viewing experience.

 

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Hdtv: HDTV, or High Definition Television, is a digital television format that combines high-resolution video and theater-like sound to create a movie theater-quality TV viewing experience.

High Definition Television (HDTV): The generally agreed upon definition of HDTV is approximately twice the vertical and horizontal picture resolution of today's NTSC TV, which essentially makes the picture twice as sharp. HDT . . . View Full Definition

High Definition Television (HDTV) Resolution: 720p - The picture is 1280x720 pixels, sent at 60 complete frames per second. 1080i - The picture is 1920x1080 pixels, sent at 60 interlaced frames per second (30 complete frames per second) . . . View Full Definition

Reciever: A unit similar to today's cable boxes, which is capable of receiving and decoding DTV broadcasts. A DTV 'Certified' STB can receive all (18) ATSC DTV formats, (including HDTV) and provide a . . . View Full Definition

Multi-Satellite Dish: It is often necessary for consumers to use a multi-satellite TV system, such as the directv Oval 5 LNB Slimeline Dish or DISH Networks DISH 1000. This would normally be required to access pr . . . View Full Definition

Simulcast: The broadcast of programming over two separate channels or forms of media at the same time. For example, during the transition period (at least through 2006), WCET will often simulcast Chann . . . View Full Definition

Tuner: A unit similar to today's cable boxes, which is capable of receiving and decoding DTV broadcasts. A DTV 'Certified' STB can receive all (18) ATSC DTV formats, (including HDTV) and provide a . . . View Full Definition

A-V Outputs: Video or audio/video outputs are found on most digital cameras; they let you send an image to a TV for easier viewing. An A/V output will also let you send sound (if your camera has that cap . . . View Full Definition

Y-Pb-Pr: Designation For Hdtv Component Type Connections. Advanced method for interconnecting decoded video data. Generally used where a digital TV signal source is used. Preferred connection for Hig . . . View Full Definition

Widescreen: A term given to picture displays with a wider aspect ratio than your standard analog TV. Digital HDTV or SDTV is referred to as '16:9 widescreen.' Most motion pictures also have a 16:9 wides . . . View Full Definition