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HDTV Introduction

Introduction
HDTV: The Picture
HDTV: The Sound
HDTV Programming
HDTV Features

High Definition Television (HDTV)
provides the highest quality digital
picture available, displaying
exceptionally lifelike images and sound.

Overview
Digital TV (DTV) is a new television format that offers dramatic improvements in picture and sound quality. Its impact on the way we experience movies and programming at home will be even more significant than the introduction of color TV four decades ago. High definition television (HDTV), the most technologically advanced form of digital TV, provides a picture 5 to 10 times clearer than what you are watching today.

The characteristics that most distinguish HDTV from conventional (analog) TV are its wide screen format (aspect ratio), greatly increased picture clarity, and crisp digital sound. HDTVs display a picture that has an aspect ratio of 16:9 (Width:Height) as opposed to 4:3 for analog televisions, meaning that movies no longer need to be cropped to fit the older TV screen proportions. HDTV audio is delivered as 5 channel Dolby Digital surround sound. Movies can be experienced as the director originally intended, in a home theater setting.

Why would I want HDTV?
In contrast to the fuzzy images and sounds we have long been accustomed to, HDTV's astonishing picture clarity and lifelike audio create a realistic experience that fully involves the senses. With HDTV, the only thing that's fuzzy is the distinction between enjoying a movie in your living room and being there in person. The superior picture and sound are the only way to realize the full potential of today's best programming and movies (including DVDs). Even non-digital programming looks better on an HDTV.

More and more digital programming is becoming available all the time - a trend that is accelerating as the adoption of digital television takes off. If you are a DIRECTV subscriber, the selection of programming is even more diverse. If you like to entertain, you will suddenly find that your home is the place to be. It will quickly become a favorite destination for your friends and other guests (maybe you won't want to tell everyone that you have an HDTV!).

HDTV Introduction

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