These are the component video cables. It is important that the Y cable on the HDTV is connected to the HD decoder, the Pb to the Pb, and the Pr to the Pr. Mixing up these cables will cause incorrect colors.
Every television has a unique method to adjust screen size. Please refer to your television’s owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer of your television directly.
HD is the new standard of television technology. It provides 1080 lines of resolution compared to the 480 lines of resolution on standard Digital service. HDTV offers wide-screen picture viewing with quality similar to 35mm film along with compact disc (CD) sound quality. From a viewer’s perspective, High Definition translates to better visual and acoustic enjoyment when watching TV. Wide screen is defined as 16:9 ratio of width to height. An analog TV has a 4:3 ratio.
The position of the switch really depends on your set.
The Native position will attempt to display whatever format is received. However, most HD televisions do not support all formats, so the “Native” position will likely not work for all channels and programs.
Most sets support either 480p or 720p, but usually not both. Whichever one your set supports will work for most programs. On these settings, however, a 1080i HD program will not be decoded properly and you will likely get a black screen or severe digital break-up.
True HD televisions support 1080i, and this setting will display all channels, although standard definition programs will not fill the entire screen.
You can experiment with different switch positions to determine your preferred setting. Also, refer to your television Owner’s Guide for more information.
Today’s HDTV sets come in two forms: HD-ready sets have the HDTV receiver/decoder built-in
HD-capable sets require the addition of an external receiver/decoder needed to receive digital broadcasts.
High-Definition Television (HDTV) is the new standard in television technology, and its main benefits are wide-screen picture quality (similar to 35mm film) coupled with compact disc (CD) sound quality.
Yes, it is alright to watch programs that do not fill the screen; however, there is a potential to get what is known as “burn-in” on the sides of the screen. This could ruin your television set, especially if it is a projection-type television. Consult your user’s guide for information regarding viewing 4:3 (standard video) programming in its native format.
No. HDTV refers to a specific kind of digital signal format that requires a special television set. Digital Cable works with the cable already wired to your existing television therefore does not require a special type of television set.
Yes. Most TV’s have 525 horizontal screen lines with the screen itself having a 4:3 ratio of width to height. High-definition television sets, by contrast, get their better picture by having either 720 or 1,080 horizontal screen lines. Most models of high-definition television sets also have a wider movie-style display with a 16:9 ratio which allows you to view a larger area than traditional programming.