| Presently the highest level of resolution in | | | | The HDTV-ready set is a monitor that does not |
| TV viewing is found in HDTV. HDTV currently | | | | contain a HDTV tuner. They often have a NTSC |
| offers the clearest audio signal. Today's TV | | | | tuner, which enables you to watch analog TV. |
| viewing has a new format and standard, which | | | | HDTV ready sets are less expensive and give |
| is with digital programming. When viewing | | | | you the option of adding an HDTV receiver at |
| HDTV, images appear so clearly that you will | | | | a later time. |
| feel as if you are there viewing the image in | | | | |
| person, rather than over a TV screen. | | | | Choose an HDTV set that has a native |
| | | | resolution that matches the signals you would |
| HDTV range in various styles and prices, | | | | normally use more often. Whether that is the |
| which take into account the technology used | | | | highest possible resolution or the highest |
| and the TV's screen size. High definition | | | | possible progressive frame rate, the choice |
| broadcasting signals are already available, | | | | is up to you and what you feel most |
| however you will need a built in tuner and an | | | | comfortable in viewing. |
| antenna programmed for decoding the HDTV | | | | |
| signals. The normal one to one display point | | | | Make sure that the HDTV that you buy is user |
| of an HDTV image needs an input format of | | | | friendly with the equipment you already have |
| 1081i that displays 1920x1080 pixels, for | | | | at home or if you need other components or |
| best results. | | | | adapters. Nearly all LCD and plasma TV's are |
| | | | HD ready and can support the programming of |
| Any non-broadcasted signals must be purchased | | | | high definition that is supplied by an |
| from a cable or satellite provider. To learn | | | | external component receiver. |
| the pricing and the programming of these HDTV | | | | |
| non-broadcasted signals you must contact your | | | | There are four major TV networks that |
| local provider. | | | | broadcast their own type of free HDTV |
| | | | programming. With the right antenna, you |
| HDTV requires three significant occurrences | | | | should be able to receive their broadcasted |
| in order to deliver high quality TV screen | | | | signals. However all channels do not offer |
| viewing, and those are an HDTV set, a method | | | | HD programming therefore there may be need |
| to receive HDTV signals; which can include an | | | | for additional components to be able to get |
| antenna or a connection for satellite or | | | | better reception from standard and enhanced |
| cable service, as well a source that is | | | | definition TV screens. |
| transmitting HDTV signals by means of a local | | | | |
| station or a satellite or cable station. | | | | Another thing to keep in mind is when |
| | | | choosing HDTV that future technology could |
| The integrated HDTV has a digital tuner built | | | | very possible make available the use of more |
| in to its programming. When a television | | | | components and accessories to be purchased |
| station is broadcasting in high definition, | | | | for HDTV viewing future broadcast signals. |
| you will be able to attach an antenna to the | | | | You can always wait to see how these new |
| set and tune into their broadcast. | | | | technological services turn out and then |
| | | | purchase programming. |