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