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 Common Questions

 
 Mike Wood
 08/16/2004
Do you find the world of digital TV highly confusing? Here are some detailed answers to frequently asked questions about digital TV. Click the following questions to find the answers.

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Q: What is a digital TV?

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Q: What’s the new “Digital TV” format?

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Q: What’s the difference between Digital TV (DTV) and high definition TV (HDTV)?

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Q: I bought a TV in the last few years. How do I know if it’s HD-capable or not?

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Q: I hear about high definition being either 720p or 1080i, but my TV has 1000 lines of resolution? Will it do HD?

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Q: What’s the difference between Interlace and Progressive signals?

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Q: What's the difference between "HDTV Ready" and "HDTV Compatible"?

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Q: If my TV is "HDTV Ready," do I need a tuner?

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Q: What is the difference between an LCD "TV" and an LCD "panel"?

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