User Manual BDH5011
9. Using with HDTV
9.1 Understanding HDTV
What is Digital Television or DTV?
Digital TVs are televisions that can receive and display digital television broadcasts sent using any one of three following categories: HDTV (High Definition TV), EDTV (Enhanced Digital TV), and SDTV (Standard Definition TV).
What is the Difference Between HDTV,
EDTV, and SDTV?
HDTV, EDTV, and SDTV are three grades of television or displays.They reference the maximum resolution capability of a digital television or display to fully display digital broadcasts without having to
HDTV Interlaced scan method1
Vertical Res2.: 1080 lines
Horizontal Res.3: 1920 dots
Aspect Ratio4: | 16:9 Wide |
HDTV Progressive scan method1
Vertical Res.2: 720 lines
Horizontal Res.3: 1280 dots
Aspect Ratio4: 16:9 Wide
HDTV grade televisions and displays are capable of displaying a maximum of either 1080 lines using interlaced scan method or 720 lines using progressive scan method.
EDTV Progressive scan method1
Vertical Res.2: 480 lines
Horizontal Res.3: 640 dots
Aspect Ratio4: 4:3Wide
EDTV grade televisions and displays are capable of displaying a maximum of 480 lines using progressive scan method. All resolutions higher than 480 lines must be reduced to 480 lines in order to be displayed. Progressive scan method reduces flicker; however, picture quality may not necessarily outperform 480 interlaced when viewed at normal viewing distances.
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