Definition of Hdtv

High Definition TeleVision

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High Definition Television

High Definition TeleVision

Abbreviation for high-definition television.

Television that has approximately twice the horizontal and twice the vertical emitted resolution specified by the NTSC standard. Note 1: In HDTV, the total number of pixels is therefore approximately four times that of the NTSC standard. Note 2: HDTV may include any or all improved-definition television (IDTV) and extended-television (EDTV) improvements. Note 3: HDTV employs a wide aspect ratio.

High Definition Television.

High-definition television. Television that has approximately twice the horizontal and twice the vertical emitted resolution specified by the NTSC standard.

High Definition TV, advanced format for TV display.

High Definition Television

High-Definition TeleVision

High Definition Television

System designed to allow viewing at about three times the picture height, such that the system is virtually, or nearly, transparent to the quality of portrayal that would have been perceived in the original scene or performance by a discerning viewer with normal visual acuity. Such factors include improved perception of depth.

High-Definition TV in digitized formats that will eventually replace present analog formats in 16:9 wide-screen TV. The Japanese version of HDTV is not truly the fully-digitized version broadcast system intended for the United States by the end of the year 2000. (See also Intercast ,IDTV , Wide-screen TV , Video , and Videodisc-digital )

A generic term describing TV signals and equipment providing pictures made up of approximately a million pixels or more. See, also, ATSC.

High Definition Television. Because of the larger picture size (16-by-9 display ratio for HDTV versus 4-by-3 for regular TV) and more horizontal picture lines, HDTV will have a higher quality display than conventional TV. Also, HDTV has cd-quality sound and involves digital transmission instead of analog . FAQ 's on HDTV. WRAL-TV 5 in Raleigh, NC, is the first television station in the nation to apply for an HDTV license

High Definition Television. New video "standard" that will resolve 1,125 lines in the United States instead of the traditional 525 lines of the NTSC standard.

There are any number of specifications that could apply to this term. In 1941, our current 525 line system was referred to as HDTV. Today, this name is applied to several expanded resolution systems that are coming into place for our future entertainment and information delivery system(s). Several of the proposed HDTV systems claim to have a picture resolution equal to that of a projected 35 mm film print.

High Definition Television is a digital television format, which combines high-resolution video and theater like sound to create a movie theater quality TV viewing experience. Click here for more information on HDTV.

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There are any number of specifications that could apply to this term. In 1941, our current 525 line system was referred to as HDTV. Today, this name is applied to several expanded resolution systems that are coming into place for our future entertainment and information delivery system(s). Several of the proposed HDTV systems claim to have a picture resolution equal to that of a projected 35 mm film print.

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Noun
1. a television system that has more than the usual number of lines per frame so its pictures show more detail
(synonym) high-definition television
(hypernym) television, telecasting, TV, video