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How is a HDTV/EDTV/SDTV Different from a HDTV/EDTV/SDTV Monitor?
In order to receive digital broadcasts, a digital “receiver” or “decoder” must be used to receive and decode
digital broadcast signals. Digital decoders can be built into the display itself or they may come in the form
of a set-top box that is added separately to the display. HDTV/EDTV/SDTV Monitors are digital monitors
without a digital decoder built into the television whereas HDTV/EDTV/SDTV Televisions are displays with a
decoder built-in. HDTV/EDTV/SDTV Monitors give you the flexibility to add a digital decoder in the future
when digital broadcasts are more prevalent.
What is "Down-Convert"?
Down-convert takes place when a digital broadcast signal exceeds the display capabilities of the display
and the broadcast signal is reduced to match the television's limited display capabilities. For example, if a
TV station broadcasts a digital program using 1080 lines (1080i format) while the display can only display
480 lines, the signal is reduced or down-converted to only 480 lines, resulting in lesser information being
displayed.
This plasma monitor is qualified as an EDTV Monitor. This means that this monitor can display up
to 480 lines using progessive scan format; therefore resolutions higher than 480 lines must be
down-converted in order to be displayed. This EDTV Monitor includes advanced digital process-
ing circuitry where the down-conversion process is done automatically while maximizing picture
quality.
What is "Up-Convert"?
Up-convert takes place when a digital television's display capabilities exceed the digital broadcast signal
and the broadcast signal is increased to match the TV's display capabilities. For example, if a TV station
broadcasts a digital program using 480 lines and the digital television is able to display 1080 lines, the
signal is increased or “up-converted” to match the TV.
This monitor includes advanced digital processing where all traditional analog television and
video formats (NTSC / PAL) in the form interlaced signals are up-converted to 480 lines progressive
scan method. Please note that up-conversion may result in some picture artificacts because
information is being artificially added to the picture.
Is This Plasma Monitor Compatible with Digital TV / HDTV?
This plasma monitor is compatible with digital TV. In order to receive digital television broadcasts, you will
need to use a “HDTV decoder” or “HDTV set-top box” with component video output or RGB video output.
Please consult your local sales representative prior to purchasing a HDTV decoder or HDTV set-top box.
USING WITH HDTV
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