here is the tv im looking at:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7631226&productCategoryId=pcmcat95100050007&type=product&cmp=++&id=1130986501338
it's a standard-definition digital tv. ok, so what does standard -definition mean and what does digital mean? what kind of definition does it produce? (ex. 480p) does the fact that it has component input worth anything? can it show progressive scan? what do i need to look for in order to get progressive scan? possibly EDTV? thanks in advance for your help!!
2006-12-31 04:52:37 · 4 answers · asked by Dré 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Did the guy above me even read your question? High definition isn't even involved.
Anyway, the answer is *no*. Unless your TV specifically says it supports progressive scan (480p), it won't do so, though you will get some benefit of a better picture using the component inputs (make sure your video source isn't outputting progressive scan through its component output, though, otherwise you'll see gibberish). EDTV's support 480p (in fact, many use the term Enhanced Definition and 480p interchangeably), and yes, they're the least that you should look for to get 480p (HDTV's, of course, are capable of displaying 480p and higher resolutions).
As for your "digital" terminology issue: TV stations in the U.S. are now going digital, broadcasting digital signals into the air alongside the old "analog" TV signals. Some of these digital signals are HD, others are SD. What the TV you're looking at can do is pick up these digital signals and show them, something most standard TV's older than that model can't do. It's still Standard Definition, though--the TV will just downconvert the HD signals.
So basically, the model you're buying is a "future-proofed" standard TV...it's a standard TV, but can receive digital signals. The U.S. plans to completely pull the plug on analog signals in 2009, which means that any older standard TV's that aren't capable of receiving digital signals will need a signal converter box of some sort.
2006-12-31 05:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by themikejonas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a standard-definition TV with both analog and digital Tuners.
What does it mean?
In 2009, when stations stop transmitting in analog and switch to digital TV, then that TV will still be able receive over-the-air channels. However, all Digital channels (SD and HD) will be displayed in Standard Definition. If you are receiving TV via a set-top box (cable or satellite) this feature is not worth much to you.
It has component input, but it does NOT support progressive scan.
If you have a DVD player with component output, then the TV will give you a better image than using S-Video or composite .
These days, the cheapest, brand-name HDTV at about 27" , is about $800, but prices are going down. This is still a lot of money for many people. If you can afford it, go for a HDTV, it is an investment in the future.
2006-12-31 08:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by TV guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off standard definition is non High Definition singals or the lower definition signals you can usually tell what is standard deff by just looking at the #'s on the tv. 430 and 730 for example are standard deff. The i and the p mean one is in interlaced mode meaning that only the parts of the picture that are moving will change more rapidly then the other pixels in the picture on your screen. The p means progressive scan and it offers a much better picture because it changes with the picture on the screen as it moves or changes with the pixels. Now onto the basics. Analog is just that an analog signal of basic sound and picture over the air waves. Digital however is converted into a bunch of 0's and 1's racing through the air, satellite or cable to your reciever or HDTV tuner in your tv, converted back into picture and sound then pixels on your i or p mode definition screen. Get it? Most newer HDTV's are in 1080i (interlaced) and some are in 1080p (progressive scan) some go higher then that but 1080 is the current standard. As far as your specific questions about that model and make of tv ask the manufacturer.
2006-12-31 05:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by dave_83501 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
composite cables uses one cable to view video (yellow) the other two (red and white) are your sound... component will give you a hd picture green to support brightness, clearness, luminescent, quality. red and blue support their colors. therefore you will not receive a better picture using the tv that you are currently using... the only difference would be made or noticed is with a high def tv
2016-05-22 23:49:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋