How does HDTV work?

Answer by  fray (61)

Basically, HDTV is just like regular TV but with a higher-density of data in the signal. Standard Def tv has a lower resolution and refresh rate than HDTV. Often times, the audio the accompanies the HD video is a higher quality too, and formatted for use with surround sound systems.

Answer by  sam76 (34)

HDTV provides the user with a much clearer picture and therefore a better viewing experience. It works by projecting four times as many pixels as a regular TV would do.

Answer by  Chris64 (299)

HDTV works by creating a clearer image, as the signal carries more data per pixel. This creates a higher resolution image.

Answer by  Mgarcia (752)

HDTV works the same way as a regular tv. Electrons are excited by electricity. The difference between HDTV and regular TV is the number of lines that are in display within the screen. Originally HDTV worked with a electric gun but they have now graduated to plasma and LCD displays.

Answer by  sean52 (86)

HDTV's have a much higher resolution picture than regular televisions. There is known to be most likely almost double that of a regular television's pixels. This leads to the HDTV displaying a much clearer picture.

Answer by  Christian9247 (5042)

With the passing of analog signals comes the new age of digital. HDTV is digital television beamed in through a digital signal. The satellites and cable modems convert these signals.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

HD television is a just a higher resolution video format. Higher resolution camera record more detail then traditional ones. HD tv's then show this in the full resolution.

Answer by  CP (232)

Quite simple the same way regular TV does just better quality,the signals are different but can be watched like regular TV.