High Definition Fast Facts
Designed for consumers and retailers, these fact sheets provide general information on High Definition Television, the series of HD logos, frequently asked questions about HD terminology, and the analogue to digital switchover taking place across Europe.
What is HD Television ?
What do the logos stand for ?
The Digital Switchover & High Definition TV
HD Terminology and Questions
Versions françaises:
La Télévision en Haute Définition ?
Logos HD TV et HD Ready ?
Le passage au numérique et la télévision en Haute Définition
Terminologie HD et questions
HD Logo Licensing Agreements
For background information and downloadable PDFs of the various HD ready and HD TV Logo Licensing Agreements, click on the appropriate link below:
HD Ready
Designed for display devices - including integrated digital TVs, monitors and projectors - that can accept, process and display High Definition 720p and 1080i signals. To enjoy HDTV broadcasts, these devices will need to be used in conjunction with an ("HD TV") device that can receive and decode the signals.
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HD TV
Designed for television receivers - including set-top boxes and integrated digital TVs - that can receive and decode HD (720p, 1080i) satellite, cable or terrestrial broadcast transmissions.
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HD ready 1080p
Designed for display devices - including integrated digital TVs, monitors and projectors - that can in addition to 720p and 1080i also accept, process and display High Definition 1080p signals. Display devices bearing the "HD ready 1080p" logo feature a 1920 x 1080 screen resolution. To enjoy HDTV broadcasts, these devices will need to be used in conjunction with an "HD TV" device that can receive and decode the signals.
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HD TV 1080p
Designed for "HD ready 1080p" display devices that can also receive and decode HD (720p, 1080i) Satellite, Cable or Terrestrial broadcast transmissions. Display devices bearing the "HD TV 1080p" logo feature a 1920 x 1080 screen resolution.
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