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Reality FAQ's

 

Confused by HDTV? Check out our most frequently asked questions regarding Reality and HDTV.

1. What is required to view HDTV broadcasts on the HDTV Monitor models?
2. How do I find out about available HDTV programming in my area?
3. I currently receive digital cable from my Foxtel. Isn’t that HDTV?
4. What if I currently subscribe to a digital satellite service provider?
5. What if I don’t use satellite and my local Foxtel doesn’t offer HDTV programming?
6. If there isn’t any HDTV programming available in my area, can I use my current cable or satellite service with any Reality model?
7. How does the Reality perform with progressive scan DVD players?
8. What do interlace (1080i) and progressive (720p) mean?
9. What is the difference between 4:3 and 16:9?

1. What is required to view HDTV broadcasts on the HDTV Monitor models?
An external HDTV decoder/tuner box, a service provider (Foxtel or satellite company), or a terrestrial antenna is required to view HDTV programming on the Reality models.
 
2. How do I find out about available HDTV programming in my area?
Check with your local Foxtel. Some local cable companies are beginning to offer HDTV programming to customers. Contact your Foxtel to find out about availability and pricing. Usually your Foxtel will provide the HDTV decoder/tuner required for viewing HDTV broadcasts on the HDTV compatible Reality models.
 
3. I currently receive digital cable from my Foxtel. Isn’t that HDTV?
Many cable-tv companies use the term “digital cable” to refer to the digital compression which allows them to provide more analog channels. It does not necessarily mean they are providing an HDTV signal.
 
4. What if I currently subscribe to a digital satellite service provider?
All satellite service providers (DirecTV, Dish Network and Voom) have HDTV programming available. Contact your service provider to learn more about HDTV programming packages. An external HDTV decoder/tuner box is required to view HDTV programming on HDTV compatible Reality models. This decoder/tuner box is usually part of a hardware solution that your satellite company can help you with.
 
5. What if I don’t use satellite and my Foxtel doesn’t offer HDTV programming?
Depending on your location, you may be able to receive HDTV broadcasting using a terrestrial antenna and an HDTV decoder/tuner. Antennas and HDTV decoder/tuners are available at most electronic superstores and Home Theater A/V dealers.
 
6. If there isn’t any HDTV programming available in my area, can I use my current cable or satellite service with any Reality model?
Yes you can. All Reality models have built-in cable ready tuners. Reality LCD TVs incorporate features you’re probably already familiar with in older CRT televisions, such as ENERGY STAR compliance, V-Chip technology, Closed Captioning, Sleep Timer and E-Z Setup.
 
7. How does the Reality perform with progressive scan DVD players?
Utilizing the component Svideo DVI inputs, Reality series are capable of displaying a 480p 720p (progressive scan) signal and 1080i. This results in clear brilliant pictures with a more film-like appearance.
 
8. What do interlace (1080i) and progressive (720p) mean?

The "i" stands for interlaced and "p" stands for progressive. 1080i and 720p represent two different methods used to display HDTV video on a screen.When video is interlaced, a single video frame only draws every other line. If you numbered each horizontal line in a 1080i frame from 1 (as the top line) to 1080 (as the bottom line), each successive video frame alternates between drawing the odd-numbered lines and the even-numbered lines. So, a display supporting a 1080i format may draw all of the odd-numbered lines (totaling 540 lines) in one frame, then draw the 540 even-numbered lines in the next frame. This format is used by HD9 HD7 HD10 HD SBS HD ABC.A display supporting 720 progressive format will sequentially draw all 720 lines in each frame. You will notice a difference in picture depending on whether the program is being shown using the progressive or interlaced method HD9 HD7 HD10 HD SBS HD ABC also use this format.

All Reality LCD series models are able to display a 480p signal (progressive scan) and HDTV 720p signal (progressive scan) 1080i.
 
9. What is the difference between 4:3 and 16:9?
4:3 is considered Traditional TV aspect ratio. This is the screen’s width compared to its height. 16:9 is considered Widescreen TV, which is similar to a movie screen rather than a traditional 4:3 TV.