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TV Resolution Defined:
Television resolution is still misunderstood by
consumers, and has not effectively been defined by
manufacturers and salespeople. Resolutions such as
1920x1080 is a measurement of the horizontal and
vertical lines that intersect to create pixels, or 'picture
elements'. The first number represents the horizontal
lines and the second represents the vertical lines;
however, the true lines are actually reversed. Vertical
lines of resolution are measured from left to right, in a
horizontal direction; thus being deemed 'Horizontal Lines
of Resolution'. Furthermore, horizontal lines of
resolution are measurted top to bottom, in a vertical
direction; thus being named 'Vertical Lines of
Resolution'. Confusing, I know... please click the
images below for a visual example:
Television resolution is still misunderstood by
consumers, and has not effectively been defined by
manufacturers and salespeople. Resolutions such as
1920x1080 is a measurement of the horizontal and
vertical lines that intersect to create pixels, or 'picture
elements'. The first number represents the horizontal
lines and the second represents the vertical lines;
however, the true lines are actually reversed. Vertical
lines of resolution are measured from left to right, in a
horizontal direction; thus being deemed 'Horizontal Lines
of Resolution'. Furthermore, horizontal lines of
resolution are measurted top to bottom, in a vertical
direction; thus being named 'Vertical Lines of
Resolution'. Confusing, I know... please click the
images below for a visual example:
40" LCD TV - Dual PC Monitors
| 60" Plasma and system in custom wall unit |
| 23" LCDs as integrated PC Monitors |
| 60" Pioneer Elite Plasma, 7.1 Surround Sound |
| Close up of TV Pixels |
TV Technology - The guts!
Here is a couple of diagrams that break down TV technology from the inside. This gets extremely
technical, if questions arise, contact us for further information.
Click the image for full size images.
Here is a couple of diagrams that break down TV technology from the inside. This gets extremely
technical, if questions arise, contact us for further information.
Click the image for full size images.
| Plasma Display Panel Technology |
| LCD Display Technology |
| The horizontal resolution process |
| The vertical resolution process |
What is 480i? What's this 1080p business?
Ever wonder what the suffix 'i' and 'p' in resolutions? The short answer is the number represents the 'Vertical' lines of
resolution (see my TV resolution post for more info), and the suffix letter refers to the scanning process. 'I' is short for
'Interlaced'; the 'P' suffix is short for 'Progressive'... Read more on the subject on my "Home Theater Examiner" site HERE
resolution (see my TV resolution post for more info), and the suffix letter refers to the scanning process. 'I' is short for
'Interlaced'; the 'P' suffix is short for 'Progressive'... Read more on the subject on my "Home Theater Examiner" site HERE
| Interlaced Scanning Process |
| Progressive Scanning Process |
The Basics of HDMI Version Compatibility
HDMI version 1.4 is coming… so let’s look at the past versions of HDMI and compare their features.
Click HERE to see an HDMI specification evolution chart provided by HDMI.org. To learn more about
HDMI versions and their compatibility in your system, click HERE.
HDMI version 1.4 is coming… so let’s look at the past versions of HDMI and compare their features.
Click HERE to see an HDMI specification evolution chart provided by HDMI.org. To learn more about
HDMI versions and their compatibility in your system, click HERE.
