High Definition

Up until recently we have been used to Standard Definition (SD) images on our televisions, on our DVDs and even when recording video on our camcorders. That has all changed since the introduction of High Definition (HD) broadcasting.

HD essentially means more detail. Images contain life-like colour reproduction as well as crisper, sharper images. With HD you get an all round better viewing experience than you have ever experienced before.

Why is HD better?

Any video signal, whether a television broadcast, film on a DVD or your own home video, is made up of millions of still images called frames. Each frame in turn is made up of horizontal lines of resolution. A greater number of lines of resolution results in better picture quality.

Vastly Improved Image Quality & Colour Realism

SD frame contains 576 lines of resolution, while HD frame can contain up to 1080 (almost double the amount). For every line of detail SD video has, HD will have more. This means Images will appear sharper and clearer as subtle changes in colour that would have been represented as a single colour on the single line in SD can be represented as two different shades in HD.

HD isn't only about a greater amount of lines of resolution. HD packs in about five times more information into every frame than SD frame giving you wide screen images and superb surround sound.

HD offers you the best picture and sound quality delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. Now, thanks to the influx of HD televisions in various shapes, sizes and budget ranges, the variety of related media has grown in equal measure. HD channels through digital television providers, Blu-ray DVDs and games consoles are just a few of the entertainment packages that help HD television owners get the most out of their sets and enjoy their multimedia experience with glorious realism.