Maxent 42" Owner's Manual page 65

How is a HDTV/EDTV/SDTV Different from a HDTV/EDTV/SDTV Monitor?
In order to receive digital broadcasts, a digital receiver or decoder must be used to receive and decode digital
broadcast signals. Digital decoders can be built into the display itself or they may come in the form of a set-top
box that is added separately to the display. HDTV/EDTV/SDTV Monitors are digital monitors without a digital
decoder built into the television whereas HDTV/EDTV/SDTV Televisions are displays with a decoder built-in.
HDTV/EDTV/SDTV Monitors give you the flexibility to add a digital decoder in the future when digital broadcasts
are more prevalent.
What is "Down-Convert"?
Down-convert takes place when a digital broadcast signal exceeds the display capabilities of the display and the
broadcast signal is reduced to match the television's limited display capabilities. For example, if a TV station
broadcasts a digital program using 1080 lines (1080i format) while the display can only display 480 lines, the
signal is reduced or down-converted to only 480 lines, resulting in lesser information being displayed.
What is "Up-Convert"?
Up-convert takes place when a digital television's display capabilities exceed the digital broadcast signal and the
broadcast signal is increased to match the TV's display capabilities. For example, if a TV station broadcasts a
digital program using 480 lines and the digital television is able to display 1080 lines, the signal is increased or
up-converted to match the TV.
This monitor includes advanced digital processing where all traditional analog television and video
formats in the form interlaced signals are up-converted to 768 lines progressive scan method. Please
note that up-conversion may result in some picture artifacts because information is being artificially
added to the picture.
Is This Monitor Compatible with Digital TV / HDTV?
This monitor is compatible with digital TV. In order to receive digital television broadcasts, you will need to use a
HDTV decoder or HDTV set-top box with component video output, RGB or DVI output(s). Please consult your
local sales representative prior to purchasing a HDTV decoder or HDTV set-top box.
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