Digital TV

Glossary

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Definition

The image’s detail level, measured as the number of horizontal lines standardized in the ISDB system as 480, 720 and 1080 lines.

Digital ISDB-HD Converter

Every digital ISDB converter that has a "High Definition - HD" output signal.

Digital TV Set

Every TV set that has an internal tuner to receive digital broadcasts without, for instance, a Digital Converter. This set can also receive analogical broadcasts.

Downconvert

When a TV set receives a signal in which definition is higher than its own native definition, this is adjusted automatically by reducing the signal’s original definition.