Is everything you see on an HDTV actually high-definition?
In 2009, all television broadcasts switched from analog to digital transmissions, and many are high-definition.
Other high-definition sources are Blu-ray Disc players, HD-DVD players, and cable or satellite HD-DVRs.
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DVD recorders with ATSC or QAM tuners can receive HDTV signals.
However, the quality of the streaming signal depends on the speed of your internet connection.
A high-speed broadband connection is recommended for the best picture quality.
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As a result, you may have to select a lower resolution option to watch the content.
However, you may not see a high-definition result.
There are additional factors to take into consideration regarding what you see on the screen.
As with HD, you need Ultra HD-quality programming to realize the potential of your television.
