1. From Analog to Digital An introduction to HDTV

2. Analog… (review) 6 MHz signal Scan lines Shadow mask Poor resolution Digital to analog conversion (satellites, DVDs, etc…)

3. HDTV: High Definition Television High-resolution digital television (DTV) 480i - 640x480 pixels interlaced 480p - 640x480 pixels progressive 720p - 1280x720 pixels progressive 1080i - 1920x1080 pixels interlaced

4. MPEG-2 Moving Picture Experts Group 6 MHz bandwidth for analog TV Compression: Encoding and decoding

5. HDTV Stations First: WRAL-HD in Raleigh, NC All: FCC mandated by 2006 Effects Consumers/communities Broadcasters Cable

6. HDTV Diffusion Nov 1998 to May 1999 Nov 1999 May 2002May 2006

7. Differences from Analog Higher resolution Formats and standards Aspect ratio, Wider, CD quality sound, downloads

8. Consumer Concerns Televisions Compatibility DVD and HDVD Digital cable and DBS Conversion