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What is the relative "resolution" of various pieces of hardware and TV signals? These should probably be called active scanning lines, not resolution.
480i (Standard Definition - SD)
NTSC broadcasts are 480i.
DVD players, without progressive scan, provide signals at 480i.
The information on commercial DVDs is stored at 480i.
480P (Enhanced Definition - ED)
P stands for progressive scan - this can provide a smoother image...
FAQ - What is Resolution (Active Lines)? (Historical Purposes)
What is the relative "resolution" of various pieces of hardware and TV signals? These should probably be called active scanning lines, not resolution.
480i (Standard Definition - SD)
NTSC broadcasts are 480i.
DVD players, without progressive scan, provide signals at 480i.
The information on commercial DVDs is stored at 480i.
480P (Enhanced Definition - ED)
P stands for progressive scan - this can provide a smoother image...
FAQ - What is Resolution (Active Lines)? (Historical Purposes)
