BATH, UNITED KINGDOM – FEBRUARY 27: Digital ready television sets wait to be sold on display in a shop on February 27 2008 in Bath, United Kingdom. The original analogue television signal, used in the UK since the begining of television broadcasts in the 1930s and 1940s, is being switched over to digital, region by region from now until 2012. The new service will offer more channels and is said to be higher quality picture but there are concerns that not all households in the UK are ready for the change. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Is DTV the same as HDTV?
No.
DTV receives a digital signal and has a clearer picture quality than analog. HDTV also receives a digital signal, but the picture quality is High Definition and much better than analog or DTV.
What about programming? Is digital cable the same as HDTV?
And no.
“Digital cable” and high definition programming on cable are not the same. If you want to watch HDTV programming on cable, you will need to subscribe to your cable provider’s HDTV package and view the programming on an HDTV set.
You may also need a set-top box or other equipment to view HDTV programming. Check with your cable provider to find out what kinds of programming you can receive, and what equipment you need to receive it.
