HDTV FAQ
Q: What is HDTV?
A: High-definition television is the newest technology advancement, bringing viewers superior picture and audio
quality. Viewers will enjoy sharper pictures, crystal clear surround sound, vibrant colors, wider screen and ten times
the detail of standard television. With HDTV you'll create the ultimate home theater experience!
Q: How is HDTV different than digital?
A: Although Cable ONE Digital provides excellent pictures and sound, HDTV customers will notice an even sharper picture and improved sound. A television image is comprised of pixels or small adjacent dots on the screen. The smaller the pixel, the sharper the picture resolution. High-definition television can broadcast at resolutions as high as 2 million pixels, while the resolutions of digital broadcasts are in the 210,000 pixel range. The result is that you receive a picture that is nearly 10x sharper than standard TV broadcasts.
Q: What equipment do I need to receive HDTV?
A: You will need a high-definition television set, available from retailers, and an HDTV digital receiver that will be available through Cable ONE.
Q: How much will HDTV cost?
A: In order to receive HDTV, you will need to be a Cable ONE Digital TV customer. New Digital customers who want HDTV will pay $23.00 per month to rent a HD-DVR digital receiver.
Q: Will my old TV be obsolete?
A: No. However, it’s not possible to see the upgraded HDTV picture or hear the enhanced sound quality on a non-HDTV television set. You’ll only want to upgrade to HDTV if you have an HDTV set. In any event, your current cable programming choices will not be affected in any way.
Q: Does all TV programming come in HDTV?
A: HDTV is still a fairly new technology. Many programmers have not provided their signals in a HDTV format. Only programs filmed in HDTV or converted to HDTV will have the improved picture and sound quality.
Q: When will you add more programming?
A: We are constantly in contact with local broadcasters as well as cable programmers in order to provide you with the most HDTV programming available. As networks are added, we’ll make announcements letting you know the networks that have been added to your HDTV lineup.
Q: How do I hook up my HDTV Receiver?
A: Connecting the HDTV Receiver is easy. Just refer to the instructions in this setup guide which explain how to connect the receiver to your TV and detail the various outputs on the receiver.