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Phillips HDTV Requires High Definition Input Signal

Phillips Consumer Products has been making quality electronics for many years, and Phillips HDTV equipment is another quality entry in the market. It should have been no surprise since Philips as been a leader in new technology. From audio and video equipment to televisions and video players, Phillips HDTV sets are a major player in the company’s plans for the future. If you are looking to buy a new television, remember that many may not be capable of displaying high definition images.

Many people mistakenly believe that all flat panel televisions are capable of high definition display. In reality, there are a number of flat screen televisions that only display analog signals. It should be noted that not all liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions with an aspect ratio of 13:9 are high definition displays. All Phillips HDTV equipment is indeed high definition.

If you decide to purchase of a Phillips HDTV television, you’ll need to have a high definition signal to experience true high definition on the screen. A common misconception is that as long as a cable or satellite signal is provided for input, the set will display high definition. In reality the set top box (converter) could still sending an analog signal to the television and must be programmed for high definition.

Alternate Signal Source Not Necessarily Required

With the appropriate antenna and converter a Phillips HDTV unit can receive over the air broadcasts from local stations. These signals are usually available in local markets from 60 to 80 miles of range. Depending on the terrain, the picture quality of a Phillips HDTV will be as clear as those from a cable or satellite provider.

Another advantage, in addition to the savings, is the signal will not be interrupted in bad weather, or be susceptible to interference from other electronic signals. Typically, analog signals can be interrupted by outside interference resulting in “snow” or a distorted picture. This won’t be a problem with a Phillips HDTV with a high definition broadcast signal.

Sizes of Philips HDTV range from 26-inches to over 50-inches. There is a Phillips HDTV set that will fit into any home. They can be useful in the main television viewing room, or as a second set in the bedroom or den, and they all come with the years of e Philips xperience and quality that Phillips is known for.