| 480i * | DVD format. Resolution when played--unless DVD or TV upconverts to 480p. A DVD player is identified as a progressive player if it can play at 480p. There are two types of DVDs--(1)Fullscreen[4:3] and (2)Widescreen[16:9]--also called anamorphic. Buy the right DVD for the monitor you intend to play it on. Note: VHS resolution is 240. |
| 480p | Resolution of a DVD played in progressive mode. The low end of "Enhanced-Definition TV" (Format used by Fox) |
| 720p | Some networks (ESPN) broadcast fast-action sports at 720p 720p is referred to as "Enhanced-Definition TV" (the high-end) and also as "High-Definition TV" (the low-end). (Format used by ABC) |
| 1080i | Some HDTV (16:9) broadcasts. (Format used by CBS, NBC and PBS) Resolution of D-VHS (also known as D-Theater) |
| 1080p | Unsed at this time. |
| No. | Horiz. Lines | Vert. Lines | Aspect Ratio | Frames/Sec. | Scan Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1920 | 1080 | 16:9 | 30 | Interlaced |
| 17 | 1920 | 1080 | 16:9 | 30 | Progressive |
| 16 | 1920 | 1080 | 16:9 | 24 | Progressive |
| 15 | 1280 | 720 | 16:9 | 60 | Progressive |
| 14 | 1280 | 720 | 16:9 | 30 | Progressive |
| 13 | 1280 | 720 | 16:9 | 24 | Progressive |
| 12 | 704 | 480 | 16:9 | 30 | Interlaced |
| 11 | 704 | 480 | 16:9 | 60 | Progressive |
| 10 | 704 | 480 | 16:9 | 30 | Progressive |
| 9 | 704 | 480 | 16:9 | 24 | Progressive |
| 8 | 704 | 480 | 4:3 | 30 | Interlaced |
| 7 | 704 | 480 | 4:3 | 60 | Progressive |
| 6 | 704 | 480 | 4:3 | 30 | Progressive |
| 5 | 704 | 480 | 4:3 | 24 | Progressive |
| 4 | 640 | 480 | 4:3 | 30 | Interlaced |
| 3 | 640 | 480 | 4:3 | 60 | Progressive |
| 2 | 640 | 480 | 4:3 | 30 | Progressive |
| 1 | 640 | 480 | 4:3 | 24 | Progressive |