Digital TV Resolutions


I am definitely not an authority on this subject.
Some info in the first table is incomplete! I am working on an update.
If you can clarify or correct this information send me an e-mail.


BASIC ATSC VIDEO FORMAT CHART

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.

COMPLETE ATSC VIDEO FORMAT CHART

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

* Vertical resolution. Note that the VERTICAL RESOLUTION is determined by the number of horizontal scan lines.
   i = interlaced
   p = progressive (non-interlaced)


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