HDTV > What is it?

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Within the digital television category there are three subsets of television formats; standard definition, enhanced definition and high definition. High definition television, or HDTV, is a type of digital television technology that delivers a much richer visual experience than any other television format.

With HDTV, colors are infinitely more vivid and images are truer to life. Plus HDTV offers a whole new dimension to how your favorite programming can be heard. You simply have to experience it for yourself to believe the difference of HDTV!

How do you know you are really watching HDTV?
To ensure you are experiencing HDTV, you need:

• An HD ready/compatible TV set
• An HD receiver or HD digital cable box
• The show you're watching must be broadcast in HDTV

Note: Cablevision can provide you with an HD digital cable box, and depending on your level of service, offers access to up to 60 HDTV services at no additional monthly cost.

Read more about HDTV on the Optimum Advisor -- we'll guide you through the technical details and show you how you can derive the benefits offered by this amazing breakthrough technology.