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HDTV Frequently Asked Questions
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What is HDTV?
High definition television is a high resolution, digital wide-screen TV format, featuring twice the color resolution and a picture that's six times sharper than a traditional analog TV set. HD also delivers enhanced audio. Note:
Although HDTV comes in wide-screen format, not all wide-screen broadcast
is high definition. For instance, although many DVDs will play in a wide-screen
format, they're not necessarily high definition. Also, not all High Definition
televisions are wide-screen.
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What is the difference between DTV, HDTV, and SDTV?
DTV is a general reference to Digital Television and can be either HDTV (High Definition) or SDTV (Standard Definition). HDTV can broadcast at resolutions typically as high as 1920 by 1080 pixels, whereas the resolution of SDTV/EDTV broadcasts (also known as Enhanced Definition) are typically only as high as 640 by 480. Note: standard analog TVs are unable to receive DTV signals (neither HD or Standard).
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Do I need another (separate) converter box to get HD?
No. The HD set top box will be much the same as your current digital box, however, it will have the ability to provide HD signals to your HDTV.
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What do I need to receive Cox HD service?
An HDTV set and an HD set top box (converter).
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What are HBO HD, Showtime HD and Starz HD?
These are separate channel offerings providing programming in HD format. For more information about HD programming visit www.hbo.com, www.sho.com, or www.starz.com.
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Can I view tapes/DVDs with a VCR or DVD player on my HDTV?
Most HDTV sets allow for VCR & DVD connections. Content quality will be limited by the capabilities of your VCR/DVD. Please consult your VCR/DVD owner's manual for any limitations.
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What features does High
Definition Service by Cox support?
The Interactive Program Guide and Plasma TV's are supported.
Closed Captioning is not fully supported at this time.
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Why should I subscribe to Cox HD Service vs. satellite
HDTV?
- Currently Cox offers three local programming HD channels
(WMAZ 13, WMGT 41,& WPGA 58) and may offer more in the future. Satellite
is unable to offer local broadcast content in HD format.
- With satellite in addition to the HD programming subscription, you're required to buy an HD receiver, possibly even a new dish. With High Definition Service by Cox, all you need is your HD programming subscription and rental of the HD set-top box. No need to purchase expensive technology that may soon be evolving.
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What equipment will I need to view HD programming?
An HDTV set and a special set-top receiver are required.
To work with our initial HDTV offering, your HDTV set
must have a YpbPr (red, green, blue) component input and
must support 1080i HD signals. Most new HDTV sets support
the 1080i format. Please refer to your owner's manual
or the manufacturer's web site to determine if your HDTV
supports 1080i.
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What level of service do I need to receive local high definition
channels?
You can receive CBS, NBC and ABC with just our Limited Basic service and the leasing of a high definition receiver for $9.95 from Cox, but by subscribing to Cox Digital Cable, you will receive ESPN HD, Discovery Theater HD and INHD 1 & 2. Plus if you currently have any digital premium service, when you subscribe to Cox HD Service you will receive the corresponding HD channels at no additional charge.
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Is digital cable the same thing as HDTV? (High Definition Television)
Cox High Definition Cable refers to a type of digital cable that is at a higher-resolution than Cox Digital Cable. In order to receive Cox High Definition Cable, an "HDTV-capable" television set and a special set-top receiver will be required.
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I keep hearing about 720p and 1080i signal formats. What is Cox going to support?
Cox High Definition Cable will only work with high definition televisions capable of receiving the 1080i format.
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How will high-definition programming look on my regular analog television?
Regular analog TV sets are not capable of displaying high definition programming.
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