Analog and digital, the difference
Digital television (HD TV) differs significantly from analog (terrestrial) television and not only offers you significantly better picture quality. If you want to switch to the new digital television, you have to pay attention to a few things and of course you also need the right equipment for this technology.
There are important differences between analog and digital
Analog (terrestrial) television has been the standard technology for receiving television channels for many years. Digital television is gradually replacing the old technology and more and more television stations are broadcasting their channels in HD quality.
- While the analog image signal is relatively sensitive to interference and also of inferior quality, the digital television a much higher picture quality, a significantly better sharpness and other advantages.
- Although not all television stations broadcast their programs in digital quality, this will be the case in Still changing over time, but analog television will definitely be complete in the future switched off.
- The differences between analog and digital television are of course not only apparent at first glance because of the picture quality. There are also a number of invisible differences, such as the technical data and future possibilities.
The two technologies are fundamentally different and can hardly be compared with one another. If you want to enjoy the advantages of HD TV, you not only need a suitable HD TV provider, but also other devices.
The reception of digital television and radio programs via cable or satellite is ...
You should keep this in mind when switching to HD TV
- In order to be able to receive digital television at all, you must meet certain requirements. The first thing you need is an HD TV provider (for example cable Germany or Deutsche Telekom), a digital receiver and a suitable television.
- The television must be at least HD capable, but should ideally be Full HD capable. This is the only way for you to receive the best possible picture quality (1080p) on your television.
- Depending on which television you have chosen, you will also need a digital receiver (HD receiver). Modern LCD or plasma televisions already have an integrated receiver.
- As soon as the necessary technology for digital television is available, you can connect your television or receiver and call up all available channels. So far, only the public television stations have broadcast films in digital quality without charging additional costs.
You should consider the serious differences between digital television and analog television convince, so you can start looking for a suitable television, receiver and provider do. With comparisons and test reports, which you can view on the Internet, you are sure to find the right equipment.
