FAQ

What types of high definition content are available?
High definition content currently available includes high definition TV channels (e.g. satellite and cable) or packaged high definition media (e.g. Blu-ray disc).
How will I know if my TV is HD-ready?
If you're not sure if your TV is HD-ready or not, try checking the manual, the box the TV came in or the manufacturer's or retailer's website. In particular, look for the HD-ready logo.
What does encoding mean?
Encoding is the process of transforming information from one format into another.
Why does having a big capacity allow for better sound quality?
As with picture, sound needs to have space to be encoded, so bigger capacity allows you to transfer the sound without having to compress it - hence it is referred to as uncompressed or lossless sound.
What are the benefits of having a bigger capacity?
When a movie is transferred from the original master (what the Director sees) onto a disc such as a DVD or Blu-ray Disc it has to be encoded. The quality of the image will depend on the degree to which the information has to be compressed in order to fit onto the disc. The benefit of a large capacity is that the information can be encoded with very little compression, meaning the image is as close to the original master quality as is possible.