("DTV") this fall promises to be one of the most significant developments in
Television
technology since the advent of color television in the 1950's.
Digital Satellite Television
has the capability to provide clearer and sharper, cinema-like pictures as well as multi-channel,) CD-quality sound. It can provide new uses such as multiple video programs or other services on a single
Television
channel, including data services. The use of
Digital Satellite Television
technology will also allow television to enter the
Digital
world of the personal computer and the Internet.
As with any major technology change, it will be important for consumers to understand the capabilities of new equipment in order to make purchase decisions. The new
Digital Satellite Television
sets will have many new features and technical characteristics that will vary somewhat between different models and manufacturers. In addition, special features may be needed when using
Digital Satellite Television
sets to receive programs from cable,
direct Satellite
, or other video service providers.
Digital Satellite Television
is the new "revolution" in television technology.
Digital Satellite Television
uses a complex transmission standard sending picture and sound information in digital, as opposed to analogue form, similar to data transmission between computers ( Digital Satellite Television ). Using advanced compression techniques and the fact that with digital technology, data transmission is very precise, more information (i.e. more channels) and better quality television pictures and sound can be received in the home.
