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Standard definition signals will always remain standard definition. However, when used on HD televisions, the extra resolution of the television means that the signal will be displayed at its best. Compared to older analog televisions, you are likely to see an improvement in clarity, detail and color.
Don't expect SD signals to become HD.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes you can. All HDTVs have devices called scalers built in to them, so whatever format of signal they receive, the scaler will convert the signal to the TV's native resolution, normally 1920 x 1080 pixels. Therefore, a standard definition signal with 480 lines (NTSC) or 576 lines (PAL) will be expanded to 1920 x 1080. The resolution of HD televisions varies, but in all cases, the incoming signal gets converted to the resolution of the television. Most large LCD or plasma screens are 1080 these days but there are still many which are 768 lines, based on computer resolutions. In this case, even 1080 signals need to be converted to fit on the screen. The same scaler does the job, but by reducing the size of the image rather than increasing it. It is worth mentioning that an SD signal will not become HD quality when it is viewed on an HD display. Some scalers do a great job of resizing the image and others don't. It's always worth checking out the image quality before making a purchase.
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