Do you enjoy watching your favourite web series or movies on your television? If yes, then you need a set top box in your home! An HD set top box ensures sharper picture clarity and digital surround sound.
Some people have the confusion that if we play a non-HD copy of the web series or movie, will we be able to broadcast it on an HD set top box? Apart from this, many of you might have more doubts about the workings and confusion regarding the HD set-top box. And we promise you that this article will explain all your problems and answer all your queries by the end of the article.
FAQ1: Does an HD set-top box show everything in HD (high definition mode)?
The question is a bit twisted. If we try to answer in normal mode, then people would like to know whether when a person plays a non-HD web series in a high definition set-top box, he/she will be able to see it in HD form or not. The answer is no. But that too, not always. The reason is that photos with a quality of 1080p can be displayed on your HDTV. But if you get to see 4K quality, it is all because of the network issue or because your provider is allowing such. Supposedly, if you own an HD STB, the web series you are about to watch is available in SD quality instead of HD, you will be able to watch it in SD quality only. So, it depends upon the type of show you are watching that is available to broadcast in SD mode or HD mode. Despite having an HD set-top box , if your show is in SD mode then you will not be able to view it in HD mode, provided the picture quality is 1080 pixels or so.
FAQ2: What do you mean by HD TV?
The resolutions of high definition televisions include 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. In 720p, pixels are grouped in a 1280 x 720 grid. This is an “HD Ready” image, which is a lower-quality HD image. In 1080i and 1080p, the pixels are structured 1920 x 1080. The higher the pixel count in 1080p, often known as “Full HD,” the crisper the image would be.
FAQ3: What do you mean by SD STB?
480i or 480p are the standard definition television resolutions. 640 × 480 pixels are grouped in these dimensions. When you get closer to the TV, images with these limited pixels become less distinct and appear “pixelated” (individual pixels may be seen).
FAQ4: Will you be able to view HD channels in an SD set-top box?
Unfortunately, whether watching SD TV on an SD set-top box or a conventional TV, HD channels will appear in only normal resolution. This is because all HD programmes necessitate the use of a special set-top box that yields higher signals and transmits them to the digital display via an HDMI connection.
FAQ5: How to know the difference between an SD and an HD STB?
HDTV is a sort of digital television that can contain a large number of pixels and display high-resolution, high-quality images on a screen or monitor. On the other hand, Standard Definition (SD) has a lower pixel count, resulting in lower resolution and visual quality.