What is the difference between Normal and HD Broadcast?
HD or High Definition is a term that is most often used to describe TV sets and videos that have higher resolutions compared to the standard.
With the Tata Sky HD service you can enjoy surround sound and 1080i resolution allowing you to view incredibly vivid colours and images up to 5 times sharper than what you can view today in your SD TV set.
What are the major advantages of HD Transmission?
Picture Resolution: With HDTV you will be able to enjoy clearer picture quality that is up to 5 times sharper than SD TVs. HD signals maintain its original quality throughout the broadcasting there won’t be problems of signal deterioration, interference etc. which we normally see in an analogue or old broadcasting systems.
Aspect Ratio: This means that you will have a better viewing experience with HD aspect ratio of 16:9 as compared to 4:3 on standard TVs.
What is the basic TV equipment I need to experience the Tata Sky HD service?
You will need to have either a full HD TV (supports upto 1080p) or a HD ready TV that supports 720p/1080i resolution and the Tata Sky HD digicomp to enjoy HD TV channels. All leading TV brands manufacture HD LCDs and HD Plasma TVs. You will also need a HDMI cable for connecting your TV to the set top box (which is provided with every new Tata Sky HD connection).
What if my TV is supports a lower resolution of HD like 576i, 576p, 720p, can I still enjoy the Tata Sky HD service?
Yes. You will be able to enjoy the service, however for the best viewing experience, we do recommend a HD TV that supports 1080i resolution.
Can I watch Tata Sky HD without a HD TV set?
Anyone with a TV set will be able to watch programs broadcast on Tata Sky HD – but unless you’ve got a HD TV set you won’t be able to enjoy them in high definition.
Is a home theatre system necessary for experiencing the Tata Sky HD service?
While a Home theatre system will enhance the HD experience by providing surround sound, it is not a necessary requirement to enjoy HD quality picture. As long as you have a HD TV that supports 720p or 1080i HDMI cables to connect to your TV and of course the Tata Sky HD set-top box, you will be able to see HD quality picture.
How much does the Tata Sky HD service cost?
Tata Sky HD is available at Rs 2599, which includes Dish + Digicomp + Installation & Activation. We have attractive offers for new and existing Tata Sky subscribers. For details, click here.
Tell me more about the content currently available on Tata Sky HD service?
Currently National Geographic HD and Discovery World HD are available on Tata Sky HD service. More HD channels such as Star Plus HD, Star Movies HD and other popular sports channels that’ll be added to the Gold HD pack soon. From time to time special events broadcast in HD will also be made available to the subscribers of the Tata Sky HD service.
I would like to buy an HDTV to enjoy the Tata Sky HD service. What features should I look for?
When buying an HD TV keep the following in mind:
1. The TV should be able to support 720p or 1080i resolution to get the best picture quality
2. It is HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compatible - HDCP is the industry-wide content protection standard that content producers use to enable you to see their programming
3. The TV should have more than one HDMI input so that you can connect your digicomp as well as other HD devices like your PS3