Posted by billh on 11/29/05 19:08

"Paul Hyett" <pah@nojunkmailplease.co.uk> wrote in message
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> In rec.video.dvd.tech on Tue, 29 Nov 2005, wrote :
>>Hi,
>>
>>I'm after a DVD Recorder (for use in the UK) with the following spec -
>>please could somebody let me know if one is available?
>>
>>8. Progressive scan
>
> What is this, anyway?
> --
> Paul 'US Sitcom Fan' Hyett

Standard TV scans the frame in 2 vertical scans. The odd lines then the even
lines. PCs scan the image in one scan with all the lines and at a faster
rate. Newer DVDs and HDTVs can do this and it results in a better picture. I
would guess you need a TV that also does it to take advantage of a DVD
player that provides progressive scan.
billh

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