TV

• Does my room receive HDTV channels?
  
• When will I be able to watch HDTV programming?
  
• Can I use any television to get HDTV at GT?
  
• Who do I contact if I need help?
  
• What is 480p?
  
• What is 720p?
  

Does my room receive HDTV channels?
A. YES. See the online channel guide. Go to our TV page for more TV info.

When will I be able to watch HDTV programming?
A. Currently, we are evaluating HDTV options. However, if you have a QAM 256 tuner, you can watch the channels we receive from our pilot program.

Can I use any television to get HDTV at GT?
A. No. You will need a TV capable of decoding QAM 256 signals.

Who do I contact if I need help?
A. Contact ResNet at 4-0044 for any questions you may have.

What is 480p?
A. Most channels are broadcast at 480p, which means 480p refers to "480 progressive", a form of standard definition digital television broadcast comparable to computer displays but not considered high definition. Each line of the screen is painted before the next line.

What is 720p?
A. HDTV, meaning "high definition television", is the highest of the digital television standards. HDTV displays pictures either in 720p or 1080i. 720p refers to "720 progressive", a form of high definition digital television that comprises 720 vertical pixels by 1,280 horizontal pixels. Scanning is done by painting a line of pixels before the next one is painted. Because of the sequential scanning, 720p is better able to handle motion and is actually superior to 1080i for that reason.

Support
Call the ResNet office at 404.894.0044, submit a Help Request, or email us at support[at]resnet.gatech.edu.