Resolution: vertical display resolution of 720P, 1080I, or higher

Aspect Ratio: capable of displaying a 16:9 image at the minimum resolution level

Audio: receives, reproduces, and/or outputs Dolby® digital audio

Receiver: receives all ATSC Table III formats

Standard Definition TV (SDTV):
This term refers to a complete product/system with the following performance attributes:

Resolution: display resolution lower than that of HDTV.

Aspect Ratio: none specified

Audio: produces usable audio

Receiver: receives all ATSC Table III formats, and produces a usable picture

* Approved by the Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association (CEMA) and the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC)
(Source: Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association)

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