Subject: {FIRSTNAME}, here's how you go about learning the secrets to purchasing a HDTV ...

Hello {FIRSTNAME},

Thank you for subscribing to my HDTV ecourse! In this ecourse you'll learn all about:

1. Part 1 - Types of HDTV sets
2. Part 2 - Key Features and Connectivity Options
3. Part 3 - LCD HDTV or Plasma HDTV
4. Part 4 - How To Judge the Picture Quality of HDTV 
5. Part 5 - How to Set Up Your HDTV

Let's go ahead & get started today with "Key Features and Connectivity Options".

Part 2 - Key Features and Connectivity Options
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One of the commendable features of a digital TV is that it can receive and display both ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) Digital TV signals and NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) Analog TV signals. While shopping for HDTV, one might come across terms like HDTV-Capable and HDTV-Ready. Speaking in layman's terms, a digital TV that is capable of displaying an HDTV quality image is a HDTV-Capable. However, it is not incorporated with HDTV receiver or tuner, hence, cannot catch a HDTV signal.  Such a digital TV requires a separate HDTV receiver to be connected to the set. Do not be baffled, if the shopkeeper uses terms like Set-Top-Box (STB) or Decoder. They are the names given to HDTV receiver or tuner.

HDTV-Ready is generally used as a substitute of HDTV-Capable. However, one should be clear that HDTV-Ready does not always mean HDTV-Capable. Before installing an independent HDTV tuner, one should always check whether it is attuned to the HDTV set and to the cable or satellite system being used. Also, the independent HDTV tuner should be proficient in receiving Over-The-Air (OTA) television broadcasts. 

Remember, Digital ready" and "HDTV-ready" do not essentially mean that your TV will receive and exhibit digital HDTV programs. Before making the final purchase, always confirm that the HDTV set you have chosen shows real HDTV resolutions. There are some HDTV-Ready sets designed in such a way that they can receive HDTV signals, but cannot display pictures in HDTV Resolutions. 
Audio and Video Connectivity

One should purchase a HDTV set that has the highest number of ports, rendering several connectivity options. We have different types of connectors and cables. Their mode of function is different and the type of parts used also varies in each of them. A HDTV set needs appropriate HDTV Cables and connectors.

Next time we'll be discussing alittle about "LCD HDTV or Plasma HDTV".

For more information about this part of Key Features and Connectivity Options, please refer to my definitive guide to HDTV's at <YOUR WEBSITE URL>

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