What does “down-convert” mean?
Down-convert takes place when a digital broadcast signal exceeds the display capabilities of the digital television and the broadcast signal is reduced to match the television’s limited display capabilities. For example, if NBC broadcasts a digital program using 1080 lines (1080i format) while the digital television is only able to display 480 lines (480i or 480p), the 1080i signal is reduced or down-converted to only 480 lines, resulting in inferior picture quality. Sampo HDTV Monitors/TVs can display all digital resolutions from 480 lines to high-definition 1080 lines, eliminating the need for the HDTV decoder to down-convert broadcast signals.
