What Is Progressive Vs. Interlaced Scan on TVs?
Progressive scan and interlaced are two different forms of transmitting a video signal. Progressive scan offers clearer and more defined images and is available on most HDTVs.Interlaced DefinitionInterlaced video alternates between odd and even lines in every frame. The frames move so fast that to the human eye it creates one consistent image, but motion blur and other image defects can often visible as a result of the interlacing.Progressive Scan DefinitionEvery frame in a progressive scan image is a complete image. A progressive image can be clearer and more defined than an interlaced image, and picture problems that are native to interlaced transmissions, such as flicker and jagged edge lines, are non-existent with progressive scan.BandwidthProgressive scan signals require more bandwidth in order to be transmitted. Because of this most television signals around the world are interlaced broadcasts.Progressive UsesThe bandwidth requirements of progressive scan limits its use for broad
