02-09-2009, 10:04 PM
kj wrote:
All we have is over-the-air, and the only program I can think of that we've seen that is 4:3 is one local news. So HD and 16:9 is basically synonymous? We were thinking about getting a super basic cable deal since we'll be losing the non-digital ota channels, but if all the channels are 4:3, no way. kj.
OTA digital should already be giving you a selection of HD content, although OTA digital doesn't have to actually be happening yet until the transition happens. Your best bet to see HD content is with the major stations.
Whether or not it appears as HD/16:9 depends on if you have an HDTV and are using its built-in ATSC tuner or if you're using a converter box (for some odd reason.) Cheap converter boxes do not output HD, even on HD channels. Also, HDTVs might be setup to only display a 4:3 image, even with HD content, but that would be more rare unless you just haven't visited your set's menu settings in a while.