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Besides providing programs in widescreen (16:9) format, HD signals offer up-to five times the quality of standard definition (SD) television. HBO Latino HD channels typically includes 5.1 Dolby Digital sound capabilities, meaning that HD broadcasts can provide the same cinema-quality sound that home-theater owners enjoy with DVDs. |
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| Is HD available in my area? |
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HD offerings vary from place to place. To see which HBO Latino HD is available in your area, click here or check with your local service provider.
If you don't see the HBO Latino in HD, please contact your local service provider and tell them you are eager to receive it. |
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| What additional equipment do I need? |
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You'll need an HD TV set to display the HD picture (standard-definition televisions can not display HD signals) and an HD source (set top box, receiver, etc.) to provide the signal to your TV screen. If you already have an HD TV set, simply ask your service provider to swap your current set-top box for a new HD set top box or receiver so that you will be able to receive HBO Latino in HD. |
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| What format is HBO Latino HD? |
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The HBO Latino HD channels are presented in a format called 1080-line interlaced (1080i). |
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| Why are some shows marked with a "True HD" flag on the HBO Latino schedule? |
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Programming that is created in 1080i HD is labeled "True HD". Any program not originally produced in HD is upconverted by HBO Latino to the 1080i format. |
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| Will my standard-definition channels change or disappear because of the new HD lineup? |
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No. Your current standard-definition service will continue unaffected. The new HD offerings will appear on new, separate channels, which you can add to your existing service by contacting your local service provider. |
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| Where do I find the HBO Latino HD channel? |
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The HD channel has its own distinct channel number-but the programming schedule is the same as the SD channel. This means your favorite shows will air at the same time on two channels (one in HD and the other in SD). If you don't see HBO Latino in HD, please contact your local service provider and tell them you are eager to receive it. |
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