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Digital Television Glossary Definition (English)
16:9 Defined
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"This numerical sequence refers to the aspect
ratio of wide screen DTV formats for all HDTV and some SDTV (Standard Definition)
video. A "16" unit width corresponds to "9" unit height proportionally, regardless
of the actual size of the screen. The widescreen 16:9 numerical sequence
provides a viewing experience very similar to that of 35 mm movies."
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