480p: 480 is the lines of resolution. The letter "p" stands for progressive scan. Associated with EDTV.
720p or 1080i: 720 lines of progressive scan or 1080i lines of interlaced scan. The resolution of High Definition broadcasts.
480p: 480 is the lines of resolution. The letter "p" stands for progressive scan. Associated with EDTV.
720p or 1080i: 720 lines of progressive scan or 1080i lines of interlaced scan. The resolution of High Definition broadcasts.
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