SRG: Better picture and sound quality from December
Starting December 1, 2007, SRG will broadcast programs produced in widescreen format in the 16:9 aspect ratio. This change will improve picture and sound quality. To view these programs, viewers must have a digital receiver and a widescreen television.
From December 1, 2007, SRG will be broadcasting programs produced in widescreen format in 16:9 format. This innovation will lead to an improvement in picture and sound quality. The prerequisite is that the television viewer has digital reception and a wide screen. The switch to the new format is usually automatic, writes SRG in a press release on Thursday. However, due to the large number of devices and numerous possible combinations and settings, image distortion may occur in individual cases. The switch to the 16:9 format will also improve the quality of television sound. Previously, only the sound in the respective national language was broadcast in stereo. Any sound on the second channel, such as the original sound for feature films, was mono. From December 1, Swiss Television (SF) and Ticino Television (TSI) will also broadcast this channel in stereo. This changeover will take place on March 1, 2008 for Welsche Fernsehen (TSR), which will also require digital television reception.
The SF programs "Schweiz Aktuell", "Rundschau" and "Glanz & Gloria" have been broadcast in widescreen format since August 2006.
The SF programs "Schweiz Aktuell", "Rundschau" and "Glanz & Gloria" have been broadcast in widescreen format since August 2006.
