The maximum number of vertical lines by the number of horizontal lines. The higher the numbers the more pixels. The more pixels the sharper and clearer the image.

1080 is the number of lines on a high definition screen. The 'p' indicates they're displayed all at once, rather than half each cycle - were this the case an 'i' for interlaced would come after the figure.

The number of times a second the picture refreshes.

The ratio of the luminance of the brightest colour (white) to that of the darkest colour (black).

A digital connection between the TV and a DVD player, set top box or games console. Provides the highest quality of signal and is essential to get the best from your high definition source.

Provide connection possibilities to other devices with USB ports, eg iPod

Use this to link to a surround sound processor. Or you could use a SCART lead.

This is a digital connection, but less popular than HDMI cables.

Doesn't need a set top box or cable or satellite feed to show digital programmes.

Access all the settings on screen.

Automatically tunes in and sets channels.