3DTV

So what is 3DTV? Unlike old 3D technology, which had to sacrifice screen resolution, today’s 3D provides a high definition, crisp screen resolution for a just-like-being-there viewing experience. 

How Does it Work?

There are different types of 3DTV technology. Today's predominant 3D consumer solutions utilize one of two approaches - an "active eyewear" system or a "passive eyewear" system. With the active eyewear system, a 3D program projects an image for your left eye, then your right eye. As you watch the program, the shutters on the 3D glasses open and close rapidly, alternately blocking your right eye, so only your left eye sees the left eye frame, then vice versa, so your left eye is blocked while your right eye views the right eye screen. Your brain puts these two images together to form an image with three-dimensional depth. All this happens at a rapid rate of up to 240 frames per second to create a seamless viewing experience.

The “passive glass system” uses a technique similar to 3D movie viewing, that is, the program features two overlapping images and a viewer wears glasses with polarized lenses. Each lens views only one of the overlapping images, and your brain puts the image together for a 3D effect. This type of television is also able to show 2D images.

What Do You Need?

		A 3D-ready HDTV
		Digital Cable from Time Warner Cable with an HD or HD DVR set-top box connected to your 3DTV with an HDMI cable
		Either “passive” or “active shutter” 3D glasses, depending on the HDTV set

Subscription to Time Warner Cable 3D Pass tier is required to receive ESPN 3D channel. To receive 3D service, a 3DTV purchased after March 2010, compatible 3D glasses, Digital Cable, remote and lease of a Digital set-top box are required. HD TV set and HD converter required for HD service. The compatible HD converter must be connected to your 3DTV via an HDMI cable only (HDMI adapters, including DVI to HDMI are not compatible) and viewer must wear glasses that are compatible with their 3DTV. Some services are not available to CableCARD customers. Not all equipment supports all services. Subject to change without notice. Not available in all areas. Some restrictions apply. Time Warner Cable is a trademark of Time Warner Inc. Used under license. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.