摘要：Over the past several years, high definition television ("HDTV') and the U.S. role in its development have been the focus of a great deal of discussion and attention. The government and groups from the broadcasting, telecommunications, and consumer electronic manufacturing industries have devoted significant resources to HDTV-related issues. Ironically, the typical consumer, for whom HDTV is being developed and upon whom its success depends, is often unfamiliar with the controversy surrounding HDTV and has only .~ vague idea of what HDTV actually is.
