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    Why are most American television shows on British TV so dreadfully fuzzy and out of focus?

    Question #38416. Asked by ladyjane160.

    mochyn

    UK uses the PAL system which has 625 lines and the USA use the NTSC system which has 525 lines

    Sep 04 03, 4:21 PM
    rlaj

    by 2005 the US is supposed to broadcast in "High Definition" only, maybe this will help

    Sep 04 03, 4:37 PM

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