3DTV

Time Warner Cable aims to provide the latest technology to its customers and 3D is no exception. In fact, viewers like you have already been offered 3DTV on Time Warner Digital Cable through Movies On Demand, including last summer’s Jonas Brothers: 3D Concert Experience.

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 You Need for 3DTV			What's Next:
	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.		Ready for more 3DTV? The Masters in 3D and Coke Zero 400 from Daytona in 3D were just the begining. Time Warner Cable is gearing up to deliver more 3D programming. Check back to see what's coming.

We’re Your Technology Guide

With the best national games on Digital Cable in No Fee HD and exclusive local sports On Demand, Time Warner Cable is already your go-to for great sports action. And now we’re helping you step into the future with cutting-edge 3D technology. This helpful guide will answer any questions you may have. Download the Guide. 

*To receive 3D On Demand service, a 3DTV purchased after March 2010, compatible 3D glasses, Digital Cable, remote and an HD or HD DVR set-top box are required. The 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. DVR service is an optional service available for an incremental charge. 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.