FAQ: What is FSN HD?

What is FSN HD?
FSN HD is the high-definition service that offers select professional games in HD from FSN, your premier destination for home team sports. These games will be simulcast from your primary FSN network but will have better clarity and a widescreen format. Call your local cable or satellite provider to find out if FSN HD is available in your area.

Which regional sports networks produce HD programming?
Most of Fox's regional sports networks are slated to produce local HD programs including FSN Arizona, FSN Bay Area, FSN Florida, FSN Midwest, FSN North, FSN Northwest, FSN Pittsburgh, FSN South, FSN Southwest, Sun Sports, FSN Utah, FSN West, and FSN West 2.

What production format does FSN HD use?
FSN HD broadcasts games in the 720p format. The 720p format presents a picture with 720 vertical pixels and 1280 horizontal pixels. The 'p' stands for progressive scanning, which takes 60 sharp, complete pictures per second, producing spectacular moving images. In fact, because of its ability to render ultra-sharp pictures of subjects in fast motion, 720p provides excellent resolution for HD sports programming.

What is included in the FSN HD service?
FSN HD features live broadcasts of select local professional events, pre- and post-game shows, as well as other FSN programming.

Which teams offer HD games on FSN HD in their respective regions?
NBA teams include the Bucks, Grizzlies, Jazz, Lakers, Magic, Mavericks, Sonics, Spurs, Suns, Timberwolves, Trailblazers and Warriors. Major League Baseball teams include the Astros, Athletics, Brewers, Devil Rays, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Giants, Mariners, Marlins, Pirates, Rangers, and Twins. NHL teams include the Blues, Coyotes, Hurricanes, Kings, Lightning, Panthers, Penguins, Sharks, Stars, and Wild.

How many HD games does FSN HD produce for each team?
FSN HD will typically produce at least 10 games per NBA team, 10 games per NHL team, and 17 games per Major League Baseball team.

How many HD games does FSN produce a year?
FSN HD produces nearly 475 games, which translates into close to 1,425 hours of locally-produced sports in HD annually.

Are HD games on the same channel as FSN?
FSN HD games appear on a separate channel. The standard-definition telecast of the same game appears on your regular FSN line-up, so no one misses a game, even if you don't have a digital television set or the capability to receive high-definition broadcasts.

Do the games cost fans extra?
FSN HD is available at no additional charge to FSN viewers with an HD set-top box from their cable or satellite provider.

Do fans need anything different to get FSN HD?
If FSN HD is available in your area, you need a subscription to digital cable or satellite, an HD or HD-ready television set, and an HD compatible tuner. Call your local cable or satellite provider to find out if FSN HD is available in your area.

Where can viewers find out more about FSN HD?
Log on to foxsports.com and search "FSN HD" for the most up-to-date schedule and information on FSN HD.