What do I need to do to be ready for the end of analog TV broadcasting?
December 30, 2007 by admin
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Congress mandated that the last day for full-power television stations to broadcast in analog would be February 17, 2009, over-the-air TV broadcasts will be in digital only after that date. If you have one or more televisions that receive free over-the-air television programming (with a roof-top antenna or “rabbit ears” on the TV), the type of TV you own is very important. A digital television (a TV with an internal digital tuner) will allow you to continue to watch free over-the-air programming after February 17, 2009. However, if you have an analog television, you will need a digital-to-analog converter box to continue to watch broadcast television on that set. This converter box will also enable you to see any additional multicast programming that your local stations are offering.
The Converter-Box-Coupon Czar: Q&A with NTIA’s Baker
December 30, 2007 by admin
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As acting assistant secretary for communications and information, it's her responsibility to administer the distribution of millions of $40 coupons the government will issue to consumers to be used toward the ...
Analog TV’s days are numbered
December 30, 2007 by admin
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Analog TV signals will soon go the way of the eight-track cassette and the rotary phone.
On Feb. 17, 2009, the nation will complete its transition to an all-digital broadcast system, and for cable or satellite subscribers, that's not a problem.
"They don't have to do anything," said Brenda Parks, spokeswoman for Time Warner Cable in Middletown. "There are no notices for us to send, nothing for us or them to do."...
HDMI sends the signal that’s the cleanest
Q: What is the purpose of the optical digital audio out port on my TV? Can that be used instead of my HDMI port for sound from my receiver? Is HDMI as good or better than optical digital?
Brian Johnson
Motley, Minn.
A: The optical digital audio connection is used in conjunction with the TV's digital tuner. Many HDTV owners use an antenna with their HDTV to watch local HD channels. When you tune a channel with the TV's digital tuner,...
From Low- to High-Def: Add Zip to Your TV
December 30, 2007 by admin
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So you finally bought the big-screen TV you've been dreaming about — or perhaps Santa was exceptionally generous this year. You excitedly open the box and plug the new set into the wall.
But for some reason, the picture doesn't look as sharp as it did at the store, or as clear as your neighbor's high-definition television.
Don't worry. Chances are there's nothing wrong with your new HDTV. You just need a little help setting it up for optimum performance. Here are a few pointers:
Glad You Asked: Do I need to buy a new TV by February 2009?
December 30, 2007 by admin
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We’ve received many queries to GYA in recent months about this issue. The end of the year seemed like a good time to tee up and drive this question.
No. You don’t need to buy a new TV by February 2009.
This question is in reference to what the government is calling the digital TV transition. The Federal Communications Commission’s Web site features a lot of terrific information about the transition, and we’re borrowing liberally from its site....
