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| DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION Your Television Frequently Asked Questions |
How do I know if I already have a digital TV (DTV)?
Many DTVs and digital television equipment will have labels or markings on them,
or statements in the informational materials that came with them, to indicate that
they contain digital tuners. These labels or markings may contain the words
“Integrated Digital Tuner,” “Digital Tuner Built-In,” “Digital Receiver,” or “Digital
Tuner,” “DTV,” “ATSC,” or “HDTV” (High Definition television). If your television
equipment contains any of these labels or markings, you should be able to view
digital over-the-air programming without the need for a digital-to-analog
converter box. (Remember, you do not need an HDTV to view free over-the-air
digital programming. As long as your television equipment contains a digital
tuner, you can view over-the-air digital. An HDTV is only necessary if you want to
view High Definition programming in full HD quality.) You should also check the
manual or any other materials that came with your television equipment in order
to determine whether it contains a digital tuner.
Many DTVs and digital television equipment will have labels or markings on them,
or statements in the informational materials that came with them, to indicate that
they contain digital tuners. These labels or markings may contain the words
“Integrated Digital Tuner,” “Digital Tuner Built-In,” “Digital Receiver,” or “Digital
Tuner,” “DTV,” “ATSC,” or “HDTV” (High Definition television). If your television
equipment contains any of these labels or markings, you should be able to view
digital over-the-air programming without the need for a digital-to-analog
converter box. (Remember, you do not need an HDTV to view free over-the-air
digital programming. As long as your television equipment contains a digital
tuner, you can view over-the-air digital. An HDTV is only necessary if you want to
view High Definition programming in full HD quality.) You should also check the
manual or any other materials that came with your television equipment in order
to determine whether it contains a digital tuner.
If your television set is labeled as a “Digital Monitor” or “HDTV Monitor,” or as
“Digital Ready” or “HDTV Ready,” this does not mean it actually contains a
digital tuner. Thus, you still will likely need a separate set-top box which
contains a digital tuner in order to view over-the-air digital programming.
“Digital Ready” or “HDTV Ready,” this does not mean it actually contains a
digital tuner. Thus, you still will likely need a separate set-top box which
contains a digital tuner in order to view over-the-air digital programming.
Over-the-air digital set-top boxes for Digital or HD “Monitors” can be purchased
at retail stores. Cable and satellite TV providers also sell or lease digital set-top
boxes for their specific services. (Note: the digital set-top box described here is
not the same as the digital-to-analog converter box, described above, used to
convert free over-the-air digital broadcasts for viewing on an analog TV set.)
If your television set is labeled as “analog” or “NTSC,” and is NOT labeled as
containing a digital tuner, it contains an analog tuner only.
If you cannot determine whether your television set or other television
equipment contains a digital tuner, you are advised to check your equipment for
the manufacturer name and model number, and then contact your consumer
electronics retailer, or the manufacturer, to determine whether it contains a
digital tuner. This information also may be available online through the
manufacturer’s website.
Because most broadcast stations in all U.S. television markets are already
broadcasting in digital, consumers can watch DTV today. You can contact your
local broadcast stations to determine the channel numbers on which the
stations are currently broadcasting digital programming. You should then
ensure that your television is set up to receive over-the-air programming (as
distinguished from being connected to a paid provider such as cable or satellite
TV service), and then tune to the over-the-air digital channels to see if your set
can receive the digital broadcast programming.
at retail stores. Cable and satellite TV providers also sell or lease digital set-top
boxes for their specific services. (Note: the digital set-top box described here is
not the same as the digital-to-analog converter box, described above, used to
convert free over-the-air digital broadcasts for viewing on an analog TV set.)
If your television set is labeled as “analog” or “NTSC,” and is NOT labeled as
containing a digital tuner, it contains an analog tuner only.
If you cannot determine whether your television set or other television
equipment contains a digital tuner, you are advised to check your equipment for
the manufacturer name and model number, and then contact your consumer
electronics retailer, or the manufacturer, to determine whether it contains a
digital tuner. This information also may be available online through the
manufacturer’s website.
Because most broadcast stations in all U.S. television markets are already
broadcasting in digital, consumers can watch DTV today. You can contact your
local broadcast stations to determine the channel numbers on which the
stations are currently broadcasting digital programming. You should then
ensure that your television is set up to receive over-the-air programming (as
distinguished from being connected to a paid provider such as cable or satellite
TV service), and then tune to the over-the-air digital channels to see if your set
can receive the digital broadcast programming.
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