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The Digital Conversion

The Digital Conversion. What do you really need to know about DTV?. The clock is ticking…. On February 17, 2009 Television Will Evolve

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The Digital Conversion

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  1. The Digital Conversion What do you really need to know about DTV?

  2. The clock is ticking… • On February 17, 2009 Television Will Evolve • In 406 days, the era of analog broadcast television in the United States will end as the nation completes its transition to an all-digital system.  While this change will mark the end of the traditional analog method of broadcasting over-the-air television, it won’t signal the end of free broadcast television, and your favorite broadcast programs and local television stations will still be available.

  3. What is DTV? • Digital Television (DTV) …is a new free broadcasting technology that provides dramatically clearer pictures and better sound quality • …allows TV stations to broadcast several programs at the same time • …is a more efficient way to broadcast television, freeing up more airwave space

  4. Am I affected? • Ask yourself “How do I get my TV?”

  5. You might be… • Television sets connected to cable, IPTV, or satellite will not be affected, and will continue to receive programming after this date by their paid subscription

  6. Who is affected? • Consumers who receive free local broadcasting signals through antennas or rabbit ears will be affected by the switchover if their televisions do not have digital tuners

  7. How many are affected? • At least 19.6 million households receive only free local broadcasting signals   – An additional 15 million households have at least one analog TV set (bedroom, kitchen table, basement)  – Approximately 64 million analog television sets are in use across the country

  8. If affected - What do I need to do? • Three ways to make the switchover: • 1. DTV converter box—Federal Voucher Program (https://www.dtv2009.gov/) •   2. New (DTV) television with built-in tuner •   3. Paid service (Cable or Satellite)

  9. DTV as easy as 1-2-3 • 1) Buy a DTV converter box (vouchers) • 2) Connect your antenna to the RF input on the converter box • 3) Connect the output of the converter to the RF input of your TV

  10. DTV easy as 1-2-3 • Turn on the box & TV and enjoy digital television

  11. What if I need a box? For DTV converter box coupon info • https://www.dtv2009.gov/

  12. DTV Converter boxes…

  13. What the DTV 2009 site looks like • Sitemap • Home • DTV Transition and the Coupon Program • What are my options? • Apply for a Coupon • Locate a Converter Box Retailer near you • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) • Standard Terms & Definitions • Our Partners & Links • Check Your Application Status • Coupon Application Request by Mail • Eligible Converter Boxes • Privacy Policy & Accessibility • Contact Us • Press

  14. DTV Transition Update For general DTV information: www.dtvtransition.org dtvanswers.com For DTV converter box coupon info • https://www.dtv2009.gov/

  15. Q&A • Thanks for your time today • Questions? • Answers!

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