1 / 33

TV has evolved

TV has evolved. By law, all high-power TV stations are required to upgrade their broadcast technology by February 17, 2009. Making the Upgrade. This means they will stop sending analog television signals and start exclusively sending digital television (DTV) signals.

darrylb
Download Presentation

TV has evolved

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. TV has evolved By law, all high-power TV stations are required to upgrade their broadcast technology by February 17, 2009.

  2. Making the Upgrade This means they will stop sending analog television signals and start exclusively sending digital television (DTV) signals.

  3. Why is this happening? DTV technology has many advantages over analog technology.

  4. Analog TV vs. Digital TV *except low power stations and translators

  5. Digital Television (DTV) • refers to the broadcast standard OR the TV set itself • allows viewers to enjoy higher quality TV picture and sound • offers more programming choices • frees up airspace for use by emergency response personnel • provides opportunities for viewers to interact with their TVs, using options such as on-screen program guides

  6. Good News!Digital TV is here now

  7. Your DTV How-To

  8. Step 1: Am I ready for DTV?

  9. Am I ready for DTV? • TVs connected to a pay service = should be ready (check with provider) • TVs with built-in digital tuners = are ready • TVs that receive a signal over the air and do not have built-in digital tuners = not ready…yet

  10. Digital ready Owner’s Manual Integrated digital tuner Digital monitor Digital tuner HDTV monitor Digital receiver HDTV ready DTV HDTV ATSC DTV Ready How do I know if my TV already has a built-in digital tuner? NOT DTV Ready

  11. Am I ready for DTV? TV connected to pay serviceTV with built in digital tuner Older TV without digital tuner

  12. Step 2: Choose an option Buy a new DTV Sign up for a pay TV service Install a converter box

  13. Option 1: Buy a DTV Before you buy a new digital TV, research your options.

  14. Option 2: Subscribe to a pay service

  15. Option 3: Install a converter box

  16. Converter Box Coupon Program

  17. Visit www.dtv2009.gov or • call 1-888-DTV-2009 to apply • Coupons expire after 90 days • Coupons are only good on select converter boxes Converter Box Coupon Details

  18. Frequently Asked Questions

  19. What’s the differencebetween HDTV and DTV? There are many types of digital TV. HDTV, which stands for high definition TV, refers to the high quality picture resolution.

  20. When do I need to act? Getting ready for DTV now will give you time to troubleshoot any antenna or reception issues. The shutoff of analog signals occurs at midnight on 2/17/09.

  21. Can I recycle my TV? Yes. Visit www.mygreenelectronics.com for more information

  22. Will I still need an antenna? If you currently rely on an antenna to get your TV signal, you will still need one after February. www.antennaweb.org

  23. Where can I find more information? pbs.org/dtv

  24. Appendix

  25. Converter Box How-To

  26. You should find: You may also find: Step 1: Unpack the box the box a coaxial cable a remote control w/batteriesthe instruction manual a power cable;power supply;audio/video cables; and cable adaptors Owner’s Manual

  27. Step 2: Connect the converter A) Disconnect your existing antenna by removing the coaxial cable from the “antenna in” jack on the back of your TV. B) Connect that antenna cable to the “antenna in” jack on the back of the converter box. B

  28. Step 2: Connect the converter C C) Use the supplied coaxial cable to connect the “antenna out” jack on the converter to the “antenna in” jack on the TV. D) Plug in the converter box power cable E) Install the batteries in the remote control.

  29. Step 3: Scan for Channels • Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 • Turn on the converter box. • C) Follow the directions to scan for channels. • D) Scan periodically to ensure you’re getting all available DTV stations.

  30. Converter Box Troubleshooting Consult your converter box manual for help specific to your converter box model. You may need to adjust the direction of your antenna to maximize channel reception. It’s possible to use DVD players and VCRs with a converter box. Consult the converter box manual for specific instructions.

More Related