 Hooking Up Your Digital Converter Box
Need a little help hooking up your new converter box? KNDU's Adam Harding gives a quick demonstraition on how to hook up the new digital converter Box.
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What is Digital Television (DTV)?
By transmitting the information used to make a TV picture and sound as "data bits" (like a computer), a digital broadcaster can carry more information than is currently possible with analog broadcast technology.
| Why are we switching to DTV?
DTV is a more flexible and efficient technology than the current analog system. Converting to DTV will also free up parts of the scarce and valuable broadcast airwaves.
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What is the deadline for the transition?
Congress passed a law on February 1, 2006, setting a final deadline for the DTV transition of June 12th, 2009. However, KNDU/KNDO have made the switch on February 17, 2009.
| Is HDTV the same thing as DTV?
No. HDTV is the highest quality of DTV, but it is only one of many formats. In addition to HDTV, the most common formats are Standard Definition Television (SDTV) and Enhanced Definition Television (EDTV).
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How do I get DTV or HDTV?
Receiving the DTV and HDTV signals over-the-air requires an antenna and a new DTV receiver that can decode the digital signals. If you use cable or satellite, check with your provider to determine if and when you will need a set-top box.
| Will I need a new TV?
A converter box can be used to receive broadcast DTV signals and change them into the format of your current television. To enjoy the full picture quality, you must have a DTV set.
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Do I already have DTV via digital cable or satellite?
You may have DTV if you subscribe to the digital package and get digital programming, often described as HDTV. But the digital cable tier and satellite service are not necessarily DTV.
| Is there a difference between integrated DTVs and DTV monitors?
An Integrated DTV set is a digital television with a built-in digital decoder or DTV receiver. In contrast, a DTV monitor is not capable of receiving DTV broadcast programming without additional equipment.
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ON JUNE 12, 2009, TV STATIONS HAVE SWITCHED FROM TRANSMITTING ANALOG SIGNALS TO DIGITAL SIGNALS (DTV). KNDU/KNDO MADE THE SWITCH ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009. TO FIND OUT HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU **CLICK HERE** OR CALL 1-888-CALL-FCC .
