DTV Script Index with Linked Bookmarks (Click on the links within this document) A L Antennas Low Power Stations N Audio Signals Nursing Homes and D
What is a DTV tuner? V VCR (See DVD and VCR) Back to index VIDEO DESCRIPTION Back to index If I currently use available video descriptions to a
DTV FAQs QUICK FACTS Use THIS script and this Q & A for answering ALL email inquiries. These are your talking points for phone inquiries.
Do I have to wait until after February 17, 2009 to watch DTV? No, digital television is available now. If you watch over-the-air television today, yo
This phase-in plan is intended to allow manufacturers to realize increasing economies of scale with production volume, so that digital tuner costs wil
Does my TV have a DTV tuner and what about my VCR, DVD recorder, PVR, DVR, etc.? Most of the televisions that have DTV tuners are those that have been
What are the Cable Carriage Rules for Digital TV? There is no “dual carriage” requirement on cable operators. This would have required them to simulta
My cable operator offers a digital cable package. Is this the same as HDTV? No. “Digital cable” and high definition programming on cable are not the s
The DTV transition will not affect satellite TV subscribers who receive their local TV stations through their satellite dishes. Satellite TV service i
Yes, but you will need to get two adapters (also called "baluns" or "matching transformers," which are pictured below). Unscrew th
If the radio/television combination unit relies on a separate antenna for AM/FM radio that is not connected to a digital-to-analog converter box, it s
A ANTENNAS Back to index Do I need a special antenna to receive Digital signals/channels? Do I need to connect my digital-to-analog converter box
Class A TV stations are former LPTV stations that have certain interference protection rights not available to LPTV stations. These stations are techn
household that receives converter box coupons. You can also check with your retailer to determine whether the converter box you are purchasing has an
Traditional analog TV has an aspect ratio of 4:3 (almost square). This means that a TV screen is 4 inches wide for every 3 inches it is tall. Most dig
digital-to-analog converter box for details on how to eliminate the bars through zooming, stretching or squeezing the image on your screen. Back to i
through a private cable operator (PCO) serving just one building or homeowners’ development. Back to index How is this different from having cable in
DTV-Digital TV/Antennas QUICK FACTS Broadcast stations in all U.S. markets are currently broadcasting in both analog and digital. If you have one or
or placing it higher can often improve reception. Many antennas need to be oriented or aimed to get the best signal from the desired station. For i
Closed Captioning & D-to-A Converter Boxes For OTA (Over-the-Air) Analog Programs QUICK FACTS The digital television (DTV) transition refers to
whether your converter box is equipped to generate captions in this way, you should refer to the user manual that came with the converter box. The con
DTV Transition & O-T-A Viewers Along US Borders QUICK FACTS Some consumers living along the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada currently wat
AUDIO SIGNALS Back to index My radio currently receives the audio portion of TV channels. Will it work after February 17, 2009? My local AM/FM radi
DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER BOX – SELECTED FEATURES QUICK FACTS The FCC has prepared a Consumer Advisory on selected features in 41 digital-to-an
NOTE: All coupon eligible boxes meet the minimum standards set by NTIA, the federal agency responsible for administering the converter box coupon prog
Dish Networks DTV Pal Adv Yes Toggle Yes Dish Networks TR-40CRA Adv Yes Toggle Yes GE 22729 Basic/Adv Yes Sequential Yes GE 22730 Basic/A
***Menu - The CC button brings up the captions menus on the converter box. Sequential - the CC button progresses through each of the caption options
Gridlink GLT-200 At least one Yes Insignia NS-DXA1 At least one Yes Insignia NS-DXA1-APT At least one Yes Kingbox K8V1 At least one Yes Lasoni
Converter Box Caption button on remote? SAP button on remote? Universal Remote? Number Button Diameter (mm) AccessHD DTA10101D Yes Yes No 6 Access
Sansonic FT-300A Yes Yes No 6 Sunkey SK-801ATSC Yes Yes No 5 Tivax STB-T9 Yes Yes No 6 Venturer STB7766G1 Yes No No 6 Winegard RC-DT09
Apex DT 250 None Yes Artec T3A Scan/Direct No Artec T3AP Pro Scan/Direct Yes Artec T3A Pro Scan/Direct No Cadence DTVC-9 Scan/Direct No Chan
Zentech DF 2000 Direct No Zinwell ZAT-970 Direct No Zinwell ZAT-970A Direct Yes For more information or questions pertaining to the DTV trans
Coupons QUICK FACTS Use this script for any inquiry related to coupons: Examples are referrals to the National Telecommunications Information Admin
Does the DTV transition affect TV sets that are connected to cable services? Does the DTV Transition affect TV sets connected to satellite TV service?
you will not receive coupons unless more funding becomes available. If program funding becomes available you should receive your coupons in the mail.
representative from the licensed facility may apply for the nursing home resident. Applications will be accepted by mail ONLY. Applicants may use a
Video Description & the Digital Transition QUICK FACTS 42Video descriptions are a way to inform
Title: Video Description & the Digital Transition FAQS: 1. What is Video Description? 2. What is the impact of digital television transition on
3. Will televisions with digital tuners be able to process the audio services associated with the digital signals? Televisions with digital tuners
4. If I currently use available video descriptions to access television programming, what should I be aware of regarding the digital television (DT
DTV/Reception QUICK FACTS Prior to making any changes to your current antenna or antenna system, you should check to see if it will receive the digi
disappear. This “cliff effect” means that if you typically watch analog TV stations that have a lot of static and distortion, you may have to adjust o
Consumers who want to watch programming from full-power stations still broadcasting in analog until February 17, 2009, or the analog programming from
DTV Recycle - EPA QUICK FACTS If I no longer want my old TV, what should I do with it? Recycle it! Call your local household h
Features of Converter Boxes Closed Caption Features Secondary Audio Programming Features Remote Control Features Additional/Advanced Featur
Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes and Antennas-Troubleshooting QUICK FACTS A digital-to-analog converter box is a device that plugs into your anal
7. What if I want to connect my VCR to my digital-to-analog converter box? 8. I have an older antenna that attaches to my TV with two wires. Will
the time of purchasing the converter box. For more information on the coupon program, participating retailers, and eligible converter boxes, visit ww
Check to make sure you plugged the coaxial wire that came with your converter box into the “Out to TV (RF)” port on your converter box and the other e
additional instructions on how to connect the box to view broadcasts from both analog and digital stations. NOTE: An analog pass-through box only rec
Step 2. Unplug coaxial wire #2 from your VCR “To TV (RF)” port. Leave the other end of wire #2 plugged in to the TV. Step 3. Plug the existing coaxi
Yes, but you will need to get two adapters (also called "baluns" or "matching transformers"). An adapter is a device that conver
Make sure your antenna receives both VHF and UHF signals. If you have rabbit ears on your set, make sure you also have a “loop” or a “bowtie” con
13. Do I need more than one antenna to provide digital broadcast signals to multiple TVs in my home? You can use a singe antenna to provide digital
DTV – Public TV Stations QUICK FACTS The FCC recently adapted its rules governing public stations to the digital environment. Public broadcasters n
DVD and VCR RECORDERS AND PLAYERS/GAMING CONSOLES Back to index What about my VCR, DVD player, camcorder, and gaming console? Will I be able to us
NCE television licensees may include advertising in their ancillary or supplementary services to the extent that such services do not constitute broad
Digital “Plug and Play” QUICK FACTS The FCC has adopted rules for digital “plug and play” which means consumers can plug their cable directly in
2. What is a cable card? Digital plug-and-play is a new technology. To use it, you need to get a security card (also known as a "Cable CARDTM&qu
PO Boxes/Nursing Homes & Coupon Requests QUICK FACTS Highlights of the News Release: The Secretary of Commerce announced on Se
Setting up Your Digital to Analog Converter Box QUICK FACTS Analog TVs can receive digital television (DTV) signals by using a “Digital-to-Analog C
channel 3 or 4. Using the remote that comes with your Converter Box, follow the on-screen set-up guide to scan for available DTV channels. If your Con
converter box and Set-Up #1, you can watch and record one channel at a time. If you use two converter boxes and Set-up #2, you can watch one channel w
67Step 4. Plug the loose end of wire #2 into the “Out to TV (RF)” port on Converter Box “A”. Step 5. Plug one end of coaxial wire #3 into one of t
I’M NOT GETTING ANYTHING/MISSING CHANNELS (See Bad Picture) Back to index IT DOESN’T WORK (See Troubleshooting) Back to index ISSUES FOR THOSE L
PLUG AND PLAY Back to index Is there a charge for a cable card? What is “plug and play?” What is a cable card? Will I Need A Set-Top Box if I Ha
STATIC (see Bad Picture) Back to index T TELEVISIONS Back to index Does my TV have a DTV tuner and what about my VCR, DVD recorder, PVR, D
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