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Yes, except you won't get as many channels as cable.
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How does digital cable compare to analog cable?
About the same as VHS compares to DVD.
Will digital tv become anything like cable because it has extra bandwidth which can be used to broadcast more channels?
In reality, digital TV doesn't have extra bandwidth. It uses the same (or a little less) amount of bandwidth as standard NTSC television signal, but since it's digital in nature, they are able to multiplex up to eight TV signals within the same amount of transponder space. So yes, it can broadcast more channels.
What video types support or carries both analog and digital signals?
Analog and digital video signals don't mix well so there are few interfaces that handle both. HDMI is purely digital and has no capacity to carry analog signals. RCA, phono or scart connections are analog with no provision to carry digital video. In broadcast studios, 75 ohm co-ax cable is used almost exclusively to carry video. The same cables will carry analog video or digital video depending on what they are connected to. The decision to make broadcast digital signal run on the same cable as analog video has greatly smoothed the transition to digital broadcasting. As far as domestic video is concerned, the only dual standard interface that is recognized is the DVI connector. Primarily a computer display interface, it carries digital video but will also handle analog VGA signals on the same cable. Furthermore, the two signals can be carried simultaneously and can be the same or different images. As the digital video component of a DVI interface is compatible with the video component of HDMI, it can carry broadcast signals as well as computer display data so it can be described as a video cable. Note that although DVI and HDMI are compatible, DVI does not carry the audio element of the signal whereas the HDMI interface does.
What year are you swiching to digital cable?
Most cable companies have had digital cable and receivers for a few years now. It's the box attached to it that determines if you have a digital output for a newer digital TV available or not. Satellite has been digital all along, but the same situation applies in that the receiver determines if you have a digital output available.
If after the digital transition shouldn't ALL tv channels be HD then why do cable and satellite charge more for HD?
I'll address the first of these two questions: Post-transition all US over-the-air broadcasts are digital. That refers to the modulation technique used to place a signal on a carrier wave. High Definition refers to the picture resolution, as does Standard Definition. A High Definition broadcast will always be digital, but a digital broadcast will not always be High Definition. A DVD will deliver a digital picture in SD. A Blu-Ray DVD delivers a digital picture in HD. The same concept applies to broadcasters. The FCC requires digital broadcasts, but does not require that they be HD. The cable provider I use does not charge for HD channels.
Can I receive digital cable on a digital tv?
No my local channels all but one that is broadcast in both analog and HD digital but they tend to black out a lot. But with a powered antenna the kind you plug into the wall i get a beautiful crisp clean HD picture you can pick a good one up for around 30-40 bucks but don't buy the cheap 15 dollar one's :)
Why did everyone have to go to digital cable in 2009?
Digital transmissions mean a lot more channels can be carried on the same cable,making choice better for the consumer and cable companies packages more attractice.
What is a optical audio cable used for?
An optical audio cable is used to transmit digital audio (AC-3) signal from the source to the receiver, such as from a DVD player to a digital audio amplifier/receiver. You can transmit 5.1 dolby digital or DTS surround sound with an optical audio cable, same as digital coaxial audio cable.
Do you need a digital converter box for a digiatal television?
If you get your signal from a cable company you might, all cable companies are not the same.
You already have digital cable so if you buy your own DVR and connect it will you still get your digital signal?
yes, just call cable company ,there is no extra charg to view the same channels,
What kind of cable and connector connects outside speaker to TV with a digital audio jack?
Speakers are analog devices. There is no cable and connector that will connect a digital audio jack to a speaker without a digital to analog conversion and an amplifier. If the audio output is digital, you will need a compatible amplifier that has the same digital input. Then you will need to link the amplifier to the speaker with exterior grade cable.
Is it possible to have both analog and digital cable on different tv's in the same house?
yup
