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Will you still be able to use your non digital television once the switch over?
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Yes you will. The digital switch over that is progressing in many countries is supported by the promotion of digital set top boxes. They are available at a minimal cost ($25 in the US or £20 in the UK for example).
The set top box receives the digital transmissions and converts the signal to analog video and audio signals to be fed into an analog television. With a very few exceptions, analog televisions will not handle HD channels but they should be quite capable of receiving all SD channels.
Similarly, most satellite and cable boxes have SD analog outputs so analog televisions will work with most broadcast platforms.
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Is analog to digital converter box still needed?
If you have cable or sattlelite hook up at your home, you really do not need a digital converter. If you only are using rabbit ears, you really would need a digital conterter box, so you would be able to watch TV.
Where can one not access cable television?
Places where one can not access cable television include places that have no electricity such as third world countries. Other places include homes in the rural countryside, as they still have not gotten cable to their homes yet, so are not able to access cable television, only analogue and digital.
I have my analog receiver hooked up properly but i can't get the main menu to show on tv all i get is snow on tv what do i need to do?
As of the DTV transition in June 2008, your tv and radio will no longer be able to receive analog signals of any kind. Some stations were running both analog and digital stations throughout the transition but now the only channels that are allowed to do so is public access stations (which run local programming, i.e. school events, etc.. NOT ABC, NBC, etc...) The only way for you to view programs now is to get a digital television, that includes standard definition (SDTV) and high definition (HDTV) with antenna, or you need to get a digital to analog converter box with antenna, or get cable or satellite service (cable companies are exempt from the transition but many cable companies have opted to switch to digital). If you have a digital tv (which most likely will have both an analog and digital tuner) or a converter box and you still see snow, then it either is not set up properly, or you do not have and antenna attached to it. Please keep in mind you do not need any sort of special antenna. What ever kind you have can be made to work with your set up. If you still need assistance please let me know. I was technical support specialist for the transition. Hope this helps.
Can you convert a TV to digital TV?
It is not possible to convert an analog television to a digital television. However, by using a digital set top receiver, it is possible to receive digital signals and deliver them as an analog signal to an analog television. Digital receivers are not expensive, starting at around $25 in US and £20 in the UK. They will allow all terrestrial channels to be received in the same way that a digital television will. Cable and satellite receivers can also receive digital signals and will provide an analog output that can be used with older televisions. With these options, there is no need to replace analog televisions right away. Remember that analog only televisions will not be HD so don't expect a sudden increase in picture quality when the digital receivers are used.
Do you need to tune a tv in to receice built in digital you have lost instructions?
You may be able to find the instructions on the web. Search on Google for the Brand/Model No. of the TV and include the word 'instructions'.
You h ave radio which receives television channels and therefore listen to some television programs over the radio will you still be able to receive television through your old radio after the digital?
No I am afraid not. The radio you have was built for reception of analog television audio. Once all the broadcasters switch their mode of transmission from analog to digital, all their signals going out over the air will be in a digital format.
Do people use aerial in Ireland?
If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.If you are referring to the switch off of broadcasting of television stations on analog in October 2012, then televisions in Ireland no longer are able to get channels on an aerial, as everything is now on digital. People now have to get their stations over a cable. Radios can still get broadcasts by aerial.If you are referring to Ariel, the washing powder, then yes it is used in Ireland.
What is the implication of only digital broadcasting in 2009?
This means that if you have analog TV and receive TV signals via an antenna, you either need to switch to digital TV (via cable or satelite service) or get a TV converter. Otherwise, you won't be able to watch any more shows, nothing at all, after February 17, 2009.
Will your radio still receive TV signals after 0209?
I've read both yes & no... I believe that you won't be able to hear TV sound, unless its a digital receiver radio...
When turning the digital caliper switch to on the operator will be able to?
No
When turning the digital caliper switch to on the operator will be able to do?
No
When turning the digital caliper switch to on what will the operator be able to?
No
when turning the digital caliper switch to on what will the operator be able to do?
No
Is analog to digital converter box still needed?
If you have cable or sattlelite hook up at your home, you really do not need a digital converter. If you only are using rabbit ears, you really would need a digital conterter box, so you would be able to watch TV.
When digital TV only is available will you be able to record programmes on your 5yr old VCR you have analog TV with a digi box?
If you already have an analog setup and it's working OK, you should still be able to record. The cable box, if it has the analog output on it, should still work the way it does now.
When did it become a law to have an analog box?
It's not exactly a law to have a digital to analog converter box but they are needed to be able to watch television if you don't have a television with a digital receiver. Both the US and UK are going through a changeover from analog television broadcasts to digital broadcasts. In the US, major television channels had to be transmitted as a digital signal and their analog transmitters turned off in 2009. Smaller stations and community channels have more time to switch over. In the UK, all analog transmitters will be turned off by 2012. In both cases, once the analog transmitter is turned off, the only way to receive television channels is to use a digital receiver, sometimes referred to as an anlog box. The receiver changes the digital signal into a form that older analog televisions can display. The boxes mean that older televisions can still be used. All new televisions have a digital receiver built in so a separate box isn't needed.
What are digital t.v. recorders used for?
Digital television recorders are used to record digital television programs. They also offer you the advantage of being able to pause live television such as sports. These are highly popular and loved by many!
