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Larry Breitfelder
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"lany Breitfeldef' <lbreitfelder@Cox.net>
"Mayor Cox and Council Members". <ccoX@Chulavista.gov>
"Chula Vista Police Officers Association. <mail@cvpoa.org>; .Chula Vista Firelighters
Association" .<Ibreitfelder@cox.net>
Thursday, December 04,200812:44 PM
. Budget
Sent:
Subject:
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
Chula Vista's financial condition is serious and you are to be commended for
your commitment to come to grips with this situation.
The council needs and deserves.support from the public to take extraordinary
measures necessary to finally put our fiscal house in order. TheChula Vista
Taxpayers Association and I believe the great majority of the public recognize
this imperative.
Hiowever, on behalf of the CVT A let me point out that even in a time of crisis,
public safety is the most fundamental responsiblity of government. In this realm
above all others, our major asset is the quality. of people we retain in public
service. On occasion this is literally a matter of life or death.
Thank you again for your diligence in this matter. The community's future is in
your hands.
Sincerely,
Larry Breitfelder
President, Chula Vista Taxpayers Association
12/4/2008
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TO: Mayor Cox, and Council Members
DATE: December 9, 2008
SUBJECT: Recommendation With Regard to Fire Department Overtime
Mayor Cox and Council Members:
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During the City Council meeting on December 2, 2008, I heard a statement that
there are those within the City Fire Department being paid as much as fifty-five
thousand ($55,OOO) dollars a year for overtime.
If I understood the statement correctly, a fireman who asks another to work a
day for him or her; that consequently the person who worked would draw
overtime pay.
A fireman being he!d over to complete a situation, then yes, that '....auld be a
determinant for overtime pay.
As a Reservation Agent having worked for tllree (3) different airlines, please
allow me suggest the nearly same practicable system each used for agents who
needed to be off all a certain day. I would find another agent to trade days with
me, we would simply submit a "trade slip" to the clerk: for approval;
correspondingly she would know which person would be there working to cover
that particular shift; hence no overtime paid.
It seems to me, if is there is nothing to the contrary, and this system could be
implemented, a day for a day, that it would be beneficial to our City in that the
overtime allotment in the budget could be greatly reduced.
Then too, I heard a council person speak to volunteer help; I would like to
speak with that person.
Thank you for your attention.
NORMA JEAN TURNER
space 119
521 Orange Avenue
ChulaVista,CA91911
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December 9, 2008
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Returning to Council on December 16
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Real estate assets
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RFP for parking lot management
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Passport Revenue Report
. lIe.llon Photo MONTHLY
MONTH Revenue R.'enue TOTAL
20~) Ocklber , 1,020 , '" , 1,J50
2001 November , 3,450 , ... , 4,440
20070ecom!>er , 7,080 , 1,995 , 9,076
2008 Janu.ry , 9,0)3 , 2,160 , 11,193
2008febru.. , r51l , 1M~ , .,388
2Q08Man:h , JS75 , 1,080 , b,055
20G8April , J,S14 , '" , 4,874
2008Ma , J,624 , 1,620 , 5,244
2ll(1SJune , 2,9'1 , "' , J,1S1
2008Ju , 2,llJ , 00. , 2,9ll
;,wOa"'U~u5t , 1,765 , "' , 2,411
2GOaSeptember , ~.249 , '" , 3,22'
1200aOclo~e' , 200~ , <eo , HaS
2MSNovomb<< , 1.061 , '" , 1_442
200800<oml,.r1211_12I8)_ . , ". , '" , I,O,~
TOTAL , 52,716 , 15,225 , 67,941
Pas.sport Revenue by Month
S12.000
$10,000
S8.oo0
$6,000
$4,000
$2.000
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Oct_07 Dee-07 Feb-08 Apr-08 Jun-08 Aug-08 Ocl_08 Dee-08
i'/oto,Docember2008revenue,.IIe-ctsr.VMu@fromDOClto[tec8
Calendar Year 2009
. Mail Ballot Election:May 5 or August 25
. Special Election
- Possible Dates: June 2 or November 3
- Cost Estimate $600,000 - $700,000
- Election must be called by February 24 for a June
2 election and by July 28 for a November 3
election
Calendar Year 2010
. Mail Ballot Election: March 2, May 4, or
August 31
. Special Election
Date Estimated Cost Resolution to
be adopted by
April 13 5600k to $700k Jan 5, 2010
June 8 $75,000 Mar 2, 2010
November 2 535,000 July 27, 2010
. FY 2010 projected: $26.4 million
- (2% reduction from FY 2009)
. Maximum increase: 1.25%
- Rate after 1.25% increase: 9.00%
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0.25% $6.6
0.50% 513.2
0.75% $19.8
1.00% $26.4
1.25% $33.0
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In order to eliminate the impacts to Public
Safety the department would not eliminate the
following positions:
1 Information Technical Support Specialists
1 Senior Application Support Specialist
Estimated cost: $231,000
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. Total number of active volunteers in our database
1347
. Number of volunteers by department
Police Department 109
CAST 30
Library - 261
- Animal Care Facility - 132
Recreation - 399
Nature Center - 148
Other departments - 268
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. Volunteer Coordinator position (FY 00-01 thru FY
03-04)
. Re-titling of position to Human Resources
Analyst (FY 04-05 thru FY 07-08)
. Human Resources Analyst cut FY08
. Police Department - Elliot Shaffer
. Library - Fabiola Mendiola
. Recreation - Lisa Petty, Carmel Wilson
. Nature Center - Kerri Laube
. Animal Care Facility - Lynn Garner, Linda
Septon
. CAST - Emerald Randolph
. City buses (MTS)
. City trucks and other vehicles
. Graffiti Abatement Program
- Elimination of one Graffiti Crew (Sf. Maintenance
Worker and a Maintenance Worker)
- Program costs total S171 ,400
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. Fee for parks reservations offsets the costs of
maintaining the gazebo and picnic areas - fee
does fully cover the cost of providing this
service
. Reservations can be made on-line or in
person at the Public Works Center
. Enterprise fund
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. Annual street light energy costs total
$902,000
. Street light costs by type:
-100 watt $323,000
-150 watt $ 46,000
- 250 watt $533,000
. Proposed reduction: reduce energy costs by
turning off 50% of street lights along arterial
streets and alternating lights on double mast
arms for estimated savings of $150,000
Development Services & General Fund
. Link to Local Streets.xls
. Link to Other Public Works Proiects.xls
Development Services & General Fund
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Reinstating Mobile Home Inspection Program
would impact the General Fund as follows:
1.00 CEO
Permit fees
Net to impact
$93,964
($10,000)
$83,964
The Heart of the Neighborhood
Operating Expenditures
Personnel Costs - 3 FTE's
Part-time hourly
Reimb to Other Agencies
Supplies and Services
Utilities
Total Expenditures
Adjusted Revenue
$
256,000
Net Operating Costs
$
300,300
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$
276,400
65,000
61,000
93,400
60,500
556,300
. Naming rights
. Funding from other agencies
. Grant impact
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. Terminate all mechanical operations, and drain the
pool
. Unknown costs involved In subsequently re-starting
operations. Costs could be significant, based on the
duration of the closure and the condition of
equipment.
. Equipment would need to be evaluated, repaired
and/or replaced.
. Pool surface would need to be replaced.
. Costs could range from $250,000 to $500,000 or
more.
. Maximjzes initial savings
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. Maintain minimal mechanical operations, and
maintain water in the pool
. Filtration systems, circulation systems, and
chemical treatment systems are maintained
and used, potentially avoiding costly repair or
replacement caused by non-operation
. Pool surface maintained by keeping water in
the pool, potentially avoiding costly surface
replacement
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Costs unknown, but estimated at $50,000
annually
Provides the opportunity to bring the pool
back to full operational status in a relatively
short period of time should Lorna Verde Pool
need to be closed
Reduces net saving of closure
.
.
Personnel: $262,873
1.00 Librarian III
050 Librari,m I1II
0.75 Library Associate
0.50 Delivery Driver
Hourly Wages
Supplies & Services S 8,132
Books $ 20,000
Estimated Total $291,005
33 sites: 7 STRETCH, 4 DASH Plus, 22 DASH
STRETCH , 960,632
DASH $1,209,470
Estimated Total $2,170,102'
"Funding Source Detail:
School District $ 605,687
State Granl Funds via District $1,099,306
(11 STRETCH & DASH Plus sites)
City ofChul<l Vista $ 465,109
Plopose to SUppor1 finding anolher vendor to deliver this program .
Cosl recovery proposal should assume bolll City and School Dls/rid
flmding; l1owever; grant resltictions mllsl also be consi1iered
Street Team
Sergeant, Agent, 7
Peace Officers
$848,000
JUDGE Unit
- Sergeant and 5 Agents
$532,400
Narcotics
Enforcement Team
Sergeant and 2 Agents
$480,900
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DBA/Police
Principal Management Analyst
DBA
Special Projects Manager
Net Cost of Grant Staffing: $397,600
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Transition?
Currenlly, many over-Ihe-air stations are
broadcasting in bolh analog and digital
TV formats. After February 17, 2009, full-
powerTVstalionswillbroadcastoolyin
digital. The DTVlransilionwillaffecl
those who watch free over-lhe-air
television {Ihrough a rooflop anlenna or
"rabbilears").lfyouwatchover_Ule_air
programs on an analog TV, you must
take action belore February 17. 2009.
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Switching to Digital?
Federal law requires the switch,which
will free upthe airwaves for police, fire,
and emergency rescue communications,
allow broadcasters to offer programming
wilh better piclure and sound quality and
offer more programming choices, and
allow for advanced wireless services for
consumers.
€jlWhat Should I Do to Be Ready?
You have three choices:
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Connect your analog TV to a digital-to_
analog converter box. Digital-to-analog
converter boxes are in slores and have a
one-lime cost of $40-$70. To help you pay
for the boxes, the U.S. Government is
offering two $40 coupons per household.
For more informalion on the coupons,visil
www.DTV2009,gov, or call1-888-38tl-
2009 (voice) or 1-877-530-2634 (TTY).
Plus, you should not need a newanlenna
if you get good qualityreceplion on analog
channels 2-51 with your existing antenna.
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Buya digital television (a TV with a
built-in digital tuner). You do not need a
High Definition TV (HDTV) to watch digital
broadcast television. You only need a
diqital TV (or an analog TV connected to a
digital-Io-analog converter box). Plus, you
should not need a new antenna if you get
good quality reception on analog channels
2-51 with your existing antenna, Or
Subscribe to a pard TV service, If your
TV sel receives local broadcast stations
through a paid provider such as cable or
satellite TV, it is already prepared for the
DTV transition. Cable companies are not
required to transition or switch any of their
channels to digilal. However, if you have
an analog TV lhal does not receive local
broadcast stations through your paid
provider, you will need a digital-to-analog
converter box to watch digital broadcasts
on that TV.
For More Information:
1-888-CALL-FCC fVoicel DTV.gov 1-888_TELL-FCC fTTYI
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Actualmentemuchasdelastelevisorasque
transmitenporairelohacenenformato
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2009,Iasemisorasdelelevisi6n dealta
potencias61olransmitirtmenformatodigital.La
transici6nalatelevisi6ndigital(DTVporsus
siglasen inglesj afectara a losusuarios que
recibenlaprogramaci6ndelelevisi6ngratuita
poraire (a traves de una alltenacolocada en el
lachoo con una anlena mas pequei'ia en "forma
de V"quesecolocasobreel televisor). Siustad
mira la programacion poraireen un televisor
anal6gico,tendraquelomarlasmedidas
pertinentesar'ltesdeI17defebrerode2009
€j)l.Por que se hace este cambio?
EI cambia a Ie DTV debs hacerse por mflodato
federal. Estecambioliberan3frecuenciasque
podranserutilizadasporlapolicla,los
bomberosyencasosdeemergencias,
permitiniquelastelevisorastronsmitanuf'la
mejorimagenycalidaddesonido,ofreceramas
opcionesdeprogr<lmasypermitiraelsuministro
deservicioslnalambricoscomerclales
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transici6n a la DTV?
Usted tiene tres opciones:
Conectar su televisor anal6gico a una caja
convertidora que convierte la senal digital a
anal6gica.
EstacajaconvertidoraBsttldisponibleenlastiendasy
sepuedeadquirirporuf'lsolopagoqueoscilaentre
$40-$70. Paraayudaralosconsumidoresacomprarla
caja convertidora,el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos
estilo/reciendodoscupof'lesde$40porhogar.Si
deseamasinformaci6nsobreloscupones,visite
www,dtv2009.gov,ollameaI1-888-388-2009(voz)01-
877-530-2634 (TTY). Memas, us/ed no debe neoositar
una nueva antel1a sitiBne reoopci6ndebuenacalidad
de los cal1ales al1al6gicos del 2-51 con su antena
actual. 0
Comprar un televisor digital (un televisor
con sintonizador digital integrado).
Recuerde que no tiene que comprar un televisor de alta
definici6n(HDTVporsussiglasen ingles)para verla
programaci6l1el1formatodigital.Usteds6lonecesitaun
televisor digital (0 un televisor analogo conectado a una
cajaconvertidoradeset'ialdigital-a-analo9a}. Ademas.
ustednodebenecesitarunanuevaantenasitiene
recepci6ndebuenacalidaddeloscanalesanal6gicos
del 2-51 con su antena actual. 0
Suscribirse a un servicio televlsivo por
cable 0 satelite.
Sisutelevisorrecibelatransmisi6ndelasestaciones
locales a traves de un proveedorde serviciopagado
como cable 0 satelite, entoncessutelevisorya esta
preparadoparalatransici6n Las companlas de cable
no BstEnobhgadasahacerlatransici6nen sus
sistBmas 0 cambiar ninguno de sus canales a digital.
Sin embargo. si tiene Uf'l televisor aoalogo que no
recibelatransmisi6ndeestacioneslocalesalraves de
un proveedorde serviciopagadoustoova a necesitar
unacajaconvertidorapilraverlatransmisi6ndigilalen
esa TVeo particular.
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DTV Why Now? ...........................................mm....mm................................5
DrV Programming ...............m................................................................... 5
DTV and Your Analog TV...........................................................m.............6
DTV Equipment ..,,'...=....-,:t...........................................................7
DTV Fo<mals ..............1~.......................................8
DTV Sizes and Costs.. ........... .............................................9
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DTV, Digital Television Background
Digital Television (OTV) is a rlr)w type of broadcasting technology th8t willlransforlll television
Because DTV is delivered digitally, thetelovision
signal is virtually free of interlerance. And
because OTV is more efficient It,an analog.
broadcasterS<l'tlflblcllooffertel,!Visionwilh
improved quality pictures and surround sound.
on'\,ill soon reolacetoday's analog televisio.1
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Communications Commission (FCC) to help YOll
betlerunderstarld and answer many of your
questions ilbout the lr<lnsition to digital televisioll.
DTVi."irtuallyfreaofinterferencu
DTV Why Now?
In the 19905_ Congress determined that broadcast stations must tr<<nsition from analog
lelevision broadcasting to digital television broadcasting. Converting to OTV will ;ree up Darts
("bands") of the SC<lrce and valuable broadcast spectrum, allowin 9 these bands 10 be used for
public safety and emergency services, such as police, fire and mcdieal services, and new
wireless services, such aswirolnss broadband. Because public safety and emergency services
h,lVe become even more imporlanf today, Congress eSlablished ,,"hard" OTV lransition
uead:irle that requires all full-power television stations toc ease analog broadcasts after
February 17, 2009, (The deadline for low puwer television and lranslatorSltltions will blJ
"stabli~~,,~u at a future date.) Until then, mOSllelevision stations will continue broadcasting on
both their digital and tlnalog char:nels. Already today, more th"'n 1,600tDlcvisionstntiOlls
throughout the United Sta,es are broadcasting digilal programs.
DTV Programming
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Digital television offers many advantages Qver analog televisi on forviewingbroadeasl
signals, DTV is mUfC vcrsatilelmd efficierll lhananillog television and all owsstalions10
broadcaSI more programming using less spectrum, In the same bandwidlh that a broadcaster
cu~;er\tly provices one analog channel, a broadcaster may ~rovide a super sharp "high
definition" (HO) program or multiple "st"ndard definition" OTV programs simullaneously.
Providing several program Slmarns in one hroadcast sign,,1 is called "multicasting." A
broadcastcralsocanuseitsOTVsignaltoprovidevitleoanddalaservices IhHt are not possible
with analog lechnolog,',
Television StH(jOnS sorving every market in the Uniled States are currently delivcring di(jital
television programming, Fora list of TV stations currr:nlly broadcasting in digilal, visitllttpJI
'MVW .nab,org/ AMlASPCode/OTVStalionslDTVStations asp
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DTV and Your Analog TV
Today, most people still have analog
televisions.
Analog TVs have been used since the beginning of
television 10 receive and display programming. Your
analog lelevisioll will work as il does today until the
trflnsition todigilal is completed. Eventhen,youwill
be able to continue usillg your analog television.
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Analog televisions will work with a digital converter box.
Ilyou receive TV progrBmming over the air usinga
roof-top orrabbitearsantenl1i1,you will be ilble 10
pUfchasea digital converter box (somelimes
referred toas a digital-to-analog COl1verter box) to
cnableYOUf;>nalQg lV to continue working aftm
February 17,2009. You will also need a digital
converlerboxloreachdeviceyouhave:hatonlyhas
an analog tuner-such asan analog.onlyVCR or
DVDrecorder. A digilal converlcr box also may
receive mullicaSlchannels and high definition
programming and display them irlarlaiog picture
quality
Beginning in 2008,yourhousehold may be <Jble to receive up to two coupons wo rth $40 each
toward the purchase of digital corwerter I:>oxes. The National Telecommunications and Information
Admirlislralion (NTIA) has responsibility lor admirlislering the coupon program. Additional
information can be found at www.dlv2009.govorcaI11-888-DTV.2009.
Cable and Satellite TV Viewers
II you am 11 cable customer, you may need a set-top box to receive DTV sigrlals and convert them
irlto the format of your current analog television, even after the DN transition is complete. If you
am a satellite customer you may need a different set.top I:>ox in order to receive high definition
(HOTV) programming, Check with your cable or satellite provider to determilll! if and when you will
need a scHop box,
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DTV uses the same antennas as analog TV.
If you already have a good VHF and UHF antenna, either indoorsoro nyour roof, you dOrl'thave to
buy an antunna that is "HD Ready," DN bro<Jdcasters have been assigned channels ill the VHF
Hod UHF bands, butween 54 and 700 MHz, where analog Channels 2 to 51 afe now. Therefore, as
long as a DTV signal is available, your e,isting antenna shoulctsti IIworkaftertheuaositionis
complete.
DTV takes advantage of your home theater surround sound.
Analog television broadcasts sound just like FM stereo radio, DTV broadcasts are digilal flml allow
many mora options, including Dolby'. Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, just like a DVD, Wittl a digilal
converter box, the digital surround sound will be converted to analog for your currenl lelevision or
homelheHtersystem.
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I DTV Equipment
The DTV transitiDn has tNO parts. Broadcasters must upgrade to digital transmission, and viewers of aver.II'a-air TV must
upgm(!eloajg4~lreception. Evenwilhadigilal-lo-analogcon,erter!>Ox,yoorcufrenlanalogtelevis'on will not be capsble
of taking full Jdva~tage of DTV. To enjoy the full picture qUcllily ~nd benefits of DTV, you may w~nl to purchase a new
DTV 5el, Bulb"'lnreyoudo.1I1ereareafuwthjng~l()consid{)f,
Digital TV sets are widely available
Digiti'll TVs me wirj<!ly avail~IJlu in stores The Commission's digital tuner rule specili,," that us 01 March 1,2007, clll ,",w
TVs must indudu digital tuners. This rule prohibils lhe manuf<lClure, imporl. or intefsl~te shipmellt of any 'I v or devico
conlainjng an analog luner. unless jt also contains a digilal 1un er. Despilethis ~rohibition on manufacture and shipment
retajle'smayconhnuetosellan~lo9.onlyTVsanddeviC€s(sucha3videoreooraers)fromexislLnginverllory, Asaresull.
at storns where Ih"se products are sold, many consumers may not be aware that 1hi, equipmenl will nol he Hble to recHive
over-tll".~ir-Ielev;sion sign~ls (,lIer FebruHry 17, 2008,
1c address ttli, issue, :he FCC has adopt~ a rule '~'Qui,.;'9 sellers :0 display a Consume~ Alert It lhey are selling TV
equipmGnt with only Hn an~loy brO<)dCU5l tuner. The following ted must be displayed if Ihey are ,oiling tcbi,i,,[] "4lLLI'",."t
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The Consumer AI""1 eXpfcli,," 111,'1 a TV ",ceiver with only an 'lrldluq bro,,,j(,'SI luner wifl requirp. ~ digital cl",verl~r bux
Jfter F"bruary 17. 200g. to mceive oveHhe-air broadcasts WJtI, a" anlenna because of lhe N~lion's tr~nsition 10 digit~1
broadcasting. Analog.only TVs s.>Wuld conlinL'e 10 wo,~ wiltJ cable <i~d 5.1teflite TV serviCES. gaming consoll!S. VC!'<s.
DVD pl<ryers, and similJ' products If you afe uncertain w~lether a TV you w~m to buy cont~ins a digltallune,. be SUfe lo
ask th" sefler
A digital display may be an integrated television or just a monitor.
"lntegrated'"or"Bllift-fn"fIDTVort)TVsets~"'afl_in_o"us"lstlmlhltV" built-in lunerstorAc<!iveover.ll1e_clirDTV
broadcasts and a screen to display the programming. Of her lIKm J standard 3ntenna,ycudon'l need any olller
e'luipmenltClteceiveovef.1he-airdigilalp"'!;,amming.
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An "HDTV Monitor" or "HOTV Ready" ~el dues not hJve " buill-ill tUIl<'" and requin," you to ohlain a s'-'pm~!e rec~iver
(SUCll as ,m HO set-lop bo.) 10 receive alld view digital programming, including HD. Sel.loP bo.es can be purchased af
reWif Slo'es. Cable ~nd salellrle providefs m",' self 0' feese seHop "",cs tor Ihe~I' specitJc services.
NOTE: T~c 'OHCp bo, Oe""b.d ~.'e Is no, tho .ame a. 'he digitat-to'.nalog con"orto, bo. u.od to con"crt o..r~h.-.irdigit.1 broadc"l.
for "iow'ng 0" '" "".logTVsH Set.topbo'"'<o"necled'omonilo"'oc.I",dl"It"Co.cr~~c."lrb,o,dc.5tsm,ab,.",..,.lIlte,'gn.,..0
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A digital television may be digital cable ready (DCR).
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Cable slJbsc,ibers maywan'toconsirle,a digital cabfe ready ("plu g.and.play")OTVset. n'eseseISha'e!he
circuilry of a cig;taf Cilble 00' built in. Current first ~enel',,~ion pIUg-3~d-play sels mc able to I'ewiva o~e-way programmi~g
only. inClllding ""nlog basic, digitBf basic. ,,"d digilnl premium C<lbleproY"lrnrning, IfyolJwanttarcccivecHrtain
"uv""""d digital C"lble serviC!)~ - ~"lIed Iwo-way services - fik" l'''y,pHr.vi"w. video-on-dem[lmi. cable op"r~lor enh~n~"d
program guice, or inleracbve dalJ enhJncedtel8visionservico.us iJ1ga tJlSIgen8rationse1.youwilfn8eda s<!t-fopbo..
You may ~iso need a se'.-top bo,. 10 receive 0'.18r cable o~er"lor.pfOvi~ed seNi-:es. such 6S mose tnal incorpom'A me
features ofa djgital video reCOl'dcr
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DTV Formats-Aspect Ratio
Televisions come in two aspecl ratios. These ratios are 4x3aod 16x9, The i1spect ratio is the
comparison 01 the screen"swidlh 10 its height. Traditional analog TV has a4x3 aspect ratio. This
moans thilt;, TV screen is 4 inchws wide for every 3 Inches of h(Jight. M,-H1Y new digilallelevisions are
16.9, or "widescreen," The 16.9 aspect ratio more closely approximates the look of movies, and
broadcasters have begun offering programminglh<lt lakes advanta gea!i!.
"Letterbo~" is Ihe lerm used when 16x9conlenlisviewedona
4x3screen. In order to display the widescreen conlenl without distortion orm issingpartsofthu
picture, the television will place black bars at the lOp and bottom oflhe
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viewedona16x9screen_ In order to display the
squarertraditionfllpicturlJon awidescreen monitor.
black bars are placed dowrlthe sides of the screen.
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its own letlerbox bars. When viewed on a television, lhe image will appear as a smaller box within
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High Definition TV (HDTV)
HDTV in widescreen provides the highest
r"solutionanrl picture quulily or "II DTV
tormats. A current analog TV piclure is made
upof ~80 horilont"llines. An HDTV picture
can have upl0 1Q80hnl!s, allowing for sharp
picture delail, The mosl common lormats am
720p ("p"stnnds ror progressivl! sCAn-see
-OTVOelirlilians:pg,11)and 1080i("i"slands
lor in;er1ace<l - see "OTV DeLmlions: 1'9,11)
With eilher 720 progressively (non-Inle~acedl
5c<lnncd III")' or 1080 Illle~aGed lines
Combined wilh digitally-enhimced sound
lechnology. HDTVachiwesa new benchmark
tor soundarld picture qU1lllty In television,
Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV)
EOTV is a step up from analog TV and SOlV,
Alsocalted 480 progressive (480p), EDTV Is
wjdes~reen 16x9ortr~ditional4x3format and
providflS better pi"IL"equ~lily than SOTV, bul nol
as good as HOTV, Traditional DVDS are encoded
as 480p (although newer HO_DVO and BllH~y
players 1lUOW viewing of HD1Y discsl.
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Standard Definition TV (SDTV)
SOTVisthe baselrne d;splay and resolutionlof
both analog and dlgilal. Transmission ot SOTV is
usually in thetrilditional4x3;Jspect ratio, bulmay
be wide-screen 16,9 formaL SDTV and analog
TYcalldellvefup to 491Jinterlacec(480i)
resolullon, although analog TV may be lower.
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DTV Sizes and Costs
As with analog televisions, OTV set sizes rHrlge
from very small to quite large. All TV sizes are
rnol1sureddifigonallyacrossthescreen. So,
most OTV sels, which have iln aspect rallO of
16x9, are winer, butshortor. than imalogTV sets
of the same dialjOnal screen size.
As with anI' new consumer electronics
technology, DTV Sl!ts have become less
expcnsive since lhajrinlroduction. Prices vary
depending on screen size, display technology,
whether a DTV tuner is built-ill, and other oTV",.. ~"',~wid..."""., rec""Qula' """""'
features_ While DTV sels are Slill more expensive than their andlog counterparts, prices have
droppeddramalically,
DTV Screen Choices
You II have a number of different screen choices when you loo~ at DTVs. Some of the most
common are:
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) scr.."os-Thesc are tradjtional colorlelev ision screens up<lnled for
uiqitul. Their resolulion and color capabilili"s varyfrnn, model to model. Th"sescreensh~vea
verybrightpicture,butamlimit"dinsi2e,andthelargeru~itsarelypicallyquilol'eavy,
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r Rear PrOjection TVs - Redr ~roj('ction TV, c"n be much larger Ih..n standard CRTs, Thuy
: Cle,otelheimageonasm"lldjsplay,bUltheo enlarge j!or.;o the ba c~orthescreen_ Ollfermodell
I 'ear projecljon TVs using small CRTs lO c",~te me image were dim and hard 10 see from
exiremeilngles. but now d'gil>ll rrojeclion lcchnologies like Li quidCryslal Display (LCD). Digital
I Light Pmcessing (DU'), and LI~uid Cryslal on Silicon (LCoS) cre~le brilllan!. wiue-angle ~ic\ures ~
one\'er-t,,,ger,creens, I
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Front Projectors - Projectors are TVs thallrCcllc aJl im~ge by pmjecting it onto a wall or stand-
alonesCluen{muchtjkeamovietheaterJ_ Projcctorsusel~esilmedigtlalprojectionlechnotogi"s
as rear projeclion TVstJut, :>ecauselhescreerlis scparate, lheim~geca~belhe3,zeafanent;re
wall. ProjaGlorsmenot'13brighlandoftenrcquirelheroomtoberl~rkinorderto clearly See the
Image_
Flat Panol TVs - Flal Panel TV, ;,,~ very ll,il1 and relalively light w"i~ht BflU "'H someli'"es hung
on thew;;lI, Currenl fiat panels use either LCD or plasma screcn teclmology, Ftat panel LCDs
are very lhin Bnd produce Axlremely dear pictures. PI"5m~ "creen TV, produCG images hy
lightjflO "m.,t1par.ketsolcolorcdn~s, Ti'is technology <Jllows the TVlOcre,'l,,~ bright. clear
picture in lnege scm"" ~iLes wll,ln remaining only a faw inclles 1I1i"k,
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Analog TV Digital TV
AnalOgbroadc.,.ts .. Oigitalbroadc~slsareavailable now in every mari<et. Aflerthe
. digitaltran$llioniscompleted,over-the.alrlelevisionwillonlybe
mayoonllnue broadcast i~ digitallormal
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200D . With anilllugfaled OTVsei,olllyanalltenna is needed 10
receiYeovcr.lhe-airOTVbroadcastprogrJmmlng Fora monitor
. AnalOg receivers Or analog TV, a OTV sel-top 1Jo~ is required,
cLJrrGlllly built into .. Mullicastinn,electronicprogrJmguide,rlatn5Ireaming,~ndhigh
mQslolubrTVs definilio~ ~v"ilalJle,
Single program ,
stream. M &d,,,nced .. Will work wilh cable, satellite. VCRs. ova players. camcorders.
,er<ice., video games, and other devices, Images will not be displayed "1
HDTVunlnsslheeQuipmAntismadeforit
. Will continue towock
'"ilh C<lble, satellLle. I
VCRs. DVO pI&ye'..
camcu,ders, video
gom,,^,flndothel SDrV EDTV HDTV
devices. Standard Doflnltion EnhanCfldDRfinition High Oofini1ion DTV
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analog TV. Ase1'lop I digi!a'ac.dar>a1Og dig1aland aMI<>g crgilal II-nd analog
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DTV Definitions
Analog: Traditional, less-efficienlandlowerqualilysystemth;,tusesrildiofrequency
(RF)wavl!s lo transmit "nd display pictllfCsand sound,
Aspect ratio: Semcn's width as comparea ,0 ,ts height. For example. for 4x3, the
traditional TV aspeCl r"tio, a 3?-inch TV would be 25% inches wide and 19 inches tall. A
16x9 widescreen 32-inch TV is closer 10 a movie screen than "' tradition,,1 TV elf"J
would be 28 inches wide i1nd 16 inches Ifill,
Broadcast Digital-to.Analog Convertor Box: A slfind-alone device lh<<t receives and
converts digital signals into a lormatfor display on ~n analog television receiver
CableCARD: Securily c~ld lhat digital cable ready TV Ol\fners mU5l obtain from lheir
cable company in order to view scrambled programming such as premium services.
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Screens: Traditional color television screens arc avail~ble
for:Jothanalogand digital TV. Theirrcsolution and scanning valyfrom mocel to mOdel.
These screens have a very bright pictllre, but are limiled in si7.e and can Ilequile heavy
Closed Captioning: S"rvice that allows persons with hearing disabilities 10
read aialogue. or the auc'io ponion ola video, film, ofothel pres" ntation,ontheTV
screen,
Coaxial: Coaxial inputs (sometimes jusl called "cabl,,") provide a simple and common
WilY to lfilOsmlt video. Now cOIHial inputs are mostly used lor connecting" TV S"l to an
antenna orcabl" syslem
Component Video: Also known as "Y Pb PI," this connector splits the vitltio signal into
Ihr"" p<<rts, With rllO aucio connections, this 5 wire solution is the most common way to
connect EOTVs to avo players and mOSI HOTV monitors to lheir receiv""s or olhm
>;et-topboxcs.
Composite Video: Also called "RCA," connectors, it is the most common I,'ay to
connect peripherals and othercomporu:mts. It consists of one yellow connector lorvidoo
Hndtwo;ludiocOrlrl()ctorslor"righrand"ttift" Composite CDnncctors cimnottransmit
high definilion pictures, so for HOTV, another connQctoroption. slIch as HDM/or
Compommt Video, must be used
Digital Broadcast Satellite (DBS): TV programming delivfHi-,d via high-powered
salellite. Signals ar"transmillml loa small dish (usually 18-24 inches across} mountod
outside.
Digital Cable Ready TV (DCR); Also rel"rred to il>; "plug_alJd_play, "this is a D1V Of
other device for digilal cablc customers that plugs direclIy into the cablejack,alld does
nolrequirc a se~arate set-lop box to vinw ana'og and lJnscrambfec digital cable. Used
with a CableCARD, it can receive scrambled programming such as prfJmium services,
Digital Converter Box: Ah;o relerred to <IS a .'digital.to-analog converter box," this is a
stanc-aloncdevice that receives. decodes, and collverts over-the -aildigilal
programming into analog. WhenconnectedlOanilllaloglelevision,ilpermitsdigital
programmillg to be displayp-d in analog.
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Digital Te/evisioll (DTV): Digital tochnology television that uses radio Irequency
{RF)tolransmitcomputercodeanddisl!layitasl!icturesarldsourld.
Dolby~ Digital: Form of multi-charmel digital sound, it provides efficient encoding
and noisCl reductiorl for high quality surrourld sound
Downcanverl: Process by whic~ a high resolution signal is mduced to a lower
resolution tor display. Usually, extra lines are simply ignored when drawing the lowm
resolution image, but sometimes more sophisticatod methods are used.
DV/: Digital Video Interface (DVI) is a high quality digital connector. Similar to HDMI
(see dofinolion) and sometimes with HDCP (see defino/ion), DVI can digilally transmit
uncompmssed high definition video, preserving perfect picture quality. Unlike HDMI
or Firewire (see definilion), DVI requires a separl-lto audio connection.
Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV): Better digitallclevision transmission than SDTV
with at least 480p (progmssive),in a 16x9or4x3displayand Dolby:;Jdigitalsurround
sound. 480p is the quality 01 most progressive scan DVDs arld players.
EPG: Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is an interactive list 01 upcoming TV
programming that can be tmnsmitted along with fl DTV program.
Flat Panel TYs; Flat Panel TVs are thin, lightvveight TVs thal can be hung on a wall.
Current flat panels use Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or plasma screen lechnology.
Firewire: See IEEE 1394
Fronr prajecrars: TVs that erea:e tne image on a small display, then enlarge it by
projecting it onto a wall orstand.alone screen (much like a movi etheater). Front
projectors tend 10 be dimmer lhan direct flat panels or CRTs, and oft en require the
room to be dark to be able to see the image clearly.
HDCP: High Definition COrltent Protection, a technology used to prevent piracy of
highqualityuncornpressedvideo,primmilyoverDVICOrlnections.
HDM/: High Definition MlJltimedia Interface, a high quality digital connector Similar
to DVI and sometimQs with HDCP, HDMI can digitally transmit urlcompressed high
definitiorl video flrld audio on the samocable, preserving picture an d sound quaiity.
High Definition TV (HDTV): The nighest cualLty digital television, generally
widescreen 16x9 With "I least 720 progressive lirles or 1080 interlilced lines and
surround sound.
HDTY Monilar (also HDTV Ready): TV sot with the inputs aM capability to become
arl HDTV with the addition of an HDTV tuner, HD cable set.top box, or HD satellite
roceivLH.
HDTY Tuner (also known ilS decoder or receiver): Device capable of receiving
and decoding HDTV signals. HDTV tuners can either be built into a TV set (see
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Integrated or Built-In) or be a stand-alone de'tice (see Ser-TopBox).
IEEE 1394: Also c.llled Firewiro or Hink, IEEE 139~ ic; a way 10 lr<Jnsmit cornlJ'"ssed
data and video betwoon compon"nls on one cable.
Interference; Unwanted electricat signals or noise causing impairments in the video
signal.
Integrated (or Built-/n): HDTV or DTV set with the tuner built into the set. It docs nOl
need a separa:e set-top bo, to receive over-the-airsignals.
Interlace Scan: W;lyloscanvnrticallin<l5onloaTVpictureLyseanningiltllheo<.l<.l
linesfirsl.lhenfilliJlg in the even lines. (This happens inlhe blin kofaneye.)
Letterbox: Blank bars above and below the image when viewing 16x9 aspect ratio
eontentoJla4x3sereen The opposite of pi/lar bOJL
Multicasting: OTV technology that allows ea;:oh digital broa~caSl stariOJllO split its
digital bi'lndwidth into two or mar", individual channels of programming andlor data
services. (For "xflmplo, on cllflnnel 7, you Gould wfllch subchnnnel 7-1, 7-2. 7-3 or 7.4.)
Multi-Channel Digital Sauna: Feature of OTV that permits numerous Slre<lIllS 01
sound to bctransmitted fora given progrilm, providing stereo, surr oundsound,and
even othBr languilges
NativeResolution; Specificresolutiorlthalatelevision,wheth<.!rornotirltegrated,ora
Illonitor, is designed to display. Allolherresolutions must be either upconvertedor
downconvertedfordlsplay.
Pan-ana-Scan; Alternative to letterboxing. Ihe process by which a 16x9 image is
<;:on...erted for dispffly on a 4x3tele'lision tlyzoaming in on lhe piCl ure and panning to
the part 01 the imagll that is masl inleresting. This "lIaws thD im~ge to filllhe entire
screen, bulciluses some porlions of the> irn~ge not to be displayed.
Pil/arBox: Bian". bars 10 !he lef1aJld !he right of an image whenvie','{ing 4x3 as peel
ratiocontentonaI6x9screen.Theopposileofletterbox.
Pixel: Smallest ama of a television pictur" capable of being sampled and Iransmitted
through a system, and cisplayed on a monilor.
Plug-ana-Play: Sefl Digital Cable Reilay (DCR).
Postage Stamp: Occurs when an image is both letter and pillar bO\8d. When viewed
on a television, the imilge will appear as a smalferbo\ witOlin your screen.
Progressive Scan: WHY to scan verticnllines onto;; TV pich"'" by scannil1g all the
lines consecutively (progressivoly). At tho same number of lines, progressive scan
prodlJces<l higher quati;y picwre than Interlace scan. AII;la\panel and manycigital
projection televisions ~reprogressive scan, so they display progressive selin images
more cie;lrly oompm()(f lointerlaced ima(J()s.
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Pulldown, 3.2: Process by which a movie shot in 24 frames per second (Ips) is
shown i'san interlaced television image at 30framcs per second,
RCA Connectors: See Composite Video,
Rear Projection TVs: Potentilllly much larger than standard CRT TVs. reilr
projection nls creHte an image on a small dis~lay, tllen onlarge it onto the back 01 the
screerl, Old rear projection TVs used a small CRT, while new digital projection TVs
use LCD (Liquid CrySlal Display), DLP (Digital Light Processing), or LCoS (Liquid
Crystal on Silicon} \0 create brilliant, wide angle pictures.
Resolution: Amount of detail that can be seen in a broadcast image. For television.
resolutiOrlismeasufcdinhoriwrltallirlesdisplayed(commonly480,720,ort030),
Set-Top BOJf: A stilnd-alone device that receives and decodes programming so that
it may be displayed on a television, Set-topboxesm~ybeusedtoreceivebroadcast,
cable, and satellite programming.
Spectrum: Range of electromngnetic radio frequencies used in the transmission of
radio,duta,andvid,-,o
Standard Definition TV (SDTV): Basic digital television format closest to tradItional
analognl.
Ultra High Frequency (UHF): Part of the radio spectrum from 300 to 3000
megaherlz: which includes TV chanrleis 14.69. After the DTV trarlsitiorl, UHF nI will
be chilnged to 470 to 69S MHz:, which inCludes channels 14-51.
UpCQnvert: Process by which a digital, high definition lelevision takes a lower
delinition picture and converls it intc a highercefmition pictur e, This may be done by
doubling each line as it is drawn on the screen, or by usingadv<lrlced algorilhmsto
irlterpolatothe dHjH betweenedch lower,,~solulion line, filling in the missing image.
Very High Frequency (VHF): Parl ollhe radio spectrum lrom 30 to 300 megaherlz,
which includes TV Charlnels 2-13, and the FM broadcasl band.
Widescreen: Term used generally to uescribe arl aspoct ratio widerthan4x3 For
lelevision, refers to the 16x9aspectralio.
Vagi Antenna: Type of antenna, generally desigrllld for UHF tll~quencies, thilt is
ideal for receiving most DTV sti,tions. Runging in size from several inches to many
feet,ayagiantenna is the most common design for roof-top arltennas.
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For More Information on DTV
Go to www.dtv.gov
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Contactth() FCC's
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau
E-mail: DTVinfo@fcc.gov
Web site: www.fcc.gov/cgb
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Telephone:
1-888.CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voice or
1-888-TELL-FCC (1.s88-835-5322) TTY
Postal Mail:
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer & Governmental Aff<lirs Bureau
44512thStreel,SW
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Consumer Facts
On February 17,2009,federal I,IW requir"s that all full-powerlelevision broadcaststatiof1s stop
broadcasting in analog format and broadcast only in digital format. Here's whal these requirements will
mean for you aod your lelevision viewing.
Why Are Broadcast TV Stations Switching 10 AU-Digital?
Congressm<lrllJaled lheconversion loall.digitallelevisionbroadcasting,Hlsoknownaslh"digi(ill
television (DTV) transition, becauseall-digilal brO>ldcastillg will free up frequencies for public safely
communications (such as police. file, and emergency fescue). Also, digital is a more efficient
transmission technology that allows broaUC8S1 stillior1s to off er improved picture and sound quality, as
well as offer more programmingoplions lor consurners lhrough mul liplebroadcaststrcilrns
(rnullicasting),lnaddition, some oi the Ireed up frequencies wil I be used lor advanced commercial
wireless services for consumers.
What Do I Nlllld To Do To Be Ready For The OTVTransi!ion?
WMt you need to do depends on the source of your television programming, whether you receive
programmin!] over-th"."ir or from a paid provider such as a cHble or salellite TV compi'my.
How Do I Receive Digital Broadcasts If I Don't Subscribe To Cable Or Satellite?
If you receivu only frer: over-th')-air television progrfJmmin!j, the type of TV you own, either a digital TV
Or an analog TV, is very important. Consumers who receive only free over-the-airtelevision may view
digital programming through a TV set with" built.in digitalluner (il1tegrated OTV) 0' H digital-ready
monitor with a separate digital tUl1er set-top box. (Botholthese digitilllelevisiontypesHrereferredtoas
a OTV), The only additiol1al equipment required to view over-the-air digital programming wilh" DTV is a
regularantcnna, either on your roof ora smallervcrsiol1on yourT V such as "ral>bitears,"
If you have an analog television, you will have to purchase adigi tal-lo-analog set-top converter box to
attach to your TV set to be able tQ view over-the-air digital programming (see "Whal About My Analog
TV?"below)
How Do I Know Whether I Own a DTV?
As of March 1. 2007, all television receivers shipped in interslate commerce or imported jnto the United
States must contain a digital tuner, In addition, effective May 25, 2007, the Commission required sellers
"flelevision receiving equipmenl that dc,)s not include a digit,,1luner10 disclo~oatthe point-ol-salo that
suchdev;ces includo only an aflalog tunor, and thcreforc will req uire t>digital.to.analog converter box lo
receiveover-the_ail IJroadcast television aftel the transitiond ate. Relailersmust jr,formconsummsby
prominently displaying the following text if thcy are selling TV equipmont with only an analog tuner:
This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a conllcrter
lJoxafterFebruary17,2009,toreceiIlBover_the_airbroadcastswithanaf1IBnnabecause
of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-onlyTVs should continue
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DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal
Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322) or visit
the Commission's digital television website at: www.dtv.Qov.
TI1erafore, f1Uer May 25, 2001, all television eqLJipment b(~i"g sold should contain a digital tuner, or
should be identirred at the point-of-sale as not having one. Besur etolookforthislabelifyouare
pUfchasing a new TV.
As for how to determine whether your television oquipmenl purchdsed prior 10 May 25, 2007 is a DTV,
many OTVs and digital television equipment will have labels or m<lfkings on lhem, or statements in the
informational materials that came '....ith them, to indjca~e that they contain digital tuners. These labels
or markings may contain the words "Integraled Digital Tuner" or >Digltal Tuner Built-In." ''Receiver''
may be ~ulJstitllted for "TUner," and "DTV," "ATSC," or "HDTV" (high definition television) may b8
substituted for "Digital." If your television equipnlf;mt contains any of these labels or ma rkings, you
shoulobeableloviewdigitalover-the-airprogrammingwithou:the need fora digltal-lo-analog
converter box. (Rnmember, you do not need an HDTV to view free over-the-air digilal programming.
As long as your television equipment conlains a digital tuner,y ou call view over-the-airdigital. An
HDTV is orlly necessary if you want to view dig"al programming ill "high definition')
You should also check the m,H1ual or any other materials that came with your t81evisi0n equipment in
order to delermine whether it contaills a digital tuner.
II your telovisioll sel is labeled as a "Digital Monitor" or "HDTV Monitor," or as ''Digital Ready" or
'HDTV Ready," this does nolmean it actuiJlly contains iJ tligitalluner. Thus, you still will likely need iJ
separate seHop box which conlains a tuner in order to view programs in the new digital TV
lransmission slandard (which includes HDTV formats) on such a set.
Over-lhe-air digital set-lop boxes can be purchased at reWil slores. Cable and satelli\Q TV providers
also sell or lease digital set-top:mxes lor their speeific sef\tice;: (Note:thedig;laiseHopbox
described here is not the same as lhe NTIA program digital.lo-analog COnverter box, described below,
used to cotlvC!rl free over-the-;iirdigital broadcasts for viewin gonananalogTVseL)
II your television set;s labeled as "analog' or .NTSC," but;s NOT labeled as containing a digllal tllner,
it contains an analog tuner only.
Iryou cannotde'ermine whelhcr your television set or other te:e visioncquipment contains a digital
tuner, you are advised to check your equipmenl tor the mflnufactu rer namo and model number, and
thurl cont"ct your eunsumer c1el-1ronic~ rolailer, or the mflnufacturer, to determine whether it contains
a digilal tuner. This information also may be availableonlinc through the manufa cturer'swebslte.
Because mosl broadc>l~t stations in all U.S. television markets are already broadcasling in digital,
consumers are furllleradvisod 10 contacl lheir local broadcasts tations to determine the channel
numlJers on which the stations are broadca,ting digital programming. Consumers should Inen ensure
lh<lt lheir televisions are set uplo receive over-the.air progr amming (asdislinguished from the signals
orilpaidprovidersu(;hiJ~cabreorsiJtdiiteTVs()rvice),andthentune to the ever-the-air digital
channels to see if they can rec8ive the digital broadcast program ming.
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What About My Analog TV? Will It Still Work?
After February 17, 2009. you will be able \0 receive and view over.lhe-air digital programming with an
;:malog TV only by purchasing a digital-to-analog set-top convener bex.8etweanJanuary 1,200B.and
March 31, 2009, all U S. households will be ablr: to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be
used toward lIlO future purchase of eligible digitClHo-analog con verier boxes. Eligibleconvertertmxes
"re for lhecofwersianofov"r-lhe-ai:d'gitaltelevision sign als, and therefore arc not intended for
analogTVs connected tOH paid provider such as cable or satellile TV service
The Natiollal Telecommunications and Information Administratiorl (NTIA) is administering the coupon
program For more information, visit the NTIA website at www.dtv2009,oov, The Commission's DTV
websitll, www,dlv,OOV,l]lsoprovidesinformation for con~lImers on the upcoming uigilal-tD.analog
converter box coupon program. More d[ltailed inlormation regarding NTIAs coupon Drogrilm, what
digital-to-analog converter boxes will be eligible, where,md wh en they may be purchased,and the
refalud costs involved will be provided by the Commission "",d NTIA as tile comllHJncelll<mt of th"
cOUDonprogrnmon Jarluary1,200e, approaches.
If I Afready Have an Antenna, Do I Need a New One to View the Digital Signals?
A s;Jecialantennag~ner"lIyisnot needed to receive digital signals. You may hClve a.1tenna issues,
however, ifyourcurrerltuntenn<Jdoes nolreceiveUHF signals (ch,mnels1 4andabove)well, because
most OTV stations are On UHf channel~, In such a case. you may need a new antennCl or to adLl a
UHF s()ction to your e,istir\<; antenna system. This eqLJipment should be available at most bricks-and-
mortar<JndlntemetconSLJmerelllctronicsretailers,
How Do I Receive Digital Broadcasts If I Subscribe To Cable Or Satellite?
If you rflceivecablllorS<ltellite television service. contact yo ur cable or satellite provider HboLJI <Jny
auditionalcomponents, sllch as adigilal set-top box, that YOll m ily neeu to watch digital broadcast
programming,
If I Buy a DTV, Will My VCR, DVD Player, Camcorder, Video Games, Or Other Equipment Still
Work?
VCRs, DVO pbyers, c<Jtncorders And video g<JlllClS will continlle to work, even if lhey me only analog-
capabllO, SLJchequipment, howaver,maynol provide digital-qLJality picture and sound. Manufaclurers
are p'ouucing a number oldifferent connectors to hook eqllipment to getherano improve pictlJre and
sound quality. Che<;k with your <JqLJipmellt retailer to determine the types of conn'!ctors thai will work
withyourequipmerlL
How Much Will OTV Improve My TV Viewing?
While picture quality will vary according to wholher YOLJ watch dig,tal progmmming in high definition
(HDTV) or standard definition (SDTV) format, over-the-<1ir digital programming provides a belter
viewing oxperi()llcethanover-thll_Clir'IIli-llog progr<Jmming, as 10 ngasYOLJl1Hv",goodquiJlityreceplion
throughyouranlenna,
How Much Will a DTV Cost?
Prices vary dependi,.g on the many features and options <lvailable t ocoflsumers, inciuding format,
dispfaytechnology, and screen size. Oisplayteclinology choices include cathode my tLJbe screerlS,
rem pr()jection TVs, fronl projection TVs, and flat panel TVs. FIHt panel TVs. often the m()~l expensive,
can use "ithera liqLJid cryst<J1 display (LCD) Or plasma screen tech nology. Screnn size is measured
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determine the equipment and features that are right fOI you, team about OTV from our Web Site and
discuss your options with your retailer.
ForMorelnlormation
For more information <lbout the OTV lmnsilion, go to
www.dtvQOv,whichalsoorovideslillksloseveralother
informative websites, or contact the FCC's Consumer Center by
e-mailing dtvinfolalfcc.qov: cAlling l-SSS-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-
5322) voice or l-BSS.TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) TTY; faxing 1-
866-418-0232:orwrilinglo:
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer and Govcmmerltal Affairs Bureau
Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Division
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Consumer Facts
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FederalldwrcquireslhH\allfull.powerlelevisionbroadcaslslHtionsslop broadcasting in annlog lorrnatand
broadcast only in digitill lormat after February 17, 2009. Broadc3ststations in all U.S. markets are curlcntly
broadcasting in both an<llog and digital. If you have one or more analog televisions that receive free over _
the-air television programming with an outdoor antenna or "rabbil earl''' onlhe TV, you will either n'md a
digitallelevision (a TV with a buill irl digital tuncr) olananal og lelevisionCOrlnectedtoa "digital-Io-analog
converter box" (which converts digital sigllals to analog signal s for viewing on your analog sel) in order to
continue to watch programming from full-power broadcast stations. This Facl Sheet provides inforn'ation on
antennas and OrJ what is needed lor good quatity reception ofdigilal broadcasts_
Try Usinq Your Existina Antenna First
First,itisirnportanttoknowthfllifyourtelevisiorJcLJrrenllyreceivesgood'lualitywceplionorJarJalog
channels2-S1 with a broadcast arllenna, it should be abfn to receive digilaftel evision (DTV) sigrJals,
includirJg high definition television (HDTV) signals, with the sarno broadcast antenna, You do not need
to purchase a "DTV ilntenrJa" or an "HDTV ;mterJn<1" to mr.uive DTV or HDTV signals However,
consumers should be awarOlhat if they use a digital.to-an"log con verter box, they will st,1I need to use
an anterJna to recoiv<.J DTVsignals_
Prior to making any chcmges to your current anlenna or antenna sys tem, you should check to se", if it
will receive the digital signals being broadcast in your area, Connect your existiny antenna to either a
digital television or <1 digit<ll-to-analogconvurterboxconmlc tedto,lnflrJfllogTV. Make sure you, TV is
set up to receive over.lhe-air broadcasts (as opposed to being conne cted toa paid provider such as a
cable or satellile TV company}. Itmay also be helptulto perform a "channel scan'-in which your TV
will ""tomatic~lly ch(~ck to see which stations it Cfln 'eceive. In mdnycaS')s, this is HII YDU will ne8d to
do to watch digital television broadC8sts.
for Help Wilh Recelltion Problems
If you experience reception problems, tne 101l0wirJg information and tips may help to impfOveyour
reception for digital broadcasts
. During the transilion to digital TV, marlY stiltions are temporarily operating at reduced power levels_
If you are not receiving certain digital TVstalions, thisdoesnotnecessarilymeanthereisa
problem wilh your arJtenna or receiver. Check wilh the TV stalion 10 firJd out whether they are
pl"nning changes that will improve reception.
. When an analog TV sign;!1 is woak or receives interference, static, snow, arJd distortiorJ will ofterJ
appearorl the screen, but you c;!n walch the picture through the noise. Digilal broadcaslingwill
proviceacfealpictu:eevenvtithaweaksignalandinlheprescnceafinterference_ However, if
the digit..1 signal ffllls below a cert~irJ minimum strength, the picture can suddenly dls<lppear. This
"cliffeffecf'me<ll1s1hat if you typically watch analog TV statio ns that havea lot af stalic and
dis(ortion,yol1m<1ynavf.1toadjuslo,upg,adeyouranterlnasystemtogeta reliably good signal tor
digital broadcasts
. TV reception can bealfected bylactors such as terrain, trees, buildings, the weather (rain,wind,
humid,ty).arJddClmagedfdeter,o,aledequipment. Often digilalrecoplion can beimprovec just by
chClrlging the loc"lion of your current;:mtenna. Moving it away from olherobjeds >Jnd structures,
Or placing it higher can often improve reception.
. Mllny antenflas need to be orlenled or aimed 10 gel me be~l signal from lhe desired station. For
indoor antennas. you may need todo lhis manll<llly by trial arJd err or_ ForoutdoorantennHS,a
rotorthal.re,orierlts.the (lrlterJna.caojmprove periO!!llilnce".pa rlicularly.when.tryjng,to.feceive
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. r\llcvision stations broadcasting in digit;ll use bolh lheVHF ban d (channels 2-13) and UHF band
(channels 14-51). Many indoorantenn(lS use "rabbit ears" for the VHF bal1d and a "100 p"or"bow-
iie" fln;enna for the UHF band. Make sure you fOre using an antenna that Govers both the VHF and
UHF bands and h,lve connected il properly.
. Simple iodoor antennas, such as mbbit ears, provide minimal per.ormance that mayor may not be
suitable for your location. If you are unable to oblain satisfactory reception with your currsnl indoor
anIDn",",youmflywishloobtainanindoorantennalh<llincludesfeatures for better reception of
UHF sigollls 3rld/or an amplifier to boosl the received signal {olt en referree to as an activa indoor
anlenna).
. Generally,anoutuoorantennawillgetbutterreceptionthananindoorantenna, If you already
have a:l outdoor anle;ma ane are get\ing g80d Quali<y rcceptior11rom VHF and UHF chanrlels, your
anterlna should work fine fordigit<ll television,
. The performarlce 01 outdoor anlcnnas can degrade over time due to ex posuretotheweather. II
you are h<<vin!; problems, check for loose or corrod'oid wirir1g, brokenantenrlaeter.lentsandlhal
the antenrla is poinled in the right direction,
. Try to keep the length olwire between your antenna and digital mceiveras short as possible for
bast reception.
. YOLJcan use a sin!Jle antenna to provide digital lJroadcflsts to multiple TV sinyourhome.
Remember, however, that each analog IV connected to your antenna will need its own digital-to-
analog convener box to viewdig'llal broadcasl programmirlg.
. "Splitters" lhatare used te conncctH sinfJleantenna to "Iultiple receivers reduce the <lmountel
signal available to each receiver. If you are having problems, check to see whether mception is
improved wllhoutlhe spllt\er. In some CflSeSarl"active"splitlerthatirlcludes "n amplifier carl 5 olve
theproblenl
. II you are neara station's nroadcasttower,receptio:l of that sta tion, as well as other stations, carl
be impeded by signal "ovNload". Consider using an "Atlenualor" or removing amplifiers 10 improve
yourreceplion.
. II you decide:o replace or uograde your outdoor anterlna, websites such as www.antennaweb.OfQ
provide irlformation orllhe locations of broadcast towers and th e lypes of outdoor antennas
appropriate for the stations you wish to receive If you need <Jssistance with upgradirlgyour
antenna system. checlwith a local antenna ~etailer or <lntenrla Installer.
For more information aboutlhe DTV transition, go to www.dIVQovorcontacltheFCCbye.mailing
dtvinfOlalfcc.aov; calling 1-8g8-CAll-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voice or 1-888-TEll-FCC (1-888-835-
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Consumer Facts
Analog TVs and VCRs can receive digital television (DTV) broadcast signals by using a ''Digital-
to-Analog Converter Box" that can be purchasea at retailslores. If you use a single OOrlverter
box and Sel-Up #1, you can watch and record one channel at a time. If you use two converter
boxes and Set-up #2. you can wutch 011') channnlwhil6 recording a differelltchannel.
Set-up #1: Watch and Record One Channel at a Time
Supplies: You will n(Jed your 'malog TV, analog VCR, the antenna yuu have
been using (indoororoutdoor),and the coaxial wire that currenlly co nneclsyour
antenna \0 your VCR (as pictured on the right) Your new Converter box will
come with a second coaxial wire and a remote control Serore you begin, you
should unplug the power from your TV and VCR
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Step 0 Unplug the e~isting coa~ial
antenna wire from your VCR "Antenna In
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Step o Plug the existing coaxial wire into
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Convener Box, fOllOw the on-screen set-up guide to scan for available OlV channels, anu hegin
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Supplies: You will need your :malog TV, the anlEJrm8 you have
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COllneclsyour anlenna to your TV (as pictured on lhefar right),four
additional lengths of coaxial wire, a sel ofNV cables (as picture don
tho right), a 2-way splitter, and two converter boxes. Your new
Converter boxes will each come with a coaxial wire, a set of NV _
cables (three wires with red, wnlle and yellow plugs), and a remote NV Cables Coaxial W;re
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Step 0 Unplug the existrlg
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lurn them "II on. Tuna your TV to chanf"lcl3 or4 (follow the instructiof"ls in the converter box
manual) to set up Converter Box 'A", Using the remOle controllhat came with COf"lverter Box A,
fOllOw the on-screen set"up guide 10 scaf"l tor available OTVchaf"lnel s_
Step il!l Sel your TV to "AudiolVideo In" and tune your VCR to channel 3 or4 (follow the
Instructions in lr.e converter box manual) to setup Converter Box "S". Using the remote that
C<lme with Converter Box'S", follow me on"screen set-up guide 10 scall for available OTV
channels_
. If you want to record a program with your VCR, set the channel On your VCR to
channal 30r4,and tune the converter box to lhe desired channel,
. If your Converter Box includes a "universal remote control" oryou already have your
own universal remole control, follow Ihe instructions that come with your Converter
Box to program the remote to work for the TV, VCR and the Converter Box,
" If you have a OVO Reco,der or DVR, you should be able to connect it in a manner
similar to the sleps outlinudabove.
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PO Box 2000, Portland. OR 97208-2000
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Apply online:
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Apply by phone:
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SUBMITTED BY MARCH 31, 2009,
COUPON APPLICATION All information must be filled out. Please type or print clearly.
This Application is 10 apply for a $.40 Coupon which can be used lowards Ins purchase of a TV converter box.
1. Your Name and Address.
NAME
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Middle
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Apt#
City Slate Zip
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2. TV Service: Check the statement below that best describes your household.
D All or some of the TVs in my house are connected to one or more pay servicos, such as cable or satellito.
D Nono of the TVs in my house are connected to one or more pay services, such as cable or satellite.
3. Coupons Requested: How many coupons do you want? DONE -OR_ DTWO
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Do you have a TV in your home that works with
the help of "rabbit ears" or a rooftop antenna?
If so, you should 00 aware of an importanl change in broadcasting coming i rl Febfuary 2009.
If you receive frea TV using an antenna and your TV is nol digital, you need to take action sometime
before February 17, 2009 so you can continue to receive programs afler that date.
What's this about? The Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 requires TV
stalions to stop broadcasting in analog and to broadcast only in digital afler February 17, 2009. The
digital transilion will provide a betterviewir'lg experience for con sumers and help emergency responders
protect your community.
The Act created the TV Corwerter Box Coupon Program for households wishing to use their analog TVs
after the transi~on. The Federal government is offering US households up to two $40 coupons to help
pay for the cost ofa certified converier box. TVs connected to cable, satellit e,orother pay services do
not need a converierbox to receive programs after February 17,2009,
What do I need to do? For each analog TV you own, you need to decide before February 17, 2009
how you would like to get programming after the change to digital.
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3, Connect the analog TV to cable, satellite or other pay service.
More information can be found online at www.DlV2009aov.
How do I get a coupon? Apply online or by phone. You may also maii in or fax a Coupon
Application. You may request one coupon now and one later, but no more than two coupons per
household are allowed. Coupon supplies are limited. Coupons expire 90 days after they are mailed.
Requests must be received by March 31, 2009. Contact information is listed below.
rIi1\ ONLINE
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iODAS LAS SOLICITUDES DEBEN
PRESENTARSE ANTES DEL 31 DE
MARZO DE 2009.
SOllCITUD DE CUPON Debe proporcionar toda la ir1formaci6n. Escriba con 'elra de moldQ 0 a maquina_
EstaSolic;tudespara pedirun Cup6n de $40 que puade usarse en la compra de unacaja oonvertidoradetelevisor.
1. Su nombre y direcci6n.
NOMBRE
DIRECCION
PARTICULAR
1er.Nombre
2do. Nombre
Apellido
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Ciudad
Eslado
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poslalacontinuaci6n.
DIRECCION
POSTAL
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a!aanterior.
Ciudad
Estado
C6digoPostal
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tales como cable 0 satelile.
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lales como cable 0 satel,le
3. Cupones solicitados: l.Cuantos cupones desea?
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l. Tiene un televisor en casa que funciona con la
ayuda de una antena de techo 0 una antena fijada?
Siesasi,debeestarenteradodeuncambioimportanteenlatransmisi6ndelase"altelevisivaquese
Ilevaraacaboenfebrerodel2009.
51 roGibesu seilaltelevisivagratuitausandouna anlenaysutelevisornoesdigital, debe actuar antes
del 17 defebrero del 2009 para seguirrecibiendola seilaldesuspr ogramasdespuesdeestafecha.
(..De que se Irata? La Ley de Transicion a Televisi6n Digital y $eguridad Publica de 20aS exige
que las estaciones de televisi6n dejel"l de Iransmitir en ser'ial ana logay 10 hagan solo en una sMal
digital despuBs dsl 17 defebrero del 2009. La transici6n digilal brindaraalosoonsumidoresuna mejor
expcrienciadevisualizaci6rlyayudaraalossocorristasaprolegerasucomunidad.
Esta Ley cre6 el Progrnma de Cuporles para Caja COrlvertidora de Televisor que puede usarse erllas
casas de las familias que deseen usarsustelevlsoresanAlogos des pues de la transicl6n. EI GObismo
Federaleslaolrecilmdolesaloshogaresestadounidenseshaslados cupones de $40 con el fin de
ayudara pagareicoslodeurlacajaconvertidoracerlificada. Loste levisoresque tienenoonexiorla Urla
se~al de cable 0 satelite U otro servicio pagado no necesitan una caja cOrlvertidora para recibirla senal
televisiva despullsdel17 de lebrero de 2009.
l.Qut'! debo hacer? Antes del 17 de febrero del 2009, debe decidir c6mo quiere redbir la
programaci6nencadatelavisoranalogoqueposeadespuesdelcambioalasei'ialdigital.
l.Que opciones tengo?
1.Comprarunacajaconvertidoraqllepodniconectarilsutelevisoram'lIogo,
2. Comprar un televisor con sinlonizadordigital,
3. ConectarSlltelevisor analogoalcable. sateliteII otroserviciopagada
Puede encontrnr mas informacion visi18ndo el sitio de intemel, WWW.DTV2009aov
l.C6mo consigo un cup6n? Solicllelo en linea 0 por telllfono. TambiE'm puede enviar una Solicitud
de Cup6n porcorreo 0 porfax, Puedepediruncup6nahorayotroenunafechaposterior,peronose
permiten mas de dos cupones por familia. EI suministro de cupones es Iimitado. Los cupones vencen
a lIos 90 cias despuE!s de que seenvian porcorre<l. Las$Olicitudessedebenre cibirantesdel31 de
marzo de 2009, Lainformaci6ndecontactosemueslraacontinuaci6n.
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www.DTV2009.gov
POR TELEFONO
1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009)
Laspersonascorl
problemasdeaudici6n:
1--En-530-2634TTY-ingies
1.866-495--1161TTY-espai'k>1
POR CORREO
PO Box 2000
Portland, OR 97208
PORFAX
1-877-DTV-4ME2
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Una Cilja oonvertidora IlS un producto
nuevo disponible a partir de 2008 que
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Informacion de la FCC
para el Consumidor
Los TV Y VCR anal6gico5 pueden recibir las sefiales de la television digital (DTV, por sus siglas
cmingles)usandounacajaconverlidorCldelaseiialaigitalaiolnal6gicaquepucdecompraref1
lasliendas. Siutilizaunasolacajacorwertidoraylalnstalaci6n#1,ustedpodra vel y grabar un
canalalmismoticmpo, Siusadoscajascorwertidorasyla IrlSlalaci 6nll2,podraveruncanal
mierltrasgrnbauncanaldiferente
Instalacion #1; Yea y grabe un canal a la vez
Maleriales: Necesitara su TV anal6gico, su VCR anal6gica,Ia antena que esta
usanclo(interioro e'terior). yel cable coaxial que actualmenteconecta S~
antena El su VCR (como se muestra ilia derechal. Su nueva caja cOrlvertidor<1
vendraconunsegundocablecoaxialyunconlrolremoto.Anlesdecomenzar,
cebera desconectarsu TV Y VCR.
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Paso 0 Desconecteel cable coaxial
exislentedelpuertode'Enlradadesu
Anlerla (RF)" (Antenna In (RF)) de su
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CQrwertidora, Conecteelolroexlmmoen
el puerto de 'Entrada RFde la Antena"
(An/erma In (RF)) en su VCR
Paso 0 Coneele los C<lbles de corrienle de su caja convertidora, VCR y TV ell una saliua de
corrienteyenciendalosaparalos, SirltorlicesuVCRerlelcarlai304(siga Ifls illstruc"ioncs del
manual de su caja), y ajuste su TV pam dosplegar el video desde su VCR. Usando el control
remoto queviene con su cajaconvertidora, siga las instrucciones de configufHc;onenlapant"lIa
para lluscar los Cflnal<.:s DTV disponihles y iComierlo, a (jisFrutarde los llerleficios (j" la TelRvision
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usanao(intcrioroexI<Jrior),yelcablecoilxifllqueaclualmenle ~,
ooflcclasuarotenaasuTV(comosemuestraaladerechH),
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(como semu"Slra en la figura de la derecha), un sepflradorde '.~.' ~
dosviasydoscajasconvertidoras_ Susouevasc>ljas ..
convenidoras vienencada unacol'l un alambrecoaxial, unjuego c",..ot.. c....C<>>>'~
de cablesNV (Ires cables con conexiones roja, blanca y
amarilla un control remoto. Anles ue comenzar, debera desconeclar su TV VCR.
Paso 0 Desconecll! el cable
coaxinl de la.1ntena uxistenle del
pUf!rtode "Entrada de su An!(ma
(RFf (Antellna ill (RF)) de su
VCR.
Paso 0 Descor'lecteelcatJle
coaxial#2 d<!1 puerto "a la TV
(RF) (To TV (RF)) de su VCR.
Deje el otro edremo del cable #2
cOr'lecladoaITV,
Paso 0 Conccte el cable coa,ial
e,istenteenlJlpuertode
"Enlf<lua" ("In') de su separador
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Paso 0 Conecte elextremo
suellO det cable #2 enel puerto
de "Sillida a la TV (RF)" (Ou! 10
TV (F<F)) de lilcaja eonvertidora
"A".
Paso 0 Conecte un extremo del
cable coaxial #3 en unode los
puertosde "Salida" ("Oun del
sepmador de dos vias. Concele
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extremoen el puerto de "Entrada
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delacajaconvertidora"S".
Paso 0 Conecte un extremodel
cable coaxial #5 en d pucrtode
"Salida a ta TV (RF)" (Oul to TV
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el puerto de "Entrada A/II" (AN
In) de su TV en la misma forma
Si su TV notiene un puerto rojo
(Audio R). dejeel cable rojo sin
conectarenambosexlremos
Paso {) Conecte los cables de corriente de sus cajas convertidaras, VCR y TV en las salidas
decorrienleyencicndalosaparatos. Simonice su TV en cl canal 304 (sigalasinstlucciones
del manual de su C<JjCl). para ajuslilrla cajCl convertidora "A". Usandoel control remolOQue
vieneconla(;ajaconvertidora"A".sigalaslrlslruccionesdewnfiguraciorlerllClparltall"pilra
bu~car los canales DTV disponibl,~s.
Paso <:D Ponga su TV en "AudioNideo In" y sintonice su VCR en el canal 3 0 4 (siga I"s
inSlfUCciorlCs del manual cte la caja convertidorll) para oonfigurarl acajaconvertidora'S".
Usarldoel control remolo Que vlcrle (;On la cajaconvertidofil "B",s igalaslrlstruccioncsde
cOflfiguraci6nenlapantallaparabuscarlosc.malesDTVdisponiLles
. 51 desea grabar un programa con SLJ VCR, ponga el canai 3 0 4 erl su VCR. y
sintonTcelacajaconvertidoraenelcanalquesedesea.
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control remoto,s;ga las;nstrucciones que vienen con su caja co nvertidorapara
haccr que el remolo luncione con su TV, VCR Y la caja convertidora.
. 5i liene un reproduclor de DVO 0 DVR, usled debera poder conectarlo en forma
similaralospaso5arribaindicados.
Para mas iflfcrmaci6n sobrs la transicion de la OTV, vaya a www.dtvqovocontacleala FCC
por oorreo electronico dtvinfo@.fcc.oov;lIamandoaI1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voz 0
aI1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) TTY; por fax 1-866-418-0232; 0 escribiendo a:
Federal Communjcations Commission
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau
COflsumer Inquiries and Complaints Division
44512\hSlreet,SW
Washil1gton.DC20554
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Para esla u olr~ pub/iendon pam cI con..,midoren formalO ~ccesible (IeX'D eleclronico ASCII, Braille. !elm wande, 0
,,,,dio) axrib~n05 () /Iame a la direccion a telaono Indieados abajo, 0 cnvia un a_m~il n FCC504@fca.<Jov.
Haga die en wwwlceoov1catJlcoIl/8clslpamrecil>irml()mlaciOn.DM>esteyoUOOIllm.esdela FCC para el
con$umidClralra",;sd81setviciodesuscr.pckmclaClrOnicadelaComisiOO_
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Consumldor
En 17 de febrero do.J 2009, ley federal requiere que todas las telev isorasdepotenciacompletaparen
sus emisiones ar'lalogas y que sean em,tid<<S unicamenle en vna senal digital. Aqui presenlamos 10 que
signifiCilranparaustedestosrequisitosylavisualizaci6ndesutelevisor.
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,,-Porquelastelevisorascambiaranporcompletoalformatodigital?
EI Congmso oblig(j que lodes las transmisiunes telovisivas sean en formalo digital, 10 qua IAmbiim se
conocecomotransici6nalatelevisi6ndigital(DTV,porsussigl8sBningles}yllquseslaesuna
tecnologia que permite alas lell!visQras transmiti, una mejor imagen y calidad de sonido. asl como
ofrec!!r mas opciones de programacion para los consumidores a lr <lVl~sdevariosfiujosdeprogralll<lS
(multilmnsmlsion)_ Ademas,la transmision s610 digitalliberara muchas frecuencias que se podran USClr
paralaseguridadpublica,con,olapolicia,bomberosyrescatedeemergencias,yparaelsuminislrodc
5erviciosir1aiambricosoomereialcsavan~adosparaelconsumidor.
l.Queneeesitohacerparaestarlistoparalatransici6na laDTV?
Loqucneeesitahacerdcpenuedelafuentedesuprogramaci6nleievisiva,YClseaqunrecibala
programaci6n por aire 0 de un proveedor que contrala como es una compar'iia de TV por cable 0
salclite.
l.C6morecibire la transmisi6n digital si no me subscriboal servic io de cable osatelite?
Sis6lorecibelaprogramaci6ndelelevisi6ngratuitaporaire, esmuyimpOl1antequeellipodetelevisor
que tiene. ya sea digilal 0 anal6gico. Los consumidores que recib ens61olalelevisiongratuitaporaire
pueden verla programaci6n digital oon un televisor que tenga inle grado un sinlonizadordigital (OTV
integrado)ounmonitorquQQst&listopararecibirlflscflaldigitaI COil un caja cDnvertidora (que
cOlwierte una S<;lIill digital a unil sefialanal6gica) porseparado.(Sehan\referenciaaFlmbostiposde
televisores digitales como OTV.) EI ~'rlico equipo adiciorlal que se necesi:a para ver la prq;ra;naci6n
dlgitalporaireconunOTVesunaanlenaregular,yaseadetechoounaversi6n mas pcquena que se
coloea sobre SLJ TV como es la ~ntena en "Forma de V".
Sitieneuntelevisoranal6gicotendraqucoomprarunacajaconvertidoraysecorlectara(jsuleievisor
parapoderverlaprogra.l1aci6ndlgitalqueserecibeporaire(ve<lmasadelarllela pregunla Lyrespecto
a miTV anaI6gico?).
l.Como puedo saber si tengo un DTV7
Apartirdel10demarzode2007,lodosloslelevisoresquesedistribuyandenlrocelcomerclo
intereslalal 0 se importerl aiDs Estados Unidos deben'm venir con un sintoni~ador digital. Ademas, a
partlrdnI25demilyode2007.lflComisi6ncxigealosvendedore,;d8 t8ievisores que no vienen con un
sintonizadordigitalintegradoqueinformenenelpuntodeventaquedlcl1osaparalosincluven
solamenteunsintonizadoranal6gicoyqueporlotanlorequerirandeunacajaconvertidoraparapoder
reciblrldslransmisionesporairedespucsdelafechadelransici6n,Losminoristasdebenalnronnara
losoonsumidorescolocando<llavistHelsiguierltelexloeuandovcndcnleluvisoresques61olienonLJn
sintonizadoranal6gico:
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This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a
converter box after February 17,2009, 10 receiveover-lhe.air-broadcasts wilh an
antenna because of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-<lnly
TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services,
gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more
information, call1he Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225_5322
(TTY: 1-88B-835-5322) or visit the Commission's digital television webs!te at:
www.dlv.QDV.
Porlotanlo,desplJesdeI25d"'n<Jyode2007todo~loslelevisoresquesevenctancteberimincluirun
sintonizadordigitalobienespecificarenelpuntodeventasinoestaincluidodichosinlonizador.
Asegurese de buscareste r6tulosiva a comprar un televisor nuevo, Estosr6tulossonmandatorios.
En cUilnlO d como delerminar si ellelevisor que com pro antes del25 de mClYo de 2007 es Ufl DTV,
muchosOTVsyequiposdelelevisiondigil<lltendranrolulosoeliquelasobien leyendasen sus
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rOlulospuedencontenerlaspalabras'sinlonizadordigilfllintegrildo"o"sintonizadordigitaldefabrica".
La palabra "receptor'" puede sustituirse por "sintorlizador" y ''DTV'', "ATSC" 0 "HOTV'" (televisiol1 de
altaddinicion)pu0densustituirseporlapalabr<l"digilal".Sisuh)levisorcontiel1ealgurlosdeestos
rolulosoeliquetas.debepodervcrlaprogramaci6ndigitalquerecibeporairesinlaneC€sidadde
tener una caia convertidora, (Recuerde que no necesita un televisor HOTV para ver la programaci6n
digitaltransmitidaporaire,Siempreycuandosutelevisorcol1lengaunsintonizadordigitfll.podraver
la programaciol1 digital que recioe por ai,,). Un HOTV es l1ecesClrio unicamel1le si desea ver la
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Debeverificartambi{mel manual 0 cualQuierolm material il1forma tivoQuevief"'leconsuequipopara
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Si su televisor esta marcado como Uf"'l "monitor digital" 0 "monitor HOW, 0 como "'Iisto para la sei'ial
Gigital "o.lIs\o parala HOTV'. eSlo no signiflcaQuerealmenteliene integrado un sintonizador digital.
Porlotal1lo,es probable Que aun neeesite un cOl1vertidorporsepa radoQue c0l1t8rlgaun sintonizador
pilrapoderverlosprogramasenetnuevoeslandar<.lutransmisi6nde TV <.Iigital {eleual incluye los
form<Jtosde HOTV) en dicho equipo.
Lascajasconvertidorasparalalransmisi6nporairepuedel1comprarseenliendasminoristas.Los
proveedoresdeTVporcableysatsliletarnbi6nvendenorenillnlosdecodificadoresdigitalespara
sus servieiosesp'lcificos. {Nota: EldecodincadordigilfllqueaQuisedescribi6noeselrnismoquela
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Drcspuesdel17deJebrerode2009,podrarecibiryverlaprogramw;i6ndigitHIlransmitidapurairecon
un TV anal6gico solamentn si compra una caja convertjdora que conviert elaseilaldigitalaanal6gica.
Dell. de enero de 2008 al 31 dl! marzo de 2009, lodas las familias de los EE.UU. pocrim solicitar
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conviertl!n la serial digital a aroill6gica. La ComisiclI1 y la NTlA cafim infofmaci6rl ildicional sobre el
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Siyatengo una antena, i.necesilouna nueva para pOderverlas sena lesdlgitales?
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Si compro un DTV, i.funcionaran mi VCR, reproductor de DVD, videocamara, video juegos u
otrosequipos?
Los VCR, reproductores du OVD, video c;'llnaras y video juegos sO\llliran funcionando aUll si s610 son
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alta dofinicion (HOTV), definicion mejorada (EDTV) 0 definicion estimdar (SDTV), toda la
programaci6n digitClI ofrece una imagen mejorada. La HOTV es el formato de mayor calidad que
proveeunareSOluci6nalla,unformatodepantallaan<;haysonidoenvolvente.
LCuiinlocoslaraun OTV?
Lospraciosvariandopendiendoclulasmud'HSfurlcion<;syopcionesdisponiblesparalos
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diagonal, mientras mas grande es la pan!alla, generalmente el TV es mas G<3m, Para determinarel
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