Glossary
Analog Broadcast Channel How broadcast stations are currently transmitting TV Signals
ATSC Tuner Tuner in a TV that is capable of tuning digital broadcast signals
Converter Device connected to an analog TV that converts a signal to view on a TV
Digital Broadcast Channel How broadcast stations are going to transmit TV signals after the digital transition
Digital TV A TV that is capable of receiving digital broadcast signals
Digital Tuner Tuner in a TV that is capable of receiving digital broadcast signals
Digital Transition Converter Device connected to an analog TV that accepts a digital broadcast signal and converts it to analog for viewing on an analog TV
Federal Coupon Program Government program providing coupons towards the purchase of a digital transition converter
HDTV TV that is capable of displaying High Definition Video
HDTV Broadcast Channel Programming provided in hi-quality digital, 16:9 aspect ratio, with digital audio
NTSC Tuner Tuner that is capable of tuning analog broadcast signals
QAM Capable Tuner Tuner that is capable of tuning digital signals on many cable systems
Diagrams/Images: Hookup of a Digital Transition Box
Hookup of a TV Connected to Cable ONE
Format differences (16:9 vs 4:3)
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