[opendtv] Re: Philips DTV D/A converter box

Don't forget that CEA's definition of a "DTV" set includes devices with analog-only tuners (or no tuners) capable of displaying 480p. 

TTFN,
Mark


Manfredi, Albert E wrote:

The CEA has announced that half of US households now are using DTV sets,
so we'll see just how many opt to continue using their old sets after
Feb 17 2009 (and depend on OTA TV). The price drops on new flat panel TV
sets seem to have arrived right on time to take away a lot of the need
for these boxes.

Bert

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42NNYQSNDLPCKH0CJUNN2JVN?printableArticle=true&articleId=205203039

December 26, 2007

NTIA approves Philips converter boxes for coupon program

Converter boxes designed to assist analog TV users

By Dennis P. Barker

Philips announced today that the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA) has approved three set-top
digital-to-analog converter boxes to its list of coupon-eligible tuners.
The three new converter boxes are marketed under the Magnavox and Philco
brands.

According to Andy Mintz, Philips' Senior Vice President of Audio, Video
& Telephony, "We worked very closely with the NTIA to obtain approval
and are glad to assist consumers during the next few years as analog
technology becomes less prevalent."

The converter boxes were developed so consumers can continue to use
their analog televisions with over-the-air broadcasts after February 17,
2009. Currently, full power television stations are converting to
all-digital signals, as mandated by The Digital Television Transition
and Public Safety Act of 2005. The Act also authorized NTIA to create a
TV Converter Box Coupon Program that will provide up to two $40 coupons
per household to go toward the purchase of converter boxes.

According to the NTIA, digital television provides consumers with a
clearer picture, more programming, and frees up spectrum for advanced
wireless broadband services and interoperable communications among
emergency first responders.

By February 17, 2009, consumers need to decide what do to with their
analog televisions not connected to cable, satellite or other pay
television service. Consumers can either:

connect to cable, satellite, or a pay television service;

replace it with a TV with a digital tuner; or

use a TV converter box

For consumers electing to continue the use of their analog televisions,
the Magnavox (TB-100MW9) and Philco units (TB-100HH9, TB-150HH9) will be
available through large retail stores beginning in early 2008.

For detailed information on the TV Converter Box Coupon Program please
visit: http://www.ntia.doc.gov

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is a global leader in
healthcare, lighting and consumer lifestyle, delivering products,
services and solutions through the brand promise of "sense and
simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs
approximately 128,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide.
With sales of EUR 27 billion in 2006, the company is a market leader in
medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy
efficient lighting solutions, personal care and home appliances, as well
as consumer electronics. News from Philips is located at
www.philips.com/newscenter.

All material on this site Copyright 2006 CMP Media LLC. All rights
reserved
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