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What is a digital television set-top box?

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A set-top box for digital television receives and decodes digital transmissions into a form suitable for display on analogue television sets or other display devices, e.g. computer monitors or projection screens.
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Tasman AV :: Digital TV FAQs
A digital television set top box receives and decodes digital terrestrial television transmissions into a form suitable for display on analogue television sets, display panels or other screen display devices such as computer monitors or projectors. Analogue television sets currently in use in Australia cannot display digital transmissions on their screens without being connected to such a digital television set top box receiver.
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What is a digital television set top box receiver?

Australian Digital Television - Frequently Asked Questions
A set top box for digital television receives and decodes digital transmissions into a form suitable for display on analog television sets or other display devices, eg computer monitors or projection screens. Analog television sets currently in use in Australia cannot display digital transmissions on their screens without being connected to such a set top box converter.
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Do I have to have a Digital Box for each television?

Execulink Telecom - Support Centre - Cable TV FAQ's
You only need to have a digital box on any television you want to have the digital format on. Analogue service is available on any televisions, and does not require a digital box.
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Do I have to have a set-top box for every television?

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Yes, a set-top box is required for every television in order to receive the new enhanced digital video service.
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If I already have an HD Television do I still need the HTC Digital Cable HDTV/DVR set-top box?

HTC | HTC Digital Cable Frequently Asked Questions
If your HD Television already has the built in HD tuner, you can receive the HDTV Local Tier from HTC Digital Cable without having to have a set-top box. To receive the HDTV Tier or HDTV Premiums, you will need the HTC Digital Cable HDTV/DVR set-top box.
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Will I need a set-top box to subscribe to MegaVue (Mid-Rivers digital cable television)?

Mid-Rivers Communications, Inc - Cable Television Frequently...
If subscribing to MegaVue (digital cable television), you will need a set-top box. Your first set-top box is $5.00 per month; additional boxes are each $4.50 per month. A $25.00 equipment deposit is required at the time of sign-up. Boxes are leased through Mid-Rivers Cable Television.
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How is High-Definition television set-top different from my current digital set-top?

Digital Cable TV: High Definition TV
The HD set-top box will be much the same as your current digital set-top box; however, it will have the ability to provide HD signals to your HDTV.
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What is a digital set top box?

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A digital standard set-top box (STB) is needed for receiving digital TV broadcasts, because the vast majority of TV sets do not yet have such a tuner. In Australia, the process of switching from analogue broadcasts to digital broadcasts commenced in 2001 and will be completed in 2008. There will be a need to purchase a new integrated digital TV or a STB (set top box) to go with your current set. There are two different set top boxes ? standard or high definition.
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HTC | HTC Digital Cable Frequently Asked Questions
A digital set-top box is a powerful computer that receives cable input and processes multiple channels into a single frequency so that sound and images can be viewed on your television. When a digital set-top is attached to your TV, you will be able to watch digital channels. The digital set-top also authorizes customers' TVs to receive all of the cable channels that they are entitled per their subscription choice.
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What is Digital Television (DTV)?

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Digital Television is a new system of bringing TV signals to your TV set. The DTV signals sent from TV stations are in digital modulation format rather than in the analog modulation format which has been used since television began. You can see digital TV sets on sale at most electronics and large appliance stores right now. They are the ones with the wide screens similar in shape to the screen in a movie theater.
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Why is the transition from analog to digital television happening?

NTIA: Digital TV Transition and Public Safety
Because digital broadcasting is more efficient than the current "analog" technology, less of the airwaves are needed to provide programming to consumers. The unused spectrum which broadcasters no longer require will be used for two important purposes. First, it will be given to first responders - our nation's firefighters and police - to better communicate with each other during emergencies.
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What is Digital Television?

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Digital television is a replacement technology for existing free-to-air (FTA) analogue services. It will provide better picture quality and reception, plus a variety of new features that will greatly enhance the viewing experience. Australia has chosen the European DVB standard as the Digital Terrestrial TV or DTTV standard. DVB is proving to be a very high quality system and is being used in many countries around the world. In Australia it will replace the analogue PAL system.
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Introduction FAQ
Digital Satellite Television is available throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland now. It was launched in Northern Ireland on 1st October 1998, and in the Republic of Ireland in December 1998. Digital Cable and MMDS will be rolled out nationwide, beginning with Northern Ireland in May 2000. It will be quicker to roll out digital MMDS, due to the need to only upgrade the transmitters.
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of May 1, 2003 all public television stations are required to broadcast a digital signal. The current analog broadcast will remain on air until May 2006 or when 85% of consumers in the US have the capacity to receive a digital broadcast signal. Although the majority of public television stations are already broadcasting in digital, construction delays, funding shortfalls and isolated regulatory issues have delayed some stations from making the transition.
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Sky Interactive - FAQs
Digital television is a new and more efficient way of transmitting television signals. Digital technology converts sound and pictures from a broadcaster into a binary format. This information is then transmitted via a digital signal to either an aerial, satellite or cable and decoded by the set-top box.
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Tasman AV :: Digital TV FAQs
Free to view digital television is a replacement technology for existing free-to-air analog services. It provides better picture quality and enhanced sound, plus a variety of new features that enhance the viewing experience. The digital television industry in Australia is using the DVB-T standard, first developed in Europe, rather than the American-developed ATSC standard. DVB-T is proving to be a very high quality system and is being used in many countries around the world.
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Will digital television work with a portable set top aerial?

Digital TV Group | Consumer Section | FAQ
Only in some cases. This will be more common when improvements are made to transmission strength and digital coverage. Digital satellite, digital terrestrial and digital cable television offer a variety of interactive services. These can include enhanced TV programmes as well as digital text, email, shopping, banking, games and betting. Some services are free-to-view, others require connection to a telephone line. Check with individual operators or ask your retailer/rental company for details.
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How does a digital-cable-ready television set work?

Adelphia | Customer Center
The signal processing capability normally provided by the set-top-box is built into the television set (such as the capability to receive encrypted high-definition programming). Digital signal security is controlled by the CableCARDTM, which plugs into a Digital Cable Ready TV.
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How expensive are digital set-top boxes and television sets?

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Digital Set Top Box pricing continues to become more affordable. Brand name boxes are now on the market from just $99. However most Standard Definition boxes are selling for between $149 and $249.
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How to set Events on Text Box?

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See also Events at http://CoolPageHelp.com. Events cannot be initiated from a Text Box. But a Text Box can be manipulated by an event from another object such as an invisible object or an image. Do the following to find out or change the Name of a Text Box (e.g. 'Element' number if not renamed), so it can be selected as Target Object of certain Event Types. Select the Text Box, and then choose Object from Edit menu.
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Why do I have to have a set top box?

Connexion Technologies - Frequently asked questions
The set top box provides access to the digital channels available through your television service provider.
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Where can I find a user guide for my digital set-top box?

Mid-Rivers Communications, Inc - Cable Television Frequently...
You can pick up a user guide for your Mid-Rivers digital set-top box at your nearest Mid-Rivers Customer Service Office; you can request that one be mailed to you by calling 1-800-452-2288; or you can download the user guide for your particular set-top model from our website. Yes, in selected areas. In order to subscribe to DVR service, one must first subscribe to a MegaVue (digital television) package.
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Do I have to be home when HTC installs a digital set-top box?

HTC | HTC Digital Cable Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. To ensure that you receive clear reception, the digital set-top is installed properly and your installation is completed to your satisfaction, we ask that the primary account holder or another authorized party on the account be home during the scheduled installation. The installer will also present a work order that contains terms and conditions and requires a signature.
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Why is a red light showing on my digital set-top box?

HTC | HTC Digital Cable Frequently Asked Questions
The red light on your set-top box indicates that you have a message from HTC Digital Cable on your set-top box. To view the message, select MENU on your remote control. Use the arrow key to highlight MESSAGES and then press okay. After reading the message there will be an option to keep or delete the message. When you delete the message, the red light will disappear.
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Why do I need a digital cable TV set-up box for pay TV?

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Despite the fact that many VCRs and TVs have an expanded range tuner, they are not capable of descrambling certain high band signals such as those used for pay TV channels -- that's what the set-up box does.
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What does the red light on my Digital Cable set top box mean and how do I turn it off?

That means you have a message! It also is indicated by a little mail envelope icon on your iGuide Screen. To view the messages, use your remote control and press the Menu key twice. When you are done, you can delete the message by selecting X when viewing the message. If all messages have been deleted, your red light will turn off. Messages are automatically deleted after two weeks. These messages allow us to inform you of important changes, special programming, and new services.
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Will the digital set top box connect to my VCR/DVD and sound systems?

Melita :: TV :: FAQ
Yes there are dedicated options prepared on STB to connect to your VCR/DVD- SCART/RF/PHONO and hi-fi/surround sound systems(Phono/ SPDIF(coaxial)/SPDIF(optical).
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How will the Melita Digital HD box connect to my HDTV set?

Melita :: TV :: FAQ
Your Melita Digital HD box comes with an HDMI cable, which delivers the best possible picture quality by maintaining an all-digital connection. Melita will connect to the HDTV set via this cable.
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Why do I need to have my phone line connected to the Digital Set Top Box?

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A phone line connection is required in order to provide non-interrupted programming. Its primary purpose is to provide continuous access to Pay-per-view movies and events. If the phone line is not connected you will only be able to order a limited amount of Pay Per View without letting the Digital Set Top Box update its smart card via the phone line. The phone line will not interfere with your telephone use.
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