Sony KWP 65HD1 - Manual (Page 7)

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What is digital TV (DTV)?
Digital television (or “DTV”) refers to the new
over-the-air television broadcast standards
adopted by the Federal Communications
Commission in 1996. Developed by the
Advanced Television Systems Committee
(ATSC), a group of manufacturing companies,
these standards define the specifications for 18
digital broadcast formats.
There are six formats in the ATSC DTV
standard that are described as “High Definition
Television.” The remaining 12 video formats are
described as “Standard Definition Television.”
Although the technical aspects of these
standards are transparent to television viewers,
the benefits are as dramatic as those
experienced when digital music on compact
disc was introduced—probably even more so.
Your Sony DTV is capable of receiving all 18
formats of digital TV formats, which includes
high-definition.
What are the benefits of DTV?
For the television viewer, digital TV represents
one of the most significant advances in
television since color television replaced black
and white. Here are just a few of the benefits:
Dramatically superior picture quality, with up
to six times the picture detail of today’s analog
television.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multichannel digital sound, including Dolby
Digital sound.
Widescreen. DTV can provide the same type of
widescreen presentation you see in movie
theaters. The new screen size has a 16:9 width-
to-height (or “aspect”) ratio, compared to the
4:3 aspect ratio of today’s conventional
television. This means that digital broadcasts of
movies can be shown in their original format,
and no longer need to be “reformatted” for
television.
Do I need a special antenna to receive
digital television?
No. Initially, digital television will arrive
through a standard, over-the-air VHF/UHF
antenna, which means you can receive digital
broadcasts using the same terrestrial
(“rooftop”) antenna you currently use to receive
conventional programming. However, if you
currently receive your VHF/UHF
programming via cable, you will need to install
a VHF/UHF antenna in order to receive digital
programming.
Can this projection TV receive
conventional analog broadcasts that
are available today?
Yes. This projection TV is designed to receive
conventional analog broadcasts, cable TV, as
well as all formats of digital broadcasts. Of
course, you can also connect VCRs, DVD
players, digital broadcast (satellite) receivers,
and other audio/video components.
When is digital broadcasting being
introduced?
The transition from today’s analog broadcasting
system to digital television will take time to
complete. In the fall of 1998, some networks
began broadcasting digital programs.
How can I select digital channels?
Digital channels are indicated by the use of a
decimal or “dot” in the subchannel number (for
example, “2.1”). This number appears when
you press the CH +/– buttons or press the
DISPLAY button.
Before selecting a digital channel, press DTV
ANT on the remote control so that the TV
FUNCTION indicator on the remote control
lights up in green. To select a subchannel
directly, use the 0–9 buttons, • (dot) button,
and the ENTER button.
For example, to select subchannel 2.1
You can also select digital channels using an on-
screen guide. See page 31 for details.
DTV ANT
TV FUNCTION
Lights up in
green.
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ENTER
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