Tivax Converter Box STB-T12 - Manual (Page 8)

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Before we get started, here are a few easy technical terms you will need to know:
What is Analog Television?
Before 2009, virtually all TVs in the USA were designed for Analog Television.
Analog TV signals were designed in the 1940s, long before computer technology
existed. Analog TV is based on an old standard called NTSC. Compared to Digital
TV signals, the Analog picture is fuzzy and very inferior to Digital TV. This is why
the US Government decided to turn off Analog TV signals in 2009.
Analog TVs cannot receive Digital TV signals. There are only 3 ways to see digital
TV signals on your Analog TV:
1. You must have a Digital TV set. Your Analog TV cannot receive the
amazing world of digital television
2. You must have a Digital TV tuner. Michley Tivax is a Digital TV tuner.
3. You must pay for cable or satellite (remember…cable and satellite will not
show you many of the FREE signals you can receive with your Michley Tivax).
What is Digital Television?
This is the new broadcasting standard. Digital TV signals are based on a new
standard called ATSC. In early 2009, all Analog TV signals will be turned off.
This is Federal Law. Under the new Federal Law, cable and satellite may not be
required to provide you access to all the FREE digital signals. Eventually, you
will get some of these signals, but no one knows for sure when this will happen.
It could be many more years before cable or satellite decide to give you access
to all FREE Digital TV signals.
Digital Television is very exciting and offers too many features to be listed here.
However, your Mechley Tivax Set Top Digital Receiver gives you the ability to
enjoy most of these advantages on your Analog TV set!