Chips Down on Personal TV Jun 16, 2009
BroadLogic, whose other product family is focused on digital-to-analog video processing, boasts brand-name cable investors, including Cisco Systems, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, along with venture-capital firms Rho Ventures and Levensohn Venture Partners. The company would not disclose which QAM manufacturers it is working with on the chip. (Multichannel News)
Perriello issues digital TV transition guide Jun 16, 2009
Connect your analog TV to a digital-to-analog converter box Digital-to-analog converter boxes are in stores and have a one-time cost of 40- 70 ... You only need a digital TV (or an analog TV connected to a digital-to-analog converter box) ... However, if you have an analog TV that does not receive local broadcast stations through your paid provider, you will need a digital-to-analog converter box to watch digital broadcasts on that TV.. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
End of analog TV won't affect many viewers Jun 5, 2009
Any TV already hooked up to cable, satellite or a digital-to-analog converter box is set for the digital era ... Re-scanning for channels on a digital-to-analog converter is one advisable place to start if you have reception difficulties, especially anytime you move or change antennas. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Choosing an Audio Interface for a M... Jun 3, 2009
And most importantly, the analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters in an external interface are almost always of a higher quality than those found inside a Mac laptop. Apogee s Duet, Digidesign s Mbox and Metric Halo s ULN-2 are some great examples of quality 2-in/2-out interfaces. (Suite101.com)
Deadline nears, again, for digital transition (74) May 31, 2009
However, unless all households have either a digital TV, a cable or satellite hookup or a digital-to-analog converter, they will be left looking at a snowy television screen come June 12 ... Each U.S. household is eligible to receive two 40 coupons to be used toward the purchase of two digital-to-analog converter boxes ... For more information on the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program or to apply for coupons, visit or call 1-888-388-2009. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Breakthrough In Quantum Control Of Light May 31, 2009
Martinis added, "This experiment can be thought of as a quantum digital-to-analog converter." As digital-to-analog converters are key components in classical communication devices (for example, producing the sound waveforms in cell phones), this experiment might enable more advanced communication protocols for the transmission of quantum information. First author Hofheinz designed and performed the measurements. (Science Daily)
Thursday's 'soft test' is wake up call for digital TV readiness May 21, 2009
Consumers who do not subscribe to pay television services and have older, analog televisions will need to attach digital-to-analog converter boxes to their televisions in order to continue receiving over-the-air television programming. The switch to digital will reward most viewers with better sound, a better picture, more channels and more programs. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
30 Days and Counting to DTV Transition: FCC Concentrates on Preparing Consumers for June 12 Deadline May 14, 2009
Consumers who do not subscribe to pay television services and have older, analog televisions will need to attach digital-to-analog converter boxes to their televisions in order to continue receiving television programming. They also may need to adjust or replace their antennas. (PR Newswire)
Converter Box Will Keep Your VCR Running When Broadcasters Switch to All-Digital TV System on June 12 May 13, 2009
The informational Web sites were created by Zenith, one of the most popular digital-to-analog converter box brands. "With the transition to digital broadcasting, a VCR's built-in analog tuner becomes obsolete," explained Zenith Senior VP Richard Lewis. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Synopsys buys MIPS analog group for $22M May 9, 2009
Mountain View-based Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) said the acquisition expands its portfolio with a new family of analog IP such as analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, audio codecs and power management. The company said a "highly skilled engineering team" from Mountain View-based MIPS (NASDAQ:MIPS) will join along with the product line, but staffing details -- including whether jobs will be lost -- were not disclosed. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
MIPS+Chipidea=not a good idea May 9, 2009
Certainly, the acquisition of MIPS' analog business group will help expand Synopsys' $100 million DesignWare intellectual property portfolio, with a new family of analog IP such as analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, audio codecs and power management IP.. Moreover, the acquisition places Synopsys, already the leading EDA vendor, in a strong No. 2 position as an IP provider behind ARM and ahead of MIPS.. (EETimes)
Comcast's Project Cavalry: The March of 28 Million DTAs May 6, 2009
(DTAs have also been called ;digital-to-analog; devices. . (Multichannel News)
Obama Makes Second FCC Pick May 3, 2009
Another contender is Meredith Attwell Baker, former head of the National Telecommunications & Infrastructure Administration who was acting administrator for the digital-to-analog TV converter-box coupon program. More Content. (Multichannel News)
3.1% of Homes Still DTV Unready May 2, 2009
The percentage of U.S. homes that would go dark after the switchover has fallen about 2% in the past three months as more people either add service with a cable or satellite company, buy a digital-ready television or acquire a digital-to-analog converter box in a government-sponsored program. As of April 29, the U.S. Commerce Departments National Telecommunications and Information Administration had spent more than $1. (TVweek.com)
Volunteers to help in switch to digital TV Apr 11, 2009
Residents can schedule assistance starting April 14 by calling 1-888-CALLFCC. Before calling, consumers must have an antenna and digital-to-analog converter box. Reader Comments. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Coupons still available for digital TV boxes Apr 7, 2009
The Department of Commerce is taking requests to replace unused, expired coupons to purchase digital-to-analog converter boxes, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, has announced. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
KIRO 7's Bremerton Translator Switching To Digital Friday Apr 3, 2009
WHAT KIRO 7 will switch the television translator in Bremerton from analog channel 54 to digital channel 26, allowing viewers in the Bremerton area to pick up KIRO 7 on their DTV-capable sets or with a digital-to-analog converter box ... ALERT Reminder: Viewers must have a DTV-capable television set or use a digital-to-analog converter box to watch KIRO 7 on digital channel 26. (KIRO TV, WA)
Cable Show 2009: Drake Takes On HITS Apr 3, 2009
This is not a low-end or DTA [digital-to-analog] sort of box, he said. But theres no DVR model of the set-top available currently. (Multichannel News)
Digital TV delayed until June Mar 19, 2009
You do have some other options in addition to the digital-to-analog converter, which, again, is only necessary to get the digital signal over the air via an antennae to your analog TV.. You will not need the converter if you own a digital TV, even if you get over-the-air antennae signals. (RealtyTimes)
Stations Must Warn Viewers of Signal Loss: Sources Mar 14, 2009
The Federal Communications Commission, according to sources, is poised today to release new rules of the road for the digital TV transition that include requiring broadcasters losing at least 2% of their historic coverage area in the switch from digital to analog to warn viewers on-air. The commission, sources said, wants to get the rules out before 2 p.m.. (Multichannel News)
13WMAZ Goes All-Digital June 12 Mar 14, 2009
You will need to purchase a digital-to-analog converter box. The converter box connects to your analog television set and will allow you to receive the digital signals for viewing on your analog set. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
NTIA to Tap DTV Funds Mar 9, 2009
Washington The National Telecommunications & Information Administration last week got access to funding to help unclog the digital-to-analog TV-converter coupon program. We apportioned these funds earlier this week; coupons will start being received next week, confirmed an OMB official to Multichannel News, later confirmed by NTIA.. (Multichannel News)
Feds Mix Signals on DTV Converter Box Mar 7, 2009
com, the site that tells you how to do just about everything (except, perhaps, how to correctly identify the digital-to-analog converter box). But here's the kicker: These broadcast signal mixers can now claim to be following the law since Congress, in its wisdom, managed to codify it in last month's bill moving the analog-shutoff hard date from Feb. 17 to June 12. (Multichannel News)
Comcast: 50% 'All-Digital' in 2009 Mar 5, 2009
To receive the full basic cable lineup, subs who don;t have a digital set-top need a (digital-to-analog) adapter connected to their TV.. Angelakis said Comcast;s initial DTA deployment in the has been has been ;going well. (Multichannel News)
Small Operators Are Plowing Back Mar 1, 2009
Hes had some hiccups with the digital-to-analog converters he needs to get to subscribers notably a power-supply recall that affected some 70,000 DTAs but was upbeat about getting the transition done by the end of July and about rapidly increasing the HD channel count for his 45,000 video subscribers. Once Massillon starts reclaiming analog channels, Gessner is eager to begin rapidly adding high-definition programming to compete against satellite-TV and other rivals. (Multichannel News)
Comcast Funds Wideband, Digital TV Feb 25, 2009
With these projects, the operator distributes low-cost digital-to-analog adapters to basic subscribers that are not interested in upgrading to digital cable; Comcast is then able to eliminate the transmission of 50 to 60 analog channels, freeing up space for DOCSIS 3. 0, high-definition channels or other services. (Multichannel News)
DTV extension delays inevitable Feb 24, 2009
Any analog television sets that aren t connected to cable or satellite TV service will need to be outfitted with a special digital-to-analog converter in order to continue displaying over-the-air broadcast TV signals. Without either cable, satellite service or a special converter, analog television sets literally will go dark. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Massillon DTV Shift Delayed Feb 24, 2009
Massillon selected digital-to-analog (DTA) converters from Evolution Broadband, with remotes from a vendor called Homecast ... Gessner said the first setback was a delay in receiving the digital-to-analog tuners from a China-based manufacturer during the massive Beijing Olympics last summer. (Multichannel News)
Sunny in Charlotte Feb 24, 2009
He;s had some hiccups (which I yesterday) with the digital-to-analog converters he needs to get to subscribers, but was upbeat about getting the transition done by the end of July and about rapidly increasing the HD channel count for his 45,000 video subscribers. Buckeye CableSystem, also in Ohio, is using yet a different technology, switched digital video, provided by BigBand Networks and. (Multichannel News)
Region adjusts to digital TV Feb 20, 2009
Consumers affected by the change need to obtain a separate digital-to-analog converter box to watch over-the-air TV. These boxes receive digital signals and convert them into analog format for display on analog TVs. The switch was implemented by the federal government to free frequencies for emergency and government uses, and to also to free airwaves for use by wireless phone and internet companies, said Rich Ruggiero, Comcast Corp. s vice president of communications and public affairs for... (Pekin Times, IL)
DTV Bringing New Programming Along With It Feb 19, 2009
Cable and satellite subscribers really won't have to do anything on June 12, but people who still get their television for free will need digital-to-analog converter boxes ... This is known as the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program, and each coupon is good for 90 days. (Click2Houston, TX)
Most area TV stations go digital Feb 19, 2009
Retail stores throughout Central Illinois reported steady sales of the digital-to-analog converter boxes necessary for those without cable or satellite hookups. The government has offered coupons to discount the cost of the devices. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Are you converted? Feb 18, 2009
However, viewers who own a TV set only equipped with analog and who use a rooftop antenna or rabbit ears to watch TV, must have a digital-to-analog converter box after the switch in order to continue viewing local affiliate programming ... Viewers who have purchased a digital-to-analog converter box but aren't getting a signal should pick up the box and push the scan button. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
News 10 Ceases Analog Broadcast Feb 18, 2009
installing a digital-to-analog converter box on your television set ... If you have a digital-to-analog converter box and are having a problem receiving News 10, you should do one or more of the following. (KWTX.com, TX)
Casper briefs Feb 17, 2009
People with rooftop antennas or rabbit ears who own older analog TV sets will need a digital-to-analog converter box to receive a digital signal. Ceremony honors lost loved ones. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Some stations will go all-digital tomorrow Feb 16, 2009
When viewers finally get around to hooking those up to a digital-to-analog converter box and discover they may no longer receive all the channels they did in the past, that's when tempers will flare ... You can still use a VCR with a digital-to-analog converter. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Some stations dropping analog signal Tuesday Feb 15, 2009
Millions of those have already prepared for the switch by purchasing televisions with built-in digital tuners or set-top digital-to-analog converter boxes. A government program that provided consumers with $40 coupons for purchasing converter boxes ran out of money, although the pending economic stimulus plan includes $650 million for it. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Are you ready to go digital? Gillette reception may improve Feb 15, 2009
People with TV antennas are encouraged to have amplifiers attached for optimal picture, as well as their digital-to-analog converter box, Cratti said. KOTA has been transmitting its strong digital signals for about three years. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
DTV delay causing confusion Feb 15, 2009
All households are eligible for two coupons of $40 each from The National Telecommunications and Information Administration for the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. The boxes, which can be easily connected to a television, will be available until the switch takes place. (Eagle Tribune)
Time running out to prepare for digital television transition Feb 12, 2009
However, viewers receiving free over-the-air programming with a roof-top antenna or "rabbit ears" will need a digital-to-analog converter box to watch broadcasts. Individuals who have a digital television, a box with a built-in digital tuner, are also ready for the switch. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Pork & Pet Projects Feb 12, 2009
Shipyards get $100 million in handouts; $400 million is diverted to "farm ownership loans." Another $200 million goes to computer centers at community colleges, and $650 million for "additional coupons and related activities" for the digital-to-analog converter box program. NASA and the National Science Foundation receive $2. (CBS News)
Digital TV Transition: What You Need to Know Feb 11, 2009
Purchase a digital-to-analog converter box that plugs into an existing television. The boxes, which are expected to cost between $40 - 70 are currently available for purchase. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Digital televison transition becoming more complicated Feb 11, 2009
Each U.S. household is eligible for two 40 coupons to be used toward the purchase of digital-to-analog converter boxes, and anyone who has not applied for the vouchers are encouraged to do so immediately. Anyone still using an outdoor antenna or rabbit ears will need to secure a converter box in order to continue receiving free over-the-air programming once local stations complete the digital crossover. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Internet Video Feb 8, 2009
The Consumer Electronics Association said a small Colorado vendors digital-to-analog cable. Posted: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:36:00 GMT. (Multichannel News)
Kadansky: Are you ready for Digital TV? Feb 8, 2009
Option 1: Buy a digital-to-analog converter box, keep your antenna and analog equipment ... g., an older TV with a "rabbit ears" antenna), you can buy a digital-to-analog converter box. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Quinn Names Illinois Veteran's Affairs Post Feb 8, 2009
If you watch 23WIFR on an analog TV with rabbit ears or a rooftop antenna, you can continue to receive the station by using a digital-to-analog converter box, subscribing to cable or satellite service, or buying a TV with a digital tuner. Digital-to-analog converter boxes are available at many area consumer electronics stores. (WIFR)
