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Analog TV signals will soon go the way of the eight-track cassette and the rotary phone. On Feb. 17, 2009, the nation will complete its transition to an all-digital broadcast system, and for cable or satellite subscribers, that’s not a problem. “They don’t have to do anything,” said Brenda Parks, spokeswoman for Time Warner Cable … Read more
Q: What is the purpose of the optical digital audio out port on my TV? Can that be used instead of my HDMI port for sound from my receiver? Is HDMI as good or better than optical digital? Brian Johnson Motley, Minn. A: The optical digital audio connection is used in conjunction with the TV’s … Read more
So you finally bought the big-screen TV you’ve been dreaming about — or perhaps Santa was exceptionally generous this year. You excitedly open the box and plug the new set into the wall. But for some reason, the picture doesn’t look as sharp as it did at the store, or as clear as your neighbor’s … Read more
We’ve received many queries to GYA in recent months about this issue. The end of the year seemed like a good time to tee up and drive this question. No. You don’t need to buy a new TV by February 2009. This question is in reference to what the government is calling the digital TV … Read more
DTV. Three letters that are changing everything about television as we’ve known it since Channel 8 first signed on back in 1949. DTV stands for “digital television,” something that one or more TV sets in your household are likely not. I found a 13-inch set in our newsroom which is being retired because it is … Read more