If your television set is labeled as "analog" or "NTSC," but is NOT labeled as containing a digital tuner, it contains an analog tuner only and will need a set-top converter. Check your owner's manual or look on the set for an indication that it has "digital input" or "ATSC". You can also go to the manufacturer’s Web sites below and check the capabilities of the set by the manufacturer model number.
When purchasing a TV, if it does not include a digital tuner, the seller must disclose at the point-of-sale that the device includes only an analog tuner, and therefore will require a set-top converter box to receive over-the-air | broadcast television after the transition date. Retailers must display the following text if they are selling TV equipment with only an analog tuner:
"This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after June 12, 2009 to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation’s transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products." |
