The digital TV transition is the switch from traditional analog TV to digital TV. On June 12, 2009 traditional over-the-air analog TV broadcasts are scheduled to be shut off in the United States. Consumers who have TVs or recorders which only have analog tuners and therefore cannot receive digital television signals may be affected by the transition.
In general, the manner in which your TV or recorder will be affected by the digital transition depends on the television service you currently use. The following table summarizes current industry understanding regarding these requirements.
| Current Television Service |
Will it be possible to use your analog TV or recorder after analog broadcasts are scheduled to end on June 12, 2009? |
Are there any additional requirements to continue using TV Guide On Screen/Guide Plus+?
What must happen for it to continue to function? |
| Over-the-Air Antenna |
Yes, but you will need to purchase a converter box to use the product. |
You must get an analog-to-digital converter box to continue using your TV Guide on Screen/Guide plus+ product with your over-the-air service.
You can get more information about digital converter boxes and over-the-air support.
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| Satellite |
Yes, product will continue to function. |
If your product with TV Guide On Screen/ Guide Plus+ already works with satellite, it should continue to work. |
Cable-Ready
(no cable box) |
Yes. If your cable company continues to support analog channels, your product will continue to function. |
Your cable company must support TV Guide On Screen/Guide Plus+ data transmission via the cable standard SCTE-127.
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| Digital Cable Box |
Yes, product will continue to function. |
Your cable company must support TV Guide On Screen/GuidePlus+ data transmission via the cable standard SCTE-127.
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Your cable box must also support TV Guide On Screen/Guide Plus+ data transmission. Look for your cable box on our list of TV Guide On Screen/ GuidePlus+ compatible boxes.
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Additional Resources
- AntennaWeb.org: Find out how to receive FREE over-the-air digital television broadcasts using an antenna.
- DTVtransition.org: For more information about the Digital Transition and digital converter boxes.
