Memorex MVCB1000 - Manual (Page 6)

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Introduction
To ensure proper use of this product,
please read this owner’s manual carefully
and retain for future reference.
This manual provides information on the
operation and maintenance of your TV
S E T - U P B O X .
This chapter explains the Technical
overview, unpacking, front panel, Rear
panel, and Remote control.
Technical overview
This paragraph explains the technical capabilities of
TV SET-UP BOX, and provides background information on
digital television. Topics covered here include:
What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and
HDTV?
What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the TV
SET-UP BOX?
What equipment is required to view Digital programming?
Resolution an interlacing
Input formats
Output options
Aspect ratio
What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and
HDTV?
Analog TV
Analog TV is the TV you’re probably most familiar with. Most of
the TV broadcasts you receive via a standard off-air antenna or
from your local cable company are analog TV broadcasts.
Digital TV
Digital television (sometimes called DTV) is a newer method of
broadcasting TV signals that delivers higher quality audio and
video. Digital TV is broadcast in two sets of formats, SDTV and
HDTV.