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The transition to digital television starts tonight By
the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The Minister of Science and Technology, Luis Adrián Salazar-Solís announced tonight at 11:00 p.m., the complete transition from the traditional television system to digital television, throughout the country. All users must reprogram television channels from today to access the channels with a digital signal. According to the Ministry, digital television is a new way of watching tv, which allows more programs made available through the same channel, as well as having a sharper image and sound. Specifically, open television is television channels that are transmitted by air and are received free of charge in each country. This technological change allows the reception of the signal in mobile devices such as cell phones, tablets, among others. Among some of the advantages of the digital television system, according to the Ministry, are: -Digital television will be available in all the country, where analog TV currently is not. -Digital technology has a sharper image and improves sound quality. -Digital TV allows you to enjoy more productions on the same channel simultaneously. -Digital technology optimizes the use of frequencies, allowing additional channels or new services in the future. -Higher quality and better reception mean digital television can be received on mobile devices like tablets, cell phones, and computers, among others. -This technology allows the use of interactive menus. According to the Ministry, people who do not have cable, or paid television, must buy a converter and an antenna, to avoid being left out of the digital television signal. "The antenna must receive a VHF signal, which covers channels 2 through 13, and a UHF signal, which covers channels 14 through 69," said the Ministry in its statement. In addition to the antenna, a converter must be installed to tune the digital signal, known as a set-top-box. "It is a device that receives the digital signal and makes it one that is understood by the TV or screen," said the Ministry in its statement. These devices must be purchased only by people who do not pay for cable TV service. According to the Ministry, it is not necessary to buy a new TV. However, if the person wishes to buy one, specialists advise buying a TV screen of the Japan-Brazil version. For more information on the digital television conversion that took effect today, the Ministry has enabled the line 800-24-67-28-83 ----------------------- Have you noticed any changes in your TV reception today? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to: news@amcostarica.com |
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