What happens when the US TV stations go all-digital? Will I need a new TV with HDCP?
Today’s analog TV signals are scheduled to transition to all digital in 2009. If the Receiver uses HDCP on the downstream side (connection to the TV), then the TV will need HDCP to display the content properly. Analog TVs receiving over-the-air programming will still work after that date, but owners of these TVs will need to buy converter boxes to change digital broadcasts into analog format. Converter boxes will be available from consumer electronic products retailers at that time. Cable and satellite subscribers with analog TVs should contact their service providers about obtaining converter boxes for the DTV transition.
