Technical Appendix 2

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TECHNICAL APPENDIX 2—NTIA Coupon-Eligible Converter Box (CECB): Permitted and Disqualifying FeaturesFeaturePermitted FeatureDisqualifying FeatureGeneral RequirementsAny device or capability which provides for more than simply converting a digital over-the-air television signal (ATSC) for display on an analog television receiver (NTSC), including, but not limited to:
Integrated video display; Video or Audio recording or playback capability such as VCR, DVD, HDDVD, Blue Ray, etc.

Antenna InputsSmart Antenna interface connector (CEA 909 Smart Antenna Control Interface standard)

The manufacturer may supply a 300 ohm connector or a matching transformer to connect 300 ohm ribbon leads to the required RF antenna input

Antenna Pass-ThroughEquipment may pass through a NTSC analog signal from the antenna to the TV receiver

By-pass switch to permit NTSC pass-through

Bundling Antenna and Converter BoxEquipment and Smart Antenna may be sold together at promotional pricesEquipment cannot be sold conditioned on the purchase of a Smart Antenna or other equipment.

Outputs (General)S-VideoDigital Video Interface (DVI);

Component video (YPbPr);

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI);

Computer video (VGA);

USB IEEE-1394 (iLink or Firewire)

Ethernet (IEEE-802.3)

Wireless (IEEE0802.11)

Outputs (Audio)Equipment may process associated audio services described in Section 6.6 of A/54

RF output may provide monaural audio for the selected audio channel

RF output may provide BTSC stereo for the selected audio channels

Automatic Software Repair/UpgradeEquipment is able to receive and process software pursuant to ATSC A-97

Program InformationEquipment may contain software and hardware modifications necessary to display other program information as determined by the manufacturer

Remote ControlManufacturers may include a programmable universal remote control to operate the equipment and other existing video and audio equipment

Remote control may have dedicated keys to provide direct access to closed captioning and descriptive video functions

Other FeaturesEquipment may be operated on battery power as well as external AC/DC power

Manufacturer may supply additional cables, such as a cable with 3 female RCA connectors for composite video (yellow connector) and stereo left and right audio (white and red connectors)

Equipment may display on the television receiver additional signal quality information as determined by the manufacturer

Energy StandardsEquipment may comply with standards established by the EPA Energy Star program or state regulatory authorities

                    
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