What is SDTV Compatible?

Televisions that are SDTV (Standard TV) compatible enable you to hook up digital component video inputs (Y, Pr, Pb) to the unit for viewing of standard definition programming broadcast in either 480i or 480p formats. In order to view SDTV programming, the TV must be connected to a digital TV set-up box and switched to DTV mode. A DTV signal must be present in your area and the set-up box must be tuned to the proper channel. An external over-the-air antenna may be required. If your cable company "passes through" a network DTV signal unchanged, a set-top box can decode and tune the program. However, standards for cable connectivity have not yet been finalized. Consequently, this product may not be compatible with your cable system.