Artec T3A

The Artec T3A digital to analog TV converter box lets your older TV understand the new, digital TV signals. The T3A installs between your TV antenna and your television, and translates digital TV signals so your older TV can understand them. It supports both standard (4:3) and widescreen (16:9) aspect ratios.

The Artec T3A digital to analog TV converter box lets your older TV understand the new, digital TV signals. The T3A installs between your TV antenna and your television, and translates digital TV signals so your older TV can understand them. It supports both standard (4:3) and widescreen (16:9) aspect ratios.

This TV converter box can understand all approved digital television broadcast formats. The Artec T3A goes into sleep mode when not in use, and is EnergyStar compliant. It has channel 3/4 output for older TVs, and has standard RCA jacks for stereo audio and composite video out. It comes with a remote control.

After February 17, 2009, all TV signals will be in digital, and your older, non-digital TV will stop working unless you get a digital to analog converter like the Artec T3A. The government is issuing $40 coupons to help consumers buy TV converter boxes — two coupons per household, expiring 90 days after mailing; the coupons cannot be reissued. The Artec T3A can be bought with government coupons at participating retailers.

The Artec T3A, a coupon-eligible digital TV conversion box, lets you watch digital broadcasts on your regular, analog TV. It installs between your TV and its antenna, and offers RCA composite video and RF coaxial output. This digital converter box provides channel 3/4 support, so you can continue to use your DVD player and VCR without a splitter. The T3A will let you see shows in either letterbox (16:9) or regular (4:3) size. It has dolby stereo sound, and has a USB port. The Artec T3A will get you closed-captioning and the V-chip. It comes with a remote.

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