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When using cable without installing an antenna
If you are a cable TV subscriber, you can receive the signals without installing a new antenna. The necessary equipment differs depending on the cable TV format.
There are two cable TV formats:
Pass-through type
With the "pass-through" format, signals are transmitted directly to the TV.
You can receive terrestrial digital TV broadcasts if you have a DTV ready TV, or if you connect your current analog TV to a terrestrial digital tuner or a recording device with a built-in terrestrial digital tuner.
You can receive terrestrial digital TV broadcasts if you have a DTV ready TV, or if you connect your current analog TV to a terrestrial digital tuner or a recording device with a built-in terrestrial digital tuner.

Trans-modulation type
With the "Trans-modulation" system, signals are converted into an appropriate format for cable TV reception.
You need a cable TV STB (Set Top Box) to use this system.
You need a cable TV STB (Set Top Box) to use this system.

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Schedules for the startup of terrestrial digital TV broadcasting and other services details differ depending on the service provider. Please contact your own cable TV company for further information.
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