Home
Digital Transition
Am I Affected?
Converter Box Info
Converter Retailers
Coupon Program
Is Cable Affected?
Digital TV Info
Digital TV Sets
Digital Recorders
Portable TVs
Antenna Info
Computers & DTV
Satellite Television
Digital Definitions
Reference Links
Amazon's Kindle
Site Map
EZ Blog / News
Q & A
EZ Newsletter
Contact Us

XML RSS
What is this?
Add to My Yahoo!
Add to My MSN
Add to Google

Sylvania 6900DTE ATSC/HDTV Broadcast
Set-Top Box Receiver

Product Features:

  • ATSC set-top box/receiver for viewing high-definition broadcasts on HD- and EDTVs (no NTSC reception)
  • Converts digital broadcasts to analog signals for standard TVs
  • Letterbox, zoom, and full output modes for 16:9 and 4:3 monitors
  • Optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs pass Dolby Digital 5.1 surround signals to compatible audio/video receivers and speakers
  • Measures 11.1 x 2.3 x 10.1 inches (W x H x D)

    Technical Details:

  • Built-in satellite receiver: No
  • Progressive scan: Yes
  • Reception: ATSC signals only
  • Required accessory: An ATSC antenna (such as the Sylvania DX Multi-Directional Antenna Model DTA-5000) or HD cable TV service
  • Video output: Selectable for 16:9 and 4:3
  • Aspect ratio control: Yes (Letterbox, Zoom, and Full output modes for viewing 16:9 programs on 4:3 Televisions and Monitors)
  • Parallel video output: Yes (lets you view and record simultaneously)
  • Parental controls: V-Chip (with ATSC sources)
  • Closed captioning: Yes (with ATSC sources)
  • Auto clock set: Yes
  • Serial port: No
  • Analog phone jack: No
  • Digital video output: 1 (DVI with HDCP copy protection)
  • Component video output: 1 (switchable between 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i)
  • Component video inputs: 0
  • Composite video inputs: 0
  • Composite video outputs: 1
  • Audio inputs: 0
  • Audio outputs: 1 stereo analog (left/right) RCA, 2 digital audio (1 optical, 1 coaxial)
  • S-video input: 0
  • S-video output: 1
  • RF coaxial inputs: 1 (ATSC-capable)
  • RF coaxial outputs: 0
  • USB port: 0
  • Other inputs: Modular antenna control connector: Smart Antenna Control (EIA/CEA909)
  • IR blaster: No
  • Remote control: Full-function (25 keys)
  • Program information: Electronic Program Guide (EPG) displays TV programming information
  • Approvals: UL listed, FCC approved
  • Energy Star compliant: Yes
  • Warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor
    In the box: Receiver, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information

    Product Description:
    Sylvania's 6900DTE Set-Top Box is a video receiver that allows you to view next-generation ATSC (HDTV) broadcast signals on standard analog televisions.
    This unit can receive ATSC HDTV digital broadcast signals using an external antenna source for display on EDTV or HDTV monitors, or for display on conventional analog televisions.
    The 6900DTE features Component, S-Video, DVI, and Composite output for video signals, which can be used simultaneously so that you can view and record different content at the same time.
    Audio outputs include Dolby Digital Coaxial, Dolby Digital Optical, and Stereo L/R.

    Hook the Sylvania up to a compatible audio/video receiver and multichannel speaker system through a coaxial digital-audio interconnect (not supplied) and you'll be ready to enjoy enveloping, 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround sound from select ATSC broadcasts.

    Google




    Return from Sylvania 6900DTE to EZ Digital TV Home Page


    footer for Sylvania 6900DTE page