Adding DTV tuner to analog TV sets would add $200-$300 to cost of...
Adding DTV tuner to analog TV sets would add $200-$300 to cost of analog sets in 2002, Thomson Consumer Electronics warned. In comments on FCC rulemaking (MM 01-24), Thomson said that would mean “doubling or tripling the prices of…
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roughly 40% of the TV sets sold in the U.S.,” potentially creating “a major obstacle to consumer acceptance of DTV and imperil the transition.” Company also said FCC lacked legal authority to impose “forced integration” of DTV and analog sets. Thomson said there was no need to label DTV sets that were incapable of receiving DTV over- the-air because “there are no such products on the market at this time.” Other comments were due after our deadline. Broadcasters, meanwhile, again said DTV tuner requirement was crucial to speedy DTV transition. In joint filing, NAB, MSTV and ALTV said FCC “must exercise its authority to facilitate cross-industry participation” in transition, including 100% tuner inclusion within 4 years.