The whole world has long since switched to digital television. Our country has started the process of switching from analog signal transmission relatively recently. Digital television has contributed to the emergence of digital channels, which are broadcast throughout the country. TVs are on sale, supporting DVB - T digital broadcasting 2.
It is very convenient, just connect the TV cable to the TV, at the same time any other wires will not be required any more. However, if the TV does not support digital broadcasting, then a digital set-top box comes to the rescue. Many, by purchasing this device, do not know, how to properly connect it to the TV. Therefore, it is necessary to fill this information gap.
required equipment
That in the apartment digital television spoke, the following equipment is required:
- TV;
- receiver;
- antenna or satellite dish.
The TV should be like this, so that it has an antenna input, tulip connectors, scart - input with input video. Modern TVs have an hdmi connector, it is also suitable for connecting a receiver.
Before you buy a set-top box, you need to read the list of companies, providing digital television broadcasting services. You can consult with the experts of the selected company, which will advise the required model of the receiver. Some companies hold promotions, allowing you to purchase and install the device for free.
The prefix itself is just an attribute, which allows you to receive and tune channels to a specific TV, which are broadcast in a completely new format and much better quality. That they broadcast through the receiver, it is necessary to understand the source of speech. It may be:
- Internet;
- satellite dish;
- other similar elements.
How to connect a digital set-top box
This set-top box can be connected not only to the TV, but also to dvd - player and monitor. If the receiver is not connected to a TV, a special adapter will be required, to connect the cable to the device. This adapter is sold in any electronics store.
The set-top box is connected to the TV as follows:
- It is necessary to unpack the TV set-top box and remove the protective film from it. This is done for that, so that the film does not heat up during operation of the set-top box.
- The cable is taken and the protective sheath is cut from its ends, stepping back on 10 — 15 mm. The shell must be cut as follows, so as not to accidentally damage the shiny film, protecting the central conductor. Such a film is shielding.
- Carefully bend the film and screw the f-connectors.
- Then connect the set-top box cable to the TV.
- Then connect the tulip wires to the set-top box and TV.
- At the end, connect the antenna to the TV. The antenna must be installed on the outside of the house or on the balcony. It is necessary to monitor this, so that the antennas do not interfere with power lines or tree branches.
After that, it remains only to configure the digital receiver.
Digital set-top box settings
You need to configure the digital set-top box as follows:
- you need to take the remote control of the set-top box and press the "Menu" button;
- a window will appear, in which you need to select "Configure channels";
- click "OK" and wait, while the set-top box automatically tunes in channels;
- then you need to accept the detected channels and save them.
So, set up the receiver is quite simple.
Connecting a digital device to an old TV
Many still use older models of TVs. If the prefix attaches to modern models quickly and easily, then the old "electrons" do not have a connector for "tulips".
Some older TVs do not have an input for A / V, however, they have a SCART connector, some contacts which receive component signals. Therefore, you can find the scheme of the adapter "tulips" on SCART and solder.
exept this, you can buy an adapter from audio-video to SCART. It comes in two types: adapter cable and the adapter itself, to which the standard RCA cable from the set-top box is connected.
Old Soviet TVs such as "Electron" are absolutely not equipped with any inputs, therefore, only the antenna socket should be used, where the high-frequency modulated signal is fed. So, you will need to find a modulator with RCA inputs.
conclusion
Connecting digital TV, don't forget to pay monthly for a certain package of channels. Some providers offer the purchase of digital set-top boxes with a set of digital TV channels, which are already included in the price.
The main thing is to be distracted from time to time from watching your favorite TV shows, to spend time with his family.