About digital television receivers, you can find many articles on the Internet and on the pages of periodicals. This is not surprising, because this topic is one of the most relevant today, if we talk about materials on technology. This article will attempt to highlight the main points from what is known about digital television receivers.
How to make the right choice?
This year, even those who did not plan ahead will have to go to the hardware store. After all, analogue television broadcasting, which has been successfully functioning for many years, will soon be completely turned off. The media has repeatedly called the deadline for broadcasts in the old format - summer 2019. However, even after its expiration, channels using such broadcasting will remain in the country. First of all, these are the so-called regionalmedia.
New standard
Regional and city TV channels were given a period of one year to switch to a new broadcasting standard - dvb t2. What does this abbreviation mean? These letters and numbers are an abbreviation for the English name, which can be translated as "digital television broadcasting of the second generation." How is it carried out?
Digital television receivers are not tuned to a separate frequency for each channel. They "catch" a signal in which the channels are combined into peculiar groups called multiplexes. For each such "set" there is a separate frequency of television waves. Currently, two multiplexes, which include 20 television channels and three radio stations, can be watched free of charge on the territory of the Russian Federation. This spring, 2019, another free TV program will appear.
This channel will be called "Victory". It will specialize in showing films and programs dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. To access current channels and those that may be available in the future, you must purchase a digital set-top box.
As already mentioned, it must have the function of receiving broadcasts in dvb t2 format. This is the first thing you should pay attention to when choosing a model of this device.
Universal option
If the viewer wants to enjoy not only digital channels, but also analog ones that exist in the region where he lives, thenit is necessary that on the back panel of the digital television receiver there is not only an "input" for the antenna, but also an "output". In this case, you should, as expected, connect a decimeter indoor or outdoor antenna to the corresponding connector of the receiver, and the output of the set-top box with a special cable must be connected to the input of the TV.
This solution makes it possible to view channels in digital and analog format. In this case, digital programs will be switched using the remote control from the tuner, and analog programs - with what is intended for the TV.
If viewing broadcasts in the old format is not required, then you can limit yourself to connecting the signal receiving device only to the receiver.
About the antenna
Surely many readers have now thought that along with a digital television receiver, they will also have to buy a special antenna. The good news for them is that they probably won't need to do this. Why? Yes, because in our country for quite a long time there are channels that broadcast their broadcasts on decimeter waves. And almost every teleman has antennas for receiving such a signal at home. In addition, almost every apartment building is equipped with a device for receiving television broadcasts, to which any resident of the house can connect equipment.
It is on decimeter waves that digital television dvb t2 is broadcast. Therefore, it is only necessary to make sure that the antenna is capable of "catching" channels in suchrange. Room devices suitable for this tend to have a characteristic round part. And about the characteristics of a common outdoor antenna can be found in the house management.
When the antenna is connected
Now it's time to talk about how to connect a digital television receiver to a TV. This can be done using cables that connect the connectors on the rear panels of the two devices. Connecting a set-top box is practically no different from a similar operation with a DVD, Blu-ray or media player. The tuner is usually equipped with RCA or HDMI outputs. If the connectors of your TV and digital set-top box do not match, then this issue can be easily resolved. An HDMI to cinch or vice versa adapter is inexpensive and available at any radio store
The audio signal can be routed to your existing music center or stereo system. In this case, it is best to use the RCA connector (aka "tulip") for connection. Using one of its components, you need to connect the video signal to the TV. The other two wires will carry the stereo left and right channels to the amplifier.
Models
Among all the models available for sale today, it is worth paying readers' attention to the TVJet digital television receiver manufactured by Remo.
Some varieties of these tuners are sold with an indoor antenna. They have a full range of functions necessary even for the mostsophisticated TV fans: broadcast recording, time shift, and so on. The Dc1301hd D-Color Digital TV Receiver is also an excellent choice.
This tuner supports wide definition TV reception and playback of many types of media files from a flash drive.
These consoles feature a durable metal housing. Reviews of digital television receivers of these models are usually positive. It remains only to make your choice and purchase a tuner that will delight you with high-quality TV reception and other functions.
