2019, which will come very soon, will bring the inhabitants of Russia, among other changes, a complete transition to digital television. This innovation has its pros and cons. But in any case, those who like to spend their free time at the blue screen will sooner or later face the question: how to connect digital television to an old TV?
This article will discuss this topic in detail.
Different options
The easiest way, of course, is for owners of TVs with built-in digital tuners. They do not have to puzzle over the question "How to connect the T2 to an old TV?". Almost all plasma models and some LCD models have a built-in receiver that allows you to watch broadcasts without the use of additional equipment. They already have everything they need.
It remains only to correctly configureTV, following the instructions. In other cases, you need to buy an additional device called a tuner or receiver. There is also a Russian name for this device - a set-top box. The following terms apply to digital TV viewing equipment.
Advantage
However, the owners of TVs that do not have a built-in tuner have a certain advantage. After all, they can purchase a special set-top box that will allow them not only to enjoy their favorite programs in excellent quality, but also to record them, pause while watching, listen to digital radio and much more.
In addition, we should not forget that almost all TV receivers are also media players, that is, they are able to play various audio and video files recorded on flash drives.
How to connect digital TV to an old TV?
It has already been said that this requires a special prefix. It can be purchased at any hardware store. Electricians from building management often offer these devices to customers themselves. If you buy a set-top box from them, then you don’t have to worry about connecting it yourself, since such a service is usually provided free of charge. There is another option that allows you to connect digital TV to an old TV.
You can buy a tuner yourself and invite a specialist to install it. When disassembling the model,remember that you should pay attention only to samples that are intended for a DVB-T2 signal. This is the name of a type of digital television developed by a community of European technology manufacturers. The T2 marking indicates that this digital signal transmission technology is the second generation. It differs from its predecessor in higher sound and picture quality. In addition, it became possible to broadcast more television channels. Now they are transmitted in so-called multiplexes, that is, in groups.
On the territory of Russia now there is an opportunity to watch two of them for free. These multiplexes include several dozen channels. Picture quality has improved significantly compared to analog TV. In addition, the broadcast coverage area has also increased. If earlier in our country there were enough places where watching television broadcasts was not available, now there are almost no such points on the map of Russia. This is certainly one of the main advantages of this innovation. After all, now people working, for example, in the remote taiga will have the opportunity to be aware of all the latest news. To enjoy the full digital TV experience, you need a DVB-T2 capable receiver.
Various models
The topic of transition to a new television is now more than relevant. Already in February next year, the first stage of switching off analogue broadcasting will begin. That is, some TV channels will not be able to be watched using an ordinary antenna that receives television.
Total cancellation will occur in the summerold broadcast standard. Therefore, if you are wondering how to connect analog television to an old TV, you should already now.
Variety
There is now a large selection of such devices on store shelves. Which receiver to buy depends on the individual needs of each. If you only need it to watch your favorite programs in "real time", without pausing, without recording a program and without playing music and movies from a flash drive, then the simplest model is quite suitable. Typically, the price of devices of this category does not exceed one thousand rubles.
Reliability
In addition, experts advise first of all to pay attention to models with controls on the case, that is, which have special buttons for turning on and off, changing the channel, and so on.
This feature of the interface will come in handy if the remote from the device breaks or is simply lost in the apartment. The buttons located on the case will prove useful even when the batteries in the remote control are low and there is no way to immediately replace them.
For the sophisticated user
If, in addition to watching TV in normal mode, the reader needs other additional functions of the receiver, then you should look at more expensive models. Are you planning to record your favorite TV shows? Then you need to make sure that the device supports the MPEG-2 format with a lower compression ratio than the popular, but not as high-quality MPEG-4 format. In addition, it is better if the selected device is able to work autonomously, that is, without being connected toTV.
Using this function is convenient when you want to record a TV show that is broadcast late at night. In this case, you can turn off the image and sound and set the device for the expected time of the program. Then the technology will do everything for you. You just need to understand how to connect a digital receiver to the TV, and have a flash drive of the required size.
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These points should be remembered by a person interested in connecting an old TV to digital television.
In addition, music lovers are advised to pay attention to models with the ability to play the wav format (recording with a low compression ratio). Music lovers also need to make sure that the receiver has a stereo output, which will allow you to connect a speaker system to the device. Do not forget about the dimensions of the tuner. If you are going to frequently transport it from one place to another, then it is best to opt for more compact samples. There are even models on sale whose sizes allow them to be carried in pockets.
Antenna
Before proceeding directly to the question of how to connect a T2 tuner to an old TV, readers should be reminded of another important point. Watching broadcasts is impossible without an antenna. It can be room or shared (which is located on the roof of the building and serves several apartments at once). When choosing any of the two named options, you should make sure that the device supports the signaldecimeter range. It doesn't have to be a new antenna. Television broadcasting in the decimeter range began in our country more than twenty years ago. Therefore, antennas capable of receiving such a signal are in almost every home.
The characteristic round part serves as a sign that it is intended for the decimeter range. If we talk about external, common antennas, then almost all of them are suitable for watching TV in a new digital format, with a receiver.
Connection
When the equipment has already been purchased, the question arises: how to connect a DVB-T2 set-top box to a TV? Further detailed instructions will be given in this regard. After unpacking the device, you should insert the batteries into the remote control. Then you need to connect the power supply to the device. The instructions usually contain a diagram that clearly shows how to do this. The next step is to connect the audio and video cable to the TV. Old kinescopic TVs (up to 25 years of service) on the rear panel, as a rule, have a connector, popularly called a "comb". The easiest way to connect them is a receiver that has the same output connector. In this case, the kit usually includes a cable with which you can connect these two devices.
How to connect a DVB-T2 digital set-top box to a TV if it has a different type of jack, for example, "tulip" or "HDMI"?
In this case, there is also a fairly simple way out. True, it will require smallexpenses. All you need to do is go to an electronics or radio store and buy an adapter cable from "tulip" or Hdmi to "comb".
The same way should be done in many other cases. For example, if the reader has a TV with a tulip connector, and the receiver has the same jacks, then all that remains is to connect one device to another (each plug is inserted into the connector of the corresponding color).
Some people use old Soviet technology. As a rule, it is distinguished by its strength and unpretentiousness. But, unfortunately, it is not designed to work with modern devices.
But still, such an interaction of antique technology with the new is possible.
How to connect a DVB-T2 TV tuner to an old Soviet TV?
You need to purchase a device called an RF modulator and is a kind of adapter to the antenna connector.
The famous Dandy game consoles were equipped with similar devices in the nineties of the twentieth century.
Remaining steps
The question of how to connect digital television to an old TV has already been almost completely covered in previous chapters. The last steps left.
Having connected the set-top box to the TV, you need to connect the antenna to the receiver. Having done this, you should turn on the TV and tuner. Using the remote control from the receiver, go to its menu and selectautomatic channel search. After all the programs are found, you can start watching digital television.
