DVB-T2 tuner - is a separate electronic device whose main task is to receive and decode a digital TV signal. After conversion, the latter is displayed on the TV screen. It is the review of this group of solutions that this material will be devoted to.
Device Assignment
As noted earlier, the DVB-T2 tuner is aimed at processing second generation digital broadcasts. This is indicated by the presence of the T2 marking in its designation. But such devices are also capable of processing the first generation DVB-T television signal.
In addition to this, some manufacturers also equip them with DVB-C/C2 cable output. In addition, these receivers have a USB port into which you can install various flash drives and output various multimedia information from it.
Recently, quite often there are devices that are equipped with a WiFi adapter. It allows the receiver to connect to the Internet and receive information from there. It is also not uncommon to find support for IPTV technology in this group of solutions.
It is advisable to buy such a system only if an outdated model of a television receiver is used to watch programs. However, the integrated tuner is not capable of receiving digital transmissions. But the new multimedia centers in terms of functionality and technical parameters are already superior to such discrete DVB-T2 receivers. Therefore, in this case, there is no need to purchase such a universal solution.
Package
Most modern tuners of this class have the following equipment:
- Discrete device.
- Control panel.
- User's manual.
- Manufacturer's warranty card.
- Signal wires.
Separately, it should be noted that the supply list often does not include batteries for the remote control system. You also need to pay attention to the presence of signal wires. In some cases, one communication wire is included in the delivery list, but it is better if two or even three are available.
World Vision parameters of T62M model
First, consider the DVB-T2 tuner from World Vision, modification T62M. Nominally, the manufacturer refers this solution to the series of the most budgetary, but at the same time, the degree of functionality is very, very good.
This receiver can receive and processsignals only DVB-T/T2 formats. This does not apply to cable and satellite TV programs. The device outputs video in MPEG2/MPEG4 formats. The highest resolution of the resulting picture can be 1920 × 1080, that is, it meets the Full HD specifications.
The communication list of this model includes a USB connector. You can connect any external flash drive to it. At the same time, it can be used both for recording a TV program and for playing multimedia content located on it.
There are two main connectors for outputting received channels. One is HDMI and the other is composite.
The software shell of this device has extended functionality. In addition to basic functions, it allows you to access the "global web", output an IPTV signal and even watch videos on the YouTube service. But for this, you need to separately purchase an external WiFi adapter made by Ralink RT5370 and connect it to the USB socket.
Roks Performance T202HD
This tuner model is very similar in technical characteristics to the previously reviewed T62M from World Vision. It also outputs video in MPEG2/MPEG4. The maximum resolution is still the same - 1920 × 1080. The interface set includes HDMI, USB and component connectors.
The key difference between this model is the features of the software shell. If the younger model provides the ability to connect to the Internet using an external adapter, then in this case the manufacturer completely excluded it. Therefore, from a software standpoint, this solution can only record or play content on a flash drive. That is, the functionality in T202HD is much lower than T62M.
NOMI T202 Specifications
NOMI T202 is another fixed DVB-T2 tuner. Reviews highlight the presence of an information display in it. Otherwise, this is a complete analogue of the previously considered T62M and T202HD. The only cardinal difference is the lack of access to the "global web". Otherwise, the T202 can output images in 1080p/1080i formats, has a communication set of USB, RCA and HDMI connectors.
Digital Vehicle Tuner
Also today you can buy a mobile tuner DVB-T2 for the car. As an example, consider a DVB-T2 HD model RS device. This solution is implemented as a separate module. The manufacturer included 2 specialized antennas, a control panel and a user manual in the package. The latter also includes a warranty card.
Communications list includes RCA and USB jacks. The first of them outputs a video signal and can be connected to any device with the same set of ports (for example, a mini-monitor), and the second allows you to connect an external drive.
Otherwise, such a DVB-T2 tuner for cars is practically no different from its stationary counterparts.
Setting order
Any modern DVB-T2 TV tuner in a discrete version is configurableas follows:
- We remove the multimedia receiver from the package with the rest of the delivery components.
- Install it next to the TV.
- Then you need to connect the tuner to the power supply with a power cord.
- Next, we switch the receiver and TV with each other using a signal wire.
- Turning on all the individual components of this multimedia system.
- On the TV, set the signal source to the port to which the receiver is connected.
- Next, on the tuner, you need to go to the setup menu and search for channels. At the end of this procedure, you need to save the list obtained from its results.
- Exit the setup menu and the multimedia system is ready for use.
Cost
The currently most affordable DVB-T2 tuner for TV model T62M, developed by World Vision, is estimated at 600-650 rubles. The second modification of such a receiver Roks RKS-T202HD already costs 800-850 rubles. Well, NOMI T202 will cost 950-1000 rubles already.
But the car digital receiver is an exclusive solution. Therefore, you can buy it for 4500-5000 rubles. At least, the RS DVB-T2 HD modification considered earlier costs just that much.
Reviews
All previously discussed devices have the following advantages: reliability and acceptable functionality, allow you to turn an outdated TV model into a modern entertainment center. Also to their pluses can be attributed a loyal pricing policy. Atno significant shortcomings were found during operation.
Now let's decide which is the best DVB-T2 tuner for TV. Their technical characteristics are almost the same. The main difference is the specifications of the operating system. From this position, the most advanced device is the T62M. It also has the lowest cost. It is this universal prefix that is recommended to be purchased.
Conclusion
As part of this material, a series of digital devices such as a DVB-T2 tuner was considered. From the standpoint of technical characteristics, the best of them is World Vision T62M. It is capable of displaying 1080p/1080i images. This device also has the ability to work with external drives, and the interface set includes USB, HDMI and component connectors. At the same time, in the first of them, you can install a special Ralink RT5370 modification WiFi wireless network adapter and, due to this, connect the multimedia solution to the Internet and improve the tuner's capabilities by an order of magnitude. T62M also supports IPTV technology. It is due to the above characteristics that this device stands out from the competition, so it is recommended to purchase it.
