Related Articles. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Understand when to use a digital converter box. If you have an analog TV which can't receive cable, you'll need to install a digital converter box in order to translate the signal for your TV.
Turn off and unplug your TV. Disconnect your TV's antenna from the TV. Unplug the antenna's coaxial cable from the back of your TV to do so. Don't worry about moving the antenna—you'll have to hook it up to the digital converter box in a minute. This step also applies if you're using an externally mounted antenna e. If your TV doesn't have an antenna, you'll need to purchase a set of antennae e.
Place your digital converter box next to the TV. Your digital converter box will need to be close enough to the TV that it can still connect to the TV without having to stretch or bend any wires. The digital converter box's front i. Attach the antenna to your digital converter box.
Using the antenna's coaxial cable, plug the antenna into the "IN" coaxial port on the back of the digital converter box. If your antenna's coaxial cable screws into place, make sure you screw it in tightly before proceeding. Connect the digital converter box to your TV. You can do this using the coaxial cable that most likely came with your digital converter box, or you can use standard RCA red, yellow, and white cables: Coaxial cable - Plug one end of the coaxial cable into the "OUT" coaxial port on the back of your digital converter box, then plug the other end of the cable into the "IN" coaxial port the one that the antenna cable was plugged into on your TV.
RCA cables - Plug the red, white, and yellow cables into the same-colored ports on the back of the digital converter box e. Plug the digital converter box into a wall outlet. Using the cord that's built into the digital converter box, attach the digital converter box to an electrical outlet or surge protector. If your digital converter box doesn't have a built-in electrical cord, you'll have to attach the non-electrical plug end of the cord that came with the box into the back of the box.
Turn on your digital converter box if necessary. Switch your TV to the correct channel. Most digital converter boxes will scan for digital channels when you switch to channel 3 or channel 4; if this doesn't work for you, you'll need to consult your digital converter box's manual in order to see which channel you're supposed to use.
Complete the on-screen setup if necessary. If your digital converter box came with a remote, you'll need to put batteries in the remote, press the power button on the remote to turn on the box, and then use the remote's arrows to navigate through the digital converter box's on-screen setup. Usually, you'll just have to select Next on-screen a few times until the digital converter box begins scanning for channels.
Check your digital converter box's manual if you're having trouble navigating through the setup process. Allow your digital converter box to scan for channels. Your digital converter box will scan for available digital channels in range; after the scan is complete, you'll be able to browse through these channels as you please. The digital converter boxes were created to allow people to keep their non-digital TVs but receive the new digital TV signals.
They are fairly simple to connect, and if you like old school things, you can still use a VCR you must have two converter boxes if you like to watch one show and record another. Yes No. Not Helpful 2 Helpful It depends on the exact kind of converter box and the release date.
Not Helpful 4 Helpful I have a satellite dish receiver on my roof, but it is dead as I withdrew my subscription due to too many commercials. Can I attach an outdoor HD antenna to it, since stations in either direction are over miles away from my home in the mountains?
Will I get any reception? You can try. It might work, but make sure they are strong and have a shelter for the rain. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 8.
No, they are tuned to very specific frequencies. Consult O'Reilly's wireless hacks. Not Helpful 4 Helpful 8. If it doesn't, then you would need an RCA input converter. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. A smart T. Supplies: You will need your analog TV, the antenna you have been using indoor or outdoor , and the coaxial wire that currently connects your antenna to your TV as pictured on the right.
Your new converter box will come with a coaxial wire and a remote control. Before you begin the installation of the converter box, you should unplug your TV. Using the instructions that come with your Converter Box, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4. Using the remote that comes with your Converter Box, follow the on-screen set-up guide to scan for available DTV channels, and begin enjoying the benefits of Digital Television!
If your Converter Box includes an "analog pass-through" feature, this set up will also allow you to receive any stations that still broadcast in analog in your area.
Follow the instructions that come with your Converter Box for how to tune analog channels.
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