How to Hook Up a Converter Box to Your TV and DVD Player
As most Americans are aware, television broadcasting has gone digital, making it necessary to use a digital converter box in order to continue watching TV with an analog set. But how do you connect the converter box to your television and DVD player? Its not as complicated as it may seem.
First, youll need to gather a few things: a coaxial cable, an RCA cable set (red, white, and yellow cables), and of course, your television, DVD player, and digital converter box. Make sure everything is turned off and unplugged before you begin.
Start by connecting the coaxial cable from your TVs antenna input to the antenna input on the digital converter box. Connect another coaxial cable from the "out to TV" or "out to antenna" output on the converter box to the antenna input on your DVD player. This allows the converter box to pass the TV signal through to the DVD player.
Next, use the RCA cable set to connect the DVD player to the TV. Connect the red, white, and yellow cables from the corresponding outputs on the DVD player to the matching inputs on the TV. Finally, turn everything back on and set your TV to the appropriate input source.
Now you should be able to watch all of your favorite shows and movies on your analog TV with the help of a digital converter box. Just remember to tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 in order to watch the digital programming.
Of course, every setup is different, so if you run into any issues or have any questions, consult the instruction manual for your specific devices or contact the manufacturer for further assistance. With a little patience and attention to detail, youll be up and running in no time. |