Older television systems require the aid of a digital to analog converter box.
Now that all television programming is produced only in digital, you must use a digital-to-analog converter box if you wish to use an older analog television with an antenna. There are several choices of basic digital-to-analog converter boxes (generally starting around $50 and available at most electronic stores), several of which offer different options.
Instructions
1. Look at the price tag of the digital-to-analog converter box. If you do not want to spend a great deal of money on the converter box and just want bare-bones features, choose the least expensive converter.
2. Check the digital-to-analog converter's connections. Although all are going to have a coaxial cable connection, you may want a system that also has an RCA composite connection. This provides better quality video and stereo audio (instead of mono, which is what the coaxial cable provides).
3. Look on the packaging to determine if the digital-to-analog converter box includes the necessary cables. If it doesn't, you need to purchase the cables at your own expense.
4. Decide on additional remote control options. You will use the converter's remote control to switch stations, so you may want a remote that offers your favorite options. Some handy options include "Channel Return" (in which the television flips instantly back to the previously viewed station), "Mute" and also the possibility to use as a universal remote, which allows you to control the TV, VCR or DVD player with the converter's remote.
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