How to Install a Digital-to-Analog Converter Box

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Install a Digital-to-Analog Converter Box

Since June 12, 2009, TV stations have been required to broadcast a digital signal rather than an analog one. An analog television that is not connected to a digital receiver can be connected to a digital-to-analog converter box to allow the TV to operate.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Digital-to-analog converter box
Short coaxial cable

Step 1

Unplug the TV.
Step 2

Unplug the existing coaxial cable from the "Antenna In" port on the back of the TV.
Step 3

Plug that cable into the "Antenna In" port on the back of the converter box.
Step 4

Plug one end of the new coaxial cable into the "Out to TV" port on the back of the converter box.
Step 5

Plug the other end of that cable into the "Antenna In" port on the back of the TV.
Step 6

Plug in both the TV and the converter box. Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (depending on your broadcast area) and follow the onscreen setup guide to begin receiving digital TV signals.