Do I need a box for basic cable?

Do I need a box for basic cable?

Although the FCC required most TV stations to convert from analog to digital broadcasting on June 12, 2009, cable providers were not included in this deadline. Since almost all content is now copy-protected and scrambled, to receive even basic cable signals from a service, you need an external box from a cable company.

How do digital cable boxes work?

A cable converter box or television converter box is an electronic tuning device that transposes/converts channels from a cable television service to an analog RF signal on a single channel, usually VHF channel 3 or 4, or to a different output for digital televisions such as HDMI.

Does a flat screen TV need a digital converter box?

The antenna does not have an ATSC tuner onboard. It’s the TV being used that determines if one is needed. If it has an ATSC digital tuner, an external converter box will not be needed. If the TV shows an NTSC analog tuner only, then a converter box will be needed.

Do I need a digital adapter for my Smart TV?

If you have an HDTV with a ATSC digital tuner built in then no you do not need a digital adapter for over the air channels. If you are using digital cable then you probably do need a digital adaptor or cable box.

How do I tell if my TV has a digital tuner?

Look on the front and back of the TV for a marking that indicates a digital tuner. It might say ATSC, DTV, HDTV, Digital Ready, HD Ready, Digital Tuner, Digital Receiver, Digital Tuner Built-in or Integrated Digital Tuner. Locate the model number of the TV and check the specifications on the manufacturer’s website.

How do I connect a second TV to my cable box?

1. Connect the cable receiver box to the main cable line in your home through the receiver’s input port.
2. Attach another coaxial cable to the output port on the receiver.
3. Link each TV set to the splitter or switch using however many coaxial cables and ports on the splitter/switch you need.

How can I get TV in every room?

To watch TV in another room without a cable box, however, that information will have to be mirrored. To achieve that, you can attach a cable splitter between the output of your main cable box and first TV, then run one or more secondary lines to other televisions.

Can you watch Virgin Media on 2 TVs?

Virgin TV 360 brings together loads of screens, favourite channels and apps, so you can seamlessly watch and stream the telly you love, at home and on the go. It’s our fastest, smartest TV experience. Add up to two Virgin TV 360 Mini boxes to enjoy the multiroom experience.