Why the TV does not see the digital TV set-top box and how to fix it?
In connection with the massive transition to digital television broadcasting, for most televisions it was necessary to purchase additional equipment - a special set-top box. It is not difficult to connect it through tulips. But in some cases, the TV does not see the set-top box, which is why it does not show any channel. There can be several reasons for the appearance of such a problem.
Causes
The most common cause is incorrect connection.
The fact is that some users try to make a connection via an antenna cable. But this method is only relevant for very old TV models.
There are several other common reasons as well.
- Attempts to connect a digital set-top box through the so-called tulips to the RSA output.
- Connecting a set-top box in an inactive state. If the green indicator light on it does not light up, it means that the device is turned off.
- Wrong cables or antenna selected.
In addition, the TV may not see the set-top box due to a malfunction of the equipment or household appliances.
What to do?
If the problem is urgent, then first of all you need to make sure that the set-top box is turned on. The green indicator on the panel does not light up, which means that you need to pick up the remote control and press the corresponding round on / off button on it.
If the device is active, then the problem is solved in another way, depending on its nature. It happens that initially the set-top box was connected, as they say, "the old fashioned way", through a cable - and this is wrong. If the connection is made to an old model TV, you will need to buy additional equipment (a tuner with a corresponding input and output). Further, the cable coming directly from the antenna must be connected to the output named Input (IN). The cable for the signal to the TV must be connected to the connector labeled Output (OUT).
A special AV module is already built into modern models, so it is simply impossible to connect a set-top box to them in the above way.
Owners of modern technology equipped with HDMI connectors need to purchase an appropriate cable. Through it there will be a simple and fast connection.
In any case, when connecting, it is important to remember one general rule: those cables that are on the set-top box are connected to the Output connector, and those on the TV panel to the jacks labeled Input.
When when the TV does not see the set-top box even after all the manipulations carried out, you need to check the serviceability of the equipment itself. The digital TV box can only be tested on another TV. It will not be superfluous to check the TV itself for serviceability. The equipment may be in working order, but the connectors and inputs will be broken.
Useful Tips
When you are confident that all the necessary equipment is ready and in good working order, you can turn on the attachment. Experts recommend doing this in a few simple steps.
- Connect the antenna to the RF IN jack. An antenna can be room or common - it doesn't matter.
- Using RCA cables or, as they are called, tulips, connect the set-top box to the TV (see the output color matching). But if the TV is modern, it is advisable to use an HDMI cable.
- Turn on the TV itself, and activate the set-top box.The corresponding color indicator on the device should light up.
But, in order to enjoy high-quality images and good sound, these actions will not be enough.
You also need to configure the console using the advice of experts.
- Using the console from the console, you need to call the setup item through the menu. The corresponding window should be displayed on the TV screen.
- Next, you need to configure the channels. Here you can select manual search or automatic. Experts recommend staying on the second option (simpler and faster).
- Once the search is over, you can enjoy all the available channels.
It is not difficult to connect and set up a digital TV set-top box. The main thing is to make sure that the equipment is working and have the necessary cables.
What to do if there is no signal on the set-top box to the TV, see below.
When connecting a digital receiver, the TV will not output the image from the set-top box until you switch the TV to the video input mode. This is done by pressing the corresponding button on the TV remote control, which in different models may be called SOURCE, AV, AV / TV, INPUT or the video input icon (an arrow pointing inside a circle or square). As a rule, there are several video inputs on the TV and you need to press the button several times until the set-top box menu appears. Let me remind you once again that the video input is switched by the TV remote control. In the absence of a remote control, you can scroll through the channels in the direction of decrease, on some TVs, after the zero channel, there is an AV mode.
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