Digital convertor boxes are meant for those who do not have newer TV sets with digital tuners built-in. The need for these came a few years ago with the digital changeover from the old analog signals. If you have cable or satellite as a provider, you do not need a converter at all. If you are currently using antenna TV and can actually see shows, then you do not need a box, you have a digital tuner already.
No, you do not need a digital converter box to use a DVD Player, all you need is a TV.
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A tv antenna and a digital tv and/or a converter box.
No. You only need a converter box for analog TV and only if you receive your TV "over the air" with an antenna. If you have cable or satellite TV, you don't need a converter.
A digital converter converts the analog signals that are received by your TV to digital signals. Most TV providers only offer digital TV these days, so you only need it if you're still using analog.
What kind of digital converter? Digital TV converter? Digital sound converter? Video converter? So many different analogue sources can be converted to digital... ...and there is usually a converter available or that can be made to work.
DT250A Digital TV Converter
A digital converter box for a Symphonic TV can be found at most local electronic stores. Cable companies also provide digital converter boxes for subscribers.
If you have cable or sattlelite hook up at your home, you really do not need a digital converter. If you only are using rabbit ears, you really would need a digital conterter box, so you would be able to watch TV.
Before you buy a TV converter box, determine whether you actually need this device. If you are shopping for a box that converts analog to digital, first check whether your TV is already capable of receiving a digital signal. If not, you may want to consider upgrading your TV set to a digital model instead of spending on a converter box.
The average cost of a digital TV converter is around $30-$40. However you can find digital TV converters for less money if they are used.
Why would you need to hook up a digital converter to a satellite receiver ? Arn't they already digital ? stevecooper75@comcast.net