Application of Digital TV and Set Top Boxes in the Implementation of Analog Switch-Off in Indonesia Page 1 - Kompasiana.com

2022-08-08 03:54:44 By : Ms. Peity Ho

I am a student studying at the National UniversityThe development of communication technology is currently progressing very rapidly, such as television.Television is a medium resulting from the development of communication.The development of television, namely digital TV is one type of television development that uses digital signals and compression systems to transmit signals in the form of video, images or audio.However, Indonesia is included in the 2% of countries in the world that are late in implementing Analog Switch-Off (ASO).The issue of ASO termination has been going on since 2016, but with all careful preparations, this Analog Switch Off/ASO can only be realized this year.The government officially stopped analog television on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The first phase of closure will begin in 116 regencies/cities covering 56 broadcast areas.The second stage is planned to be carried out no later than August 25, 2022, and the third stage on November 2, 2022. As for the infrastructure aspect of expanding digital TV signals, especially for the underprivileged, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has participated in socializing to the people of Jakarta regarding the transformation of analog TV into digital TV.Migration from analog TV to digital TV will indirectly open up opportunities for fast internet connections in Indonesia.This happens because the frequency on analog TV is 700 MHz, if it has been switched to digital TV, it can be used to provide a 5g network.Therefore, the researcher is pleased to discuss the Application of Digital Tv and Set Top Boxes in the Implementation of ASO in Indonesia.DISCUSSION Responses by Aqila Niam Faza A resource for technical guidance, namely Aqila Niam Faza, is known as a driver of the digital TV community in Central Java and DI Yogyakarta through the Digital Broadcast Migration Leader Forum-Central Java III.Where the forum is a space to discuss and share information related to the migration development of analog TV broadcasts to digital TV broadcasts, and consists of more than four thousand (4000) people.When providing technical guidance, Aqila shared knowledge with the community regarding the migration of Digital TV Broadcasts.He said, currently there is a wrong view of digital TV.The general public's view of Digital TV is internet streaming system or subscription Smart TV.''Actually, digital TV broadcasts are free with the same antenna, namely UHF, no subscription is required.And the picture is HD quality with clear sound,'' he said when comparing the difference between analog TV and digital TV, Thursday (28/9/2022).In analog broadcasts, it is often found that impressions are not clear or are often referred to as dotted images or smudges.While on digital broadcasts, the quality of the shows will be good, even HD, so that it will make us comfortable watching them.He continued, analog broadcasts also often have audio that is not clear, and noise occurs."In analog broadcasts the number of broadcasts is limited and does not vary, while in digital broadcasts the number of broadcasts will increase and vary so that we don't get bored with broadcasts," said Aqila.Digital TV is also equipped with an Early Warning System (EWS) which is useful when a natural disaster occurs because a popup appears on the television screen.''Once again, the public can still use the old UHF antenna to watch digital TV broadcasts and is equipped with a Set Top Box recommended by Kominfo,'' he added.Benefits of ASO Implementation The efficiency benefits in implementing Analog Switch-Off are:  Diversity of content with segmented broadcasts  Efficient use of the frequency spectrum  Improving broadcast quality in the form of video, audio, and visual  Growing a more creative content industry  Existence of remaining frequency bands from unused analog broadcasts can be used for 5G internet broadband, at a savings of 112 Mhz.Indonesia as a nation gets a lot of positive things.“The multiplier effect is ultimately economic.As digital technology will provide more jobs, production houses will exist to fill channels or TV channels, and other areas of growth.This will absorb labor, positively correlated with economic growth," said Usman. Tutorial Set Top Box Tutorial on installing a Set Top Box. The following tutorial is presented: 1) Connect the UHF antenna from the booster to the Set Top Box 2) On the TV Change the TV settings to HDMI to change from analog TV to digital using TV remote 3) Next go to Set Top Box settings using STB remote 4) Enter satellite menu 5) Then terrestrial menu 6) Press OK then search automatically to scan digital TV broadcasts 7) Scan process broadcast in progress 8) Press OK or SAVE 9) Live digital TV broadcast can be enjoyedThe general public's view of Digital TV is internet streaming system or subscription Smart TV.''Actually, digital TV broadcasts are free with the same antenna, namely UHF, no subscription is required.And the picture is HD quality with clear sound,'' he said when comparing the difference between analog TV and digital TV, Thursday (28/9/2022).In analog broadcasts, it is often found that impressions are not clear or are often referred to as dotted images or smudges.While on digital broadcasts, the quality of the shows will be good, even HD, so that it will make us comfortable watching them.He continued, analog broadcasts also often have audio that is not clear, and noise occurs."In analog broadcasts the number of broadcasts is limited and does not vary, while in digital broadcasts the number of broadcasts will increase and vary so that we don't get bored with broadcasts," said Aqila.Digital TV is also equipped with an Early Warning System (EWS) which is useful when a natural disaster occurs because a popup appears on the television screen.''Once again, the public can still use the old UHF antenna to watch digital TV broadcasts and is equipped with a Set Top Box recommended by Kominfo,'' he added.Indonesia as a nation gets a lot of positive things.“The multiplier effect is ultimately economic.As digital technology will provide more jobs, production houses will exist to fill channels or TV channels, and other areas of growth.This will absorb labor, positively correlated with economic growth," said Usman.