No Need to Change a New TV, Here's How to Change an Old TV to a Digital TV

2022-05-28 12:02:28 By : Mr. TCR Tai Chang Resin

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The government has stopped broadcasting the first stage of analog TV at the end of April 2022. For people who do not have digital TV, there is no need to worry because there is no need to replace new television sets to get digital channels.Old TV broadcasts that broadcast analogue can still get digital TV broadcasts.As long as you use a Digital TV Set Top Box (STB) supporting device.With STB, people only need to set up their television sets.Here's how:1. Make sure the area has digital TV broadcasts available.2. Already have a UHF antenna, which is an antenna for outdoor and indoor.3. In addition, ensure that the TV is equipped with STB DVBT2 to receive digital TV broadcasts.4. Next once connected, turn on the TV and change to AV.Select the Settings option and select auto scan to scan digital TV broadcast programs.People can buy STB directly, both in offline and online stores.The price also varies starting from Rp. 150 thousand.However, one thing to note is to make sure when buying STB or digital television sets there is a statement that the product has been certified by the Ministry of Communication and Information.The certification mark is a guarantee of the compatibility, alignment and optimal function of the device.A list of certified devices can be seen on the broadcastdigital.kominfo.go.id website.Another sign that can be used as a reference is the "Ready Digital" logo or the Indonesian Digital Mascot (MODI) on the packaging.Every STB device and digital TV set traded in Indonesia must be certified.In addition, there is also an obligation for a device to meet the Domestic Content Level (TKDN).This was conveyed by the Minister of Communication and Information (Kominfo) Johnny G. Plate some time ago."The implementation of the requirement to fulfill the 20 percent TKDN requirement for Digital Video Broadcasting Second Generation Terrestrial (DVBT2) equipment," said Minister Johnny.Certification guarantees the conformity of technology, technical specifications and safety.If the technology or technical specifications are different, the device may not be able to optimally capture Digital TV broadcasts in Indonesia.Certification of STB and digital TV devices also guarantees that the Early Warning System (EWS) function will work.With the certification, the product is guaranteed to function in accordance with broadcasting standards in Indonesia, protecting the public and helping the development of the domestic industry.