No Need to Change New, Check out How to Change Old TV to Digital TV

2022-07-01 23:43:44 By : Mr. Kendy Li

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Since April 2022, the government has started to stop broadcasting the first stage of analog TV.It is planned that there will be three stages of cessation of analog TV broadcasts, until November 2, 2022.For people who do not have digital TV, there is no need to replace new TV sets to get digital channels.Even old TVs that broadcast analogue broadcasts can still get digital TV broadcasts, as long as they use Digital TV Set Top Box (STB) supporting devices.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.The list of certified devices can be seen on the website broadcastdigital.kominfo.go.id.For the most recent data (which was updated on June 29, 2021), click https://certification.postel.go.id/sertifikat/publish.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), as stated 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.STB and digital TV certifications guarantee the functioning of the Early Warning System (EWS) or disaster early warning.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.