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What equipment do I need to receive digital TV?

OK, I’m ready. What do I need to buy?

First of all, if you’re a pay-TV subscriber (e.g., Singtel TV, StarHub TV), you’re all set. The respective set-top box that you’re using with your pay-TV service already allows you to watch Mediacorp channels in digital format. However, if you’ve an SD set-top box, you may want to upgrade to an HD-capable one in order to watch the HD channels. (By the way, StarHub sends DVB-C signals.)

For free-to-air or over-the-air channels (i.e., if you aren’t a pay-TV subscriber), there are a couple of ways to receive digital TV:

1. Get a DVB-T2 set-top box & an indoor (or outdoor) antenna

IMDA-approved DVB-T2 set-top boxes can be found at major electronic stores and they’re usually bundled with an indoor antenna. Prices range from S$95 to S$129.

There are also many enthusiasts who source their own set-top box/antenna (some even went as far as to DIY their own antenna). One of the main reasons is to save cost. For example, a China-made DVB-T2 set-top box can often be had for around S$50. Of course, there’s always the risk of phebinhvanhoc.com.vnpatibility, warranty, and even safety issues if you decide to go down this path. So, you’ve been warned.

Other equipment required will be a 75-ohm coaxial cable and an HDMI cable. Also, if you’ve multiple TVs in your house, you need to get a set-top box/antenna phebinhvanhoc.com.vnbo for each TV set.

2. Get a TV with built-in DVB-T2 tuner & an antenna

Your existing TV may be phebinhvanhoc.com.vnpatible with DVB-T, but not DVB-T2. A simple way to know that is when you see that it receives Channel 5 in HD (which is broadcast in both DVB-T and DVB-T2), but not Channel 8, Suria, or Vasantham in HD (because they’re broadcast in DVB-T2 only).

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TVs with an integrated DVB-T2 tuner (a.k.a. IDTVs) are already in the market since mid 2013. For a start, you can refer to IMDA’s list of such set-top boxes and IDTVs. For TVs especially, this list may not be phebinhvanhoc.com.vnprehensive, since there are always new models being launched. To know about the latest models, you can keep your eyes peeled on furnituremaisak.phebinhvanhoc.com.vn, or check out our very active forums. Remember, you still need an indoor antenna, because the HDB rooftop master antenna can’t be used for receiving digital signals. And in case you’re wondering, it’s no use connecting to the StarHub TVcable point either, since it sends analog and DVB-C signals meant for StarHub’s set-top boxes. Regarding digital indoor antennas, the Daiyo EU1702 is well regarded by our forum members.

If you’re staying on landed property or in a phebinhvanhoc.com.vnmercial building, you may be able to use your existing rooftop antenna, especially if you’re already using it to current UHF channels.

For some tips on using an UHF antenna, placement of indoor antenna, tuning, and more info, you can check out Mediacorp’s guide and FAQ, which go into details like the difference between an active and a passive antenna.

What else must I take note of?

Whether you’re buying a set-top box or IDTV, there are two labels to look out for. Either one of these labels indicates that the product phebinhvanhoc.com.vnplies with Singapore’s receiver specifications, and is suitable for use to receive Mediacorp’s digital channels.

To help low inphebinhvanhoc.com.vne households transition to digital TV, there’s also an assistance scheme available, which kicked off in September 2014. More information on eligibility criteria and application procedure can be found on IMDA’s website.

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