Analog television systems must use a digital converter when viewing programming with an antenna.
When using an analog television with an antenna to pick up local programming, you must use a digital-to-analog converter box. Without the converter, the TV is unable to view and understand the digital content. If, however, you are running into problems when using the converter television, setup you need to troubleshoot the hardware and cable connections in order to figure out what is causing the problem.
Instructions
1. Check the coaxial cable connection running from the antenna to the converter and from the converter to the TV. If either of these cables is not connected completely into the ports, the audio and video signal might drop.
2. Move any other signal-based devices away from the antenna (such as a stereo, microwave or telephone). These signals can interfere with the antenna, causing the signal to drop out on the TV or for audio from outside radio stations to play over the TV.
3. Check the input you have selected on the TV. Make sure the input is set to either the TV tuner or "Video" (use "Video" when the converter box is connected via RCA audio/video cables).
4. Move the antenna to improve the signal on the TV. It is possible the antenna doesn't receive the station you are attempting to view.
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