Samsung TV Antenna/Tuner

Everything You Need to Know About Selecting a Samsung TV Antenna/Tuner

Over-the-air broadcast stations converted from analog to digital signals in 2009. Televisions made before and around this time may not have the correct type of tuner or antenna that is needed for you to receive the signals and to watch programming from the stations. There are many types and features to consider when you select a Samsung TV antenna/tuner for your home theater setup.

The available types of the TV antennas and tuners include:

• Set box tuning system: These devices are small boxes that connect to a port in the back of your TV for the processing of the digitized signals from the antenna. They convert the digitized signal into an analog signal for the set to use for displaying video and audio. This style is also called a converter box.
• Cards: The cards are designed for use in a computer tower or desktop machine so that you can use your computers monitor for viewing broadcasts.
• Plug-in: These small units directly screw or snap into the back of the TV set and tune the digitized signals for display on the screen.

Some of the available features of the TV tuners include:

• HDMI port: An HDMI port is integrated into the tuning system for use in computers and high-definition televisions.
• Attached cable: A power cable may be attached to the set box and plug styles of tuning systems. The cable lengths range from 4 to 12 feet.
• Built-in digital video recorders: Some of the tuning system may have a built-in digitized video recorder for recording the digital programming from the TV.

There are two available options for programming a digitized tuning system with the available TV stations. The tuning system picks up local broadcast stations that are within your range. One way is to program the channels manually. To do this, use a remote to tell the TV to scan for the available stations. When you find a station to add, enter its code manually into the remote. The second way is an automatic digitized programming. This involves running the scan and allowing the tuner to add all of the detected stations.

To choose a channel tuning system for your TV do the following:

• Select the type of tuning system: Choose a computer card tuning device, a digitized television adapter with analog pass-through, or a high-definition television tuning system.
• Choose a connection type: Select a tuning system that connects with pins, screws, or a cable.
• Select a style: The options include a set-top box, an integrated digital tuning system, or a plug-in box.