Digital TV (DVB T2) Consolidated thread IV

[whongtk]

some qns... i juz reno finish and initally i can receive HD channels but not all when i plug in the cable to the scv wall box, but no analog channels... i was told the installer unhook the connection between the SCV box and the roof antenna in my false ceiling. as i need the analog for an older TV, u got it connected..

now when u unplug the cable for the new TV from the SCV box, i get zero HD channels when i scan...i was reading and seems that i need an antenna. So i need to hook the cable to an inhouse antenna?

Yes, if your new TV already comes with DVB-T2 tuner, you need only an indoor antenna. Try this:

1st option (FOC; may or may not work well depending on your location and nearby interference): Find an unused AC-DC adapter as passive indoor antenna see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ9_YveIPhc

2nd option: Get an active (powered) antenna e.g. http://newmediasolutions.azurewebsites.net/Home/STBIoT - under Digital TV accessories - refer to the image on the right (without the set-top)

 

[petetherock]

Just a reminder bros
End of this year, analogue TV will be turned off. So do read the first few posts, and get that set top box if you need one. Cheers

 

[hippoheyhey]

No extension? I don't like forced to buy a new TV or subscribe to ST SH or forced to buy a set box with unsightly antenna.

 

[albertlee]

No extension? I don't like forced to buy a new TV or subscribe to ST SH or forced to buy a set box with unsightly antenna.

Can't be help if one wishes to watch FTA channels on a non-DTV set come next year.

The migration to DVB-T2 started way back in 2012 so ample time already given regarding the changes much like the switching off of 2G network. Unless there is further delay in the switch over for Ch-U, I don't foresee there will be any extension.

 

[zendude]

I can only receive ch u,cna and okto...what could be the problem? Using a daiyo indoor antenna

 

[ledcoolingfan]

shift the antenna to another spot n try again?

 

[albertlee]

I can only receive ch u,cna and okto...what could be the problem? Using a daiyo indoor antenna

Location, floor level and TV model?

 

[zendude]

Punggol 11th floor...tv is panasonic viera 48AX670. I did try shifting the antenna like mr bean but still gimme 3 ch nia...

 

[mrsun18]

Punggol 11th floor...tv is panasonic viera 48AX670. I did try shifting the antenna like mr bean but still gimme 3 ch nia...

Feedback to MediaCorp for assistance...

 

[Qubicfactor]

Can't be help if one wishes to watch FTA channels on a non-DTV set come next year.

The migration to DVB-T2 started way back in 2012 so ample time already given regarding the changes much like the switching off of 2G network. Unless there is further delay in the switch over for Ch-U, I don't foresee there will be any extension.

Channel U has been on DVBT2 all along, only that Mediacorp is reluctant to broadcast it in Full HD for some reason.

 

[uncle168]

i think MediaCorp intend to cease broadcast of channel u next year to cut cost as most people watch channel 8 and channel u only shows channel 8 reruns which doesn't attract advertisers that is why never hd

 

[uncle168]

i brought a cheapo $20 dvb-t2 box from qoo10 as my old akira TV still can use

i use the HDB old antenna socket to connect to the box the signal very strong can receive all the channels no need to buy indoor antenna

 

[Jurong640]

i think MediaCorp intend to cease broadcast of channel u next year to cut cost as most people watch channel 8 and channel u only shows channel 8 reruns which doesn't attract advertisers that is why never hd

Sounds possible. But Channel U more on korean dramas.

Moreovet previously they retire Channel i. Only kept Channel U.

 

[uncle168]

but now got mobile app can watch more korean drama who will watch channel u?

even the news is rerun from channel 8

closing down channel u will save a lot of operating cost

mediacorp money spinner now are radio stations low production cost high margins until everyday on tv they ask you to listen radio

keekeekee

 

[Qubicfactor]

i think MediaCorp intend to cease broadcast of channel u next year to cut cost as most people watch channel 8 and channel u only shows channel 8 reruns which doesn't attract advertisers that is why never hd

No leh, I find Channel U's travel documentaries very interesting, and I am not even Chinese... Pity if they discontinue; really become forsaken adopted child.

 

[cscs3]

but now got mobile app can watch more korean drama who will watch channel u?

even the news is rerun from channel 8

closing down channel u will save a lot of operating cost

mediacorp money spinner now are radio stations low production cost high margins until everyday on tv they ask you to listen radio

keekeekee

Radio, always listen to people chit chat on phone. Wasting time and power.

 

[hippoheyhey]

i brought a cheapo $20 dvb-t2 box from qoo10 as my old akira TV still can use

i use the HDB old antenna socket to connect to the box the signal very strong can receive all the channels no need to buy indoor antenna

Is the hdb old antenna socket the same as newer flats that comes only with SCv hole?

 

[LiLAsN]

I can only receive ch u,cna and okto...what could be the problem? Using a daiyo indoor antenna

Bro. Your TV only has DVB-T not the 2nd generation DVB-T2.
Maybe that's why?
Also, yours seem to be the case that when you search, you chose Analogue instead of Digital. When searching, my TV asks for whether I want either or both. Those channels you mentioned are all Analogue channels too.

Worst comes to worst, you can manually search for them by entering the specific channel and frequency and see what you get.

 

[uncle168]

i think new hdb don't have the socket that is actually a long metal pole that extend to the roof top antenna which has the best reception

the government should actually provide dvbt2 signal by asking scv to connect its network to aerial antenna

indoor antenna reception can never match rooftop one

 

[divinepotato]

Any good indoor antennas to recommend? The active one bundled in my Draco set top box doesn't work. My TV is in a windowless room and on the ground floor. The TV location cannot be changed.