The
DigiBox is a popular and advanced satellite TV receiver that's used to
tune in program information from a satellite provider. The receiver is
an essential component of any satellite TV system; it's the device that
actually converts the signal from an orbiting satellite into a form
that can be watched as TV programming on your TV, as well as
downloading program guide information and many other convenient
features. If you are in possession of a DigiBox receiver and need to
have satellite program information sent to it, you can do so in just a
few basic steps.
Instructions
Contact
different satellite providers and inquire if your DigiBox receiver is
compatible with your service. Compatibility depends on numerous
different factors, including the exact type of satellite service, your
geographic location, type of satellite system used and many others.
Once you have settled on a provider that offers satellite service that
is compatible with your DigiBox receiver, you are ready to proceed.
Activate
the DigiBox receiver by having the provider send authorization signals
to it. Alternatively, you can have the satellite provider's install
technician install and activate the receiver as part of the general
service installation. Once activated, you should begin to receive
satellite service on your TV.
Check
all the features for which you subscribe to make sure the DigiBox
receiver is fully active. First, run through all your channels and your
channel guide to make sure everything is showing without any error
messages. Also check any additional features you may have subscribed to
like DVR recording. If everything works without error, you have
successfully activated your DigiBox receiver and your satellite
provider will continue to send TV programs to it for your enjoyment.
How to Record Satellite TV Programs Into a DVB-T Digibox
The
DVB-T Digibox is a powerful satellite receiver unit that can be used in
conjunction with a satellite TV provider to give access to satellite TV
programming. Many home TV viewers encounter the problem of wanting to
watch a program that is airing when they are away from their TV. Rather
than miss the program altogether, many choose to record the program and
save a copy of it on their satellite receiver's internal hard drive
for future viewing. This is called digital video recording (DVR), and
you can use it on your Digibox DVB-T receiver in just a few simple
steps.
Instructions
Contact
your satellite provider and see if your Digibox DVB-T is DVR-capable.
If it is not, you will first need to upgrade to a different receiver
that does support DVR recording. If compatibility is not an issue,
however, you are ready to proceed.
Add
DVR service to your satellite account if you do not have it already.
This will most likely involve an extra service charge on your monthly
service rate.
Verify
that the service has been added to your account by attempting to record
the program you are currently watching. If the program records without
error, press "Stop" and call up the recording to make sure it plays
back with no issues. If it does, you are ready to continue using DVR
service with your Digibox satellite receiver.
How to Connect a TV to a Digibox
A
Digibox is a small digital satellite receiver used by individuals who
subscribe to Sky Broadcasting. Sky Broadcasting is a provider that
focuses mainly in the United Kingdom and Ireland. If you do reside in
the area and receive satellite service from Sky Broadcasting, you need
to know how to connect the Digibox to your television. The initial
setup may be performed by installation technician, but it is good to
know in case you rearrange your room.
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Digibox
Television
Coaxial cable
Set
up the television and Digibox near where the cable running from the
satellite receiver runs. When the equipment is first installed, the
technician typically sets this up around windows on the same side of
the house or apartment as the satellite dish.
Connect the satellite's RF modulator cable (coaxial cable) into the "In" port on the rear of the Digibox receiver.
Connect
a coaxial cable into the "Out" port on the Digibox receiver. Plug the
other end of the cable into the "In" port on the television. It is
possible, however, to connect RCA cables between the two devices. RCA
cables provide improved audio and video reception than coaxial cables.
To connect this cable set, insert the RCA cables into the "Video Out"
port on the Digibox receiver and plug the other end of the cables into
the "In" port on the television.
Power
on the television and the Digibox receiver. If you used RCA cables to
connect the two devices, you need to press the "Video" button on your
television. From here, use the Digibox remote control to adjust the
video programming.
How to Add Channels to the Digital Channel List
When
you initially program your television after connecting digital cable or
satellite service to it, the TV scans all available television stations
and saves them into its memory. This allows you to skip over channels
that you don't receive. However, if you have upgraded your programming,
you may need to add channels to the digital channel list on your
television so you can view the stations while changing channels.
Instructions
Power on the television and the receiver you have the TV connected to, then press the "Menu" button on the TV's remote control.
Select the "Programming" option and a series of different program options appears on the screen.
Chose
the "Channel Scan" option, then select "Add Channels." If you want to
add all newly received stations to your channel list, perform the
standard "Channel Scan;" if you only want to add a few new stations,
stick with "Add Channels."
Type
in the station number of the channel you want to add. This adds the
station to your digital channel list. Perform the same action for all
stations you want to add to the list.
Press the "Menu" button to exit out of the Add Channels option when you are finished.