Digital cable converters, also called converter boxes, are electronic devices connected to non-digital televisions used for receiving cable television broadcast signals. They are used for older television models that are not plug-and-play or digital cable ready. They are composed of a display screen that shows the channel number and time, and different buttons that perform various functions like Power off/on, changing volume levels, scrolling through cable channels, and accessing menu options.
Advanced Digital Cable Converters offer the basic features needed for cable television viewing like volume control, channel switching, and power, with added features that allow access to Menu settings and program information.
They also come with VCR recorder capabilities for recording TV programs even if the television is turned off.
They have access card slots for unscrambling scrambled channels and for viewing premium shows or Pay-Per-View.
Access card slot: If your cable provider offers Pay-Per-View programming and premium channels, choose a digital cable converter with a descrambler or access card slot that allows you to view your cable’s “extra” channels for a fee.
Remote control: Choose a digital cable converter with a remote control that allows you to change your converter’s settings from a distance.
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