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How do I connect an antenna to a broken coaxial input?
If the coaxial connection on your TV has broken, using a set-top box antenna connected using HDMI is the best way to continue watching over-the-air channels.
What is a coaxial input?
A. An input socket on a device that connects to a coaxial cable. It often refers to early TV sets that accepted signals from an antenna or VCR only via a coaxial cable. Modern TVs have coax inputs plus inputs that use RCA phono and HDMI cables.
How do I hook up an antenna without coax input?
In order to use an antenna with a TV missing the needed coaxial port you can purchase a digital converter box. The converter box allows you to connect your antenna to the television AND they have built in tuners also.
How do I connect an antenna to a coaxial cable?
If your antenna supports the coaxial cable, jump to step 8 directly.
- Step 1 – Buy the Grounding Block.
- Step 2 – Ground the Device.
- Step 3 – Connect the Ribbon Cables.
- Step 4 – Connect the Coaxial Cable.
- Step 5 – Connect the Cable to Your TV.
- Step 6 – Connect the Converter.
- Step 7 – Connect the Female End.
How do you fix a broken TV signal?
Reset the box
- Turn everything off at the wall.
- Check that all cables are securely and firmly in place.
- Wait for 60 seconds.
- Plug your TV box (not the television set) in and turn it on.
- Wait another 60 seconds, or until the lights on the TV box have stopped flashing.
- Plug everything else back in and turn it all back on.
How do I fix my TV antenna?
How to Fix a TV Antenna
- Check the connection from your antenna to your converter box and make sure the cables are correctly set.
- Replace your RF cable from your antenna to your TV if it looks corroded or worn-out.
- Adjust the antenna position if the signals are still weak.
How do you fix the TV when it says no signal?
What is coax out in TV?
A coaxial digital output is often used when sending multi-channel audio from a DVD player or computer to your surround sound system. Your TV might have a coaxial out on the back. To send the audio to an amplifier or AV receiver.
Do new TVs have coax input?
Many of the newer TV’s are being made with no coaxial port and/or digital tuner. In order to use an antenna with a TV missing the needed coaxial port you can purchase a digital converter box. The converter box allows you to connect your antenna to the television AND they have built in tuners also.
What is a coaxial connection on a TV?
The coaxial connection on a TV is most commonly used for cable service or for receiving antenna channels. The coaxial connection looks very different from other connections.
How do I get a cable box without a set-top box?
If you want to watch cable or satellite TV but you do not have a set-top box you will want to contact your TV service provider to ask about how to get one. Connecting a cable or satellite set-top box using HDMI is best way to view broadcast TV—even if the coaxial connection on the TV is still functioning.
Can you connect an antenna to a TV with an HDMI?
Some in home antennas now come with their own set-top boxes to connect to your TV. Many of these boxes have the option of connecting using an HDMI cord. If the coaxial connection on your TV has broken, using a set-top box antenna connected using HDMI is the best way to continue watching over-the-air channels.