How to check if your TV has built-in DVB-T2

As known, DVB-T2 is the digital terrestrial television reception standard considered a technology shift from analog to digital. With this technology, the audio and visual experience will become more immersive than ever, especially with high-definition TV models equipped with advanced technologies.

According to the decision of the Prime Minister, from April 1, 2014, TVs with a screen size of 32 inches and above imported into Vietnam must have integrated DVB-T2 digital technical receivers. Understanding this decision, many manufacturers and distributors have proactively chosen TV models supporting the DVB-T2 standard to enter the Vietnamese market.

However, information about DVB-T2 is still relatively new to a significant portion of the Vietnamese population, especially those accustomed to analog television for decades. So, how can you recognize a TV or install devices that support the DVB-T2 broadcasting standard? Explore the article for guidance on checking and installing DVB-T2 support devices below.

List of TV models supporting the DVB-T2 standard

TV models with integrated DVB-T2 digital receivers in the Vietnamese market are mostly assembled or imported products from 2014 onwards. Due to government regulations, all TV models in the near future will ensure that every Vietnamese family can use TVs that support the DVB-T2 standard.

Additionally, some 2013 Sony TV models such as Sony BRAVIA W674A / W804A have also integrated DVB-T2 receivers.

Check if your TV has built-in DVB-T2

As of the end of 2014, LG released 30 TV models with integrated DVB-T2 standard in the Vietnamese market, all of which are LED TVs. Sony offers 27 models with identifiers starting with “KDL” or “KD,” all of which have integrated DVB-T2 digital TV decoding. Samsung has approximately 23 models, TCL has around 12 models, Sharp has 5 models, Toshiba has 3 models, and Panasonic has 12 models. In total, there are 562 TV models with built-in DVB-T2 provided to the market.

For Sony TVs

TV models with model codes starting with the letters KD are included.

For instance, models like KD-X9004A, KDL-W954A, KDL-W904A, KDL-W804A, KDL-W704A, KDL-W674A, or KDL-W674A and KDL-W804A.

For LG TVs

Product lines with the codes LA860V and LA620V at the end of the model identifiers.

For Samsung TVs

TVs with series F5xxx and above are all equipped with integrated DVB-T2 receivers, such as H5500, H5510.

The Samsung H5510 series, in particular, also features a Cl+ slot, allowing users to unlock premium channels from An Vien Television (AVG) without the need for an additional separate digital receiver.

For Panasonic TVs

List of Panasonic TV series that support the DVB-T2 standard:

TH-L32XM6V TH-L32XV6V TH-L39EM6V TH-L39EV6V TH-L42E6V TH-L50EM6V TH-L50ET60V TH-L50DT60V TH-L50B60V TH-P55VT60V TH-L55ET60V TH-L55WT60V TH-P65ST60V.

For more details about all models supporting DVB-T2, you can refer to here.

How to check if your TV supports the DVB-T2 standard

If your old TV is used to watch analog terrestrial television and falls within the digital terrestrial television coverage area, you will need to purchase a DVB-T2 digital terrestrial television receiver to continue watching digital channels.

Note 1:  Paid cable television will not be affected by the television digitization process as all channels are encrypted and allow viewers easy access anytime, anywhere.

Method 1: The simplest identification method is to observe TVs that support the DVB-T2 standard. If these products bear the 'Eye - Wave' logo, the symbol of television digitization in Vietnam, then it is a TV that supports the DVB-T2 standard.

TVs with built-in DVB-T2

Method 2: Try to check if the TV has a Digital section by accessing Settings -> Digital Set-up in the TV menu.

Guide to checking TVs with built-in DVB-T2

If there is a Digital section, it means your TV supports the DVB-T2 standard.

Note 2:

DVB-T2 signals only broadcast terrestrial digital content. Foreign channels are encrypted for commercial purposes. Therefore, if you want to watch international channels like HBO, BBC, etc., you will need to purchase a set-top box or subscribe to cable packages.

*Use a set-top box and antenna on older TV models to access more channels

For older TV models that do not support the DVB-T2 standard, you can still watch digital channels through DVB-T2 digital set-top boxes available in the market, ranging from 500,000 to 1,000,000 VND, depending on the type.

However, regardless of the standard achieved by the set-top box, it will come with an antenna UHF. To access more channels, you need to use outdoor antennas with wide and higher reception capabilities.

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 Additional information about DVB-T2

 

- Digital television, image and sound signals transmitted as digital data streams, are processed (digital television signals). These signals will be received by DVB-T2 digital television receivers or TVs with integrated DVB-T2 digital television receivers.

 

Thanks to the ability to transmit via the airwaves, unaffected by weather and other factors, the quality of the received images and sound will be much better.

 

- Digital television comes in 3 types: terrestrial digital television (DVB-T2) using antennas, cable digital television (DVB-C2) using cable, and satellite digital television (DVB-S2).

 

- Digital television signals can be transmitted using 3 methods: terrestrial broadcast (using regular antennas), satellite broadcast (using satellite antennas), or cable (CATV, IPTV). Digital television using the terrestrial broadcast method is called terrestrial digital television.

 

Digitizing terrestrial television is simply the process of converting broadcasting and receiving technology from analog terrestrial television to digital terrestrial television.

 

*Benefits of DVB-T2:

 

- Digital television provides better audio and image quality compared to analog television.

 

- Enjoy more television channels, especially entirely free if the provider offers free broadcasts. However, due to technology limitations of analog television broadcasting, the signal cannot be transmitted too far.

 

- Viewers enjoy additional features, such as the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) service, interactive television, and more.