Setting Up a Converter Box

The HuskyVision service requires a cable-ready television, but if you are using an older television that does not have a QAM tuner (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation), you can use a converter box. This article covers how to set up a converter box.

Converter boxes can be rented for the year at no cost at the ITS Technology Support Center on the first floor of the library. To avoid charges, return the converter box at the end of your rental period.

Does My TV Need a Converter Box?

If all wires are properly connected and the channel scan has been completed but the TV can only see channels 2, 3, or 4 or nothing higher than 13, then you may need a converter box.

Obtaining a Converter Box

Pick up a converter box at the ITS Help Center, located in the Homer Babbidge Library, Level 1, or contact them at (860) 486-4357.

Setting Up Your Converter Box

Unpacking Your Converter Box

Inspect the carton upon receiving it and note any damage to the carton for possible unit damage.
- Carton includes:
  - HD-2 Quick Start Guide
  - HD-2 Unit
  - Power Adapter
  - HDMI Cable
  - Audio/Video Cables
  - Remote Control
  - Two (2) Batteries “AA”

Installation: Connecting the Converter Box

Unplug the TV.
Connect the coaxial cable to the Cable In connector on the Converter Box and on your TV.
Connect the HDMI or Video/Audio cables to the converter box and to the TV.
Plug the TV into a power source.
Plug the converter box into a power source. The power input for the converter box is the right-most input on the converter box.
Change the source/input on the TV to either HDMI or AV depending on how you connected your TV to the set-top box.
The first time the set-top box is powered on, it will scan for TV channels.
Once the scan is completed, a display of detected TV channels will appear. To finish, press OK/EXIT.
After you have selected OK/EXIT, you will be able to scan for channels on your TV.

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