cable converter box
1 of 1noun/ˈkeɪbəl kənˈvɜrtər bɑks/
Forms:cable converter boxes
1
a device used to convert digital cable television signals into a format that can be displayed on analog TVs, enabling them to receive and display digital cable channels
A cable converter box is a device that allows a television to receive and decode cable signals, converting them into a format that the TV can display. It is often used when a television does not have a built-in system for receiving digital or protected cable channels. The converter box connects to the cable service and provides access to a variety of channels, sometimes including premium or pay-per-view content. It may also offer additional features like on-screen guides, video recording, or parental controls.
- I had to buy a cable converter box to get all the channels on my old TV.
- Without the cable converter box, my TV wouldn't pick up the cable signal properly.
- The cable converter box came with instructions to help set up the channels easily.
- After hooking up the cable converter box, the picture on the TV was crystal clear.
- The technician gave us a new cable converter box to replace the broken one.