"You can see more." That's what it says on the packaging box of the DEXP HD 2992P TV tuner, and it's true. The digital receiver is designed to “revive” analog televisions, which still make up a considerable part of the total mass of television devices that are actively used by the Russian population. Digitalization has entered all spheres of life, including television. Trading old devices for new ones requires investment. The set-top box is the best solution in this matter - “non-digital” TVs receive a digital video signal, which is distinguished by image quality and smooth playback. This is exactly the kind of pleasure that the DEXP HD 2992P brings to the user.
Appearance
It was noted that the consoles differ from each other mainly in the case material and the presence of a display on the front panel. With the exception of a few other nuances, they are almost similar to each other. The body of this model is made of black plastic and has a display. His “physical” data:
- weight 88 g;
- width 12.5 cm;
- depth 6.5 cm;
- height 2.9 cm.
Imagine what a small box it is, on the surface of which there is a lot of things, and even more inside. It has a rounded shape - there are no sharp corners; the top is divided into two parts by a design solution - a solid surface and a sinuous side with ventilation holes, which are also present on the sides of the console in the form of intricately cut circles. In short, the TV tuner has a nice design and other advantages.
For example, on its front panel, in addition to the display, there are also control buttons for the set-top box - in case the batteries (2 AAA elements) in the remote control, which is used to configure the set-top box, stop working:
- turning on/off the POWER device;
- calling the MENU menu;
- channel scrolling forward CH+;
- scrolling channels back CH-.
The display shows the current time in sleep mode and broadcast information during operation. Somewhere next to it there is an infrared signal receiver from the remote control, and on the edge of the panel there is a USB port (type A) for connecting external media. By the way, batteries for the remote control are not included, so you need to take care of them separately.
The remote control itself is small and standard - it has a full set of buttons for controlling multimedia content, including TV and radio channels. What each button is for is described in detail in the attached instructions, albeit in inconvenient small font. But the instructions themselves are very informative.
On the back of the device there are working inputs and outputs:
- antenna input;
- HDMI output for connecting to TV;
- video output;
- left audio output;
- right audio output;
- power connector.
The presence of a power supply for a TV tuner plays an important role. It has been noted that the set-top box will heat up much less during operation if it has an autonomous rather than a built-in power supply. Of the connections mentioned, only an analog AV cable is included in the package. Apparently, for the reason that TVs with a digital HDMI input rarely require set-top boxes. But, if there is one, give preference to connecting to it - this will strengthen the video signal and improve the viewing quality.
Digital TV set-top box DEXP HD 2991P
The era of analog devices is coming to an end. Welcome to the digital era. Finally, in Russia, digital television has completely replaced analogue television. Digital television provides an incomparably higher quality picture than analogue television, not to mention the complete absence of interference in the form of ripples, color stripes and other analogue noise.
But there is also a negative side - not all TVs can receive the DVB-T2 digital signal used for digital broadcasting in Russia.
And this is where digital television set-top boxes come to our aid. Today I would like to tell you about one of them, namely the DEXP HD 2991P. Let's start with the positive features.
The low price makes this console desirable for the buyer. Only 930 rubles. And indeed, why buy an expensive option if you won’t notice any difference in the quality of the output picture on old-school TVs, and if you have a modern TV, then you don’t need a set-top box; it can itself receive a DVB-T2 digital signal without outside help. Just look at how many pieces you can purchase, for example, at DNS TECHNOPOINT.
5040 pieces with delivery within 24 hours and this is only one model. The gradual switching off of analogue television does its job. Soon the popularity of digital television set-top boxes will surpass the popularity of spinners in due time. Low price is not the only advantage of this model.
DEXP HD 2991P has an external power supply.
It would seem, so what is external and external. For consoles this is not unimportant for two reasons. The first is that the external power supply does not heat up the console. This is not unimportant, because significant heating, especially in the warm season, leads to freezes and often to failure of the console. Secondly, the power supply does not interfere with the set-top box.
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It does not overheat even if it works all day.
Believe it or not, it's true. The chip has a small heatsink installed and is quite sufficient for cooling. Under one condition - if there is reliable contact between the chip and this heatsink.
It is unlikely to last more than a month and you will save your time by not going to the service center, but bring it directly to the store. You can exchange it directly for the same one. By choosing another model, even 200-300 rubles more expensive, you still do not insure yourself against defects, but simply spend more money.
The fourth advantage is the menu and channel switching buttons on the device body.
Do you think this is nothing? Say this when the remote control breaks or you lose it. Unfortunately, many models of digital set-top boxes have unreliable remote controls. I can't understand why. Mine is working fine so far, but there are a lot of complaints, so the buttons on the case will not be superfluous. By the way, here he is.
The remote control is quite small and, accordingly, the buttons are too, but for an average hand it is quite possible to hit the keys.
This is where the benefits end.
Let's talk about the shortcomings. With so many products produced, it is very easy to stumble upon a defective copy. But this does not mean that it is not worth buying the DEXP HD 2991P; on the contrary, more expensive set-top boxes are also susceptible to defects, they are just not bought as often and, accordingly, there are fewer angry reviews on the Internet.
The first drawback and the most important one is that there are NO BATTERIES INCLUDED IN THE DELIVERY SET.
You bought a set-top box and the first thing you wanted to do was set up all 20 free channels, but that was not the case. You won’t be able to do this without a remote control and, accordingly, batteries. Why can't I? You ask. After all, there are buttons on the case. Yes, there are, but they are not enough to even start an auto search. There are POWER, MENU and CHANNEL SWITCH buttons on the case, but no volume buttons. And now you call up the MENU, use the buttons for channels to select the auto search option and ……………….
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You can't activate it without the missing buttons. Nice! nothing to say. Yes, many people have a remote control for something somewhere at home, but removing the batteries from it means depriving some device of remote control, which is not desirable. So, when purchasing, make sure to purchase two AAA batteries.
The second drawback is that there is no end-to-end antenna connection. Not a significant drawback at all, given the shutdown of analogue television. You most likely won't need this feature, except in the case of local TV channels, which will continue to broadcast in analog format.
Conclusion.
The benefits of the DEXP HD 2991P set-top box can hardly be overestimated, because it gives you access to 20 completely free channels. It catches very well, you can even without an antenna with a piece of ordinary copper cable, not even an antenna one, the main thing is not to forget to connect the two ends of the wire to the plug, otherwise you will only catch 7-10 channels and even those will freeze terribly. We hope that our review was useful to you. This was a REVIEW - simply about complex things, interesting things about everything.
Connection and setup
All connections must be made with the mains power turned off. The antenna is inserted into its connector - the first on the left, the power supply - into the first on the right. If your TV has an HDMI input, connect it with the appropriate cable to the HDMI output on the set-top box. If not, use the included AV cable, placing the connectors in the corresponding color sockets on both devices. Then turn on the set-top box and press the POWER button. Turn on the TV and take the remote control for the set-top box, press the top red button - the start menu will open on the screen. Further - strictly according to the instructions.
Connecting a tuner
The problem is not only that not all TV receivers support this standard, but also the lack of awareness of the population. Someone may think that the equipment is incredibly expensive, but in fact, you can choose a device whose cost will not exceed 2000-3000 rubles.
These include receivers from the manufacturer DEXP. They are compatible with both modern and older TV equipment, and are capable of receiving signals in DVB-T2 and HDTV formats. The instructions for the DEXP digital set-top box will help you understand how to connect the equipment to the TV and further setup.
Connect the tuner as follows:
- The set-top box must be removed from the box and the protective film removed from it. The kit should contain everything necessary for connecting to a TV receiver. You can use “Tulip” type connectors; the plug is inserted according to the color scheme.
- If your TV has an HDMI connector, it is better to choose this connection method, which will provide better picture and sound quality.
- The next step is to connect the antenna to the tuner. The antenna connector must be located on the back of the device.
- Now all that remains is to take out the remote control, insert the batteries into it and turn on the TV.
The receiver, in fact, is only a conductor capable of receiving a signal and transmitting it to the device. To receive a signal, sources such as an indoor or outdoor antenna, satellite dish, or the Internet are used.
Selecting equipment to receive high-quality content can be a real challenge for an uninformed user. If you study the technical characteristics of all DVB-T2 devices presented on the Russian market, then in general the differences will be insignificant.
The sensitivity of the receiver depends on the built-in microprocessor, but it will not play a big role, since the level of signal reception largely depends on the quality of the cable and the serviceability of the antenna.
Owners of DEXP set-top boxes can take advantage of almost all the popular features found in more expensive devices. It is possible to view content in most audio and video formats. Many tuners are equipped with a built-in HDD on which you can record your favorite TV shows.
The USB connector is used to connect storage media. Owners of the device also have access to the TimeShift function, with which, while watching a TV show, you can press pause and resume watching later.
Functionality
You can simply list what this set-top box supports:
- digital television broadcasting standard DVB-T, DVB-T2;
- Full HD playback;
- aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3;
- TimeShift function;
- electronic TV guide;
- channel management (search, sorting, renaming);
- search for radio stations;
- parental control;
- work with external media (recording and playback).
A TV tuner performs basic standard functions, within which there are many less significant, but still useful ones.
