Learn About Set Top Boxes

What is a Set-top Box?

A Set-top box (STB) or Set-top unit (STU) is an information appliance device that generally contains a TV tuner input and displays output connects to a television set and an external source of signal, turning the source signal into content in a form that can then be displayed on the television screen or other display device. They are used in cable television, satellite television, and over the air television systems, as well as other uses.

Features of Set Top Boxes

The multiple features of Digital Set Top Box (STB) enhance your experience with your cable TV like never before. The advanced features of the STB have been developed to respond to your needs and give you the freedom to customize your entertainment world, your way!

Ø ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG)

Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is a guide which enables viewers to view programs, information and other options of interest without disrupting the program they are viewing. The EPG displays the name, start time, and date of all programs and also upcoming programs of all pay channels including their synopsis.

Ø INFORMATION BANNERS

The on screen information banner allows the viewer to browse the schedule listing for the channel they want to watch. It also provides short program descriptions without disturbing their viewing.

Ø PARENTAL CONTROLS

This feature empowers subscriber to set the password and block channels with certain ratings values from being viewed. Best applied to keep parental control over children regarding the channels viewable by them.

Ø LANGUAGE SELECTION

This feature empowers subscriber to watch his favorite channels in his preferred language, if there is multiple language audio broadcast from the broadcaster.

Ø Favourites

The 'favorites’ feature lets you choose your favorite channels, making them quicker to access – handy with the wide range of digital channels on offer.

Ø Timer

This lets you program the box to switch between channels at a certain time – handy if you want to record from more than one channel while you're out. You'll still need to program your VCR or DVD recorder too.

Current digital TV operators and their products in market are:

1. Set Top Box – Siti Digital, In Cable Net, DigiCable, Hathway, and Den

2. Tata Sky – Tata Sky (Standard), Tata Sky HD, Tata Sky+ HD

3. Dish TV – Dish TV (Standard), DishPlus, Dish truHD Plus

4. Videocon D2H – Digital, HD Digital, HD Digital Video Recorder

5. Airtel – Digital TV, Digital TV HD, Digital TV HD Recorder

6. Reliance Big DTH – Standard, HD, HD with recording

Below mentioned is the TV set top box price offered by Videocon D2H which you can select and buy.

Price List of various Digital Set Top boxes

Set Top Boxes List	Price (Approx.)
Videocon d2h SD Digital Set Top Box	MRP Rs. 1620.00/-
Videocon d2h 4k Ultra HD Box	MRP Rs. 6590.00/-
Videocon d2h HD Digital Set Top Box	MRP Rs. 1820.00/-
Videocon d2h HD Digital Set Top Box with Unlimited Recording	MRP Rs. 1920.00/-
Airtel DTH Digital TV+	MRP Rs. 1740.00/-
Airtel DTH Digital TV HD+	MRP Rs. 1880.00/-
Airtel DTH Digital TV HD Recorder	MRP Rs. 4990.00/-
Tata Sky SD Set Top Box	MRP Rs. 1600.00/-
Tata Sky 4k Ultra HD Box	MRP Rs. 6400.00/-
Tata Sky HD+ PVR Recorder	MRP Rs. 7400.00/-
Tata Sky HD+ PVR Recorder with Mic & Karaoke 1 month	MRP Rs. 8100.00/-
DishTV Dish+ Recorder Set Top Box	MRP Rs. 1600.00/-
DishTV TruHD+ Recorder Set Top Box	MRP Rs. 2000.00/-

Set top box

There was a time when people used to watch their favorite tv channels thought cable television. But due to the rapid technological development in television these cable television seem to not give good picture quality. This has resulted in the conversion of analog transmission system to digital transmission system for receiving the digital signals transmitted by the broadcasters. In the customer end there has to be a set top box for tv which will be used to receive the digital signals coming from the service provider. The cable operators do provide set top cable box, but research has proved that there were signal losses from the cables that were connected to our homes and the cable operator. This means that even after paying more money consumers won’t be able to watch good quality picture on their latest and high cost televisions.

The only solution to this is to avail the service of dth service providers. In India there are 6 service providers who are providing dth service. The reason that one has to shift to dth is that, signals can be received directly from the satellite though the dish fixed on the roof tops. These dish are of smaller size which will not clutter the terrace. There has to be a set top box for tv to receive the digital signals. There are various types of stb with many features provided by these service providers when compared to the set top cable box provided by the cable operators. The technicians would visit the consumers home to set up the box and the dish.

Videocon d2h, an innovator in dth industry, use advanced digital technology in the world to provide service. We have a variety of stb that are mentioned below.

1. Digital Set Top Box: It is a standard definition digital box.
2. High Definition Digital Set Top Box: Viewers can view Asli “HD” channels on HD digital box.
3. HD Digital Video Recorder: Viewers can record their favorite movies and serials directly from their television.

We provide 400+ channels and services with 22 Asli Hd channels which is the highest provided by a dth service provider in India. The picture and sound quality provided by is crystal clear thus making the best service providers in India.

Customers can purchase the set top box for tv form the nearest Videocon d2h dealer and can also purchase online. After purchase our technicians will be at your house to set up the box and the dish. These are highly skillful technicians who do the installation quickly & smoothly when compared to the other dth providers and cable operators who take time to come and install their set top cable box.

To get more information about the packages and set top boxes, click on to our link below. We are always there 24x7 on our customer care numbers, facebook and twitter page to receive your valuable comments and feedbacks. d2honline.com.