WO2019185258A1 - A broadcast receiver device with enhanced signal reception efficiency - Google Patents

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WO2019185258A1
WO2019185258A1 PCT/EP2019/054605 EP2019054605W WO2019185258A1 WO 2019185258 A1 WO2019185258 A1 WO 2019185258A1 EP 2019054605 W EP2019054605 W EP 2019054605W WO 2019185258 A1 WO2019185258 A1 WO 2019185258A1
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Mustafa Ilker Uzun
Cengiz Berkay
Osman Osman
Mehmet Emin CEPNI
Alper OZEL
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    • H04N21/40—Client devices specifically adapted for the reception of or interaction with content, e.g. set-top-box [STB]; Operations thereof
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    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N21/00—Selective content distribution, e.g. interactive television or video on demand [VOD]
    • H04N21/40—Client devices specifically adapted for the reception of or interaction with content, e.g. set-top-box [STB]; Operations thereof
    • H04N21/45—Management operations performed by the client for facilitating the reception of or the interaction with the content or administrating data related to the end-user or to the client device itself, e.g. learning user preferences for recommending movies, resolving scheduling conflicts
    • H04N21/462—Content or additional data management, e.g. creating a master electronic program guide from data received from the Internet and a Head-end, controlling the complexity of a video stream by scaling the resolution or bit-rate based on the client capabilities
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  • the present invention relates to a broadcast receiver device whose communication performance is enhanced by ranking data from a plurality of signal sources and selecting the most favorable source.
  • Digital and interactive television systems present a high number of television channels and programs, and as a result of this situation, traditional methods for making adjustments for the operation of the display device require working through many setting parameters, which consequently becomes an inefficient and time consuming effort.
  • a display device such as a television set having a digital receiver-player to effectively process received services.
  • a display device can receive programs in different membership formats by means of cable or satellite broadcasts.
  • Broadcast receiver devices require communication modules and in particular, antennas to connect to internet, to be adapted for remote access or to be able to receive a broadcast signal.
  • Antennas collect the electromagnetic waves scattered in space and enable these waves to be transmitted through transmission lines (receiver antenna) or enable signals received from transmission lines to be dispersed as waves in space (transmitter antenna).
  • Antennas are sized, shaped and are usually named according to wave lengths.
  • the electronic device to be connected converts these waves into electrical signals by means of a receiver antenna adapted to collect electromagnetic waves in the frequency range of the wave sent, enabling connection.
  • Receiver antennas are provided in broadcast receiver devices such as televisions, in order to remotely connect the devices and to enable broadcast data transmission.
  • multiple antennas are used to watch a plurality of broadcasts or to record a broadcast while watching another, and tuner circuits are used enabling inputting antenna signals to a satellite receiver or a television.
  • multiple antenna inputs are provided to present multiple channels and broadcast recording options to users.
  • Such inputs are disposed on a device as MAIN and SUB antenna inputs, which are short for MAIN Antenna reflector and SUB antenna reflector.
  • MAIN and SUB antenna inputs are short for MAIN Antenna reflector and SUB antenna reflector.
  • the aim of the present invention is to realize a broadcast receiver device comprising a processor enabling performing between a plurality of antennas a selection with enhanced signal receiving efficiency.
  • the broadcast receiver device realized to achieve the aim of the present invention and disclosed in the first claim and the dependent claims, comprises a body, a processor executing entered commands, a plurality of antennas enabling collecting signals from a transmitter, at least one antenna connection input enabling connecting an antenna on the body, at least one tuner enabling the signal received by means of an antenna to be processed and converted to a format suitable for displaying, a plurality of connection lines enabling data transmission between the tuner and an antenna, and a switch enabling switching between antennas on the connection lines.
  • a user can control the broadcast receiver device by sending commands to the processor by means of a device menu.
  • the device menu is displayable on a screen, controllable by a remote controller and enables making selections.
  • the processor activates upon a user making a selection on the device menu, and executes the steps of sending the related selection parameters to the tuner, comparing the related broadcast signals by sequentially activating connection lines, and applying the user's selection by using the connection path determined to have the strongest signal strength between the compared signal parameters of the related selection.
  • the broadcast signal source may be a satellite antenna, external satellite receiver or a connection via USB. The variety and high number of signal sources enables displaying a higher quality broadcast. Problems such as a decreased broadcast quality or failure to receive broadcast due to a user connecting antenna inputs incorrectly, are eliminated by dismissing the dependency of source selection from a physical antenna source connection.
  • the broadcast receiver device comprises at least two tuners and at least two antennas. Separate connection lines are established between each tuner and each antenna. Each one of said connection lines independent of each other, convert data from a related antenna to a format suitable for displaying the broadcast, enabling options such as watching two separate broadcasts or recording a broadcast while watching another.
  • the signal levels between antennas are compared upon a user sending the processor the information of the channel desired to be watched, and the connection line with the highest signal level is activated.
  • a source can be selected according to signal level determination and ranking between the inputs other than the signal source of the channel being watched. The user is thus enabled to watch the desired broadcast with the highest quality.
  • the broadcast receiver device comprises a processor triggered upon a user selecting a channel, and sending commands to the switch switching between connection lines.
  • the processor ranks the antenna signals between the input channels of the present antenna connections providing the related content.
  • the processor commands the switch to form a new connection, making the transition from the last connection prior to the channel change to the preferred new connection. Ease of use is thus provided by making an automatic selection and executing the transition without requiring a user to control manually.
  • the antenna enables receiving radio frequencies.
  • the antenna may also be designed to receive Bluetooth or Wi-Fi signal frequencies.
  • Bluetooth is the name of the short range radio frequency (RF) technology eliminating cable connection. Bluetooth enables computers, peripheral units and other devices to communicate without a cable connection even when they are out of visible reach. Bluetooth technology operates in 2.4 Ghz ISM frequency band, and is capable of sound or data transmission. The effective distance of Bluetooth enhanced devices capable of data transmission up to 24 Mbps is approximately in the range of 10 to 100 meters. This is included in the IEEE 802.15.1 Standard regulated by the IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
  • Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity
  • Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity
  • devices such as personal computers, Internet connected televisions, video game consoles, digital sound players and smart phones.
  • Wi-Fi enables laptop computers, PDAs and other portable devices to connect to a nearby local area network by means of wireless access points.
  • Such a connection is enabled in 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radio frequency in accordance with IEEE 802.11 protocol used commonly by both the wireless access points and the devices.
  • the antenna provided in the device eliminates the necessity to establish a cable connection line. If a valid content source related to a viewing preference transmitted to the processor is provided, the processor performs the steps of selecting through ranking between the present sources with the highest signal strengths. The signal strengths of the sources are monitored and compared throughout the content watching period, switching the content source when a better signal level is determined, thereby providing the users with the best viewing quality throughout the watching period.
  • a method enabling operating the broadcast receiver device comprising the steps of receiving radio frequency signals by means of a plurality of antennas; transmitting these signals to the tuner via connection lines established separately between each antenna and the tuner; converting the signals to a signal frequency adapted for displaying; upon entering on the device menu of the processor an information for the channel desired to be watched, sending parameters of the related channel to the tuner; sequentially activating each connection line by commanding the switch; monitoring the signal levels on the tuner; and selecting for the determined channel the connection line with the highest signal level measured in the tuner.
  • content source is selected according to signal strength, enhancing watching quality of the user.
  • a broadcast receiver device is realized by means of the invention, comprising a plurality of antennas, whose watching efficiency is improved and signal level is enhanced by automatic broadcast source selection.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view of the broadcast receiver device.
  • the broadcast receiver device (1) comprises a body (8) and a processor (2) executing entered commands.
  • the processor (2) communicates with other electronic components to create and execute the commands required to operate the broadcast receiver device (1).
  • a plurality of antennas (3) enabling collecting signals from a transmitter, are integrated or externally connected to the broadcast receiver device (1).
  • Antenna (3) is of the signal receiver type.
  • At least one antenna connection input (4) is provided, enabling connecting the antenna (3) on the body (8).
  • the antenna connection input (4) may be disposed on the outer surface of the broadcast receiver device (1) suitably for making an external connection, as well as on the interior of the broadcast receiver device (1), at the portions providing connection to the electronic components.
  • At least one tuner (5) is provided, enabling converting the signal received by means of an antenna (3) into a format adapted for displaying.
  • the tuner (5) contributes to the process of converting the signal from the antenna (3) into a display format.
  • a plurality of connection lines (6) enabling data transmission between the tuner (5) and the antennas (3), comprise a switch (7) enabling switching between antennas (3) on the connection lines (6).
  • a user can control the broadcast receiver device (1) by sending commands to the processor (2) by means of a device menu (M).
  • the processor (2) activates upon a user making a selection on the device menu (M), and executes the steps of sending the related selection parameters to the tuner (5), comparing the related signals by sequentially activating connection lines (6), and applying the user's selection by using the connection line (6) determined to have the strongest signal strength between the compared signal parameters of the related selection. The watching quality of the content is thus enhanced.
  • the broadcast receiver device (1) comprises at least two tuners (5) and at least two antennas (3). Separate connection lines (6) are established between each tuner (5) and each antenna (3). Each one of said connection lines (6) independent of each other, convert data from a related antenna (3) to a format suitable for displaying the broadcast, enabling user options such as watching two separate broadcasts or recording a broadcast while watching another.
  • the information about the channel or content selection of a user on the broadcast receiver device (1) is transmitted to the processor (2).
  • the processor (2) compares the signals related to the channel desired to be watched received from separate antennas (3). As a result of the comparison, the connection line (6) through the antenna (3) is selected, providing the highest broadcast signal strength. Afterwards, the processor (2) sends command to the switch (7) enabling transition between the connection lines (6) for it to activate the selected connection line (6). The antenna (3) with the highest signal strength is thus selected.
  • the broadcast receiver device (1) comprises an antenna enabling receiving radio frequencies.
  • the antenna (3) provided in the broadcast receiver device (1) eliminates the necessity to establish a cable connection line (6). If a valid content source related to a viewing preference transmitted to the processor (2) is provided, the processor (2) performs the steps of selecting through ranking between the present sources with the highest signal strengths. The signal strengths of the sources are monitored and compared throughout the content watching period, switching the content source when a better signal level is determined, thereby providing the users with the best viewing quality throughout the watching period.
  • a method enabling operating the broadcast receiver device (1) comprising the steps of receiving radio frequency signals by means of a plurality of antennas (3); transmitting these signals to the tuner (5) via connection lines (6) established separately between each antenna (3) and the tuner (5); converting the signals to a signal frequency adapted for displaying; upon entering on the device menu (M) of the processor (2) an information for the channel desired to be watched, sending parameters of the related channel to the tuner (5); sequentially activating each connection line (6); monitoring the signal levels on the tuner (5); and selecting for the determined channel the connection line (6) with the highest signal level measured in the tuner (5).
  • content source is selected according to signal strength, enhancing watching quality of the user.
  • the content source is used which is determined by means of the processor (2) to have the highest signal strength between a plurality of antennas (3), thereby improving watching quality by enhancing signal reception efficiency.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a broadcast receiver device (1) in which a processor (2) executes the steps of determining between a plurality of antenna (3) connections the one with the highest signal strength and switching to it.

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A BROADCAST RECEIVER DEVICE WITH ENHANCED SIGNAL RECEPTION EFFICIENCY
The present invention relates to a broadcast receiver device whose communication performance is enhanced by ranking data from a plurality of signal sources and selecting the most favorable source.
Digital and interactive television systems present a high number of television channels and programs, and as a result of this situation, traditional methods for making adjustments for the operation of the display device require working through many setting parameters, which consequently becomes an inefficient and time consuming effort.
Currently, due to the fact that users are presented with many television and multimedia services, it is needed to design methods for a main device, in other terms a display device such as a television set having a digital receiver-player to effectively process received services. A display device can receive programs in different membership formats by means of cable or satellite broadcasts.
Broadcast receiver devices require communication modules and in particular, antennas to connect to internet, to be adapted for remote access or to be able to receive a broadcast signal. Antennas collect the electromagnetic waves scattered in space and enable these waves to be transmitted through transmission lines (receiver antenna) or enable signals received from transmission lines to be dispersed as waves in space (transmitter antenna). Antennas are sized, shaped and are usually named according to wave lengths. When an electronic device needs to remotely connect another electronic device, it emits electromagnetic signals. The electronic device to be connected converts these waves into electrical signals by means of a receiver antenna adapted to collect electromagnetic waves in the frequency range of the wave sent, enabling connection. Receiver antennas are provided in broadcast receiver devices such as televisions, in order to remotely connect the devices and to enable broadcast data transmission.
In devices such as televisions and satellite receivers, multiple antennas are used to watch a plurality of broadcasts or to record a broadcast while watching another, and tuner circuits are used enabling inputting antenna signals to a satellite receiver or a television.
In current broadcast receiver devices, multiple antenna inputs are provided to present multiple channels and broadcast recording options to users. Such inputs are disposed on a device as MAIN and SUB antenna inputs, which are short for MAIN Antenna reflector and SUB antenna reflector. By connecting the broadcast cables to said inputs, broadcast is played through the selected connection regardless of channel signal measuring. Problems such as low signal quality or failure to display is experienced in cases when the channel to be watched by a selected connection input has a low broadcasting quality or incorrect connection of the broadcast cables to antenna inputs.
State of the art United States patent document no. US 6002672 A1 mentions a broadcast receiving system with two antennas which combines channel lists from both antennas and presents a single list to the users. A method is disclosed, in which the broadcast source of the list containing the channel selected by a user, is automatically selected for being displayed.
State of the art United States patent document no. US7421012 B1 discloses a selection method of opting for the best signal level between a plurality of Wi-Fi antennas.
The aim of the present invention is to realize a broadcast receiver device comprising a processor enabling performing between a plurality of antennas a selection with enhanced signal receiving efficiency.
The broadcast receiver device realized to achieve the aim of the present invention and disclosed in the first claim and the dependent claims, comprises a body, a processor executing entered commands, a plurality of antennas enabling collecting signals from a transmitter, at least one antenna connection input enabling connecting an antenna on the body, at least one tuner enabling the signal received by means of an antenna to be processed and converted to a format suitable for displaying, a plurality of connection lines enabling data transmission between the tuner and an antenna, and a switch enabling switching between antennas on the connection lines. A user can control the broadcast receiver device by sending commands to the processor by means of a device menu. The device menu is displayable on a screen, controllable by a remote controller and enables making selections.
In the broadcast receiver device of the invention, the processor activates upon a user making a selection on the device menu, and executes the steps of sending the related selection parameters to the tuner, comparing the related broadcast signals by sequentially activating connection lines, and applying the user's selection by using the connection path determined to have the strongest signal strength between the compared signal parameters of the related selection. The broadcast signal source may be a satellite antenna, external satellite receiver or a connection via USB. The variety and high number of signal sources enables displaying a higher quality broadcast. Problems such as a decreased broadcast quality or failure to receive broadcast due to a user connecting antenna inputs incorrectly, are eliminated by dismissing the dependency of source selection from a physical antenna source connection.
In an embodiment of the invention, the broadcast receiver device comprises at least two tuners and at least two antennas. Separate connection lines are established between each tuner and each antenna. Each one of said connection lines independent of each other, convert data from a related antenna to a format suitable for displaying the broadcast, enabling options such as watching two separate broadcasts or recording a broadcast while watching another. The signal levels between antennas are compared upon a user sending the processor the information of the channel desired to be watched, and the connection line with the highest signal level is activated. When it is desired to record a channel other than the one being watched, a source can be selected according to signal level determination and ranking between the inputs other than the signal source of the channel being watched. The user is thus enabled to watch the desired broadcast with the highest quality.
In an embodiment of the invention, the broadcast receiver device comprises a processor triggered upon a user selecting a channel, and sending commands to the switch switching between connection lines. Upon a user selecting through the device menu a content desired to be watched, the processor ranks the antenna signals between the input channels of the present antenna connections providing the related content. Upon determination of the connection line with the highest signal strength, the processor commands the switch to form a new connection, making the transition from the last connection prior to the channel change to the preferred new connection. Ease of use is thus provided by making an automatic selection and executing the transition without requiring a user to control manually.
In another embodiment of the invention, the antenna enables receiving radio frequencies. The antenna may also be designed to receive Bluetooth or Wi-Fi signal frequencies. Bluetooth is the name of the short range radio frequency (RF) technology eliminating cable connection. Bluetooth enables computers, peripheral units and other devices to communicate without a cable connection even when they are out of visible reach. Bluetooth technology operates in 2.4 Ghz ISM frequency band, and is capable of sound or data transmission. The effective distance of Bluetooth enhanced devices capable of data transmission up to 24 Mbps is approximately in the range of 10 to 100 meters. This is included in the IEEE 802.15.1 Standard regulated by the IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is the technology enabling Internet connection of devices such as personal computers, Internet connected televisions, video game consoles, digital sound players and smart phones. Wi-Fi enables laptop computers, PDAs and other portable devices to connect to a nearby local area network by means of wireless access points. Such a connection is enabled in 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radio frequency in accordance with IEEE 802.11 protocol used commonly by both the wireless access points and the devices. In cases when a media content can be displayed by means of a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection, the antenna provided in the device eliminates the necessity to establish a cable connection line. If a valid content source related to a viewing preference transmitted to the processor is provided, the processor performs the steps of selecting through ranking between the present sources with the highest signal strengths. The signal strengths of the sources are monitored and compared throughout the content watching period, switching the content source when a better signal level is determined, thereby providing the users with the best viewing quality throughout the watching period.
In an embodiment of the invention, a method enabling operating the broadcast receiver device is executed comprising the steps of receiving radio frequency signals by means of a plurality of antennas; transmitting these signals to the tuner via connection lines established separately between each antenna and the tuner; converting the signals to a signal frequency adapted for displaying; upon entering on the device menu of the processor an information for the channel desired to be watched, sending parameters of the related channel to the tuner; sequentially activating each connection line by commanding the switch; monitoring the signal levels on the tuner; and selecting for the determined channel the connection line with the highest signal level measured in the tuner. By this, content source is selected according to signal strength, enhancing watching quality of the user.
A broadcast receiver device is realized by means of the invention, comprising a plurality of antennas, whose watching efficiency is improved and signal level is enhanced by automatic broadcast source selection.
The broadcast receiver device realized to achieve the aims of the present invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, wherein:
Figure 1 is a schematic view of the broadcast receiver device.
The elements in the figure are numbered individually and the correspondence of these numbers are given hereinafter.
  1. Broadcast receiver device
  2. Processor
  3. Antenna
  4. Antenna connection input
  5. Tuner
  6. Connection line
  7. Switch
  8. Body
    M: Device menu
The broadcast receiver device (1) comprises a body (8) and a processor (2) executing entered commands. The processor (2) communicates with other electronic components to create and execute the commands required to operate the broadcast receiver device (1). A plurality of antennas (3) enabling collecting signals from a transmitter, are integrated or externally connected to the broadcast receiver device (1). Antenna (3) is of the signal receiver type. At least one antenna connection input (4) is provided, enabling connecting the antenna (3) on the body (8). The antenna connection input (4) may be disposed on the outer surface of the broadcast receiver device (1) suitably for making an external connection, as well as on the interior of the broadcast receiver device (1), at the portions providing connection to the electronic components. At least one tuner (5) is provided, enabling converting the signal received by means of an antenna (3) into a format adapted for displaying. The tuner (5) contributes to the process of converting the signal from the antenna (3) into a display format. A plurality of connection lines (6) enabling data transmission between the tuner (5) and the antennas (3), comprise a switch (7) enabling switching between antennas (3) on the connection lines (6). A user can control the broadcast receiver device (1) by sending commands to the processor (2) by means of a device menu (M). The processor (2) activates upon a user making a selection on the device menu (M), and executes the steps of sending the related selection parameters to the tuner (5), comparing the related signals by sequentially activating connection lines (6), and applying the user's selection by using the connection line (6) determined to have the strongest signal strength between the compared signal parameters of the related selection. The watching quality of the content is thus enhanced.
In an embodiment of the invention, the broadcast receiver device (1) comprises at least two tuners (5) and at least two antennas (3). Separate connection lines (6) are established between each tuner (5) and each antenna (3). Each one of said connection lines (6) independent of each other, convert data from a related antenna (3) to a format suitable for displaying the broadcast, enabling user options such as watching two separate broadcasts or recording a broadcast while watching another.
In an embodiment of the invention, the information about the channel or content selection of a user on the broadcast receiver device (1) is transmitted to the processor (2). The processor (2) compares the signals related to the channel desired to be watched received from separate antennas (3). As a result of the comparison, the connection line (6) through the antenna (3) is selected, providing the highest broadcast signal strength. Afterwards, the processor (2) sends command to the switch (7) enabling transition between the connection lines (6) for it to activate the selected connection line (6). The antenna (3) with the highest signal strength is thus selected.
In an embodiment of the invention, the broadcast receiver device (1) comprises an antenna enabling receiving radio frequencies. In cases when a media content can be displayed by means of a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection, the antenna (3) provided in the broadcast receiver device (1) eliminates the necessity to establish a cable connection line (6). If a valid content source related to a viewing preference transmitted to the processor (2) is provided, the processor (2) performs the steps of selecting through ranking between the present sources with the highest signal strengths. The signal strengths of the sources are monitored and compared throughout the content watching period, switching the content source when a better signal level is determined, thereby providing the users with the best viewing quality throughout the watching period.
In another embodiment of the invention, a method enabling operating the broadcast receiver device (1) is executed comprising the steps of receiving radio frequency signals by means of a plurality of antennas (3); transmitting these signals to the tuner (5) via connection lines (6) established separately between each antenna (3) and the tuner (5); converting the signals to a signal frequency adapted for displaying; upon entering on the device menu (M) of the processor (2) an information for the channel desired to be watched, sending parameters of the related channel to the tuner (5); sequentially activating each connection line (6); monitoring the signal levels on the tuner (5); and selecting for the determined channel the connection line (6) with the highest signal level measured in the tuner (5). By this, content source is selected according to signal strength, enhancing watching quality of the user.
In the broadcast receiver device (1) of the invention, the content source is used which is determined by means of the processor (2) to have the highest signal strength between a plurality of antennas (3), thereby improving watching quality by enhancing signal reception efficiency.

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  1. A broadcast receiver device (1) comprising a body (8), a processor (2) executing entered commands, a plurality of antennas (3) enabling collecting signals from a transmitter, at least one antenna connection input (4) enabling connecting an antenna (3) on the body (8), at least one tuner (5) enabling the signal received by means of an antenna (3) to be processed and converted to a format suitable for displaying, a plurality of connection lines (6) enabling data transmission between the tuner (5) and an antenna (3), and a switch (7) enabling switching between antennas (3) on the connection lines (6), characterized by the processor (2) activated upon a user making selection on a device menu (M), executing the steps of
    - sending related selection parameters to the tuner (5),
    - comparing related signals by sequentially activating connection lines (6)
    - executing the user's selection by using the connection line (6) determined to have the highest signal strength of the related selection between compared signal parameters.
  2. A broadcast receiver device (1) according to claim 1, comprising at least two tuners (5) and at least two antennas (3), characterized by the connection lines (6) established separately between each antenna (3) and each tuner (5)
  3. A broadcast receiver device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the processor (2) triggered upon a user selecting channels, enabling transition between connection lines (6) by sending commands to the switch (7).
  4. A broadcast receiver device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the antenna (3) enabling receiving radio frequencies.
  5. A method enabling operating the broadcast receiver device (1), comprising the steps of receiving radio frequency signals by means of a plurality of antennas (3); transmitting these signals to the tuner (5) via connection lines (6) established separately between each antenna (3) and the tuner (5); converting the signals to a signal frequency adapted for displaying; upon entering on the device menu (M) of the processor (2) an information for the channel desired to be watched, sending parameters of the related channel to the tuner (5); monitoring the signal levels on the tuner (5) by sequentially activating each connection line (6); and selecting for the determined channel the connection line (6) with the highest signal level measured in the tuner (5).
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