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Question: will this converter also output in HD format? I have a 720p lcd monitor (no tv tuner inside). Can I hook this converter up to my monitor via composite output and watch live TV? And if so, will it be 720p? Thanks
Document: I get a great picture from it, and good reception. Only issue I have is that it doesn't have S-Video output, just composite video output. However, it does have a serial input connection, allowing it to be controlled by a computer or other such device. A good converter box for those who have analog TV Tuner cards in their computers.
The converter box works just fine. A few things to point out:* Standby red light is really bright and annoying. I block it with the remote. * Only composite output. Would've been nice to have s-video.I have the converter connected to my computer monitor and the Tivax antenna next to it. We get reception to the one channel we're interested in.
But I did not want to do that. Money is tight for the family as is.Finally, I purchased the Insignia NS-DXA1 Digital to Analog TV Tuner Converter Box for Regular TV Sets. Total cost: approximately $33.00. The unit worked right out of the box! The unit also had a display menu that would give me all of the HD (High Definition) and DS (Digital Signals) signals when scanned.
STB PVR using Serial port channel changer.That's what I got this DTV converter for. The HD pvr recordings were about 7Gb per hour of recording. For most TV programs, I don't need high def. So, I am recording at Standard Def which takes about 1.2Gb per hour. This saves considerable Hard drive space.As far as picture quality, It's pretty near perfect. Tuner sensitivity is also very good. I'll post my channel changer perl script on the GBPVR forum once I get it completed.
Overall, this seemed to work ok. I bought it specifically because it can be controlled by my Tivo Series 2. I don't actually watch from this unit live as my TV has a built in tuner. Unfortunately, it keeps "losing" channel 2.1. I have to keep rescanning to add it back. That's not really an option because i only use this box with the tivo and can't rescan whenever i need to record that channel.Otherwise, the aspect ratio options are less than ideal.
I ordered the Tivax first and then the cheaper philco next. Tivax is better, more options, manual channel changer in rear, better designed and smaller remote. better sound output, plus: the remote has a volume control, which was huge for me since I re-use an old analog Monitor/TV which did not have a remote.This converter turned it into a remotely controlled TV for my bedroom: Thank you Tivax.
Sharper picture, better black levels. Many reviews say this is as close to DVD quality (not HD) and they're right.2) Comes with the RCA composite and coax cables, while the Digital Stream is coax only.3) Fast auto scan.4) Superior signal lock and more sensitive tuner.5) Superior guide. You can scroll programming info up to 12 hours ahead, but you ARE limited to info for the channel you're watching.
I bought the Tivax as a stop gap solution to firing Directv and their irritating price creep. I use the net for most of my information gathering, but still need to watch football on a tv. The first unit was defective (couldn't set it up using the handset), but Amazon quickly replaced it with a working unit. Coupled with the Tivax amplified HD antennae, I got 17 channels (including 4 HD channels that I didn't know even existed in my area) with great pictures and sounds.
Maybe it's because we live in a "dead zone", but we have given up watching TV altogether and started reading books. Only get a few channels and none you care to watch. Try to watch a police or mystery show, and you loose about 1/3 of the speech and picture. You can't even follow the plot. You absolutely can't move the antenna or you lose everything.We bought the cheapest converter box available for another TV in my father's guest room.
Did not work as I understood it. Does NOT work with cable. Is not a HD tuner for a TV that is HD ready. YOU MUST USE A HD ANTENNA. And then Amazon will not accept a return. Extremely DISAPPOINTED. LAME! I would give it Zero Stars but thats not possible.
Answer: As usual the GOV,has given to the rich Banks,Acorn,ect. and screwed the TAX Payers!!!!!