digital set-top box

I have an antena on the roof and a analog TV. What digital to analog
converter should I get to receive digital over the air TV. I heard of the
digital set-top box which I will need after 2008. I want to get samethig
like that now because they say it will alow me to get local TV station much
clear.
Thank you

"AlphaOne" wrote:
I have an antena on the roof and a analog TV. What digital to analog
converter should I get to receive digital over the air TV. I heard of the
digital set-top box which I will need after 2008. I want to get samethig
like that now because they say it will alow me to get local TV station
much clear.
Thank you

There are boxes available for not much money.
Check ebay for used ones, or you might want
to consider a new television with a built in
digital tuner. I don't know how big of a set
you have now, but the prices are coming down.
Check walmart for the basic ones, maybe even
an hd set. Good luck!

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On Mon, 28 May 2007 17:20:32 -0400, AlphaOne wrote:

I have an antena on the roof and a analog TV. What digital to analog
converter should I get to receive digital over the air TV. I heard of the
digital set-top box which I will need after 2008. I want to get samethig
like that now because they say it will alow me to get local TV station much
clear.

ATSC STB's are still expensive last I checked. You can get a new DVD
recorder with a built in atsc (digital) tuner for the same price or even
cheaper. I'll let you decide which makes more sense.:-)
Example;

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5663208

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The link you provided is not an ATSC tuner/DVD recorder. It's NTSC.
The STBs (eg: Samsung DTB-H260F) are still cheaper than the cheapest -
with what gen chipset? - ATSC/DVR or HDR.

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On Mon, 28 May 2007 17:20:32 -0400, AlphaOne wrote:

I have an antena on the roof and a analog TV. What digital to
analog
converter should I get to receive digital over the air TV. I heard
of the
digital set-top box which I will need after 2008. I want to get
samethig
like that now because they say it will alow me to get local TV
station much
clear.

ATSC STB's are still expensive last I checked. You can get a new DVD
recorder with a built in atsc (digital) tuner for the same price or
even
cheaper. I'll let you decide which makes more sense.:-)
Example;

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5663208

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On Mon, 28 May 2007 23:40:59 -0700, SoCalCommie wrote:

The link you provided is not an ATSC tuner/DVD recorder. It's NTSC.
The STBs (eg: Samsung DTB-H260F) are still cheaper than the cheapest -
with what gen chipset? - ATSC/DVR or HDR.

"Wes Newell" wrote in message
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5663208

You are mistaken on both counts. A qoute from the link

"Item Description

The Philips DVDR3505 DVD recorder with TV tuner allows you to watch and
record HDTV programs like never before. Its built-in SDTV tuner receives
over-the-air digital broadcasts. There's no need to invest in a separate
HDTV converter box or HDTV receivers. Watch and record all your favorite
programming in perfect quality HDMI.

Featuring an i.LINK DV input for connecting to your digital camcorder, you
can now preserve all your personal videos on DVD. Plus, you'll record in
crystal clear Dolby Digital sound. Your recordings are guaranteed to play
back on any DVD player.

Philips DVDR3505/37 DVD Recorder with HDMI ATSC Tuner:"

The everyday price is $169 at Walmart. Here's the Samsung receiver only
for $179 at Circuit City.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ....do?oid=164855

IMO, only a fool would buy one of these now to work with an SDTV. $50
converter boxes will be avaialble by 2009. One may also get the $40
government coupon for it. So again, I'll let the buyer decide which makes
more sense.:-)



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On May 28, 5:20 pm, "AlphaOne" wrote:
I have an antena on the roof and a analog TV. What digital to analog
converter should I get to receive digital over the air TV. I heard of the
digital set-top box which I will need after 2008. I want to get samethig
like that now because they say it will alow me to get local TV station much
clear.
Thank you

I did exactly what you are looking to do. If you want a cheap way
out, there are a ton of DirectTV boxes that do what you want, and are
readily available on ebay. You don't need a dish or a subscription.
I recommend one of these three:

LG LSS-3200A,
Sony SAT-HD300,
Hughes HTL-HD

From what I understand, they are all the same box from LG. I got the
Hughes HTL-HD and I am very impressed with the functionality. there
are a lot of inputs and outputs on the box that allow you to do so
much with it. For example, I hooked mine to an old flatpanel computer
monitor via the DVI/VGA output. The remote control that comes with
the Hughes model can be programmed to control your TV and other
components. And, because they are DirectTV boxes, They are TIVO
compatible.

Try again. The 'description is misleading! Check the 'full
specification' page (SDTV (NTSC) is digital too).

Highlights
a.. Progressive Scan component video for optimized image
quality
b.. Dual media records on both DVD+R/RW as well as
DVD-R/RW formats
c.. i.LINK digital input for ideal digital camcorder
copies
d.. Built-in SDTV Tuner for digital television reception
e.. HDMI digital output for easy connection with single
cable







Tech Specs
General
Product Type DVD recorder with TV tuner

Form Factor Tabletop

Width 16.5 in

Depth 9.7 in

Height 2.3 in

Weight 5.3 lbs

Localization United States
DVD
Media Type CD-R, CD-RW, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD, CD

Media Format NTSC

Recordable Media DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R

Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz

Media Load Type Tray

Recording Mode SP, LP, EP, HQ, SP+, SLP

Programmability 8 events / 1 month

Program Guide Features Timer Programming

Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DivX
(ver.4), DivX (ver.5), DivX (ver.3.11), DivX (ver.6)

Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA, MP3
TV Tuner
Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69

Reception System NTSC

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On Mon, 28 May 2007 23:40:59 -0700, SoCalCommie wrote:

The link you provided is not an ATSC tuner/DVD recorder. It's
NTSC.
The STBs (eg: Samsung DTB-H260F) are still cheaper than the
cheapest -
with what gen chipset? - ATSC/DVR or HDR.

"Wes Newell" wrote in message
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5663208

You are mistaken on both counts. A qoute from the link

"Item Description

The Philips DVDR3505 DVD recorder with TV tuner allows you to watch
and
record HDTV programs like never before. Its built-in SDTV tuner
receives
over-the-air digital broadcasts. There's no need to invest in a
separate
HDTV converter box or HDTV receivers. Watch and record all your
favorite
programming in perfect quality HDMI.

Featuring an i.LINK DV input for connecting to your digital
camcorder, you
can now preserve all your personal videos on DVD. Plus, you'll
record in
crystal clear Dolby Digital sound. Your recordings are guaranteed to
play
back on any DVD player.

Philips DVDR3505/37 DVD Recorder with HDMI ATSC Tuner:"

The everyday price is $169 at Walmart. Here's the Samsung receiver
only
for $179 at Circuit City.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ....do?oid=164855

IMO, only a fool would buy one of these now to work with an SDTV.
$50
converter boxes will be avaialble by 2009. One may also get the $40
government coupon for it. So again, I'll let the buyer decide which
makes
more sense.:-)



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On Mon, 28 May 2007 23:40:59 -0700, SoCalCommie wrote:

The link you provided is not an ATSC tuner/DVD recorder. It's NTSC.
The STBs (eg: Samsung DTB-H260F) are still cheaper than the cheapest -
with what gen chipset? - ATSC/DVR or HDR.

"Wes Newell" wrote in message
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5663208

You are mistaken on both counts. A qoute from the link

"Item Description

The Philips DVDR3505 DVD recorder with TV tuner allows you to watch and
record HDTV programs like never before. Its built-in SDTV tuner receives
over-the-air digital broadcasts. There's no need to invest in a separate
HDTV converter box or HDTV receivers. Watch and record all your favorite
programming in perfect quality HDMI.

Featuring an i.LINK DV input for connecting to your digital camcorder, you
can now preserve all your personal videos on DVD. Plus, you'll record in
crystal clear Dolby Digital sound. Your recordings are guaranteed to play
back on any DVD player.

Philips DVDR3505/37 DVD Recorder with HDMI ATSC Tuner:"

The everyday price is $169 at Walmart. Here's the Samsung receiver only
for $179 at Circuit City.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ....do?oid=164855

The Phillips has an SD ATSC tuner so it won't output HD just using the
tuner. So, it won't replace a HD ATSC STB for a HDTV.

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On Tue, 29 May 2007 16:36:23 +0000, SoCalCommie wrote:

Try again. The 'description is misleading! Check the 'full
specification' page (SDTV (NTSC) is digital too).

Did you not read this?

Philips DVDR3505/37 DVD Recorder with HDMI ATSC Tuner:"

And I'm about 99% sure that someone here has already reported using it
for ATSC reception and recording. Now, it does down convert the recording
to NTSC. And while some of the new ones (like Panasonic EZ17) don't give
you HDTV out, I'm pretty sure this one will. ALthough for what he wants a
converter for it doesn't matter since he doesn't have an HDTV monitor or
TV. He just needs a basic converter for ATSC and this will do the job. If
not, then he can get an easy full refund within 30 days. Do you own some
Samsung stock? I see you push their newer ATSC STB a lot when it's not
really the best solution in many cases since the new recorders came out.

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On Tue, 29 May 2007 11:38:03 -0500, whosbest54 wrote:

The Phillips has an SD ATSC tuner so it won't output HD just using the
tuner. So, it won't replace a HD ATSC STB for a HDTV.

Since the person looking doesn't have an HDTV it doesn't matter. Or you
sure about this one not ouputting HDTV. It says it will in a couple of
places in the description. Certainly grounfd for a refund if it does,
although Walmart has a no questions asked refund policy for 30 days I
believe. I know I've returned a couple of things for a full refund.

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