http://www.dtvusaforum.com Reviews, ratings, and general discussion of digital-to-analog converters and ATSC set top boxes. Includes troubleshooting and help. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.dtvusaforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.dtvusaforum.com http://www.dtvusaforum.com/converter-boxes-atsc-tuners/14470-anybody-else-have-converter-box-go-bad-them.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:23:29 GMT My converter box just went out on me last night. Make: Magnavox Model: TB110MW9. Guess it isn't a huge deal since my TV has an hd tuner, but I was using the Magnavox for picking up a far off NBC affiliate that the HD tuner couldn't get. Grr. For spending $50 on it, I would have expected it to last at least a couple of years. ]]> Converter Boxes and ATSC Tuners CptlA http://www.dtvusaforum.com/converter-boxes-atsc-tuners/14470-anybody-else-have-converter-box-go-bad-them.html http://www.dtvusaforum.com/converter-boxes-atsc-tuners/13812-trouble-tuning-one-particular-station-signal-strength-ok.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:06:23 GMT I have an Apex converter box that I've had hooked up and working sufficiently since the spring. Now, suddenly, it won't tune to a station that has signal. The station's .2 and .3 versions are there but if I tune to this particular station the signal is acquired for maybe 1 second before it goes to a grey screen, won't respond to the remote for about 15 seconds then bounces back to some other station. Only happens with this one station, all other tuning seems ok. Doesn't seem to matter if I arrow up/down, enter number or navigate from the guide.

I've tried rescanning, unplugging, and 4-letter words . . . all to no avail. Before I go buy another (hopefully better) converter I'd like to know if anyone knows what this problem is and if it is fixable.

Thanks for any insight :)

Frustrated,

Jenn ]]> Converter Boxes and ATSC Tuners Jennapoo http://www.dtvusaforum.com/converter-boxes-atsc-tuners/13812-trouble-tuning-one-particular-station-signal-strength-ok.html http://www.dtvusaforum.com/converter-boxes-atsc-tuners/12988-not-working.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:21:24 GMT My two converter boxes are no longer working! What do i do now? My two converter boxes are no longer working! What do i do now? ]]> Converter Boxes and ATSC Tuners CYNTHIA http://www.dtvusaforum.com/converter-boxes-atsc-tuners/12988-not-working.html http://www.dtvusaforum.com/converter-boxes-atsc-tuners/12693-slingbox-zinwell-970a.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:38:56 GMT I am using a Slingbox Classic with a Zinwell 970A converter box the problem is I need a remote code for the Slingbox can anyone help? Thanks I am using a Slingbox Classic with a Zinwell 970A converter box the problem is I need a remote code for the Slingbox can anyone help? Thanks ]]> Converter Boxes and ATSC Tuners jam12 http://www.dtvusaforum.com/converter-boxes-atsc-tuners/12693-slingbox-zinwell-970a.html http://www.dtvusaforum.com/converter-boxes-atsc-tuners/11867-searching-atsc-qam-tuner.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:30:19 GMT I have a Dell 3300MP projector in a DIY home theater set up. Have Comcast basic digital service, also an OTA antenna lead from a large outdoor... I have a Dell 3300MP projector in a DIY home theater set up. Have Comcast basic digital service, also an OTA antenna lead from a large outdoor antenna. I'd like to find an HD tuner that has both OTA and QAM capability, but no DVR. I want a unit that does not "down scale" the signal as many DVR units do.
One very popular model that would be perfect is the Samsung DTB-H260F. Problem is, it's not being made anymore and I can't find any new ones still for sale.

So the question is: What is a good stand alone HD/QAM tuner that:
----has component video output (my receiver doesn't have HDMI)
----has digital audio out
----does not have a DVR
----has 2 memory areas for storing scanned channels - to avoid having to rescan each time you switch from OTA to cable
----is available new with manufacture's warranty from a reliable outlet
What could be simpler??? It turns out, there aren't many that fit all the requirements.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
DicknDenver ]]> Converter Boxes and ATSC Tuners DicknDenver http://www.dtvusaforum.com/converter-boxes-atsc-tuners/11867-searching-atsc-qam-tuner.html