The EPGs on more advanced products such as TiVo or even standard digital cable boxes usually show more information, such as program data for several hours in the future for several channels at a time. It's definitely better than nothing--which may be what many buyers of this box are used to--but there's definitely room for improvement. This is an important feature because the NS-DXA1 will most commonly be used with older, analog TVs with a standard aspect ratio, but an increasing amount of digital TV is presented in wide-screen There are two RF-style F connectors, which are the connecters that have the screw threads on the outside and the small hole inside.
One is an antenna input and should be connected to the antenna using a coaxial cable. If your TV has the proper inputs, you should use this output as it offers superior audio and video quality over the RF connection. There are two cables--an RF cable and a composite-video cable with stereo audio cables. A single AAA battery for the remote is also included.
We haven't been able to test this functionality on any of the boxes yet, but the Smart Antennas we've seen are so expensive we find it hard to believe it's worth the money for connecting to such a bargain DTV box. Some users will note that the NS-DXA1 doesn't offer analog pass-through, meaning that it would still pass analog antenna signal to a TV. While this might be useful for analog signals broadcast this year, it's not that big of an omission since that feature will be essentially useless once the FCC shuts off analog signals in February Lastly, there are a few DTV boxes--such as the Channel Master CM --that feature an S-Video output, which can provide better video quality than that composite video.
This should only matter if you currently have a TV that has an S-Video input. We were able to tune into all of the major stations from our Manhattan location and we very rarely saw artifacts because of reception problems. We also tuned in from Queens, New York, and signal quality was just as good. Controlling closed captions. Turning the lock system on or off. Changing the password.
Blocking channels. Blocking general TV programs. Blocking movies. Downloading rating information. Using the on-screen menu system. Programming the converter box remote control. Legal notices. However, if you did not, take your. To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose y our. Even though it is being phased out, it's still a very good performer with excellent non-amplified reception and a decent menu system.
Perhaps it will soon be available at lower prices on the Internet, and as such would be a smart choice. Confused about what AV Gear to buy or how to set it up? Conclusion With a simple look, a nice bright blue light, a fully functional remote and basic connections, this tuner did its job quite well. Read the Complete Thread. I picked up one of the CM units a couple days ago. I was unable to find it on Amazon.
It looks like it sold out! It is a fantastic converter! I have a couple of those APEX boxes…. I know of at least one of mine that has a power supply that makes noise in standby mode. Not to mention with rabbit ears, keep the AC power cord away from the leads as much as possible.
It causes quite a bit of interference; enough to block stations from coming in. Thanks for the review! I might just have to get one of those Channel Master units.
I have the Zenith DTT and have been really happy, except that I wish that it had S-video and that the program guide showed more into the future. I do like how the Zenith lets you check what's on other channels without changing the channel, though.
That's one of the reason that I put off getting one until a couple of months ago. Subscribe to our newsletter.
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