Re: ATSC modulators
- From: beaver <ed@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 05:27:05 -0700 (PDT)
Yes, you are correct, I would be going over to an analog system
internally.
On the cost, I was told by the Verizon rep that converter boxes
available via the coupon program at Bestbuy and other vendors are
compatible with the units that they use. So I would use the three
free ones Verizon gives me, plus the two I would get from the rebate
coupon, plus some more that others would donate to me. I do need to
buy two quad Channelplus modulators. This would get me the basic
channels I want to distribute (ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Discovery, CNN, two
PBS). I might make one reachable by Infra Red relay so that its
channel can be changed anywhere in the home. My PC, cameras, DVD
players, etc are already modulated.
This internal cable is for small TVs throughout the house, such as in
my bedrooms, baths, etc. On the quality, I don't mind the
degradation. I have been using an antenna in my attic until a few
months ago, and this is still better.
The alternative is to switch to Comcast, but customer service for them
has been very bad in this area. Also, I just switched to Verizon FIOS
two months ago, and I am not sure of my obligations.
I am still deciding, but it looks like going all-digital is out of the
picture for me (ok, bad pun).
Edward Cheung
On May 28, 12:45 am, "BruceR" <razrbr...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Ed, It appears that by doing that you're willing to forego the supposed
benefits of the digital signal by converting it to analog but to do so
you'll have to rent a cable box for each channel - which could get
pricey on an annual basis. Is VZW's FIOS system the only cable TV game
in town? Perhaps there is another company like Time Warner or Comcast
that would let you keep everything as is at no additional cost.
beaver wrote:
I currently place video sources onto unused (analog) channels, and
send that along with the incoming RF around the house.
If I were to switch to digital (ATSC), I would like to also distribute
the video sources (PC, DVD, CCTV cameras, etc) onto unused ATSC
channels also. This is why I seek something such as an ATSC
modulator. Thus, I want any TV in the house (with a DTV set top box)
be able to see the old analog sources. I know I may be able to do it
with two remotes at each location, but I was exploring the ATSC
modulator option.
Looks like this idea is too expensive for me to use. I will instead
set up my own little cable system inside my home by using analog
modulators connected to half a dozen set top boxes set to the favorite
channels.
Edward Cheung
On May 27, 7:33 pm, G. Morgan <no...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
beaver wrote:
My cable TV operator (Verizon FIOS) is going all digital. This
means that I will need to switch to the digital TV tuner set top
boxes. In order to still see the in-house TV sources (camers, DVD
players, PCs, etc), I would need a digital (ATSC) modulator.
ATSC modulator is an oxymoron. Depending on what output you use for
the FIOS
set-top-box (STB) either RF, component, or HDMI will decide how to
inject your
signals. Assuming you are going to use the RF (Coax) output of the
STB you
can use the same analog modulators you already own. If you use the
HDMI or
component outputs of the STB to the input of the TV you'll probably
just need
to use another component level input on the TV to see the other
sources. This
is especially true if the FIOS STB uses HDCP (which I wouldn't
know).http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-bandwidth_Digital_Content_Protection
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