| Tivax Digital Converter | 
 enlarge | Brand: TIVAX
Category: Kitchen
Buy New: $75.99
Avg. Customer Rating:   (2 reviews)
Sales Rank: 15270
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
MPN: STB-T8
Model: STB-T8
UPC: 689076210003
EAN: 0689076210003
ASIN: B001GRZ4BQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Down-converts DTV/HDTV digital broadcast signals for use on analog TVs | | • | Singal pass-through for easy intergration and connectivity | | • | Dobly Digital stereo compatible | | • | RF input/output and composite video//stereo audio outputs | | • | Includes remote control, batteries, RF and AV cables |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Main featuresReceives free on air High Definition TVbroadcastAnalog pass throughAuto scanElectronic program guide and program informationParental controlSupports both 4:3 and 16:9 TV aspect modesClosed-CaptioningDolby DigitalFull operation by remote controlENERGY STAR compliantNTIA certified, Qualified for $40 couponEnglish, Spanish & French on-screen displaySpecsIncludes remote control (with batteries), RF cable, AV cableInputs/outputs: Antenna/RF Coaxial and Smart Antenna interface, composite video,stereo audio (L/R), and 1 Antenna/RF outputFull operation by remote controlWarranty terms: 90 daysWeight: 1 lbDimensions: 6.3wX 1.8hX 8.7d480i standard video output
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| Customer Reviews:
Simply works great November 15, 2008
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I just got one of these. Agree with the first reviewer's thorough assessment. I have no cable at home, have a 7 yrs old JVC with a rabit ear on top of it. In my area, before the converter I could get NBC, CBS, ABC, CW, PBS, Fox 1 and sometimes Fox 2. With the box, on automatic chanel detection, now I could see NBCx2, CBSx2, ABC, CWx2, PBSx3, Fox1x2 and give up standing up to adjust the antenna to get Fox2. When the weather gets windy I lose lots of signals (same as before the converter), can't stand the choppy stuffs and crackle sounds so just leave the antenna in the best position for the best programs. What has been said about the digital signal is so very true: the signals that get to the tv are much much better than before. Luckily my TV has two sets of red/white/yellow connections for audio and S-video, just enough now to accomodate this converter box and my dvd player.
I bought this box on complete faith in Consumer Reports' rating (this box is the best). The guys from PBS's "Ask this old house" were showing how to use a converter box with antenna and they used the Zenith box which was also rated favorably by CR.
The set up with the remote was confusing due to incomprehensible chinese English. Need patience to go though initial trials/errors to decode what the instruction means.
Great D2A Converter Box October 8, 2008
55 out of 55 found this review helpful
I live in the Washington DC burbs and I'm one of the few, the proud, who still doesn't have some form of cable TV. The February deadline is approaching quickly, so I applied for my Gov't coupon, received it, and purchased this converter box to convert the digital signals to analog for my 32" Toshiba CRT TV. Having the converter box is nearly like getting cable--there are subchannels for the main networks. For example, WJLA, channel 7 in our area, has a 7.3 channel which a retro tv channel that airs re-runs of popular 80s TV shows M-F, like the A-Team and Magnum PI.
Pros:
* Metal housing is durable--no plastic parts except for remote control and front panel.
* Easy setup - Antenna to box, A/V cables from box to TV and you're set.
* Signal strength indicator - shows you how strong of a reception you're getting.
* TV guide button tells you what's on now and what's on next.
* Aspect changer - button lets control the aspect ratio of the video signal coming through the TV
* Dolby Digital certified sound. Not many other DTV boxes on the market can claim that.
* Analog passthrough! Yes, with the device in standby you can still get analog signals to your TV. Not all converter boxes have this feature.
* RS232 service port -- calling any computer geeks, here's your DB9 for s/w updates.
* One of the top three converter boxes rated by Consumer Reports.
Cons:
* Sound quality through TV OK. I have the volume at near max in order to hear the audio. I need to get some 6' audio cables to see if it sounds better out of my Yamaha receiver.
* This is digital TV. All stations come in clear, but if there's a weak signal, you'll get blotchy images and inconsistent sound.
* User manual could use a better translation, but it does the job.
* "Smart Antenna" not explained well. This box allows you to hook up either a regular old antenna or a "smart antenna," which adjusts the rotation and gain to get the best reception for a particular station. [...] carries one for $[...], but the one on my roof seems to work well.
I highly recommend making the DTV transition now before the rush, especially with this box. It takes 4-6 weeks for the Gov't to process your application and send you a credit card for $[...].
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