High Definition Television Receiver

My High Definition television did not include the ATSC tuner. It is a Toshiba 30HF83 with a DVI/HDCP input. I had purchased a Samsung SIR-T351 set top box which does recieve the High Definition stations. The problem is I need to have the antenna rotor pointed directly at each individual transmitter station. Another set just purchased which is a Toshiba 37HL67 has both the NTSC and the ATSC tuner incorporated. This set does not require the antenna pointed directly at the transmitters. All stations come in great no matter where the outdoor antenna is pointed.
Is there a better set top ATSC tuner box on the market as it appears to be a major improvement in reception? If possible I would like to have a tuner with HD recording capability. Is there such a model available ? Similar to what is done with a VCR and NTSC broadcast now. I do not want to purchase a service such as TIVO as it requires a monthly fee.

I have that receiver, it is decent. But It is only as good as the antenna that you have. I have a channel master UHF bowtie antenna with a uhf amplifier. I get reception for two distant cities at 35-55 miles each with a rotator. The antenna is on the roof. Remember that HD Tv is broadcast primarliy in UHF not VHF frequencies.

as for the recoding capability, I am looking for the same HD capability in a stand alone box. LG did make one but it is not now offered. Sony has one but it is very expensive over $1000. You can do it yourself with a pc and a hd tuner card and myth tv. I want the stand alone solution and wil wait for Panasonic or someone to do it

2007-08-27 15:42:31 by KennyJ

Dreambox DM 800 HD se. You can buy this receiver for $229 at tv-receiver.ecrater.com Black color and white color are available. For white color ...

Wont freeview be available in HD soon? I have a HD ready television, built in Freeview AND a Technomate SD sat receiver. But id love to watch ITV and BBC HD.

Yes it it, I use it myself.

2009-05-20 10:57:04 by chris

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Connects audio components to your audio or home theater system
Constructed with durable, black PVC outer layer, and corrosion-resistant, gold-plated connectors for optimal signal transfer.
Distributed by Amazon backed by one-year AmazonBasics warranty
One 6-foot-long (1.8 meters) TOSLINK digital audio optical cable

I have Comcast now with an Explorer 2200 (standard def) box, but I am soon buying a new HDTV. I'm looking at their site and it says "High Definition Television" is an extra $7/month.

How do I get the box? The HD receiver or whatever. I would be buying an extra cable box I'm assuming. Does the box cost more money per month too, or is it just the $7/month HD?

Sorry if variants of this question have been answered many times before; I didn't want to bug comcast by like calling them and not buying it right away

The prices depend on your market as Comcast has different pricing in different areas. You can chat with them here: http://www.comcastsupport.com/chatwithus /userchatstartcom.asp

2009-08-26 15:47:57 by Richard Smacker

Price: $699.99 $75.00

Receives over-air digital broadcasts (ATSC), analog broadcasts (NTSC), and digital satellite programming from DirecTV
Measures 16.9 x 2.6 x 12.3 inches (W x H x D)
7-day Advanced Program Guide integrates analog and digital signals for seamless switching between formats
Fully remote operable: RS-232-capable, Crestron-approved; offers direct-digital DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
Selectable outputs (including 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i) let you match the output to your DTV's native resolution

Yamaha Brings HDMI 1.3a Support and Full HD Audio Format Capability To Latest 7.1 Channel A/V Home Theater Receivers

-- High-Performance Receivers at More Affordable Prices Raise the Bar with Exclusive Cinema DSP Processing, 1080p Upscaling and iPod Connectivity; Ethernet Connection (RX-V3800) --

Yamaha Electronics Corporation, the innovator in home theater and digital audio and video reproduction, today introduced two new best-in-class 7.1 channel A/V digital home theater receivers, the RX-V3800 (140w x 7; $1,699.95 MSRP) and the RX-V1800 (130w x 7; $1,299.95 MSRP). Offering unsurpassed home theater audio and video realism, both models feature full HD audio format capability, including lossless Dolby Digital TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio surround sound, Yamaha's acclaimed Cinema DSP processing engine, video upscaling to 1080p, and support of the latest HDMI 1.3a specification. Both models are compatible with the Apple iPod, via an optional docking station (YDS-10), and allow playback of XM Satellite Radio's standard and XM HD Surround content. The receivers will be on display at Yamaha's booth (#450) throughout CEDIA Expo 2007, taking place September 5-9, 2007 in Denver, Colorado.

The RX-V3800 also features an Ethernet connection, enabling consumers to access Internet radio stations, music files stored on a PC and the company's premier MusicCAST audio system server (MCX-2000), providing access to as many as 40,000 songs that can be stored on that system. Offering seamless integration with any sources connected by the Ethernet port, as well as with an iPod and XM Satellite Radio, the RX-V3800 enables users to navigate their content via well-designed graphical user interfaces that are optimized for display on HDTV monitors.

Both models offer full support of HD audio format signals including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital TrueHD, HDT-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio, as well as surround sound processing with the enhanced capability of Yamaha's exclusive Cinema DSP. Content with 5.1-channel audio is augmented by two front "presence" channels that expand the soundfield upward and outward. The RX-V3800 features 3D Cinema DSP which gives the sound field an extra vertical dimension for more realistic sound images via the two front presence speakers.

Both models support the latest HDMI standard, HDMI 1.3a, unleashing the stunning quality of 30- and 36-bit color depths. Colors are so vivid they seem to jump off the screen with perfectly smooth transitions and ultra-fine gradations. Both receivers have four HDMI inputs, allowing users to connect a variety of high-definition sources such as Blu-ray and HD-DVD players.

Analog video sources are upconverted, enabling their signal to be routed to a connected HDTV through the HDMI output cable. What's more, both receivers harness Anchor Bay Technology's ABT1010 chip to provide video upscaling from 480i or 480p, to resolutions up to 1080p. As a result, users have a true high-definition experience even when viewing sources such as DVDs. A 120Hz refresh rate is supported to accommodate new, reduced flicker LCD TVs. Moreover, 1080p/24Hz compatibility provides optimal performance with Blu-ray Discs and compliant displays. Auto Lip-Sync Compensation prevents sync issues sometimes associated with transmitting video and audio via HDMI.

Additional features for high quality audio performance include Yamaha's Digital ToP-ART design which simplifies the signal path and eliminates noise sources to ensure superior audio and video performance. Activating the receivers' Pure Direct functionality protects the signal additionally by further shortening its path, bypassing all DSP circuitry and cutting power to non-essential functions such as the front-panel display. High Current Amplification allows the amplifiers to drive all types of speakers with pure, robust sound. Also included are discrete low-noise power supplies, Burr-Brown 192kHz/24bit DACs, large arch-shaped heat sinks, low jitter PLL circuitry for SPIDF signals, and all-new, ultra-rigid vibration damping chassis design.

Both models connect easily to Apple iPods via an optional iPod docking station (Yamaha YDS-10; SRP $99.95). Once docked, the iPod can be operated (song selection, play, etc.) via the receivers' remote controls. A one cable connection allows users to view the iPod's video, pictures and operating status (song title, artist, etc.) on a television monitor. In addition, docked iPods are automatically charged so they're always ready for a road trip. The RX-V3800 also has a front panel USB port to for quick and easy connections of other portable audio devices.

Playback of XM HD Surround from XM Satellite Radio, which delivers audio programming in full 5.1 channel surround sound (XM Ch. 76 and 113), as well as content from the company's 160-plus standard service channels, is achieved via an optional service subscription and XM Mini Tuner. Neural Surround™ technology enhances the experience of XM HD Surround, delivering a detailed sound stage with superior 5.1 channel separation. Yamaha's proprietary Compressed Music Enhancer technology compensates for the lost detail of audio that is compressed during the "ripping" process, recapturing the essence of the original recording.

The Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) simplifies the home theater setup process by automatically analyzing room acoustics and setting parameters for optimum sound quality at the touch of a button.

The RX-V3800 and the RX-V1800 offer flexible system configuration options, as the 7.1 channels can be used to create an immersive surround sound environment in a single room, or the seven internal power amplifiers can be allocated to a main room and up to two additional zones. The RX-V3800 offers the extra capability of outputting video to a second zone simultaneously with the main room. A dedicated zone remote and RS-232C interface allow both receivers to be easily integrated into custom installations.

Nope, sounds awesome!

2007-08-22 15:23:00 by mission_viejo_california

Please help!
Should I buy it?!!!
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HP Media Center m9350f Desktop for $1,100
Highlights :
AMD LIVE™ Smarter Digital Entertainment, AMD Phenom™ X4 9850 Quad-Core Processor
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 - delivers premier performance,
reliability, and enhanced security
Get powerful 64-bit performance with 6144MB system memory and 750GB hard drive stores 465 hours of recorded TV
SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology
NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT graphics card with support for Microsoft® DirectX® 10
Go wireless with 802.11 b/g/n
NTSC TV tuner and over-the-air ATSC high-definition15 television tuner with Remote control and infrared receiver
Built-in drive bay for an optional HP Personal Media Drive
Front-panel 15-in-1 memory card reader
Operating System
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1 - delivers
premier performance, reliability, and enhanced security
Processor
AMD LIVE™ Smarter Digital Entertainment AMD Phenom™ X4 9850 Quad-Core Processor
Processor Speed
2.50GHz
Chipset
nVIDIA GeForce 8200 Chipset
Cache
2MB L2 2MB shared L3 Cache
Bus Speed
4000MT/s System Bus
Memory
6144MB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory (2x2048MB 2x1024MB)(expandable to 8GB)
Hard Drive
750GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive
Expandable Drive Bay
HP Personal Media Drive Bay
Optical Drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology 16x max DVDR, 8x max DVDR DL,
8x max DVD RW, 6x max DVD-RW, 12x max DVD-RAM, 40x max CD-R, 32x max
CD-RW, 16x max DVD-ROM, 40x CD-ROM
Video Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT graphics card with 512MB dedicated video memory, DVI and
HDMI capabilities, and support for Microsoft® DirectX® 10. Up to 2303MB Total Available
Graphics Memory as allocated by Windows Vista®
Network Interface
Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps network interface
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
Sound
High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable Personal Video Recorder
NTSC TV tuner, over-the-air ATSC high-definition television tuner, and FM tuner (antenna included)
Remote Control
HP Media Center remote control with IR (infrared) receiver
Memory Slots
4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (occupied)
Expansion Slots
3 PCI Express x1 (one available)
1 PCI Express x16 (occupied)
Expansion Bays
2 external 5.25" (one available)
1 external 3.5" (occupied)
2 internal 3.5" (one available)
External Ports
Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader: supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card,
Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM
Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo,
RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC
6 USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Back)
2 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 Front, 1 Back)
Headphone; Microphone; Audio left/right-in; S-video-in; Composite video-in (Front)
2 PS/2; Digital Audio Out; LAN; Microphone/Line-in/Line-out; Rear speaker-out; Side
speaker out; Center (subwoofer)(Back)
DVI and HDMI capabilities on graphics card
Mouse and Keyboard
HP multimedia keyboard
HP optical mouse
Dimensions
Unpackaged: 7.00" (W) x 16.61" (L/D) x 15.51" (H) approx.
Packaged: 11.89" (W) x 19.49" (L/D) x 20.24" (H) approx.
Weight
Unpackaged: 24.25 lbs approx.
Packaged: 31.53 lbs approx.

This is definitely worth the $1000 with the 6GB of RAM it will be plenty fast! However you might have trouble finding applications that takes full advantage of the 64 bit OS. You could downgrade to 32 bit OS but you would lose 2GB of RAM. I think that it is well worth the money and you will be fine with the 64 bit OS.

2008-08-05 19:45:25 by Maksim378