Re: ATSC modulators

[beaver <ed@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sounds interesting.  What is analog pass-through?

Edward Cheung

On May 28, 10:39 am, dlh <nob...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Am I missing something here? Some of the coupon-eligible set top
> converters have analog pass-through (which adds $15-20 to the cost). Why
> doesn't that solve your problem?
>
> http://dtv.bsat.net/pc-19-2-philco-tb100hh9-ntia-certified-convertor-
> box.aspx
>
>
>
> On Wed, 28 May 2008 05:27:05 -0700, beaver wrote:
> > 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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>
>
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