Re: ATSC modulators

[dlh <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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