Re: ATSC modulators

[beaver <ed@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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