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Went from six stations to twelve. Lot better reception in digital mode. The remote will not program to operate my tv though.

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i use this product daily. i really want to recommend for people to purchase it. its easy to use and doesn't take up much space and works great.

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First off, I have to say that the folks giving this unit a bad review seem to be having experiences completely different from my own. This was my first converter box, I found it easy to set up, easy to use, works well, and after 6 months in service, it has been completely reliable.

At this point I've had opportunities to work with half a dozen other makes of converter boxes, as well as with DTV sets and even the WinTV6 TV-on-your-computer product from Radio Shack. In my experience all the converter boxes give about the same results as far as reception - I do suspect that individual units may have some performance variations, and certainly one's local area & TV / antenna set-up may contribute to variations. I have also learned that there's a surprising amount of room for operator error with people who are not experienced in setting up these converter boxes or working with antennas etc.

Bottom line, I would recommend this unit above others primarily because of its remote control functionality. The TV set's power can be switched on & off with the converter's remote & the set's volume can also be adjusted independently of the converter output volume. This 'universal' remote is extremely convenient & it's unique in my experience so far. Furthermore, the screen aspect ratio can be adjusted directly from the remote - other brands require going through a few steps in the Menu to make aspect ratio changes. The remote control provides all the features you really need, and another one I particularly appreciate is that the on-screen signal strength meter can be displayed with one easy click. This on-screen meter is the best one I've seen, it gives a clear numerical readout that is extremely useful for fine tuning the antenna for best reception from fringe stations.

The one con worth mentioning is that the EPG (program guide) is more limited than some others, so if you think that's especially important, another model might be better for you.

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picture quality occasionally goes out. power button on tv stopped working. brought back to [@], they said reprogram it, did so and it worked again, but then failed a week later.

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I've owned both the DTX9950 and the DTT901 for several months now. While both offer analog pass through (APT), here's a few important differences for those interested in either of these digital TV converters.

When you tune in a digital TV station in your area, you may want to adjust the aspect ratio, denoted by the "zoom" button on the remote control, to specifically fit all of your standard definition (analog) TV screen. The tube type TVs have an aspect ratio of 4:3 which corresponds to width vs. height. Most folks will want to fill in the entire screen with minimal video loss (black, non-video areas). Currently, depending on the DTV station X-1 vs. X-2 (for example), you may desire a different aspect ratio for each channel. While many -2 channels are not adjustable and are preset by the TV station to anamorphic, others such as weather channels ARE adjustable due to the sheer amount of information on the screen such as a 5 day forecast, scrolling text bar etc. Therefore, you may want a squeezed aspect ratio for the weather channel to get all the information on your analog TV. On the DTX9950 this is anamorphic, or 16:9.

Once you set up and memorize all the specific local channels, the Zenith 'remembers' the aspect ratio information you program for each and every specific channel X-1 or X-2. As you flip through the channels, and later return to that channel, it has that same aspect ratio that you defined earlier - as it should. Enter the Digital Stream DTX-9950, once that aspect ratio is selected, >ALL< your local channels follow that same selection! The exception may be the -2 stations that are predefined as "anamorphic" by the local TV station that you can't change. This means that you can NOT select one aspect ratio for one channel and another aspect ratio for another channel and expect them to be kept in memory - there's only ONE selection for ALL channels. Example, if you select squeezed format (16:9) for one channel, ALL -1 & -2 channels are squeezed unless the -2 channel is fixed by the station to anamorphic. Most folks won't desire this.

In my area, I have a weather station on a -2 channel. Unlike many other -2 channels, on that channel, I can adjust the aspect ratio to anything I desire such as Zoom, Anamorphic, 14:9, 16:9 on the DTX9950, meaning it is NOT fixed by the local TV station to anamorphic. This weather formatted station requires a squeezed mode to get ALL the information on the analog TV screen. I don't want the other channels to have this same squeezed horizontal mode, ONLY the weather channel. With the DTX9950, once it is set to a particular aspect ratio, >ALL< channels will be at that same aspect ratio including on the X-1 channel side. This means that every channel that requires something different must be manually selected each and every time you visit that channel. Therefore, there is only ONE setting in regards to a user adjustable aspect ratio at any given time.

It is therefore MUCH more transparent to the user to have a design that once the aspect ratio is initially set up for each individual channel, it is remembered by the unit so that when you return, the video looks appropriate for the content AND for your analog (4:3) TV set. You should NOT have to potentially adjust it for each channel that has a different aspect ratio then, later adjust it back to something else when you change to a different channel. Unfortunately, the designers at Digital Stream didn't completely consider this.

With the DTT901, while the Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) is only for now vs. next programming (typically 2 hours which is minimally acceptable), you can reveal all the channels programming. Once the EPG is brought up, you can use the right or left arrows to move from channel to channel (once that channel has been initially visited) to reveal current programming. If you see something you like, highlight it, then just hit the OK button (center of arrow matrix) and you move to that channel.

Further, if you only input one number from the keypad, it will bring up a list of all channels that begin with that number. Example, "1" brings up a small window with 18-1, 18-2. You simply move the cursor (by the up/down arrows) down to what you want and select OK, you move to that channel.

While the receiver performance is close, I would give the slight edge to the Zenith product for fringe type operation. Needless to say, a good UHF outside antenna is well worth the investment and can make a night vs. day difference in reception! Even something in the attic is usually better than 'rabbit ears.'

The remote for the DTX9950 can (if programmed) control the remote control TVs volume control and can even set the TV into Video 1, 2 etc. This means one remote is all that's needed to adjust both the TVs audio and the converter boxes audio output. The quality of the Digital Steam's remote is considerably better than the Zenith.

Video is available either RF modulated (ch 3, 4) or a MUCH cleaner RCA output for video and left and right channel stereo audio. If necessary, get the appropriate length 3 cable audio(L/R)/video combination at your favorite electronics store.

After sales support for Digital Stream through Radio Shack appears to be better than attempting to contact Zenith, now entirely foreign owned.

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Won't receive same stations when connected to same antenna as a Sony HDTV. Ignores weaker stations which the Sony shows perfectly.

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Thought this was a good thing. Took it home dialed it in and used this slow dinosaur like piece of modern equipment until the 90 day warranty expired and the sound went out. Look round there are other converters for the same price that have a 1 year warranty. Now I have no converter box and used up my [$]. I think they better make sure the quality is there before the product is sold!!!

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Before having buying this product I only received one channel. Once I got the box I get seven...WOW and this is from an over the air antenna! All I had to do is connect the box which is very easy scan for channels and there they were. I like the on screen guide feature also!

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just got it and seems to work fine. The one thing is the control seems very cheap.

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This Digital Convertor Box requires a very strong signal in order to get digital reception off the air. When connected to my amplified roof antenna, I get zero stations, although over 35 are available in my area. I'm only 10 miles from the transmitter. When using an indoor "rabbit ears" antenna, I get 10 channels but the picture on all channels is intermittent with digitalized pixelization and no sound on any channel. Readjusting the antennas has no effect. I fear when all analog signals stop next year, I will get no reception. Millions of others who think they can simply connect their "rabbit ears" to a convertor box will have a big shock.

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I bought the digital stream converter box a couple of days ago and I could not be more satisfied. I also got to try an Insignia(aka Zenith) converter box before I got the DS, and I can say the DS worked much better for me. Both the Insignia and DS pulled the same number of digital channels, but the DS converter seems to be more sensitive with weaker signals, and gives video that rarely freezes or creates artifacts on the screen. With the Insignia box I also got good picture quality, but only with a few channels, that had the strongest signal, the other ones kept freezing because of weak signal. I know you're supposed to use a rooftop antenna for best reception, but I only have a rabbit ear antenna in my room, and as long as the DS converter workes so great with it, I'm not going to install another one.
I also like the program guide on this box, because it gives you info about all the shows that are to follow, not just the current and next one.
Setup was so easy that it tricked me into believing that the remote will work with my TV set by itself, which it doesn't, you have to read the instructions in the manual and type in the code for your TV make.
So far, there's nothing I don't like about this box, it just does its job perfectly, I say go get it.

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Very easy to use. I would highly recommend this box. Don't use plain rabbit ears, I would recommend the amplified antenna with this product. Haven't had any problems since I used this antenna.

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This is for the post by digtiwhat fromFridley, MN posted 09-08
Maybe you need to do a little more research about this product. Your first complaint is incorrect because the converter box has nothing to do with your over the air signal. All the box does is convert the digital signal that your ANTENNA is picking up and converts it to analog so the analog tunner in your older tv can receive it. The converter has nothing to do with signal strength, it is not an amplifier or an antenna. With digital the towers may be in different locations it might be being powered at a different level. There are many factors. You might have to look at a larger antenna (and no there are not "digital" antennas a VHF/UHF antenna is what you need).
The issue with it shutting down now and then is just funny. Look at your owners manual for petes sake! There is an auto shut off. A timer you can set for it to shut off after so many hours of it being turned on, like when you go to bed for instance. Just go it an adjust it.
The "S" sound again "OWNERS MANUAL". The volume on your t.v. needs to be adjusted. Turn the volume on your t.v. up (with your actual t.v. remote) and turn the volume on the converter box down (with the converter box remote).
ALL of the converter boxes are going to work the same.

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It could be the area. It does have a clear picture; but, you have to deal with the fuzzing and hope the picture doesn't disappear. I definitely would not advise recording anything.

Zenith converter box is the choice.

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Got this several months ago before TiVo got around to saying what they were going to do about controlling boxes for Series 2 (Analog tuner).

Turned out this is one of the few NOT supported.

(Use is to have the Series 2 TiVo control the converter when the DTV switch take place in Feb 2009 via an IR blaster (included with Series 2.) So if this is what you want check with Tivo and get the right thing (Zenith DTT901 for example.)

So it works fine but you have to record everything from Channel 3 manually and the guide doesn't recognize available digital channels.

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I use it in the bedroom

It is easy to use

Once you program the tv into it you can turn the tv off but you have to get up to turn the tv back on by hand cause the remote only turn off the tv but it don't turn it back on

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I own three of these analog pass-through DTV converter boxes. They are connected to televisions on the second floor of my home. The on-screen set-up wizard was very easy to follow. I was able to pickup 14 digital stations. All the station transmitters are located within 25 miles from my home. As far as the remote is concerned, I was able to control two of three televisions I have. The other one is over 15 years old and the remote couldn't be programmed to fully control the television -- its in a guest room and is rarely used anyway. I could not be more happier with this converter box. I am now able to view television stations I did not know even existed. Also, this converter box works very well with a cheap RCA ANT111 antenna.

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I've had this unit for about 6 months now and found it very easy to connect, scan & program your favorite channels and does offer decent HD and digital reception. My dislikes about this product stems around the remote, from the poor layout of the buttons to what it's supposed to control.

Although the remote is supposed to be programable for compatability to any brand of TV, so you can operate your TV, volume & converter box, the compatability somehow drops off by itself and is impossible to get it reprogramed again! Or for some of my friends, not programable at all!

So now I have to turn each device on and off in a specific order so a deafening "white noise" won't be blarring from the TV. Of course this all happened after the 30 day warranty expired, so couldn't return or exchange it.

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I had to return the Zenith model and get this one. It found the digital signal that the Zenith did not. This one will pick up digital signals that may not be the strongest.

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I live in an area where I can get digital stations from 3 markets. With Dish, I can only get local stations from Erie while I use the DTX 9950 for digital stations out of Youngstown and Pittsburgh. I first purchased the DTX 9900 but exchanged it once Digital Stream came out with one with analog pass through. I can use the pass through feature for either my outdoor antenna when the box is on or Dish Network when the box is off by using a switch between the two. With the Erie digital channels going full power, I may drop locals from Dish since the channels I get now look amazing off air.

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I love it!

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They have falsely advertised their product as having large font, colors, etc. and it doesn't! [...]Don't buy it! If u own one already, return it!

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I like this converter box because it's easy to use.It show great high definiton picture. It's very easy to assemble and use.It gets even better it comes with a universal remote that can control your tv and the box with one control.IF you lost your control for your tv you won't have to buy a nother one you just use the one that comes with the box.IT is a the best converter box you could ever buy or use.

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I bought two of these converters and they both work as advertised. I am receiving TV stations that I couldn't before the purchase.

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I installed 2 of these in my Winnebago MH. and I am amazed at how easy they were to install and how improved my picture is. Almost like having HD on 2 older analog TV's

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there is no manual tuning so if it doesn't pick it up just forget it

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i haye a digital stream and a magnovox i wish i had bought 2 digital streams it works 10 times better than the magnavox you need both remotes to use it be cause there is no volume control.you also get less chanels

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Really like the simplicity and performance of this device. Pass through feature is a plus. Would buy again.....

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The setup was straight forward. Recently I started getting abc and pbs which I couldn't before (a couple of months before). Recently though all of the sudden a black rectangle appears in the middle of the screen. Has anybody experienced this?

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Many talk about DTV but I cant find a DTV Box that will resolve 1080i or 1080p and that will not work with my HD TV

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I've used the converter box for 3 weeks now and I'm impressed by the picture quality Ive been getting while watching regular television. Ive discovered recently that every time a plane flew over my home the signal would shut off for a few seconds until the plane was far away.Wish I'd known that planes jammed digital signals.I'll stick with analog for a while longer.

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After almost one month in the mobile environment, the DTX-9950 is still working great! As a trucker, having a TV for information and entertainment while on down time is a must. Some drivers with extra $ to spend like to subscribe to a satellite service. For those of us who don't have the monetary means for such, a DTV converter with analog TV is a resonable alternative. My TV/VCR is a Broksonic CTSGT-8460 13" analog /w AC/DC. I purchased a small inverter to power the DTX-9950. I use the TV antenna that comes installed with the Volvo 630 tractor I currently drive.

When I shut down for the evening, All I need to do is rescan for the new TV market I'm in. In less than 5 minutes I'm ready to watch TV for the night. When I need to sleep and want to record on the VCR I set the TV to record channel 4 for the time I need and leave the converter on the appropriate channel that I want recorded. It's that easy!

After reading other reviews I thought I'd comment on a few....

JustMe from Suffolk County, NY on 9/8/2008: "Took the unit out of the box and it never worked. Weak Signal/No Signal. The meter would read '0'."

Have you gone into the menu to have the unit scan to find the channels to find the DTV channels in your area. Occaisionally a station will add programming to multicast; it would do you well to rescan using the update feature from time to time. You will also need to rescan on/after 2/19/09 when full power analog transmitter will be discontinued. Many digital signals will change channels one more time to their permanent assignments.

By Cat lover from Fairfield County, Connecticut on 8/13/2008: "Just got the Digital Stream DTX9950 converter box and plugged it in. It has a greenish light glowing but can't get it to shut off. Has anyone had this trouble. Both of the items I ordered do the same thing."

That "greenish light" is telling you it's on. Make sure you're using the correct on/off button on your remote (the smaller one on the top right corner). The other on/off button is for the universal TV remote function. There is also the on/off button on the unit itself.

By PonySoldier from Forest Lake, MN on 8/8/2008: "... lacks the ability to pass-thru an analog signal to your VCR. In other words, you can't record any television after installing".

Sure you can! Not knowing what your setup is I can only guess. Remember, the analog pass through function (the "A/D" button). That effectively turns the unit off (red light appears on box). You should be able to record accordingly. As far as recording OTA DTV onto a VCR, refer to my second paragraph on this review. This should work even with a VCR separate from a TV. Granted, you're stuck on the channel your converter is on but it works!

By OP Dave from Overland Park, KS on 6/12/2008: "I have a VCR which I was worried about, since I record the 2AM movie each night. No problem: just remember to turn off the DTV Converter, and the analog signal is passed through. So this takes care of that problem until February 2009."

Again I refer to my second paragraph.



By SaneoT from LA on 6/20/2008: "I hooked this up for my dad and found it does not have analog pass through. If you click Product Support, the diagram confirms a splitter is required. This is also verified on Consumer Reports. Having pass through would've meant less buttons for dad to press, since there are still a few stations that do not have digital broadcast. Other than that, the picture is sharper and all the 'noise' from antenna interference has been elimintated."

Are you sure you bought the '9950? Sounds like you have another unit. the '9950 DOES have analog pass through. That's what the "A/D" button on the remote is.

In either home, office or portable application, having a decent OUTDOOR antenna is a MUST! In most cases, set top "rabbit ears" will not work well if at all due to obstructions such as buildings, trees and yes, PEOPLE walking or standing in front of the antenna. If you cannot mount an antenna outside, try hanging one in an attic. The height and gain by using such an antenna will work wonders for you. If you absolutely must use a set top antenna, consider buying one with a preamplifier to boost the incoming signal. You won't regret it!

In my portable application, I have thought of two possible issues I'll have to watch. Yes, I've noticed the heat from the unit. I'll have to check to make sure it's ventillated enough. Lack of ventillation around the converter MAY be the reason why some reviewers here have said their units have either temporarily or permanently stopped working.

Also, will truck vibrations cause something inside to break or crack? Hopefully not, but time will tell. In the meantime, I am VERY HAPPY with this purchase.

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The closed caption function is a nightmare.Spanish comes on instead of English,even with the CC in the off position.
The salesmen at the store were no help and the various phone numbers provided are never answered.I emailed for help,was told I would be contacted within three days,and am still waiting three "weeks" later!

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Due to financial reasons I had to get rid of the Dishnet. I'm not crazy about this, but it will have to do for now. I hooked the box up to the VCR and what I get is not only the voices from the CD im playing but also the previous channels voices.

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I bought this unit earlier this afternoon. It was simple to setup, and appears to work fine. I can't compare it to others since I've not tried them. Navigating the menus was intuitive, but the buttons to press were a bit clunky (switching back and forth between button groups to navigate).

My biggest complaint so far is that while it has these wonderful options for setting opacity and text size of the closed caption text, none of the selections I made were honored. They were all ignored and the defaults did not change.

For now I'll continue using the CC on my TV.

Oh, and I have checked the pass-through AND the digital TV feature for recording on my VCR. Both work. But I'll not be able to program recordings for more than one channel any longer, after Feb-2009.

If I have problems later I may re-review this, since right now it is only a few hours old.

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I bought this mainly as a backup for when there's a problem with my DirecTV. I don't plan to use it often. But I did test it, and I was blown away by the quality. It's only a 23 inch widescreen (HDTV capable but no ATSC tuner) TV that I'm using, but I was still surprised at how this 480i signal was basically indistinguishable from 720p video I've watched via the TV's VGA port. I only wish it also had an S-Video port and not just the RCA and RF ones. That would make it 5 stars.

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have issue with bad signel streght (channel are with in ten miles)
it shut down now and then
there is a "s" sound , on some programs sound
ill be checking around for better...

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Took the unit out of the box and it never worked. Weak Signal/No Signal. The meter would read "0".

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Easy to set up and easy to use. Remote provides more features than I expected. I use this on a spare TV that is not attached to our cable system. This TV is used primarily when the house is full of grandchildren who can't agree on what to watch on the other TVs. Now we have access to many very clear broadcast channels on this TV in addition to watching tapes or DVDs. Previously the TV broadcast signals were too noisy or weak to enjoy, especially compared to high definition TV viewed on the other sets. Another plus is that this TV provides access to broadcast TV when my cable service is interrupted in the middle of the evening news - I hate it when that happens.

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If you're willing to pay extra for a long term warranty, then this will be a good choice for you. Mine was impressively good for a few months. After a few months it began shutting itself off at random times and right away it would turn back on. It became so frequent that I just couldn't keep using it. It also began to have sound bleeding through from another channel. It wasn't getting hot and it wasn't being used more than a couple of hours in the evening. It was really nice while it worked.

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Reception of channels was bad even with an amplified antenna. I returned this unit and bought a zenith from Circuit City, which worked much better.

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Easy! Picture and sound greatly improved. More stations than before. Signal strength meter makes it easy to optimize antenna position. Remote works well. Totally impressed!

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Before you buy any DTV converter visit [...]to see what stations you will get i.e Upstate Vermont isn't planning to convert over many stations. If you get weak Analog you may not get DTV. DTV does not require as strong a signal to be clear but it is all or nothing unlike weak analog that comes in lousy. This Digital Stream recieved 22 digital stations -1 more station than my Zenith, which I also like -using my Roof top 70 mile wing Antenna from RadioShack in south MA gets Providence, Boston, and some NH and Worcester stations. No [$]box accepts Cable or Sat, you need a TV game type coax switch. Remote would not turn on TV, only shut off but operated all of the box if aimed directly at it. Have not owned it for long, Zenith still OK after 3 months.

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I too have seen the unit go funky after a few hours use. Returned it for an exchange, but only got back the difference between what the price was and the credit on the Federal coupon. Unit is WAY overpriced compared to other comparable retail units. Buy elsewhere.

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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. The good = great digital TV picture AND stereo sound but ONLY when you use the 3 RCA jacks for video and stereo sound. The Bad: There is a BIG problem with the RF modulator in this box - it makes/adds tons of "snow" on CH3 or CH4 for BOTH pass-thru AND DTV. DTV works great with the 3 RCA jacks, but when you use the F-connector RF connections, the same picture is full of snow. The Ugly - this box gets way too hot compared to other units. IF the case was metal, if it was larger AND if it didn't get hot, I would be a lot happier.
Using the RCA plugs, it's great as long as you don't accidently cover-up the unit and start a fire.

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i've just bought it recently for my mom's room-size(19-inch}TV set and IT ROCKS.
It's multiple features and functions-including analog pass-thorough and antenna signal strength meter-makes it a MUST for every household to have it.

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We hooked this converter box to a 15-year old Magnavox TV. In seconds, instead of 5 analog stations, we had 16 perfectly clear digital ones! Well worth the money after having used the [$] coupon.

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The remote would not work right out of the box. Radio Shack replaced it without any problems. Now, exactly 90 days later the unit itself has failed. I wonder if Radio Shack will honor my request for a replacement? There are so many other options available there must be better choices than this.

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Worked great out of the box! Tried it out first at home using the tv's analog tuner. I now have it with my tv/vcr in the Volvo tractor I drive.

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Tried first on TV = fantastic results.

Now using on computer with analog PCI TV-Tuner card. Superb results, good enough to record scenes for professional use on actors' reels.

We are next to Queensboro Bridge. Analog over-the-air was crappy, but this DTV is amazing; and FREE of monthly fees.

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This product was very easy to set up, in minutes and improved the picture on this TV 100% with just rabbit ears. It is small and sits on a small TV very nicely.

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I have two converter boxes and they both work a few hours and cut off leaving us with no usable signal.

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Prior to hooking up the digital box, I was already receiving a high quality analog picture on channels 2-13 however was frustrated with on/off electromagnetic interference on channels 2 and 4.

After hooking up the digital converter box, I was receiving a bunch of new digital channels and just needed to fine tune my topside TV antenna using the menu’s signal strength meter.

After that, all electromagnetic interference was eliminated and my picture quality is now comparable to cable TV, best part it’s free!

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I purchased the digital converter to prepare for February 2009, and I was unexceptedly suprised at how much the digital converter improved the picture quality on our 10 year old analog TV.

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Just got the Digital Stream DTX9950 converter box and plugged it in. It has a greenish light glowing but can't get it to shut off. Has anyone had this trouble. Both of the items I ordered do the same thing. [...]

Comments about Digital Stream Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

This unit works great it let analog signal through, with just a press of a button. I even get more channels now and yes you can still record TV stations with it if it is a analong singal press the a/d button.

Comments about Digital Stream Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

I use this as my primary means of television in my home. I have gone through quite a bit getting all three of them working connected to the antennas in my attic. The antenna position on digital is very, very, very important, much moreso than on analog. Some of the review on here are complaining about the reception, well I will say from experience that these bring in stations much better than the other 2 types of digital receivers I own. Also, these are NOT guaranteed to give you more channels, it all depends on where you live and what the stations around you decide to do. Good news is that things will get better in the reception department after 2/17/09. For me, I get around 30 channels, including all major networks and some local independents. Buy this box expecting to have to do a little work to get all your channels, but in the end it is worth it. I have had cable for 15 years and the picture is 10x better than cable, and best of all it is completely FREE!

Comments about Digital Stream Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

I bought 2 of these for the only tv's in the house that do not have HD Satellite. Both work great and took no time to setup. All my digital channels come in clear and with a better picture then before.

Comments about Digital Stream Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

Very easy hookup, within 5 minutes I was getting 10 additional stations.
Picture quality is fine, even with the RF output only.

Comments about Digital Stream Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

Installs easily enough, but lacks the ability to pass-thru an analog signal to your VCR. In other words, you can't record any television after installing!