OTA Antenna to receiver

[Tweak155]

I'm trying to get OTA channels on my projector. What device do I need to convert an OTA signal to an HDMI output?

One suggestion was:

http://us.kworld-global.com/main/prod_in.aspx?mnuid=1306&modid=10&pcid=71&ifid=28&prodid=253

But it didn't fair too well on Amazon for reviews. Any other suggestions?

 

[sdifox]

you need an ATSC tuner. Problem is there are few choices and most are not that great. I have a kworld pci atsc tuner, it works ok I guess. One option is to pick up one of those OTA Satellite receivers, they tend do have ATSC tuners built in.


http://worldwidesatellites.com/digital-terrestrial-receiver-atsc-with-hdmi-p-661.html

don't know if it is any good. But it is an ATSC tuner box with hdmi out.

http://worldwidesatellites.com/channel-master-cm7001-antenna-and-cable-tuner-p-470.html

I do like the Channel Master Brand overall.


open box from channel master website

http://www.channelmasterstore.com/HD_Antenna_Tuner_CM_7001R_p/cm-7001r.htm

 

[Tweak155]

I wonder why they don't do audio over HDMI?

 

[sdifox]

I wonder why they don't do audio over HDMI?

what do you mean? the channel master one outputs audio over hdmi and optical.

 

[Tweak155]

what do you mean? the channel master one outputs audio over hdmi and optical.

For audio output it doesn't list HDMI as an option, just SPDIF (at least under the specs).

 

[sdifox]

For audio output it doesn't list HDMI as an option, just SPDIF (at least under the specs).

copy and pasted from channel master website. see bolded. I am assuming you are feeding the HT receiver and the HT receiver is feeding the projector?

Features
• Tunes ATSC antenna signals
• Tunes clear QAM unencrypted cable signals
• Simple set up and usability
• Digital broadcast quality SD + HD
• HDMI and optical audio outputs
• Dolby digital audio
• Provides on-screen program information
• Analog output for older televisions


link to pdf manual
https://www.channelmaster.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/cm-7001%20manual_26jan11.pdf


humm apparently it is just a rebrand of Centronics ZAT502

fail.

 

[kalrith]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2269810

 

[Tweak155]

copy and pasted from channel master website. see bolded. I am assuming you are feeding the HT receiver and the HT receiver is feeding the projector?

Features
• Tunes ATSC antenna signals
• Tunes clear QAM unencrypted cable signals
• Simple set up and usability
• Digital broadcast quality SD + HD
• HDMI and optical audio outputs
• Dolby digital audio
• Provides on-screen program information
• Analog output for older televisions


link to pdf manual
https://www.channelmaster.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/cm-7001%20manual_26jan11.pdf


humm apparently it is just a rebrand of Centronics ZAT502

fail.

Your bolded part doesn't specifically say audio over HDMI, I'm just being cautious. Reading reviews on amazon for the other product people complained they couldn't get audio over HDMI, so just trying to cover myself.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2269810

Thanks!

 

[sdifox]

Your bolded part doesn't specifically say audio over HDMI, I'm just being cautious. Reading reviews on amazon for the other product people complained they couldn't get audio over HDMI, so just trying to cover myself.



Thanks!

when it says HDMI and optical audio outputs, it means it output sound on both HDMI and optical.

 

[Tweak155]

when it says HDMI and optical audio outputs, it means it output sound on both HDMI and optical.

I'm just being anal after reading those other reviews.

Peering at the other thread lead me to this:

http://www.channelmasterstore.com/HD_DVR_receiver_for_antenna_p/cm-7000pal.htm

It costs quite a bit more but received excellent reviews and has a DVR built in. Another option was:

http://www.epvision.com/HDTVSTB/phdvrxmain.htm

But I read a review that it doesn't play will with receivers. I wonder if this was the same issue the Amazon reviewers had. I guess the epvision was designed to run directly to a TV and not have a middle-man processor, thus the sound issues.

 

[sdifox]

I'm just being anal after reading those other reviews.

Peering at the other thread lead me to this:

http://www.channelmasterstore.com/HD_DVR_receiver_for_antenna_p/cm-7000pal.htm

It costs quite a bit more but received excellent reviews and has a DVR built in. Another option was:

http://www.epvision.com/HDTVSTB/phdvrxmain.htm

But I read a review that it doesn't play will with receivers. I wonder if this was the same issue the Amazon reviewers had. I guess the epvision was designed to run directly to a TV and not have a middle-man processor, thus the sound issues.

if you want a dvr, I would just grab a computer and one of those usb or pci tuners and use your computer to drive the projector.

It's what I do :awe:

 

[Tweak155]

if you want a dvr, I would just grab a computer and one of those usb or pci tuners and use your computer to drive the projector.

It's what I do :awe:

Have a recommended PCI tuner? :-D

 

[sdifox]

Have a recommended PCI tuner? :-D

http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-1229...rds=atsc+tuner

That is a dual tuner, meaning you can record one show and watch another.

I am assuming your computer has HDMI out.


edited to fix typo

lulz dull tuner...

 

[kalrith]

http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-1229...rds=atsc+tuner

That is a dull tuner, meaning you can record one show and watch another.

I am assuming your computer has HDMI out.

I've been using that tuner in my HTPC for the past 3 years. I really like it. It might be obvious, but it can also record two shows at once.

While it might not be the shiniest of tuners, I don't think dull is the right word for it. Dual would be more appropriate.

 

[Tweak155]

http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-1229...rds=atsc+tuner

That is a dull tuner, meaning you can record one show and watch another.

I am assuming your computer has HDMI out.

Sweet, thanks. Yes my PC has HDMI out. I was thinking about getting an HTPC but with all the consoles I have, they generally replaced the need for one. At $90 for a PCI-E card capable of both, I can probably get a PC going for under $200 and be spending similar amount of money.