Getting Into Tune With HDTV Tuners
Published By M. B. Aria
Several quality separate HDTV tuners are available in the market. The following are some of the top selling HDTV tuners ...
Purchasing an HDTV-ready TV is just one step to getting near in experiencing the excitement of HDTV. However, to truly enjoy HDTV the TV must be hooked up to a separate HDTV tuner to watch digital broadcasts. While HDTVs with built-in tuners are already produced en masse, many set owners are still stuck with HDTV-ready TVs and are not yet willing to fork out money again for a new TV.
Consumers should not fret, however, as there are still a number of quality separate HDTV tuners available in the market. The following are some of the top selling HDTV tuners.
Samsung's SIR-T451
The Samsung SIR-T451 HDTV tuner enables viewers to constantly enjoy free-to-air High Definition broadcasts. Almost all US households can access one digital TV signal and nearly 85% can access at least five stations.
Specifications:
- decodes all free-to-air HDTV/SDTV formats (when hooked to an HD-compatible antenna)
- customizable output resolution (1080i/720p/480p/480i)
- Electronic Program Guide
- 1 set of A/V outputs ( S-video, composite and 1080i/720p/480p component video)
- optical and coaxial digital audio outputs for Dolby® Digital
- multibrand remote control (operates most TVs)
- RGB output — D-sub 15-pin connector
- one RF input (Antenna)
- DVI digital video output with HDCP copy protection
- 13-7/8"W x 2-11/16"H x 10-1/2"D
- warranty: 1 year parts & labor
DIRECTV H20 HDTV Tuner
Enjoying high definition programming from HDTV is a snap when using the H20 tuner. This HTDV tuner can be connected to a HD-compatible antenna to view programs from local or free-to-air channels.
DIRECTV's HD line of program produces vibrant, lifelike images and surround sound that fills the room with sound. You only need to connect the H20 HDTV tuner with your HDTV-ready TV and audio/video system.
Specifications:
- HD-DIRECTV tuner — receives and decodes digital HDTV signals from DIRECTV’s satellite broadcasts and local free-to-air broadcasts with the use of a compatible antenna
- selectable 480i/480p/720p/1080i output via HDMI and component video
- receives digital TV broadcasts in 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i HDMI
- optical digital audio output passes Dolby® Digital audio
- 1 USB interface for future use
- phone jack
- 2 sets audio/video outputs (2 composite, 1 S-video, 1 component video
- RF/IR multibrand audio/video remote (controls up to four components)
- includes component video, S-video, and RCA audio/video cables
- built-in ATSC tuner receives over-the-air digital broadcasts
- searchable 7-day program guide
- on-screen caller ID (when connected via phone line)
- satellite and antenna inputs
- MPEG4-capable
- 14-15/16"W x 2-13/16"H x 10-13/16"D
- warranty: 90 days
DIRECTV HR10-250
The HR10-250 HDTV tuner from DIRECTV will ensure that viewers enjoy countless hours of High-Definition programming. The HR10-250 receives and decodes digital signals from DIRECTV’s high-resolution broadcasts. This tuner contains a hard drive digital video recorder that enables crystal clear reproduction of shows.
High-definition broadcasts from DIRECTV offer pictures full of detail and surround sound that fill an entire room. Just connect the '250 HDTV tuner to your HD-ready TV and home audio system, and be ready to experience home entertainment at its best.
Specifications:
- HDTV DIRECTV tuner — receives and decodes digital HDTV signals from DIRECTV’s satellite broadcasts and local free-to-air broadcasts with the use of a compatible antenna.
- can store up to 200 hours of standard-definition digital TV with its built-in hard disk digital video recorder and up to 30 hours of HDTV and can record two shows at the same time.
- TiVo 14-day interactive program guide
- WishList™ keyword search of program listings
- Season Pass™ — record whole seasons of TV shows; first-run only, or with reruns
- receives digital TV broadcasts in 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
- manual timer recording by channel and time
- 1 antenna input and 2 satellite inputs
- 1 set audio/video outputs (composite, S-video, component video, HDMI)
- selectable 480i/480p/720p/1080i output via HDMI and component video
- dual ATSC tuners
- Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down buttons — ratings system from TiVo
- optical digital audio outputs pass Dolby® Digital 5.1-channel audio
- phone jack
- remote control (multibrand for TVs and A/V receivers)
- 2 USB interfaces for future use
- HDMI, HDMI-to-DVI, component video, S-video, composite video, and telephone cables
- 15-1/8"W x 3-5/16"H x 13-7/8"D
- warranty: 1 year
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