4X2 True Matrix HDMI 1.3a Powered Switch w/ Remote Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)The included instructions provided very little useful information. The switch is designed to be powered from the HDMI inputs, but a power supply is included for more reliable performance. I installed the power supply.

Although the remote's matrix switching is somewhat intuitive, the switch does not respond as expected to the commands from the remote. Switching between source and output is unpredictable or unresponsive. The remote does not have an indicator to show it is powered on or transmitting.

I will probably keep this unit however because it has an automatic source sensing that works most of the time as long as only one source is powered on. Unfortunately, when two sources are powered on, the auto sensing does not work and the remote commands don't seem to work. By selecting inputs manually on the switch through trial and error, the desired source is eventually located.

Image quality did not appear to be effected by the switch.

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Channel Master CM-7778 Titan Medium-Gain Mast Mounted Preamplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)Initially I bought the db8 antenna which did great on UHF and the upper VHF. I was able to get channel 2 with some drop-outs but once I used an amplifier (7778) and a splitter, I completely lost the channel. That channel had about a <50% signal strength before the amp or the splitter. I decided I wanted to go with a better VHF antenna since the cm-7778 amp will allow me to combine inputs form two antennas. Once I connected it, it worked flawlessly. The strength after the amp and the splitter jumped from 23% to 79%. The only drawback is that channel 7 which used to be 85% with the DB8, dropped to about 75% which is fine with me since with a digital signal you either receive a channel or you don't! I believe that is due to the fact that the 3018 is directional and it wasn't exactly facing the channel 7 towers.

I am assuming a lot of folks are trying to do the same thing that I did which is get a good VHF/UHF reception to 4 different TV outlets so I am going to list what I used.

First problem would be which amp and how would I power the amp. I went with the channel master 7778. The great thing about it is that you can put the power supply inside the house and it will send the power through the cable line to the amp outdoors. The trick is you have to use a "power pass through splitter". The one that I used is sold by amazon. Do a search for "4-Way Digital Cable and Satellite Splitters". If you live very far from the tower, you can try the CM 7777 which has a slightly better gain but could result in an overload if you live close.

For the antenna choices, it depends on your location. In my case I am about 40 miles away from the towers. I went with the DB8 for the UHF channels and the Channel Master 3018 for the VHF. I recommend going with two antennas because the DB8 is not directional and it does not have to face the towers and the 3018 is. The DB8 has about 75 miles range for UHF. The 3018 has 35(as per the box). For VHF, the DB8 is unclear on the range, and the 3018 has about 60miles. If you only care about UHF (channels 14 and up), the DB8 would be just fine. If you live far from the towers, you can go with one of the higher end deep fringe antennas from channel master. It doesn't do any good to spend more money on a bigger bulkier antenna if you really don't need it.

Using the cm7778, i was able to split the signal first using the 4-way splitter above then i split two of the outputs further using 2-way splitters and the signal was still good for all channels! On top of that, I have the dish signalmultiplexed with one of the outputs through the same line and I still get both excellent antenna and dish signals. This amp/antenna combination was definately worth the money!

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The Channel Master 7778 Titan preamplifier is perfect for MATV systems where signal is distributor to a lot of ports.

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Channelmaster CM-3018 UHF/VHF/FM TV Antenna Review

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(More customer reviews)After much research and trying the Winguard antenna that DirectTV sells, plus an amplified indoor antenna from Radio Shack, I did my research and came upon this gem.

I live 36.7 miles from the transmiting station and have never been able to receive ABC off the air in HD.My receiver showed about 23% reception with the DirectTV antenna.Upon installing this antenna and pointing on the correct azimuth, my ABC reception went to over 90%.I flawlessly get all the major networks off the air and in HD.

I also found this model about ten bucks cheaper at my local Lowes store.

If you're using the antennaweb.org to determine your antenna needs, this one prints the colored pie chart right on the box, which the outdoor Radio Shack antenna did not do. They also print the db gain on the spec page on channel master's website.BTW, this one covers all the way to the Violent range.

I noticed that Channel Master's web page specs showed a range of 40 miles for this antenna, but when I picked it up at Lowes the box said 30 miles.Being 36.7 miles away I was worried....needlessly.Reception is excellent.

The only draw back is the size.My wife nearly fainted when I put this thing on the roof.She thinks I'm trying to contact an alien mothership or something.Actually, once it was on the roof on my 2 story house it didn't look too bad.If the HOA complains I do have room in the attic to put it.

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(CHNCM-3018) Channelmaster CM-3018 UHF/VHF/FM TV Antenna The Channel Master CM 3018 is an outdoor TV antenna which will allow you to receive UHF, VHF, FM and HD signals. This antenna has a signal range of 60 miles and will pick up available local channels 2 thru 69. With an HD television you will pick up any crystal clear HD signals being broadcasted in your area. MODEL: CHNCM-3018 Reception Range: Channels 2 thru 69 up to 60 miles Picks up UHF, VHF, FM and HD Easy Installation Number of Elements: 30 Optimized for HDTV and Digital FM Signals .This is a large directional outdoor TV antenna and yields a beam width of about 30 degrees High quality construction Includes:Channel Master CM 3018 is an outdoor TV antenna Installation guideDimensions:113-Inch L x 95-Inch W x 22-Inch H Weight:6 lbs

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Winegard HDA-100 Distribution Amplifier 5-1000 MHz 15dB Review

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(More customer reviews)Worked like a charm, I purchased this to overcome signal loss on a long run of RG-6 with 2 Splitters.I emailed Winegard's technical support prior to making the purchase.Winegard's tech support is exceptional in my opinion, tech support needed to know how much cable was used in the system and the splitter loss and locations to properly advise installation.I installed the amplifier in my attic and installed the power inserter in my basement.Be aware you can't use splitters between the amplifier and power inserter.You can use splitters before the amplifier and after the power inserter but not in between the two devices.

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The Winegard HDA-100 distribution amplifier is a heavy duty, quality built solution for the amplification and distribution of digital/analog broadcast signals from off-air and cable TV stations. It amplifies signals from 54-1000 MHz 15dB and features a 5-42 MHz 2-way bi-pass at -2 dB loss. It's housed in an industrial grade, weather resistant enclosure.

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GE 22784 Ultra ProGrade A to A Flat HDMI Cable (25 Feet) Review

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(More customer reviews)After first seeing the cables unlimited ultraflat hdmi cables (which top out at 15 feet), I was disappointed to find this cable so thick and so stiff.I wanted to run it under the rug from one end of the living room to the other, but it is so stiff between the rug and the pc and between the rug and the monitor that it seems "in the way" and it is thick enough for me to feel it under our somewhat thin carpet.

However, in its defense, I suspect an ultraflat would lower the quality of the signal at 25 feet, otherwise CU would have made a longer one, so I cannot really complain.Wishful thinking on my part should not cost the review of this product a star.

It is a flat cable; it appears to be well made, and it works as advertised

It has been noted elsewhere for other flat cables to be aware that if you have to make a turn under carpet, you will have a bulge because flat cables just do not bend that way (unlike round cables).It is perfect for a straight run.

I have minimized the "in the way" feeling by simply using Cables Unlimited ADP-3785 HDMI Female to Female Coupler and AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] to connect it to my monitor.Now my HTPC is behind the TV and I can use it as a computer with sound from the other side of the living room without having to deal with any wireless headaches or costs.

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Ultra Pro Flat HDMI Cable offers the best digital audio and video connection available. Supports all HDMI-enabled HDTVs. Design allows cable to be easily hidden or painted to match decor. Flexible design. Gold-plated connectors. 25 foot cable.

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HDMI 3 Port Gold Platted Switch Switcher w/ IR Remote For HDTV Direct TV PS3 LCD Plasma Review

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(More customer reviews)I have my Dish Receiver and Blu-ray player plugged into this switch. They both only take a couple of seconds for a successful HDCP handshake with this switch. I can't attest to the long term reliability of this product having it only for a few days. However, it seems to work well in terms of functionality and picture quality. The provided remote also works quite well. It also seems to remain very cool considering it is a HDMI amplifier and not a passive unit.

The reality is that this is a no name electronic product from China. I don't really see a brand name anywhere. Therefore, my main concern is longevity. Only time will tell.

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The 3x1 HDMI Switcher routes high definition video (in multiple resolutions up to 1080p) and digital audio from any one of the three sources to display unit. Three inputs accommodate the simultaneous connection of up to three high definition video sources, such as satellite systems and HD DVD players. The output sends the high definition audio/video signals to a high definition display. Swithcing is done via the IR remote that is provided with the unit.Specifications: Video Amplifier Bandwidth - 140MHzInput Video Signal - 0.5-1.0 volts p-pInput DDC Signal - 5 volts p-p (TTL)Maximum Single Link Range - 1280 x 1024, 1080pDTV / HDTV - 480i/576i/480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080pOutput Video - HDMI 1.3+HDCP 1.0/1.1/1.2Power Consumption - 15 Watts(max)Power Supply - 5VDC

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DIRECTV B Band Converter Module Review

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(More customer reviews)Why would someone buy these b-band converters when all you have to do is call 1-800-directv and ask for a few.They will ship them fedex to you for FREEEE!

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B-Band Converter: The H20 receiver includes the SUP-2400 B-Band Converter, which must be installed on the receiver. It has a threaded male F connector, and should be connected to the Satellite In coaxial jack on the back of the receiver. The converter also has a female coaxial input to receive the signal from the satellite dish. This converter up-converts the satellite signal transmitted in the Ka-band (250-750 MHz) into a 1650-2150 MHz useable signal. General Information: Manufacturer: DIRECTV. General Information: Manufacturer Part Number: SUP2400. General Information: Brand Name: DIRECTV. General Information: Product Name: B Band Converter Module. General Information: Product Type: Signal Converter. Miscellaneous: Additional Information: Up-converts the satellite signal transmitted in the Ka-band (250-750 MHz) into a 1650-2150 MHz useable signal. Miscellaneous: Compatibility: DIRECTV HDTV Satellite Receiver HR20 DIRECTV HDTV Satellite Receiver H20. . Technical Information: Frequency Range: 1650 MHz to 2150 MHz. Interfaces/Ports: Ports: 1 xF-type Male - Output, 1 xFemale - Input.

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HDMI Switch 3 Port (3 in 1 out). Automatically switch between 3 different input. Review

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(More customer reviews)I had a reciever that had two hdmi inputs. I plugged the Dish boxinto one and the DVD, Xbox, and Zune HD into the HDMI switcher, Box automatically detected which device was on and switched to it, for my purposes it was all I needed as it let me keep the TV on HDMI1 input and switch using the receiver. I have since upgraded to a 5 HDMI port reciever, so I don't need it, but it solved my problem when I had it.

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HDMI 3 Ports Switch with Remote (3X1). This is a kind of high performance mini HDMI Switcher. It is compatible well for HD-DVD, STV,PS3, Xbox36etc. The multiple resolutions is can be up to 1080p. This kind of the HDMI Amplifier Switcher not only has the key-press-switching function, but also has the IR remote control and intelligent function.That is to say, as soon as the power supply of the source equipment is switched ,this switcher will respond automatically. The 3x1 HDMI Switcher routes high definition video (in multiple resolutions up to 1080p)and digital audio from any one of the two sources to display unit. Two inputs accommodate the simultaneous connection of up to two high definition video sources, such as satellite systems and HD DVD players. The output sends the high definition audio/video signals to a high definition display. Switching is done via it self automatically when signal present on the ports. FEATURES: IR remote (included); IR extender receiver (included) ; Support HDMI 1.3b; Full HD 1080P High Performance up to 2.5Gbps ; Supports 25Meters HDMI Cable on both ends of the Switcher Switch easily between any two HDMI sources automatically. Maintains high resolution video - beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p, 2k, 1440p graphics and computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 are easily achieved; Up to 24 bit color depth. Up to DTS Master Audio and Dolby Digital TrueHD support; HDMI pass-through; HDCP pass-through; Compatible with HDMI1.3 devices;No external power needed. SPECIFICATIONS: operating temperature range0 to +70? Operating humidity range5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)Video Amplifier Bandwidth2.5Gbps/250MHz; Input Video Signal0.5-1.0 volts p-p; Input DDC Signal5 volts p-p (TTL)Maximum Single Link Range1920 x

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Uhf / Vhf Antenna Pre Amp Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I think many people purchasing this amp may not understand how it works, and may not be very patient with trying out a few setup options. I own a small computer and electronics shop, and have just recently started installing products from antennas direct. In the installation instructions it says to point your antenna first for an ideal signal BEFORE installing the amplifier. This is very important to getting satisfactory results. Also, if you understand what factors reduce signal strength (cable quality and length, connectors, splitters, etc), you can better diagnose what may be going wrong. I brought this amp to a customer's home, along with several different models of antennas to test out and swap parts to see what results I got. [...] gave them no results for stations servicing their area, and they lived in a hole in the middle of the woods. They had a very large, old broken aerial antenna sitting on a wood pile that they had been using, which got in most VHF antennas, and some UHF. For this antenna, the amplifier did absolutely nothing, and actually cut reception in half on the signal meters on 3 different TVs. For a roof mounted DB4, it improved all the UHF stations, but reduced the signal on all VHF stations to the point where none of them came in. With the ClearStream C5 roof mounted, all VHF stations came in above 80% with no amp, and when the amp was added, it brought them up to nearly 95%. The UHF stations were diminished. With the DB4 and C5 both connected using the diplexer included with the C5 and NO AMPLIFIER, all available stations came in clearly and with no pixelization. However, this setup needed to service 3 televisions with a splitter. Once the third run of cable was added to the splitter and total cable length of the entire system exceeded 120 ft., the signal cut enough to cause some stations to break up. Adding the amplifier back in solved this problem, and gave them all available stations at above 80% signal strength. I could not ask for much more at a house out in the sticks in deep woods 30-60 miles from any towers, Another benefit to adding the amp is that the signal is not only higher, but it also stabilized it. Before the amp, the numbers and meters were jumping all over the place, with blowing trees, etc. After the amp, the meters didn't vary more than 3% up or down.

Overall I'm impressed, but it did take some work to get the right combination. I wish there were more noticeable gain. An 18dB gain should be enough to take a 75% signal and turn it into 100% as seen by the TV or tuner, but it didn't. It seems that reception was as good without the amp until the third split was added, and that's the step that made it obvious it was needed. Until then, it was looking as if we could do without the amp. So sure, it does the job and stabilizes reception, but it looks like if you're using no splitters and within 30 miles of all your local stations, you can get the best reception with the right combination of antennas and no amp. 5 stars for the C5. It brought the whole package together, a great antenna with an effective bonus diplexer.

Build quality is average. I'd like to have the ability to remove the AC adapter from the power injecter (to run power through small drilled holes, etc.). Although I'd say it's pretty cheap feeling and looking, it's not overpriced in my opinion. A lot of other more expensive products are less effective.

to sumarize:
Get a more powerful antenna than you think you should, and only plan on using an amp to overcome splits and long runs. Getting a smaller antenna and beefing it up with an amp isn't likely to have the same effect as a larger antenna by itself.

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Mytv.pvr - Mac Review

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(More customer reviews)A nice piece of hardware but that all.
There is absolutely no functionality other than capturing the MPG file to the MAC.
For those who are not aware mpg2 is virtually not supported on the Mac.
The I-life suite offers no mpg editing nor does the Final cut express.
For this hardware to claim to be for the Mac one would assume that it would export into I-Movie or offer some sort of mpg editing software.
To be fair what it does it does well, but without even the most basic editing functions I had to return my unit. And certainly wouldwarn others off.

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Item #: G67825. With myTV.PVR, you'll never miss your favorite TV shows again! myTV.PVR turns your Mac into a Personal Video Recorder - a virtual VCR and TV replacement when set to full screen TV mode. Or put myTV.PVR resizable TV window on your Mac desktop while working in any application. Product Description: Eskape Labs myTV.PVR - TV / radio tuner / video input adapter - USB
Device Type: TV / radio tuner / video input adapter - external
Interface Type: USB
Video Input: TV tuner - S-video input, composite video input - external
Analog Video Format: NTSC, SECAM, PAL
Analog Video Signal: S-Video, composite video, HF TV signal
Digital Video Format: MPEG-1, MPEG-2
Frame Rate: NTSC: 30 frames per second, PAL: 25 frames per second
Digital Video Capture Resolution: 720 x 480, 720 x 576
Audio Input Support: Standard
Sound Input Mode: Stereo
Features: USB compatibility
Cables Included: 1 x USB cable - 3.3 ft
OS Required: Apple MacOS X 10.3.8
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Open House H816BID Bi-Directional Whole House Video Distribution Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I was going to replace a cheapie Radio Shack amplifier and several splitters with this one splitter/amplifier.Well, the reception as worse that the original configuration. I ended up returning to the original setup.In that application I was hoping to use it just didn't work.I would thick twice before purchasing one.

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The Open House H816BID Bi-Directional Whole House Video Distribution Amplifier distributes CATV or antenna signals to up to six televisions. Two of the six outputs feature additional signal gain for longer RG-6 coax cable runs. The Model H816BID is bi-directional to support two-way cable systems. The H816BID is compatible with broadcast DTV television signals on the VHF and UHF bands. It is not compatible with digital or analog CATV signals above 806 MHz (CATV channels 127-140).

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TII 212 Broadband Cable TV Lightning Surge Protector Review

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(More customer reviews)I live in the lightning belt of Central Florida and the lightning has done terrible damage to electronics in the past. It is important to ground and surge-protect all lines that enter a home (Power, Cable or Satellite, Telephone...). I considered installing a surge protector on the main cable line coming in, but all the units I found were the kind that plug into an electrical outlet. Then I found this item on Amazon. It arrived in a day (thank you prime) and the install took under 5 minutes (I posted a picture of what it looks like). It is compatible and completely transparent to broadband cable internet and digital cable with no service issues whatsoever. And with 1500 surges and is self-resetting, this should last a while. Overall, I am very happy with this product.

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If you want to protect your expensive home theater from lightning and other outside surges that come over the cable TV line, then this is what you need. TIIs cutting edge In-Line® Coaxial Lightning Surge Protectors protect personnel and customer equipment, e.g. Televisions, Cable Set Top Boxes and Cable Modems from lightning and power induced surges on coaxial cables. It is specifically designed for todays Broadband signals carried over the coax cables.

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Avertv HD DVR High Definition / Analog Video Capture Card PCIe MTVHDDVRR Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok my system specs are:
Gateway DX4200 1.8GHz QuadCore with ATI Radeon HD 3200 video card with 4 gig ram running windows vista x64

The card installed easily, it takes a pci-e slot so make sure that you do have a pci-e slot available.I also made sure my ATI video card had the latest drivers installed.

First, there is no windows Media Center (mce) interface offered for this card, they advertise that fact so no surprise there but dont mistake their Avermedia Center software for any resemblence of proper gui experience if you have used other media centers (MCE, XBMC, Mediaportal, Boxee, etc). It works but its lack of windows media center capability, its garish and harsh colors that burns the retina and lack of documentation (the included on disk user manual leaves much to be desired) makes the experience awkward and puzzling at times.You can eventually figure it out via trial and error...this effort however is on your time and dime.

Avermedia's defense for no windows mce interface is that Windows MCE only uses tuner devices and this is a capture device, but other products seem to have jumped that divide quite successfully (ex. Monsoon Hava product, Hauppauge HD PVR).I also understand that not all customers use windows media center or have access to it. But to limit your market potential (because thousands of mce users out there are looking for a reliable and robust high definition capture device) for lack of mce capability and having to rely on their proprietary bothersome and totally lacking software, I have to drop them a star on the review.

When I installed the software and ran the application, Live TV is fine, but I beleive they just dump that video stream straight to the video buffer, however when recording at 1080i the software playback was slightly jerky especially on camera pans in the scene.I reinstalled the shark codecs for vista to see if that made a difference, tried various resolutions in both the software and in the set top box (STB) and even down to 480p the video was jerky on playback and played with these differnt configurations for a few hours, but no joy even at the lowest of resolutions.After a while, when I tried to change the resolution back to higher value it was stuck at 480p and eventually the application froze and I could do nothing more.Couldn't change it and trying to rerun the wizard it just wouldnt reset, the software has no reset to default settings, I was essentially locked out. So I uninstalled the software and reinstalled it.

Voila! It worked fine then after the 2nd reinstallation...

I did have to set the resolution down to 720p with this second reinstall and that seemed fine for my hardware. If you consider this capture card you really should ensure that you have a pretty strong cpu if you want to record at 1080i....like a dual core 3 Ghz. I plan on no timeshifting or PIP functionality so that doesnt require stronger cpu.As the video encoding is handled via software you must use fairly strong pc.

I tested recording scheduled program and it started recording within a few seconds of the set time...just a little off by a few seconds.So you can schedule a day, time and duration of recording.But with no tuner interface or channel changing capability you must make sure that your STB is pre-tuned to the desired channel.

Overall the card performs as advertised...if you have a powerful enough pc and can stomach their software.I think it would be easy enough for them to include a color change palette capability in a future release...and hopefully a generic non-proprietary api driver that can be accessed by other windows programs.

I think most purchasers of this product should expect to record in 720p resolution unless they really have the cpu with the guts enough to handle this card.For my own reasons, it was my initial intention to record only in 720p so I am satisfied with that capability.

Update 3/22/2010
Been using this card now for over a month and with the setting of recording at 720p its recording movies off my cable box just fine.It seems to interfere with the Windows Media Center (MCE) running so I must ensure that MCE is disabled when setting up a recording.And also you need to be sure when recording that you have the Avertv Media Center up and running or the recording wont take place.I take the recorded mpg file in 720p format and run it through Windows Movie Maker to create wmv format file, its smaller size and the picture looks great.I still wish for MCE integration but this works ok as long as I run either the MCE or the Avertv Media center but not both at same time.

Also as a hint you may want to use smaller bitrates...you can use the reference bitrate standards either in Windows Movie Maker or google on the web.For example, I record at 720p at 6900 bitrate which matches Windows Movie Maker XBOX 360 720p High Definition.With this bitrate I can stream via wireless G to some media center extenders in remote rooms that dont have wired ethernet (aways try to use wired ethernet for streaming hi def) and the picture is not too bad.Update 3/28/2010
For some reason the Avermedia Center screen goes blank for the video source, you see the Avermedia center, you can access the controls and there is audio, but no video. Seems that I toggle the source selector from component to composite to s-video to component and so on a few times and that straightens it out.There is no rhyme or reason to this occurring, I have not installed any new software.Once I get it working again, it stays working, and is ok after that, but do not schedule a recording without confirming that you have video and are on the right channel, probably time for me to uninstall the software and reinstall it.

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The AVerTV HD DVR - is a High Definition / Analog video capture card. It's equipped with HDMI and through the included dongle cable, Component, S-Video and Composite Video input interface. Allowing users to connect to their Cable/Satellite Set-Top-Box, Gaming Console and HD Video recorders to capture High Definition and Analog video content on their to PC. The package includes our AVer MediaCenter software application with advance software encoding algorithm engine and built-in schedule recording features. Users can capture HD video,up to 1080i,and save it in MPEG 2 or H.264 file format (which can be use to playback under iPod or PSP gaming device) as well as program start and end times of TV shows from HD Cable/Satellite Set-Top-Box.

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Terk HDTVO Amplified HDTV Antenna Review

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(More customer reviews)I wasn't sure if I need a big antenna or not...the most distant station is 35 miles away...but one of the stations I wanted to receive shows in the Blue (on the antenna wheel) on [...].The Terk HDTVo shows it can handle signals out to the Blue area...so I bought it.Took me all of 30 minutes to attach it to my Dish Satellite mast (mounted it just a bit lower than the actual dish on my roof) and run the RG6 to my old Cable TV hook up outside the house.I let my Dish 811 receiver do a channel scan and every local station that is available in my area was captured.I clicked to each station and all but one of them comes in at 89-92 on the scale of 100.I have one weak channel which hovers between 69 and 72...but the picture is perfect.I can now watch HD channels for free with this great little antenna.I had considered the Wingard Square shooter and the Sensor 2200...but neither of those claimed to get a signal from the mid/far range (blue on the little antenna wheel on the box).The Terk delivered on it's range..in fact..the station that is the weakest is actually closer than the channel that I was worried about (I think the issue may be one channel is using less broadcasting wattage and it may be a bit off axis from the dead-center of the antenna).The only caution I can give with this antenna is, it is very directional.That means...all your TV station transmitters have to be in a very narrow corridor for this antenna to grab them all.I'd guess if they were spread more than 20 degrees you may have trouble getting a strong signal on all the stations.I'm not done tinkering with the antenna yet.I may try and put a short extension on my dish mast and boost this antenna above the actual Dish to see if I can't increase the signal strength on the weakest channel.
Terk claims..the higher you go with this antenna..the better the signal.

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Amplified high-definition tv reception for free local HDTV broadcasts.Most HDTV local broadcasts can't be received by either satellite or cable alone:You need an HDTV antenna.You get the most from your HDTV entertainment system with this off-air antenna.The high-performance Amplified HDTV Outdoor Antenna is a powerful yet compact antenna for both UHF and VHF local reception of channedl 2 through 69, so you'll be able to enjoy free local HDTV broadcasts.The Amplified HDTV Outdoor Antenna connects to your television via coaxial cable (not included).The HDTV Amplified Outdoor Antenna is engineered to receive 1080i HDTV broadcasts not always available on satelitte or cable.This compact, amplified, highly directional VHF/UHF anteena utilizes a log periodic UHF element with VHF rear reflector element.It's not always convenient to mount an outdoor antenna on your roof.Luckily, the Amplified HDTV Outdoor Antenna can be mounted anywhere, thanks to the included mini-mast bracket that will mount to a wall, the roof or even in your attic.The Ampified HDTV Outdoor Antenna will also mount on standard DBS or DirecTV dish masts.

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Micro Connectors M05-177 Male to Male HDMI Cable with Gold Connectors (10 feet) Review

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(More customer reviews)Do not purchase this cable because the company doesn't have it in stock! And instead will send a regular hdmi cord, that you will not be able to use!

They shouldn't be able to advertise the product if they don't have it and it's frustrating as all heck when you get the " we are sorry, we will refund your purchase" response. Which sucks especially since they have had your purchase funds in their accounts from the moment it shipped so even with a refund, they collect interest on every purchase

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10 feet HDMI Male to Male cable with gold connectors

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SWM8 Single-Wire Multiswitch and DIRECTV Approved Power Supply Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)This is GREAT, DIRECTV gave me a hard time over upgrading to SWM.I didn't want to run a second line to each receiver. With the SWM I can now record on one channel & watch on another, & didn't have to run a second line from my dish.GREAT

Prompt shipping & well packed.GREAT PRICE WHEN COMPARED TO DIRECTV & others.

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DIRECTV single tuner multi swith will alow 8 tuners over one coax.

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Eagle Aspen Dtv2Buhf Directv 2-Bay Uhf Antenna Review

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(More customer reviews)I was very disappointed with the Philips High Performance Amplified Indoor Uhf/Vhf/Fm/HDTV Antenna, then hesitant to purchase the Eagle Apsen DTV2Buhf due to it's size, but this bad boy works wonderfully and is not so large that it is obtrusive in the open in my living room. It looks great, and it works very well. I was getting only 5 channels. I'm now getting 9! If you're looking for a DTV antenna, this is the one to get.

Don't be alarmed that this antenna is UHF only. Most DTV stations are not VHF. What is said to be channel 9, might be labeled that but sent out on channel 34. The old number is preserved, but the actual frequency is UHF. For complete info on your local stations visit http://www.juggling.org/bin/un.cgi/map-find to get your latitude and longitude, then enter them at http://www.2150.com/broadcast/default.asp to find out what stations are broadcasting, what frequency they're using, and where their towers are located. Chances are that the Eagle Apsen DTV2Buhf is right for you.

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The Direct TV 2 Bay UHF antenna by Eagle Aspen receives all UHF channels.

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