Core Innovations OTA Digital TV Converter Box DVR Review - DTV Converter Box with PVR Recording

[@neilagbada6744]

2:20 - It also same model of GMA (Global Media Arts) Affordabox digital TV box in the Philippines.

[@CarlaQuattlebaum]

Very easy to understand video. I followed along using my converter box's menu and I was able to set up a future over the air recording easily. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful!

[@kensmith5694]

BTW: Some of these boxes have a bug where if you try to record a program that starts at 11:30PM and ends at 1:30AM if doesn't work right. If you have one like that you can set it to record two sections to get it all. Most stations do ads on the hour.

[@ceejaycuevas6652]

I'm excited to try this out. With football coming and having to work Sundays for now, I hope I am able to come home and watch the Niners!

[@tylerclayburn8688]

If you have internet, Google nfl byte streams 👍 I've been using it for like ten years, just be ready to close pop ups and use something like ad block plus

[@AndyWestministerYTV]

I’m planning on designing my own home theater system and I had the idea of installing the EMATIC converter box to my home theater AV rack if you didn’t know what AV stands for it is Audio Video rack it’s one of my video sources of my home theater build

[@ericboggis69]

Great video! I have had two of these devices and love them...way better quality than a VCR! However there is one issue that has me perplexed: while watching programs that I recorded with my original unit from Ematic, if I stopped playback in the middle of the program and then resumed watching it later I had the option to either start at the beginning of the show or pick up where I had left off. Then all of a sudden one day it stopped giving me that option and would only start at the beginning. A year later I purchased a new unit (from Core Innovations) expecting to have this function restored, but it is nowhere to be found. I have never done any kind of update and am wondering if I may have accidentally changed some setting that disabled this feature. Any ideas? Thanks!!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I’ve never experienced this issue, not sure what could cause this.

[@ericboggis69]

@@NorthcoasterHobby Yeah, it's quite a mystery . I still use it to timeshift programs every day and otherwise it works great; I just try not to stop watching shows in the middle. Thank you for your response!

[@kennyvanhorn9133]

I have zjbox and can’t set time to anything but military time and am unable to att a single channel, ever time you do auto channel search you lose all your set outs cording future shoes, o you have any pointers on these issues . Thanks

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Some boxes don’t have the channel add feature, and the clock is only in 24-hour time. When you run a channel scan, generally recording features are reset because the channel guide is essentially erased and re-entered.

[@johnnysparkleface3096]

I can't get to the Installation menu which you show at 2:54. I'm using a HDMI cable, double checked, it is connected correctly, and I have my OTA antenna connected (it works, I've been using it with just the TV for years) I have channel 3 and 4 enabled on the TV. I've tried with 3 and then 4, nada. I'm at my wits end. Your video and the manual both assume the blue setup menu will show up, but there's something I must be getting wrong.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I had to double check this. The installation menu you see there is for first time use. The only way that menu will appear again is if all channels are erased. The channel scan installation menu can be found by going through the main menu. Follow the steps in this video and you should be back on track: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHKWkqmDgcasisUsi=esgIvsEUfnVlItyZ

[@TheRealBatabii]

I'm very confused. I connected my cable box to the RF In jack and I can't get any signal to show up, its just stuck on the two menus

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

This box is meant for use with a TV antenna, not a cable box. Connect your TV antenna to the RF in jack and run a channel scan. Digital TV Converter Boxes Run a channel scan - Auto program for over the air antenna channels kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHKWkqmDgcasisU

[@TheRealBatabii]

@@NorthcoasterHobby I don't have an antenna, can't I still use it for the dvr feature?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@TheRealBatabii It is only designed to record over the air TV programs received with a television antenna. It will not record cable TV programs.

[@TheRealBatabii]

@@NorthcoasterHobby thanks

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@TheRealBatabii You’re welcome.

[@LeonardoJunel]

Can i use this box just as a media player? Like judt to view my mp4 files? Is it posible

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Yes

[@marcusdamberger]

If you hit the center navigation OK button while on a program, it will bring up a program listing of all the other channels that have been scanned in and those that do have program listings will show up. You can then scroll up and down to that channel and hit OK to tune into that channel. Much easer than hitting CH up down or entering the channel number manually, plus you can see what the other channels have on currently. That is if those channels are broadcasting the EPG guide data; not all stations do this unfortunately and it's not mandated, at least in the U.S. Most all full power major network stations do broadcast an EPG, the low power and religious tend to not do this. Your explanations of features on this digital set top box were pretty comprehensive, nice job.

[@shancole4926]

Must use a antenna?

[@bsanchez3563]

Will this work as a dvr or similar to how presumably dvd recorders when I finally make myself hook I 9ne or both of them up to hopefully if either one or prefferably both work then will first use to digitize and hopefully for many years if not decades to come- a vhs vcr tape of 21 to 23 year old home movie/diy vacation movie or really just a noncopyprotected type tape but also for inevitably to reduce wear if not also compliment a dvd recorder- with a more or less decades l9ng life type of dvr device

[@boomereboot]

I don’t know if I’d recommend Core Innovations models, since it cost twice the amount (almost) of an Ematic models, which you pay wayyy less. My unit died after weeks of use, and I switched to an Ematic. Just saying this because the ones from Walmart are $40+. I mean, it works, but my model died after several weeks of use. Ematic ones are what I recommend, and plus they are nearly identical in OS and software/encoders. But an Ematic, I’ve had mine for almost a year now, and no issues! EDIT: Yes, some models are clone of others, it’s just that Ematics are cheaper and for me, seem to work much better. I bet I could use the same remote of my Core Innovations on my Ematic

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

In general, digital converter boxes are known for having flimsy power supplies at times. I have a Homeworx that is a popular seller on Amazon. I’ve had 2 power supplies croak on it. Chances are all these are made in a couple of factories with a different brand sticker on the front. Mediasonic Homeworx OTA DVR Box Review Update - DTV Digital Converter Box follow-up kzbin.info/www/bejne/iamwaYmolNypfZY

[@boomereboot]

@@NorthcoasterHobby Exactly! I've seen very little models that actually have a different OS, rather than slapping a label on it. Also, I did't get why they said that removing the warranty sticker (which was attatched to the plastic wrap) and now I can't retrun it! Now for something good, and rather cool about the set top box: I found that a USB hub works well, however I was only able to get two storage devices to show up. But what's neat is that the order you put the flash drive// HDD, the first one you put in will be the first device it records to. Thought I might note that. Also, I would like to know a few things about these OTA tuners that are a bit hard to understand. In the instruction manual, it notes about updating the OS with a media device, yet I can't find any articles or files to use for the software system update. Also, the manual mentions "Radio Channels" Is this referring to RF channels, or analog stuff? I'd be happy to hear if you've figured these two issues I'm having.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@boomereboot Radio channels may be audio-only TV channels which are available in some areas. Radio stations are broadcast on a small part of the FM band right beside TV channel 6. But these converter boxes won’t pick up radio stations. As far as the software update, I’ve never done one and haven’t searched for one. It is probably a matter of downloading a file and installing it on the converter box. But I wouldn’t chance updating the box and possibly bricking it!

[@kathybogart8826]

If you buy two to leave one at say another room or vacation destination. Will the USB play on the other player or only the one it was recorded from?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@kathybogart8826 It should play on the other box, because the file format is the same.

[@danielcook8972]

Would I use RCA or the coax cable out for a CRT

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

You can use either. These videos show both ways of connecting to a CRT. How to Connect a Digital TV Converter Box to an Analog CRT TV - DTV Box to older television kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZjFeoNpe5ylp7M Mediasonic Homeworx OTA Digital TV Converter Box DVR Review & Tutorial DTV Tuner with PVR Recording kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmjIcmluj9iia5Y

[@kensmith5694]

If your TV has the 3 colored RCA jacks, I find it better to use them. You get a very slightly better picture and better sound. Also many such boxes will play music if you put music on a USB stick and plug it in. This can be nice for some music while you do something.

[@elvisonstage]

I have the Core Innovations CTCB105 OTA Channel Converter and LOVE IT!!!! This box gives me the BEST PICTURE!!!! I USED to use a Digital Window Antenna...but that sis NOT do it for me! I had to have a full roof/attic antenna installed to get the BEST reception! I have TWO HDTVs and I have the Core on one...and an Ematic on the other. For me, the Ematic box has NEVER given me the reception as good as the Core Innovations CTCB105 Channel Box! I love Core's CTCB105 so much, I ordered TWO of these earlier this evening! One to replace the Ematic...another to have, just in case, one goes out on me!!!! This Core has worked for me, for over TWO YEARS!!!! The CORE INNOVATIONS CTCB105 is PERFECT!!!! Thank you for this video!!!!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Glad to hear you’re enjoying it and that it works well for you. Thanks for watching!

[@loveit59]

R u doing a scan on the converter or from the actual tv?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

The converter box. It is displayed on the TV.

[@lamronaffiliation1995]

Does this work with the "square" type indoor antennas?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Yes, it will work with any indoor or outdoor TV antennas. However, the reception results vary depending on the TV antenna you are using. Depending on their design, some antennas perform better in a given reception area than others.

[@voorhes80]

Hi. Can I use a 3.0 usb flash drive with this box?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

The manual says 2.0 or 3.0, but I find a USB 2.0 works well. I've never had any issues recording with a 2.0 flash drive.

[@scratchpad7954]

Electrically, there is absolutely nothing preventing you from using a USB 3.0 mass storage device, but you are extremely unlikely to see any speed benefit in doing so since the USB port on these multimedia devices is almost universally USB 2.0.

[@MarkNF82]

Do any of the ota receivers support HDMI-CEC, the automatic switch thing? I have cable tv for my folks and would like to setup some in-house channels with uhf/catv rf modulators I have. The cable tv box supports the CEC and switches to it no problem, but it is not as easy to switch to the internal tuner of the TV. I'd have to find a simple universal remote with macro functions. I'm hoping one of the converter boxes supports CEC so I can use that instead, unless there are other solutions out there.

[@BUDDY-c2w]

Will it work in places like Australia ? Please, it sounds great.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Australia uses a different broadcast TV standard called DVB-T. You’ll need a tuner that is made for that standard. This box receives ATSC signals.

[@warrenweagant1360]

How do you connect it to security cameras and a insignia smart tv to record security footage

[@Yt-Viewer0]

I don't think this can do that.

[@Mick48306]

I only looked at about ten or so other youtube videos before I came to yours. I am a novice at all things electronic and I am an old guy. Therefore, I found that some folks talked far too fast. Others mumbled a lot. Some camera operators let the camera get out of focus for over a minute. I could have used some short breaks between your more important points, but you went slow enough that I was able to pause and review until I figured it out. (And I made notes so I wouldn't forget everything before I stood up from this computer.) Thanks, from a guy who got internet service six months ago PS I did subscribe but I have yet to figure out how to look up the folks I have subscribed to.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback and for you watching my channel.

[@fiddlefaddle1]

@@NorthcoasterHobby I bought this item today and when I first search for channels, I got around a dozen but, after going back to settings I found a procedure to turn on or off antenna power, when I turned it on and did a research, I found 55.

[@LindaOlivares-h3g]

Can i pause unit even if not recording or is pause not an option

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@LindaOlivares-h3g If you have a USB drive installed then you can use the time shift features (pause/rewind etc.). It’s shown at around 11 minutes 33 seconds in the video below: Mediasonic Homeworx (2024 Model) OTA HD Digital TV Converter Box PVR DVR Recorder Review HW250STB kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKbCoHenq6qbh5o

[@swardy27]

Hello again! I commented on another video about getting my mini TV with an antenna input working thanks to an adapter you recommended. My next thing i would like to do is connect a DVD player to that old TV, will one of the converter boxes work? So i would be using Component (Y/W/R) cable then turn it into Coax output. Is that possible? Thanks!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

To connect a DVD player to an older TV, you'll need an RF modulator. It converts the AV signal to an RF signal which can be plugged into the coaxial input on the TV. Here are a couple of videos I made about RF modulators: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HMfKhpeLipppIsi=-GSM5rGTZNXDzVC0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGrZmZasiNiil8Usi=RgFK8TxyBf4IGzff And some purchase links for RF modulators: amzn.to/3X4rpDr amzn.to/3MsYswa

[@swardy27]

@@NorthcoasterHobby awesome thank you. I will comment again when I get it working. I attempted once but didn't get a picture. I might have messed up a step.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@swardy27 Reach out if you have any questions.👍

[@homemadesuperstar796]

Thanks for telling me about the plastic! I Recently got One And It Was Generating More Heat Than My Series X I Thought It Was Gonna Explode! But Me and My Dad Removed The Plastic And Now It Works Just Fine!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Awesome! Glad you figured it out!

[@PixelNeo2]

Can you connect it to universal remote and I know it comes with a remote, but I also want to connect a universal remote

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Try it out and see.

[@PixelNeo2]

@@NorthcoasterHobby do you know any codes from the manual?

[@cincyguitarplayer]

I wish it could make mp4 or wmv ..instead of mts...or it had the option to change video from mts.....also would like to be able to make video smaller than HD....to save space on harddrive....is this possible?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

There are no settings like that on these boxes. The program is recorded in the resolution it is broadcast in.

[@kensmith5694]

Shrinking them after the fact with software on your PC is an option. The hard drive can be read by your PC. Lots of software can be had for free. I suggest AVIDEMUX as being within the likely ability of most and with it you can do "useful" stuff to the video while you convert.

[@NancyHart-v8w]

Could my device be fried if I never removed the plastic?? I’ve had for several months and all at once it’s simply not working:/

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@NancyHart-v8w It’s possible, but also sometimes the power supplies inside these units can break too.

[@epochaj]

Will record the sound if the tv is muted with the tv remote?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I’ll double check.

[@epochaj]

@@NorthcoasterHobby Also, if you are using a HDMI cord does the Yellow connect need to be used? I’m red and white for audio. Lastly what’s a good size of thumb drive for recording?

[@fredcalisto8165]

Hi, will it record longer than one hour, for an example a whole football game, thanks

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

As long as there’s enough storage on your USB, I would imagine it would.

[@tammy654321]

Does the converter need to be on to record programming

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Yes, if you mean recording on a timer then I’d leave it on just to be sure.

[@boomereboot]

The fact that a USB Hub works is kinda puzzling and funky, that being that you can only have up to two media devices at the same time (well for me that is) Of course USB 3.0 works well, and the only annoying thing with the PVR function is the fact that it splits .mts files not into separate .mts files, but .mts1 and .mts2 . Which is done bc the format of the USB drive is FAT 32 (Which can't hold past 4 GiBs) and it's aa pain to convert those. Luckily, I use both VLC and Handbrake to convert these files.

[@salmack8842]

Correct me if I am wrong but the only drawback is you can't record one channel and watch a different channel at the same time? Great video. Thanks again.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Correct, you can only watch the channel you’re recording. I forgot to mention that. Thanks for watching!

[@scotttalbert1984]

If signal good put unit on a splitter and flip between inputs.

[@Nicholas_Chris]

If you have a Converter Box with "Loop output" or To "TV connector" you can do the exact the same thing like in the analog days. Use your Converter Box as a PVR, and from your TV you can watch any channel you want. This rule is for OTA user, for cable and satellite is complicated. But if your TV has only analog tuner then you don't have other options and must watch the channel you record. In Europe there are STBs that have two tuners mostly are VU Plus receivers. A receiver with two tuners wil allow to record two channels or record one channel and watch other channels in the same time. The disadvantage is that you have to connect two cables exactly like connecting two TVs. But this is mostly for cable and satellite receivers.

[@mylovesongs2429]

This is a basic converter box/dvr. I have the Iview brand converter box/dvr(model 3500STBii) and it is almost the same. There are almost identical similarities. You're pretty much stuck watching the channel you record.

[@fred306801]

When it works it is great. I got one at Walmart lasted about a week. Took it back and got another one, they took the broke one and gave me a new one. It lasted about a week. I recorded about 2 hrs with it and it died. Never got to watch what it recorded. The remote take some getting use to.

[@Viewerofvideoss]

My only real complaint is that you cannot edit the channel list once you have done a scan. also cannot find any kind of support for updates. does it handle nextgen ?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I’ve never updated the software- have never had any problems. ATSC 1.0 only.

[@robertshade8631]

Who sells these Core converter?How to access radio stations on converter?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I bought this from Walmart. I believe the radio stations side of the scan are actually audio-only channels available in some TV markets.

[@robertshade8631]

@@NorthcoasterHobby thanks for reply and good informative video.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@robertshade8631 You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@tammy654321]

What size usb will i need

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

It varies widely. A 128 GB drive might record approximately 40 hours of 720p video, or approximately 20 hours of 1080p video. So a bigger storage drive is probably better. 128 GB or 256 GB probably at least.

[@91JCT]

I have one of these and I recorded a few programs and watched them but on one I got an error message a few times and then it froze and I unplugged it and plugged it back in and now it won’t turn on or work - any suggestions on fixing it? Thanks!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

The box won’t turn on at all?

[@91JCT]

Right - it’s completely dead

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@91JCT Could be the power supply.

[@weichianliu]

My question is: If I set up a schedule to record a show at a specific period-time-frame, meanwhile, can I watch the TV on different channels? In other words, once I set up a schedule for recording a show, am I able to watch other channels simultaneously?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Not with this box, because it only has one tuner. You have to watch what you are recording.

[@kensmith5694]

No law says you can't have two boxes. Make a little right angle thing out of cardboard from a cereal box to cover the light sensor of the one you are not talking to. Get creative about how to switch the TV's feed. The 3 RCA jacks vs the COAX can work on most TVs.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@kensmith5694 True. I have at least 10 converter boxes ☺️. Good tips!

[@mingjunzhao-t1b]

Sir, I have a same set top box, but I left the control at home. How I can I operation it without control. Thanks

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

You need the remote control.

[@Corundum1974]

Will bunny ear antennas work?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@Corundum1974 Generally yes, but make sure you are using an antenna suited for your reception area.

[@lorijones6585]

Hooked it all up correctly. Haven't gotten far. Tv says mode not supported. On hdmi 1. Front of the converter box says CO30. What does this mean? We've also tried hdmi2. 😠

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@lorijones6585 Press the menu button on the remote control for the box. Does the menu come up on the screen?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@lorijones6585 sounds like it could be related to the picture resolution setting. There is an HDMI button on the remote control. You can press that and that will switch the resolution from 480 to 720 to 1080, etc.. Another thing you can try is pressing the menu button and going to the picture settings and you can change the resolution there. I would say that is most likely the issue.

[@lorijones6585]

​@@NorthcoasterHobby no

[@lorijones6585]

​@@NorthcoasterHobby but the box doesn't say CO30 now. Tv still says mode not supported

[@lorijones6585]

We've done all these things. Works on av, but not hdmi. New box. New hdmi cord. Old flat screen TV. Hubby says we just need a new TV prolly

[@deveeda56]

Can u DVR cable show from streaming

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

No, only over-the-air programs that are received with a TV antenna.

[@deveeda56]

Thanks so much, I can tell I'm used to convenience but the cable keeps going up. Now x Cable company has a new trick trying to give u a mobile phone with the same land no. saying it will lower your bill but not saying u now have a separate mobile bill

[@kensmith5694]

Where I am, the stations I care about do the EPG thing just fine. It is useful to mention that on many such boxes if you poke the "info" button twice, it brings up a signal meter. If you have a means to aim the antenna like fiddling with the length and angle of the rabbit ears, you can use this to optimize. BTW: These same boxes work in the US but down here you get different ads on them.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Yes- I explained that at 5:47 in the video. It’s a handy feature.

[@FuzzyElf]

What a lovely video. Thank you for all the information.

[@mylovesongs2429]

I have the iview 3500STBii, and the features are almost identical to this one. The problem i hate is when i scan my local channels in, but one of my channels, CBS, never gets scanned in. Wishing i could ADD a channel, like in the days of having a VCR, in order to get CBS. This unit won't let me do that.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

It doesn’t have something like this? Manually Adding a TV Channel to your Digital Converter Box for OTA Antenna TV Channels kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJuZZ3lnYrKLbq8

[@Prettyfacetashie]

Do I need the hdmi plug??

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Not necessarily. You can connect the box to a TV (old or new) with the RCA plugs (red, white, yellow) or the RF out (with coaxial TV cable). How to Connect a Digital TV Converter Box to an Analog CRT TV - DTV Box to older television kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZjFeoNpe5ylp7M

[@Scotty-Z70]

i noticed your set-up showed RADIO...waiting for more info on that...okay, you didn't share that info. i'd like to know about that

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

That is for audio-only TV channels, only available in certain markets.

[@Scotty-Z70]

awweeeee...because i personally LOVE our radio stations here. We have about 7 christian stations, 2 are music, and 5 are preaching/some music@@NorthcoasterHobby

[@WisdomChosenMalachi]

So my father bought this converter box 4 days ago, and the box went out for days later he didn’t have the receipt nor the box. I called customer service that the box came from the converter box came from and they told me that they cannot do anything about it so either keep your receipt in the box or just don’t buy.

[@Yt-Viewer0]

Boxes like this are crap.

[@vaballard1]

Can I hook it up to my projector?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Through the RCA or HDMI connections, yes.

[@vaballard1]

@@NorthcoasterHobby ok thanks. I'll buy it today at my local Walmart

[@dennisearly9862]

I went though 2 convertir boxes, picture just rolls

[@Kirby7601]

sometimes these digital tv tuners tend to skip some parts of the show that's recording. in my case, that happens. so i use an av or hdmi capture card to record.

[@josephemmanuelluisbacus9163]

is that an isdbt box or not

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

It is an ATSC box.

[@josephbacus9281]

​@@NorthcoasterHobbyGMA Affordabox Is ISDB-T Tuner

[@ninaneher3316]

It doesn't recognize many of the file types that it says it will

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@ninaneher3316 The USB often needs to be formatted before use. Having Trouble DVR Recording on USB with your Digital TV Converter Box? Do this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKCcaaSKZ9eimJo

[@sandyjones841]

how do i rescan my box

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

This process works for most digital converter boxes out there: Digital TV Converter Boxes Run a channel scan - Auto program for over the air antenna channels kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHKWkqmDgcasisU

[@carolmurphy4827]

Has anyone else had the problem of not being able to exit the menu?? I did a channel rescan and now the menu will NOT ho away! I press the menu button as the manual says but it just toggles between the main menu and the Installation Guide. I’ve unplugged it, factory reset it, and nothing works!😡😡

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I haven't encountered that problem. Very strange.

[@carolmurphy4827]

The plastic film you suggest removing (which makes total sense because it covers the vents) has a sticker on it that says “DO NOT REMOVE QCPassed”! It’s like they WANT it to overheat and stop working!🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Haha, yes, I noticed it is placed in a very weird spot.😄

[@robertshade8631]

Great video and well explained.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thank you.

[@supergamerandplushshow2]

if i get a digital coverter box i might try it on my 90s vcr tv

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@supergamerandplushshow2 How to Connect a Digital TV Converter Box to an Analog CRT TV - DTV Box to older television kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZjFeoNpe5ylp7M

[@AAa-qd8hb]

12 Reasons why OTA DRM ATSC 3.0 TV will fail. Just say NO to (DRM). Tell your USA Government about the Hostile Takeover of (OTA DRM ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN-TV) issues listed below. DRM (Digital Rights Management) Encrypted TV Station's signals. Why? Some 3.0 tuners at this time require you stay on the internet to decode DRM 3.0 TV Stations. Why? 3.0 Currently no 4K and you only get the Simulcasted main channel and no sub channels. Channel Crawling = super slow channel changing (DRM 5 + seconds slow). No sound because of Dolby AC4 audio codec does not have a legal open source license to decode legally on many devices. Some 3.0 tuners have Out of sync audio to video problems. Private Home Networked OTA antenna tuner boxes like (Tablo TV box) can not get official certified approval for DRM ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN-TV. Why? You may need non OTA home pay internet for updates and to unlock DRM encrypted ATSC 3.0 tv channels. Possible DRM restrictions on DRM ATSC 3.0 recordings and no viewing anywhere on any device with no sound. Emergency alert messages can not be received if DRM is blocking them. OTA DRM ATSC 3.0 TV will fail because the FCC is not going to turn off ATSC 1.0 TV stations for many years if not enough people buy 3.0 TVs and 3.0 boxes. No one has solve the problem of no government money for free DRM 3.0 TV tuner boxes because 1.0 TV turners and recorders will not work after that TV Station switches to 3.0 TV broadcasts. (Range and signal error correction) OR (more sub channels and near 4k picture) trade off problem. FCC is not forcing any 1.0 TV Stations to move over to 3.0 TV. So some TV stations will be on 1.0 and others will be on DRM 3.0. The FCC is only allowing OTA Simulcasts of the ATSC 1.0 main channel at this time on DRM ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN-TV. DRM ATSC 3.0 is a not finished product and is a work in progress mix of unproven ideas that has never gotten full FCC approval at this time. Software updates for 3.0 tuner boxes may be needed for changes made to the unfinished and future added new official ATSC 3.0 standards modules. Patent License problems. LG no longer sells TVs with ATSC 3.0 tuners. Some 3.0 TV tuners companies may go out of business or stop updates leaving you with no DRM or software updates. OTA ATSC 3.0 is better but is not perfect and still can be affected by weak tv signals: (distance, weather, planes, trees, buildings, trucks, poor antenna, etc). FCC rules that 5 percent of old ATSC 1.0 coverage area does not need to be covered anymore = (SHORTER RANGE). Viewing zone outside of your 15 minute city or town could be blocked. Your TV viewing habits could be tracked by your serial number or IP address. ATSC 3.0 is updatable until it is not updatable without new hardware tuners (ATSC 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0......). Some of these 3.0 TV issues may be fixed over time. This is only some of the mess with DRM ATSC 3.0 TV. This is my opinion why DRM ATSC 3.0 TV will fail. IMO. Stay on OTA 1.0 TV until DRM is removed from OTA ATSC 3.0 by law. It is the people versus the hostile takeover by private DRM 3.0 TV stations for control over the USA public airwaves. IMO 2024. ..

[@Scotty-Z70]

these are $19.99 at a store near me. you've had 8 months to gage it: Worth it?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

For $20, absolutely.

[@Scotty-Z70]

oh? okay. i figured by 8 months you would know. most reviews are complaining that it broke on them, but it may be they didn't remove the plastic@@NorthcoasterHobby

[@PixelNeo2]

Can I connect an Xbox one s

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Better to connect the Xbox directly to a TV.

[@PixelNeo2]

@@NorthcoasterHobby but can you connect it?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@PixelNeo2 There are no inputs to connect an Xbox to a digital converter box.

[@thatman1970]

Why won’t my remote work. I’ve put the batteries in. There is no infrared light

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

By any chance are the batteries dead? Or are they possibly installed backwards?

[@SPIDER-ut3wt]

I have this converter box it's pretty cool.

[@justetip]

Thank you, for the video!!!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@justetip You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

[@susancross5192]

It ook the plastic off and it sill crapped out in 2 weeks!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

😬 you should return it

[@susancross5192]

@@NorthcoasterHobby Thanks. I hope you don`t think I blame you! Your video is very helpful. Helpful videos like yours is the main reason I don`t freak out when things go awry!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@susancross5192 I get it. That’s really frustrating though, for it to quit so quickly. Thanks for watching!

[@MariaRosales-z1w]

Lástima que no sea en español. Lo necesitamos mucho.

[@WisdomChosenMalachi]

Let’s just get to the point there’s no point in buying this I took the plastic off put the box up in four days the box went out. I couldn’t go get another box because I threw the receipt away and I don’t have the box either so I called the customer service number for the box and they told me since I don’t have the box since I don’t have a receipt and they check the status from the side to see that the box was out and they said they couldn’t do anything about it so now I don’t spend almost $50 on a box and I can’t even get my money back because even the company that the bucks come from the converter box come from cannot be replaced not even by them so either you keep your receipt and keep your box so you can return it back to the store. Keep it I mean if it’s like much too much just don’t throw it away. Keep the box in a receipt because if you don’t when you wanna return it, you’re not gonna get your money back even from the company come from Nor would they re place another box

[@daijohnson18]

its amazing but it does not last very long

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

What happened to it?

[@CurtisDahl]

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[@NorthcoasterHobby]

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[@dwaynemccall3600]

That thing is a piece of crap. Don't lay it side ways. I live in L.A and has a hard time getting local channels compared to a previous one I bought. Dosnt even tell time on the face and can't delete channels you don't want

[@kansasguy67060]

these are junk ....i have went thru 6 of them

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

6?

[@Chris-ig8co]

I can't watch another channel when I'm recording a football game

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@Chris-ig8co The reason for that is there is only one tuner in this box. If you’re recording a program, that’s the only one you can watch while it is recording.