So what do you get for the $60 (minus $40)? From the Zenith DTT900 you get a fairly robust digital tuner, remote and all the cables needed to hook it up. The tuner is only about the size of a bedside clock radio and very easy to use. Even your analog aunt will be able to figure it out.
To test it out at our Philadelphia offices we enlisted a 1994 Sony CRT TV and a tabletop antenna. I hooked up the antenna to the DTV box and then the box to the TV via basic composite video cables. Instantly, the box started scanning for available digital signals and found 35 of them—about 15 more channels than the TV received with its own analog tuner. Most of the channels, many from New Jersey and some all the way from Reading, came in extremely clear compared with their analog counterparts. Being digital, there was no ghosting or picture noise of the kind we’re accustomed to seeing on analog broadcasts. While this wasn’t getting me HDTV (the TV’s resolution was only 640 x 480), it was probably the best picture the TV had ever seen. The additional channels, provided by the broadcasters’ ability to multicast over their digital bandwidth, were mostly news and weather info channels.
A word of warning—if you think you need one of these boxes, apply for the coupon early because the government is only allocating a limited number and is handing them out on a first-come, first-served basis. If you don’t need one, don’t apply, because you may be taking the coupon away from someone who does.
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bought two of these, installed one last year in my RV and it worked fine. Installed the other this week in my RV and it won't work. So if you buy one don't let it sit in the box untill your are ready to use it as they won't take it back and it will cost you more to send it in than you paid for it.
How do you program the TV Power key?
The DTT900 doesn't have instructions to interface the "TV POWER" button with my RCA flatscreen. Does anybody know the secret?
hi i am in canada just north of toronto i use a radio shack powered dual antenna if i need to get the digital box will i still be able to receive my analog signal as were not converting for another couple of years
I have a Zenith 19" TV, circa 1995. I'ma having a problem in installing the converter box because I also have connected a DVD which requires an RF modulator connection. How do I connect because the TV antennae is connected to the RF Modulator in order to operate the DVD player.
Meee
There is a converter about the size of your thumb that you can get at Radio Shack. One end has the two wires that you would connect to your TV screws, the other end is a female coaxial jack. Probably cost you a buck or two.
Isabel, it could be a matter of antennna positioning or antenna type. check with www.antennaweb.org to find out what stations are available in your area and what direction they are from your location
I install the box, but I can't get the spanish channels
For The person that has satellite TV you don't need the converter box. But What about a poor sole like me that has a TV w/o Audio video or coaxial inputs? How do I hook up to the two little screws? Will the Gov't provide any more assistance?
I hooked up to Mitshubishi TVs with the power button and it works great. The key is to make sure you are using the channel button and not the UP/Down arrors
I have 2 of these, as does my neighbor. We setup all four and they work great. With one exception.. None of the 4 tuners seems to want to work with any of the 4 tube sets to program the t/v power button on the remote. Has anyone been able to program the DTT900 remote to power on/ off your t/v? Seems like a bug, since all four are doing the same thing, and this is on 4 different sets, all of which are listed in the applicable models section of the manual.
I have the DTT900 and have checked the antenna site, tried 5 different antennsa tried pointing in the proper direction. Less than 10 miles from broadcast antenna. Still I have frequent break-up in the picture and sound. Any suggestions?
I can't get it hooked up on my tv. What do I do to get it to work?
I have a satellite dish that I am unable to receive channels when I hook up my DTT900, anyone have any ideas how to remedy this?
Try checking the www.antennaweb.org to verify the direction and distance of the digital transmitters in your area. The site will also provide recommendations on the model antenna that works best for your location.
I am unable to receive anything digital above channel 10 locally as I get "no signal" on Dtt 900. I have an older directional 1997 outside antenna. Any suggestions?