steve6534 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 So do I need a TV tuner as well as the converter? I know it is called a CONVERTER but is it whatever antenna I choose, converter, TV Tuner to AV in and then watch TV? ALSO do I need to have the bypass to watch TV while "in motion" It looks like this tuner has a composite video output as well as a mono audio output : Outputs 1 x "F" Plug(To TV), 1 x RCA(Video), 1 x RCA(Audio) You could just use a "Y" RCA splitter to connect the audio to both left and right channels on an AV input as well as the composite video. This means you can use this tuner without the pioneer tuner - You just won't have control over it from the HU itself. Wrong my friend, it haves Stereo Dolby Digital Sound RCA outputs Where does it say that in the specs ? It only shows that it has a single audio output and makes no mention of having stereo sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
offroadzj Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 do you knwo what the current draw is on this? Thanks to the12volt.com, I found 2 voltage regulators on digikey.com NJU7201L55-ND - 5.5 vdc 100mA voltage regulator LP2950CZ-3.3-ND - 3.3vdc 100mA voltage regulator If the 100mA is enough then I can use just one, if not then I need to put multiple in parallel, but i need to knwo what the current draw is so I know how many to order Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crd Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 So do I need a TV tuner as well as the converter? I know it is called a CONVERTER but is it whatever antenna I choose, converter, TV Tuner to AV in and then watch TV? ALSO do I need to have the bypass to watch TV while "in motion" It looks like this tuner has a composite video output as well as a mono audio output : Outputs 1 x "F" Plug(To TV), 1 x RCA(Video), 1 x RCA(Audio) You could just use a "Y" RCA splitter to connect the audio to both left and right channels on an AV input as well as the composite video. This means you can use this tuner without the pioneer tuner - You just won't have control over it from the HU itself. Wrong my friend, it haves Stereo Dolby Digital Sound RCA outputs Where does it say that in the specs ? It only shows that it has a single audio output and makes no mention of having stereo sound. It has Dolby Sound and Left/ Right RCA outputs, I think radio shack info is wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crd Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 A little update: I currently moving from my condo, and I'm getting married next week, have TONS of things to do, I haven't played with the tuner yet. To answer some of the questions: This is a Digital TV Tuner (you can use this TV tuner with any LCD car monitor) only needs RCA A/V inputs It haves stereo RCA outputs (Dolby Digital) YOU NEED A HD antenna, older antennas will work, but I found that CHEAP TV antennas fully extended get worse reception, if you close the antenna completly you will get better reception. I bought a HD antenna and the difference was way better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shadowflare99 Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Well i'm looking for : Digital- to-Analog Converter Digital Stream DTX9900 well did it work to canada also ?? what chanel it catch ?? normal UFH VHF and hdtv ?? well i want to know if it need some activitation or somet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disputecobalt Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 YOU NEED A HD antenna, older antennas will work, but I found that CHEAP TV antennas fully extended get worse reception, if you close the antenna completly you will get better reception. I bought a HD antenna and the difference was way better. Where did you put your antenna, does it have to be out in the open or can it be in the trunk or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hasher13 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 To follow up with this thread this is what I have done so far. I received my government 40 dollar rebate card Bought the converter box at RS 59.99-40.00, then got 25% off a HDTV antenna for 24.99-25%. I rough installed it to the unit, but not realizing that I needed to plug the antenna into AC, I only bough a single DC/AC converter. But after I ran an extension cord for the antenna everything worked pretty well. Reception was good, signal strength was up to the top range and working great. I did try it without power to the antenna and did a get a few channels, but not as much as with the power. Next step is to get another DC/AC converter and have everything powered by the truck, and take it for a spin to see if the signal or reception goes in and out on the move. Does anyone know of any HDTV antenna that works well without AC power? Will keep you posted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antnee Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 ok so i saw an antenna at circuit city thats amplified and 12v! for 14.00 what tuner are you guys using??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hasher13 Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 from the original post http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... age=family Do you have the link to the CC antenna? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antnee Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 from the original post http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... age=family Do you have the link to the CC antenna? here you go. http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... &langId=-1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seventhreewun Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 im still very confused about this first off i do not have a converter box or anything to start off with second, if i want to have tv in my car i need 1) the digital to analog tv converter box (aka hdtv tuner) 2) an hdtv antenna or something of that sort 3) proper power supply? sorry im a noob at this so if anyone can explain please.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
05Stang-GT Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 DTV (Whats coming in 2009) is NOT HDTV..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seventhreewun Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 can anyone answer my question rather than correct my statement plz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garrettoomey Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 can anyone answer my question rather than correct my statement plz You are correct on all 3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GnatGoSplat Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 DTV (Whats coming in 2009) is NOT HDTV..... DTV is not really coming, it's actually analog is getting shut off. Some stations have been broadcasting DTV for years. DTV and HDTV use the same signal standard, ATSC. The difference is resolution and bitrate. Yes, you do need an "HDTV antenna", but that's just a fancy name for a UHF antenna. ATSC broadcasts are all UHF, for now. I believe in the future some channels will return to VHF, but I don't know for sure, I read that someplace. A better DTV tuner to use might be the Venturer STB7766G. It runs on 9V DC which is a lot simpler to convert from 12V. Plus, you don't have to open the box or mod anything. Just use a simple 12V to 9V voltage regulator or I think there are even 12V to 9V converter boxes. Venturer STB7766G DTV tuner box AVS Forum thread on the STB7766G with internal pic Assuming 9V 1A is enough for it (I don't know if it is), you could use a pre-built voltage converter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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