Pro Brand HD1150 ATSC (Off-Air) HDTV Tuner/Receiver

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007WWI24
• Item model number: HD1150
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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  • #68 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Stereo Components > Tuners

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Upgrade your HD-ready TV to full high-definition status with Digital Stream's HD1150 ATSC tuner/receiver, which tunes and decodes all 18 ATSC broadcast formats. The tuner ensures that your TV receives the pristine picture and studio-grade sound of HDTV, which is particularly spectacular when watching sports, nature specials, and other detail-heavy broadcasts. Another benefit of HDTV is the low cost: it's free once you're outfitted with the proper equipment, as HD signals are transmitted gratis over the air. The HD1150 is equipped with several impressive features--including a selectable output for 1080i, 720p, and 480p resolutions--and is capable of up-converting all ATSC input signals into superior ATSC formats and down-converting HD signals to SD or NTSC formats (for users who are on the verge of buying an HD-ready TV, but haven't yet). Select digital programs also broadcast in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound formats, which the HD1150 passes to any compatible surround sound receiver and a multichannel speaker system so viewers can enjoy audio that's nearly as good as the picture.

The tuner also employs automatic channel scanning and favorite channel selection, letting viewers streamline their surfing habits, along with analog and digital closed caption programming. Parents who want to monitor their children's viewing patterns will appreciate the parental guide and rating control options. Additional features include a selection of several audio languages, adjustable 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios, a digital electronic programming guide, and a universal remote control.

The tuner connects to your TV and other components through its component video output, which ensures the best resolution, along with its composite and S-video outputs. It also comes with a digital S/PDIF output for connecting the surround receiver, along with RCA left/right outputs for connecting traditional stereo components.

What's in the Box
Tuner, universal remote control, user's manual.

Product Description

Receive your FREE local over-the-air high-definition programming broadcasted in your area using the Digital Stream HD1150 HDTV receiver. With a HDTV monitor, off-air/terrestrial antenna, and our HD1150, you can receive the best high-definition picture available today! All for NO subscription fee! Tuner sensitivity is best in class and the on-screen display is very user-friendly and self explanatory. The HD1150 has a unique channel scan feature that allows for you to "rescan" or "update". The update scan function allows user to add new channels and keep all previously stored channels so that you may rotate your antenna to receive channels from a transmit tower in another location if available. The HD1150 also has a convenient LED channel display on the unit. Visit antennaweb.org and CheckHD.com to see what local broadcasters are transmitting digital signals in your area today.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well with intuitive interface and remote., January 19, 2006

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Jonathan Bishop "Electronic Barnstormer" (Redwood City, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pro Brand HD1150 ATSC (Off-Air) HDTV Tuner/Receiver (Electronics)

Have had this machine for a few days and must say I am very pleased with its performance. After attaching the machine to my TV (not HD) and adjusting my rooftop antenna to maximize the signal meter I was able to get all the stations I had hoped and they were all crystal clear.

BTW, a useful site is www.antennaweb.org, from which you will be able to see all the stations you can expect to receive at your location, as well as get a map showing which directions they will be coming from. Fortunately, in my case all of the stations I cared about were coming from one direction, so I was able to set my antenna once.

There is an autoscan function which automically runs the first time you connect the machine. This finds and remembers all the stations which you can receive. This station list can be easily modifed to add/remove stations as you prefer.

I found the menus particulary easy to use, and the remote is well designed, with dedicated keys for commonly needed functions.

The only downside I can think of is that changing the channels seems a little slow, 1-2 seconds, although I have not compared with other DTV tuners.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ATSC Receiver, March 21, 2006

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richard W. fletcher "rwfletch" (Concord, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pro Brand HD1150 ATSC (Off-Air) HDTV Tuner/Receiver (Electronics)

This Digital Stream receiver provides excellent service. The only minor drawback is that you cannot add or delete a channel-at-a-time. You can, however, update the current inventory of channels that you receive by adding new ones with the 'update' function or select a whole new set of channels using the 'rescan' function. The only way to delete channels is to 'deactivate' them which is ok because it keeps you from scanning to them but it doesn't drop them from the list.

The meter funtion is very handy in that it allows you to rotate the antenna to peak the meter instead of relying on rotor control box or the 'best picture'.

The On Screen directions are clear and easy to use.

Overall it is a great buy for the price.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars terrible video quality, June 27, 2006

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Nils Anderson "lightbusters" (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pro Brand HD1150 ATSC (Off-Air) HDTV Tuner/Receiver (Electronics)

This unit has poor video quality an is not HDTV quality. The one plus is the signal strength meter which is more sensitive than the other model which enables you to aim your antenna properly.