RCA DTA800 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box

by RCA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000U4SHZQ
• Item model number: DTA800
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,942 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #26 in Electronics > Televisions & Video > Analog-to-Digital (DTV) Converters

Product Description

The RCA DTA800 Digital to Analog TV converter plays an important role in the completion of the digital TV transition. Designed to easily receive over-the-air ATSC standard-definition and high-definition terrestrial broadcasts, the DTA800 comes equipped with a remote control unit and the ability to provide on-screen program information sent by local TV broadcasters to easily identify details about TV programming. The DTA800 is designed solely to receive digital TV signals with an over-the-air antenna and converts those signals into analog for display through a TV set's analog connections.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

127 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I should have bought 2, March 24, 2008

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A. Simpson "nimble2" (S. Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA DTA800 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box (Electronics)

I bought the RCA DTA800b and the Magnavox TB100MW9 converters at Wal-Mart.
Units cost $49.87 each ($9.87 after coupon)
The RCA is a far superior unit.
The Menu's and remote control functions are excellent.
Similar in nature to a satellite receiver.
Reception was very good even with just a "bow tie" antenna.

The Magnavox is not worth the money.
It is made by Funai Electronics and the remote control has tiny buttons.
The Menu's are just as bad.
Reception was not very good with just a "bow tie" antenna.
Not even close to the RCA.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value, great TV, get a good antenna, June 15, 2008

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Ole Doc S (Eagan, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA DTA800 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box (Electronics)

Have now guided multiple elderly (and not so elderly) family members in the purchase of this easy to use box. All of us have enjoyed the easy to use remote and the box's ability to lay flat or upright. Excellent reception and sound and doesn't overheat like the Magnavox did. People should use Antenna Web or TV Fool to know where to aim their antenna, and purchase what they recommend (TV Fool is better with terrain and if you need to have antenna elevated). Upstairs I use an eight year old Jasco Optima (GE make equivalent now) for stations up 45miles away, but down one flight have to use a Radio Shack 15-1892 directional amplified to get 'violet uhf' for the station 45 miles away. Unlike snowy screens on analog TV's if signal strength is <14% you get nothing. Roof top aerials may not work unless amplified with low noise next to antenna. Also digital reception easily blocked or messed up by metal in walls. Best if antenna is by window if inside or if outside aimed in best direction. RCA will release their 'Smart Antenna' this Fall of 2008; it will plug in the back of RCA DTA 800 boxes and automatically orient itself for best signal.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Junk Quality: Two out of Three Failed, June 13, 2008

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Ann (Boulder, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA DTA800 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box (Electronics)

I bought two of these. One failed, bought another and that failed, too. When they work, they actually work pretty well and are easy to use. Nice picture, too. But because they seem to fail so readily don't be surprised if yours goes bad. And they are pain to exchange if you buy them with the vouchers. One Walmart insisted on keeping my voucher when I bought one; another Walmart insisted that I should have kept my voucher in order to exchange the dead box. What a hassle. Good luck.