Yes. This is one of the STBs that althought it works with DirecTV, it can be hooked up without it.
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Use old D* box for OTA only
My parents just got a Hitatchi 46F510....so far so good....I want to get them an OTA hd receiver...I have seen D* RCA DTC100 on ebay for about 25 to 35 bucks.....I know its not latest or greatest and no DVI but I just want them to get the feel for HD...then maybe upgrade a bit later...any the question is can I use just the OTA tuner of the box with out a actvated card/account?? Thanks......
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Thanks for the info
The DTC100 is 1st-generation and has a fairly weak OTA tuner. If your local stations are not at full power or far away, you may have reception problems. YMMV
Is that true with the Samsung 360? Can I stop my D* service and just use it as a OTA tuner?
All DirecTV HD boxes will work for OTA without D* service. Some (like the Samsung TS160), however, do require that an access card be inserted, or you can't access the setup menus.
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Also, the dtc100 doesnt have component out either, so you'll be forced to use the RGB output.
I could be wrong, but I dont think your parents hitatchi has that input.
| Originally posted by mosborne My parents just got a Hitatchi 46F510....so far so good....I want to get them an OTA hd receiver...I have seen D* RCA DTC100 on ebay for about 25 to 35 bucks.....I know its not latest or greatest and no DVI but I just want them to get the feel for HD...then maybe upgrade a bit later...any the question is can I use just the OTA tuner of the box with out a actvated card/account?? Thanks...... |
I could be wrong, but I dont think your parents hitatchi has that input.
I'll trade for my philips TV it has a RGB input but no DVI. DOH! Actually you can get cables that are RGB/componenet. I used one to hook my dvd up to my TV through the RGB 15pin.
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True, but for the price of the dtc100 plus the rgb to component cable, he could just buy one of the better boxes
| Originally posted by bjohn34 I'll trade for my philips TV it has a RGB input but no DVI. DOH! Acyually you can get cables that are RGB/componenet. I used one to hook my dvd up to my TV through the RGB 15pin. |
jcatalfamo,
Very good point. But the purchase of a new box usually requires signing an agreement to activate it with D* within 30 days or so. The OP wants the box for OTA only.
Very good point. But the purchase of a new box usually requires signing an agreement to activate it with D* within 30 days or so. The OP wants the box for OTA only.
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Well, I was actually referring to the OP buying a better "used" box off of ebay, one that atleast has component outs.
I just dont think the DTC-100 is a smart buy at any price unless you have a display with an RGB input. There are too many other used alternatives around the $100 mark.
| Originally posted by arxaw jcatalfamo, Very good point. But the purchase of a new box usually requires signing an agreement to activate it with D* within 30 days or so. The OP wants the box for OTA only. |
I just dont think the DTC-100 is a smart buy at any price unless you have a display with an RGB input. There are too many other used alternatives around the $100 mark.
The cables are not the expensive. I think I got mine off ebay for 15 bucks.
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The cheapest I could find on ebay ( just looked) was $29 plus $15 shipping.
and the cheapest the dtc-100 auction actually closes at is about $100 plus $15 for shipping.
So, youre still shelling out $160 bucks to get this box functional.
/shrug all opinion, but I'd go for either the toshiba dst-3000 or e86, or anything else with component out for about the same price off ebay.
As a side note... as of the time of this posting, I just checked ebay and there were 3 DTC-100 boxes with auction ending times of less than 8 hours and they were all over $100. So the OP will have a hard time finding on for the $30ish range he quoted.
| Originally posted by bjohn34 The cables are not the expensive. I think I got mine off ebay for 15 bucks. |
and the cheapest the dtc-100 auction actually closes at is about $100 plus $15 for shipping.
So, youre still shelling out $160 bucks to get this box functional.
/shrug all opinion, but I'd go for either the toshiba dst-3000 or e86, or anything else with component out for about the same price off ebay.
As a side note... as of the time of this posting, I just checked ebay and there were 3 DTC-100 boxes with auction ending times of less than 8 hours and they were all over $100. So the OP will have a hard time finding on for the $30ish range he quoted.
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