I needed to know if I should remove the plastic, and I have been searching for the answer online for 45 minutes. You answered it for me right away. Thank you!
Thanks, I was looking for a tuner I could connect to a HiFi stereo with a little monitor so I could listen to television. Looks like this will work with the RCA connections
FYI, I did a factory reset, the code is all zeros. Now it seems to work properly. It turns on at the set time and turns off at the timed end. It records well to my 2tb USB drive.. I cannot figure out most of the controls it definitely needs a better instruction manual. In order to remove the plastic film I had to remove the cover. It seems the plastic film was applied before the cover was installed and the film was wrapped around and inside be unit.
Hi, does the signal have to be from an HDTV antennae, or can this be used for standard SD cable TV? For example to upgrade a newer TV that doesn't have a TV tuner built in so we can watch regular cable TV and change the channels.
This converter box can be used with older or newer TVs. The back has a range of connection options to use. For a newer TV use the HDMI port for best picture. For older TVs use the RF out or the RCA (yellow, red, white) plugs. You can use any kind of TV antenna. There is no such thing as an ‘HDTV’ antenna. Some people can probably use a paper clip as an antenna and get great reception. So if you already have an antenna, use what you have.
This box will find SD Cable channels like a newer TV will. So if you have QAM channels coming in on your coax, this box will find them. So if you have an older TV and no cable box, this will act as a QAM converter for your TV.
I have QAM (not OTA) coming thru on my cable coax and this found all the channels. Unfortunately the channels come up as PR#### and because they aren't OTA, there is no information for the channel and EPG is empty. But this is a minor issue for getting free cable TV with a PVR box that also plays torrent movies and videos. I can change the names on the channels, but the device slowly forgets the names as well as my favorite settings.
@@NorthcoasterHobby Yeah, I guess I wasn't clear, but I got it to work with QAM. So it works with cable signals as well as OTA. So if your TV works without a cable box, this PVR will work on your cable coax.
YES it can. You can start recording, hit PAUSE button, then hit PLAY button and watch from where you paused. Then you can FF thru commercials until you get to current time in channel.
I see this post is old...My comment is. I'm currently on my 2nd Aluratek converter box...My current one basically just stopped working after 5-6 months...here's the kicker..I purchased my 2nd Aluratek converter box...because the same thing happened with the 1st one...
Hi, I've watched all of your converter box videos and have watched many others on UA-cam. I purchased the Aluratek because it was the only one Best Buy carried. I've noticed that all of them are similar, many have the exact same remote, panel layouts, menus, including fonts and useless set of alphanumeric LED's on the front panel. I suspect they are all made by the same manufacturer. My Aluratek has a terrible user manual, it doesn't describe the functions of half the remote buttons or menu options. Contacting Aluratek sales is useless the email response is a generic reply. No one there can explain the various functions not covered in the manual. For example, I made a recording and hit the preview button on the menu. It played 20 seconds of the recording and looped to the start, I couldn't undo it and deleted the 1 hour video. Some of my other problems are, 1, When the timer is set and the unit is off, it takes a minute or two to boot up and start recording. You will lose some content. When the unit is off, it will turn on and record, then at the end the unit stays on, it doesn't power down. 3 what the devil are those LED's for? They either say "boot" or "C001" that's all. 4 playback, I would like to skip a portion, the fast forward advances 2x 4x 8x then stops after a minute or two of playback it freezes. Hitting play starts the playback again. The fast forward just doesn't work properly. The only thing that worked was it did recognize the 2tb drive and it writes to it well. A flash drive is useless, I have a good quality USB- 2 drive 64mb and it doesn't work. It seems that most of these faults are software related, but a firmware update cannot be found. Don't expect any help with operation on the website either. If you have any ideas to help I'd appreciate it. Oh, I did have a great DVR with a digital tuner, but It was lost and it seems DVR's have been discontinued. Thanks, Tom in Phoenix USA
These boxes are definetly not without their faults and glitches. But they are so inexpensive now that its no surprise the quality is inconsistent and that software updates aren't provided. I learned most of the features by exploring. Freeze-up happens for me as well, the operations aren't exactly smooth all the time. But generally they get the job done for me. Other than that I find these boxes need some time to 'catch up' to the remote commands you press. I try not to overwhelm it with too many button presses too quickly! Thanks for watching!
Need help please... I have an Aluratek digital converter box, an antenna, and an external hard drive for recording TV programs. I receive channels, change channels all fine. I am not able to set up program timers to actually, successfully record programs. My converter box is connected to the tv via coax and the TV is set on channel #3. ( I have also tried red/white/yeIlow cable) I have tried scheduling programs from the EPG guide, through the Programmed Time Record menu, and also using the Timer button. It seems to schedule timed programming, but the program doesn't get recorded, no picture and no sound. I leave the converter box on. The storage hard drive is new, so not full. Please assist me with this, so that I can actually record successfully. Thank you for your time and assistance. Mark Manning
It depends. The new 4th generation Tablo has 50 hours of HD video storage on board, and lets you view channels on wifi connected devices. However it does not connect directly to a TV with coaxial cable. The converter box has a remote control and DVR function, and is directly connected to your TV. One option might be to get a Tablo and connect it off a splitter- this will give you wireless viewing and DVR function. Then you can connect a TV directly from the other ports of the splitter and still have OTA if the Internet goes out. Just some thoughts. amzn.to/49Mnj7P
The Aluratek is less available than it used to be. Another converter box that is readily available and a bit more recent is the Mediasonic Homeworx HW150PVRY22. amzn.to/3ZV3yFz ua-cam.com/video/uMuI9paBsOA/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/SxM8Vr_wvG4/v-deo.html
Did it freeze up? Could be the power supply. The power supplies included with some of these converter boxes are known to fail. I had one fail on a different brand, but the manufacturer sent me a new one.
@@NorthcoasterHobby I'll double check the power supply and see if perhaps that's the problem. The screen just turned off and stayed dark no lighting at all from one day to the next. Thank you for your prompt response.
@@Lavidaesfria7 You’re welcome. If you haven’t yet, try unplugging the unit. Wait one minute and plug it back in, try turning it on. Hope you can get it working again.
@@Lavidaesfria7 Sometimes these boxes fail, unfortunately. Here’s my playlist of other digital converter boxes: ua-cam.com/play/PLDX6gLCL4WMwwYv9WpCoGZtoXpI4ww-hM.html I know for OTA the Mediasonic boxes are still available on Amazon. They all pretty much have the same software. Best wishes, and thanks again for watching.
Is this asct 3.0 tuner have good 65 inch tv baught at walmart but it only has asct 1.0 tuner and lots of channels in my area broadcasting now in both 1.0 and 3.0 asct don't want to get a new tv if I can buy a simple acts 3.o converter to use my current tv thanks
I have been strugling to set-up the Alurtec using the poorly written instructions and diagrams. An example, there is no indication of where to attach the antenna coaxial Cable. I hope I can get it to work!
I connected the antenna to the Left " rf in" and the rf out to the TV but still no signal!😢 How do I get the TV signal out of the converter to the TV? The remote works but the instructions don't say which to use to make it work.?
@@vowhr8518 Cable channels are encrypted pay channels. You need a box from the cable company to watch those. Do you have a TV antenna connected to the box?
Double check the ‘signal type’ setting in the Channel menu. Make sure it’s set to ‘Air’. I had a converter box with similar software and it came set to ‘cable’. I kept scanning for channels, nothing. Finally I realized this setting was set incorrectly. I set it to air and the channels came right in. Best wishes.
Why do you apoligize that you have 3. channels!? Do something about your antenna,bigger one,or higher position,turn the antenna amplifier in your d.converter box..etc.
I do not apologize in a sorrowful way, it is more of a Canadian tradition to apologize unnecessarily. My antenna is adjusted as good as it can possibly be. In my area there are simply only three available over the air channels. Many American viewers would expect more as they are often able to pick up 60 to 100 channels or even more with an over the air antenna. Thanks for watching.📡
@@NorthcoasterHobby I am not American,i am from Eastern Europe,far,far,away,and like your video,and when comes to polite people,Canadians are rare ones in that area.
Hello, it’s a good question to ask. These types of boxes are for use with a TV antenna and receive over the air broadcast TV signals. They don’t work with any cable company services. There’s no monthly fee for receiving over the air signals either!
I apologize for that, I had to blur sections of the video to avoid copyright problems. The steps are shown in this video: ua-cam.com/video/h7eA68Zso54/v-deo.htmlsi=HXO-4YFqz3ZIk-YC
I would say that this is the basic of the basic DVR. Clunky gui and no preview or description of the recorded programs other than the date of event recorded. Adequate for the price.
I needed to know if I should remove the plastic, and I have been searching for the answer online for 45 minutes. You answered it for me right away. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Smh.
Turtorial very helpful. I can now find channel for my children to watch after they do homework. 🙏
I have found tv channel for my children to watch after they finish schoolwork thank you for tutorial
Thanks, I was looking for a tuner I could connect to a HiFi stereo with a little monitor so I could listen to television. Looks like this will work with the RCA connections
Yes, it should work fine for that.
FYI, I did a factory reset, the code is all zeros. Now it seems to work properly. It turns on at the set time and turns off at the timed end. It records well to my 2tb USB drive.. I cannot figure out most of the controls it definitely needs a better instruction manual. In order to remove the plastic film I had to remove the cover. It seems the plastic film was applied before the cover was installed and the film was wrapped around and inside be unit.
I found that too about the plastic layer. Glad the converter box is working for you!
Hi, does the signal have to be from an HDTV antennae, or can this be used for standard SD cable TV? For example to upgrade a newer TV that doesn't have a TV tuner built in so we can watch regular cable TV and change the channels.
This converter box can be used with older or newer TVs. The back has a range of connection options to use. For a newer TV use the HDMI port for best picture. For older TVs use the RF out or the RCA (yellow, red, white) plugs. You can use any kind of TV antenna. There is no such thing as an ‘HDTV’ antenna. Some people can probably use a paper clip as an antenna and get great reception. So if you already have an antenna, use what you have.
This box will find SD Cable channels like a newer TV will. So if you have QAM channels coming in on your coax, this box will find them. So if you have an older TV and no cable box, this will act as a QAM converter for your TV.
I have QAM (not OTA) coming thru on my cable coax and this found all the channels. Unfortunately the channels come up as PR#### and because they aren't OTA, there is no information for the channel and EPG is empty. But this is a minor issue for getting free cable TV with a PVR box that also plays torrent movies and videos. I can change the names on the channels, but the device slowly forgets the names as well as my favorite settings.
I think it receives clear QAM channels. 👍
@@NorthcoasterHobby Yeah, I guess I wasn't clear, but I got it to work with QAM. So it works with cable signals as well as OTA. So if your TV works without a cable box, this PVR will work on your cable coax.
@@YTSparty It should receive clear QAM but some cable companies encrypt everything.
Is the dvr capable of constant recording? meaning that if it’s possible to pause a live channel for several minutes?
No, just recording a program.
YES it can. You can start recording, hit PAUSE button, then hit PLAY button and watch from where you paused. Then you can FF thru commercials until you get to current time in channel.
The manual channel search would also be good for TV DX.
True, that could certainly be helpful for DXing.
It does work good for that one time last year it was good dx for me. I'm in central michigan and I was picking up a few channels from PA
I see this post is old...My comment is.
I'm currently on my 2nd Aluratek converter box...My current one basically just stopped working after 5-6 months...here's the kicker..I purchased my 2nd Aluratek converter box...because the same thing happened with the 1st one...
The power supplies can fail on these converter boxes. It’s happened to me with other brands.
Hi, I've watched all of your converter box videos and have watched many others on UA-cam. I purchased the Aluratek because it was the only one Best Buy carried. I've noticed that all of them are similar, many have the exact same remote, panel layouts, menus, including fonts and useless set of alphanumeric LED's on the front panel. I suspect they are all made by the same manufacturer.
My Aluratek has a terrible user manual, it doesn't describe the functions of half the remote buttons or menu options. Contacting Aluratek sales is useless the email response is a generic reply. No one there can explain the various functions not covered in the manual. For example, I made a recording and hit the preview button on the menu. It played 20 seconds of the recording and looped to the start, I couldn't undo it and deleted the 1 hour video. Some of my other problems are, 1, When the timer is set and the unit is off, it takes a minute or two to boot up and start recording. You will lose some content. When the unit is off, it will turn on and record, then at the end the unit stays on, it doesn't power down. 3 what the devil are those LED's for? They either say "boot" or "C001" that's all. 4 playback, I would like to skip a portion, the fast forward advances 2x 4x 8x then stops after a minute or two of playback it freezes. Hitting play starts the playback again. The fast forward just doesn't work properly. The only thing that worked was it did recognize the 2tb drive and it writes to it well. A flash drive is useless, I have a good quality USB- 2 drive 64mb and it doesn't work. It seems that most of these faults are software related, but a firmware update cannot be found. Don't expect any help with operation on the website either.
If you have any ideas to help I'd appreciate it. Oh, I did have a great DVR with a digital tuner, but It was lost and it seems DVR's have been discontinued. Thanks, Tom in Phoenix USA
These boxes are definetly not without their faults and glitches. But they are so inexpensive now that its no surprise the quality is inconsistent and that software updates aren't provided. I learned most of the features by exploring. Freeze-up happens for me as well, the operations aren't exactly smooth all the time. But generally they get the job done for me. Other than that I find these boxes need some time to 'catch up' to the remote commands you press. I try not to overwhelm it with too many button presses too quickly! Thanks for watching!
will this work with cable service
No, it is for free local over the air TV channels received with an antenna. Thanks for watching.
YES it will. It will read QAM channels thru your coax. These are lower res SD channels, not 1080. But it does work with cable TV channels.
Any idea on how to factory reset the aluratek box?
Go to main meun. Go to the gear- select restore factory default- password is all zeros. It will reset. I just tried it on mine.
Need help please...
I have an Aluratek digital converter box, an antenna, and an external hard drive for recording TV programs. I receive channels, change channels all fine.
I am not able to set up program timers to actually, successfully record programs. My converter box is connected to the tv via coax and the TV is set on channel #3. ( I have also tried red/white/yeIlow cable)
I have tried scheduling programs from the EPG guide, through the Programmed Time Record menu, and also using the Timer button. It seems to schedule timed programming, but the program doesn't get recorded, no picture and no sound. I leave the converter box on. The storage hard drive is new, so not full.
Please assist me with this, so that I can actually record successfully.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Mark Manning
Would you recommend this over a tablo
It depends. The new 4th generation Tablo has 50 hours of HD video storage on board, and lets you view channels on wifi connected devices. However it does not connect directly to a TV with coaxial cable. The converter box has a remote control and DVR function, and is directly connected to your TV. One option might be to get a Tablo and connect it off a splitter- this will give you wireless viewing and DVR function. Then you can connect a TV directly from the other ports of the splitter and still have OTA if the Internet goes out. Just some thoughts.
amzn.to/49Mnj7P
3:25 I use the USB drive to Play files from my MAC. on to a Vintage TV to watch Digital Videos.
Some times it says file Unsurpported.
I get that message too sometimes.
Yeah it doesn't support all formats, especially older formats.
Was going to order from Amazon but it says can't be shipped to my area why ?
The Aluratek is less available than it used to be. Another converter box that is readily available and a bit more recent is the Mediasonic Homeworx HW150PVRY22.
amzn.to/3ZV3yFz
ua-cam.com/video/uMuI9paBsOA/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/SxM8Vr_wvG4/v-deo.html
I just wanted to know which cables to hook up so that I can listen to my Television in Surround Sound !!
You can use the HDMI, or coaxial audio out to connect to your surround sound system.
Any ideas on why the box would just go blank and not turn back on?
Did it freeze up? Could be the power supply. The power supplies included with some of these converter boxes are known to fail. I had one fail on a different brand, but the manufacturer sent me a new one.
@@NorthcoasterHobby I'll double check the power supply and see if perhaps that's the problem. The screen just turned off and stayed dark no lighting at all from one day to the next. Thank you for your prompt response.
@@Lavidaesfria7 You’re welcome. If you haven’t yet, try unplugging the unit. Wait one minute and plug it back in, try turning it on. Hope you can get it working again.
@@NorthcoasterHobby No luck 😓 guess we got to buy a new one. Any recommendations?
@@Lavidaesfria7 Sometimes these boxes fail, unfortunately. Here’s my playlist of other digital converter boxes:
ua-cam.com/play/PLDX6gLCL4WMwwYv9WpCoGZtoXpI4ww-hM.html
I know for OTA the Mediasonic boxes are still available on Amazon. They all pretty much have the same software. Best wishes, and thanks again for watching.
Is this asct 3.0 tuner have good 65 inch tv baught at walmart but it only has asct 1.0 tuner and lots of channels in my area broadcasting now in both 1.0 and 3.0 asct don't want to get a new tv if I can buy a simple acts 3.o converter to use my current tv thanks
This is definitely not ATSC 3.0. It is ATSC 1.0.
If you do a review on asct 3.0 boxes for over the air please do it on your channel always leave positive feed for your wonderful videos
@@davidkurzdorfer6402 Thank you, I will definitely keep that in mind.
I have been strugling to set-up the Alurtec using the poorly written instructions and diagrams. An example, there is no indication of where to attach the antenna coaxial Cable. I hope I can get it to work!
Attach the antenna to the‘antenna in’ - sometimes labeled ‘RF IN’. It is the first plug on the left on the back.
@@NorthcoasterHobby thanks!
@@DrewH789 You’re welcome, any other questions, let me know.
I connected the antenna to the Left " rf in" and the rf out to the TV but still no signal!😢 How do I get the TV signal out of the converter to the TV? The remote works but the instructions don't say which to use to make it work.?
@@DrewH789 Select the TV input from the source/input menu. Put the TV to channel 3 or 4. That is where the signal is modulated to.
Do I need to do the software update?
I never have.
does it work in the US ?
Yes.
can you use your cable as your antenna?
No, you’ll need to connect a TV antenna, either indoor or outdoor.
thank you i just got this
How can I get another remote model number Aluratek Adtbo1f?
You could check eBay. However it might be less expensive to just buy a whole new digital converter box.
Hey, you didn't mention the coaxial audio out.
I don’t use it, so I never think to. But it’s a good feature that’s included.
Is their a way to set the clock on to the digital screen where C039 shows
I had a look at this. There doesn't seem to be a way to display the time on the box.
@@NorthcoasterHobby Thank You sir for the reply happy holidays
@@andyram2595 Merry Christmas! 🎄
Thank u for the video
Thank you for watching!
after it scans the channels and i try to watch tv it just says scramble channel
What TV market are you in?
@@NorthcoasterHobby what do you mean?
whenever i scan by air i get no channels but by cable i get a lot but whenever i try to watch it just says scramble channel
@@vowhr8518 Cable channels are encrypted pay channels. You need a box from the cable company to watch those. Do you have a TV antenna connected to the box?
@@vowhr8518 What city?
I hate this. No channels picked up. Have no idea what the software settings should be, tested different antennas and still nothing.
Double check the ‘signal type’ setting in the Channel menu. Make sure it’s set to ‘Air’. I had a converter box with similar software and it came set to ‘cable’. I kept scanning for channels, nothing. Finally I realized this setting was set incorrectly. I set it to air and the channels came right in. Best wishes.
Why do you apoligize that you have 3. channels!? Do something about your antenna,bigger one,or higher position,turn the antenna amplifier in your d.converter box..etc.
I do not apologize in a sorrowful way, it is more of a Canadian tradition to apologize unnecessarily. My antenna is adjusted as good as it can possibly be. In my area there are simply only three available over the air channels. Many American viewers would expect more as they are often able to pick up 60 to 100 channels or even more with an over the air antenna. Thanks for watching.📡
@@NorthcoasterHobby I am not American,i am from Eastern Europe,far,far,away,and like your video,and when comes to polite people,Canadians are rare ones in that area.
@@ZZ24AS Thank you again for watching!
My. Box. How. No. Power
@@dwaynereddy3901 Could be the power supply has failed. That has happened to me before with other models.
I have Spectrum tv, will it work on this box? Im sorry I sound like a dunce here but its a question before buying this box set. Thanks for your time!
Hello, it’s a good question to ask. These types of boxes are for use with a TV antenna and receive over the air broadcast TV signals. They don’t work with any cable company services. There’s no monthly fee for receiving over the air signals either!
Oh ok thanks
The most important thing is not visible 😩 the recording part
I apologize for that, I had to blur sections of the video to avoid copyright problems. The steps are shown in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/h7eA68Zso54/v-deo.htmlsi=HXO-4YFqz3ZIk-YC
I would say that this is the basic of the basic DVR. Clunky gui and no preview or description of the recorded programs other than the date of event recorded. Adequate for the price.
It’s typical of most over the air converter boxes. Adequate for most viewers but nothing fancy.
Hmm that has the same software as my ematic converter box
Yes, many digital converter boxes have the same software interface.
That's bullshit, nice okedoke.no wonder mine burnt out after 9 months. You would think they would say something.
Are you referring to the plastic film?
Don't buy this converter box it stop working between a year.
Was it the power supply?
@@NorthcoasterHobby It could be. I am not sure. It won't turn on.
Not even a year
@@bertrosels791 Did you try removing the plastic film off of the unit?
@@KRAWofficial yes I did
Worst box I ever bought
Mine has held up well, but they can be hit and miss, I’ve had some lemons over the years with other brands.