This comparison chart shows four TV converter boxes and their features. Shown are the Zinwell ZAT970A, Channel Master CM-7000, Tivax STB-T8 and Access HD DTA1080U.
Digital TV Converters
for use with older
analog TV sets
View digital TV
on your analog TV
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| Access HD |
| DTA1080U |
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| Converter Box |
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| Channel Master |
| CM-7000 |
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| Converter Box |
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| Tivax |
| STB-T8 |
| - |
| Converter Box |
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| Zinwell |
| ZAT-970A |
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| Converter Box |
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Receives and Converts ATSC digital TV to NTSC analog TV |
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CECB Eligible |
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Analog Pass Through |
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Auto Shut-Off Option |
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Battery Pack |
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Battery Type |
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AAA
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AAA
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AAA
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AAA
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Car Adapter |
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Closed Captioning (CC) |
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Coax Cable |
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Coax Cable Input |
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Coax Output |
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Composite Cables (RCA) |
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Composite A/V Output |
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Digital Video Recorder (DVR) |
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Energy Star Compliant |
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Program Guide (EPG) |
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EPG Length |
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10 hours
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12 Hour
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Now and Next
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Now and Next
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Digital TV Converters
for use with older
analog TV sets
View digital TV
on your analog TV
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| Access HD |
| DTA1080U |
| - |
| Converter Box |
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| Channel Master |
| CM-7000 |
| - |
| Converter Box |
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| Tivax |
| STB-T8 |
| - |
| Converter Box |
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| Zinwell |
| ZAT-970A |
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| Converter Box |
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Integrated V-Chip |
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Made in USA |
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Max Audio Quality |
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Dolby Digital
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Stereo
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Dolby Digital
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Dolby Digital
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Max Video Output Resolution |
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480i
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480i
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480i
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480i
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Number of Batteries |
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2
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2
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2
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2
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Optical Audio Output |
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Parental Control |
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Power Supply |
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External
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Internal
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Internal
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External
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Power Supply Voltage |
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110V
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120V
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100-240V
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100-240 VAC
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Power Supply Wattage |
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7w
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8W
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8W
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8W
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Remote Control |
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Requires TV Antenna |
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Rotator Compatible |
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RS232 Serial Port |
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S-Video Output |
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Smart Antenna Input |
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TV Power Control |
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Universal Remote Control |
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VCR Timer |
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Volume Control |
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Warranty |
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Warranty Details |
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1 Year Parts 90 Day labor
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90 Days
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90 Days
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90 Days Parts and Labor
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Weight |
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1.0 lbs
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2 lbs.
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1 lb.
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1 lb.
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Width |
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5"
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8.7"
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6.3"
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6.9"
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Height |
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1.3"
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1.6"
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1.8"
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1.2"
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Length |
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5"
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6.3"
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8.7"
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5.3"
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