Set-Top-Box

Live in Raleigh, NC area. I just installed digital adapters as required on two TVs on which I do not have the "set top" box. I have one such unit which has been satisfactory. Problems with the signal on both adapters started a downward spiral. One tech and two tech supervisors have spent 9...

I want my new cable box and hand remote set up to also control the TV. This would allow turning on and off the TV and change the volume with the time warner remote.

Remote codes for RCA sound bar model RTS7010B

Hello everyone, I would like to use my Samsung S24D300 monitor to watch TV, however the monitor has no output for audio nor does it have integrated speakers. Would I be able to use RCA cables from the cable box strictly for audio, while using the HDMI cable strictly for picture on the monitor...

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Both HDMI ports on my Plasma TV, work one at a time. When both are connected (one to my dvr/cable set top box and the other to my dvd player) neither work, do I have a short?

My set top box has only AV and HDMI output, but my TV does not have HDMI input. It only has component (YPbPr) input. Currently I'm watching all my HD channels using composite cables and it's not fun. Is there any adapter I can use to convert HDMI to component? Thanks in advance...

I have the set top box connected to the receiver via HDMI and then to the TV with the single TV out (also HDMI). Surround sound works great, but i get no sound back to the TV. I want to be able to turn down the surround sound and use the TV volume (like late at night). Also when turning off the...

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Hi, I am extremely frustrated as I am unable to figure out how to connect a Pioneer VSX-1123-K (Audio/Video receiver) to my Telus Optik TV Box so that I can watch TV with surround sound. My Sony CD player is hooked up to the Pioneer system and works fine, giving me surround sound, but I am not...

I want to connect my set-top-box to my Xbox One in order to use OneGuide. However, my set-top-box has only one HDMI output and I have to keep it connected directly to the TV as I'm not the TV's only user. The set-top-box's only other HD video + audio output is component (YPbPr) and R/L...

I need to share an (input to the TV) coax cable with both my OTA antenna and directTV "cable". There's only one hole drilled through the garage wall for a cable, and it's not big enough to squeeze both coaxials through (only the [DirecTV] input cable goes through, now [to the T.V. set-top...

I recently bought a Sony BDV-E2100 home theatre and connected it via HDMI to my Toshiba 32HL993N TV. The sound works fine when I play a blu-ray disc or the radio through the home theatre, but I can't seem to figure out how to play the sound of the TV channels through the theatre. I have a...

Dish TV customers can now access Netflix right from their set-top box. We tried out this long-awaited feature, a first for any cable or satellite provider. Netflix on Dish TV Hands-on: It's About Time : Read more

The new Dell Chromebox is a speedy and powerful little device that runs Chrome OS smoothly via its Core i3 processor. Dell Chromebox (i3) Review : Read more

I have a Toshiba IK-WB16A security camera that I would like to view and control using my TV and a set-top box. Unfortunately Toshiba has pretty much crippled the versatility of the camera by requiring the use of ActiveX to control it. Is there by chance a set-top box that can provide http...

The Google Nexus Player performs well and delivers a good combination of content and games, but it needs more apps. Google Nexus Player Review: Tune in to Android TV : Read more

Rokus are the most recent devices to get screen mirroring, but before you buy one, you should know that it doesn't work very well just yet. Roku Screen Mirroring Isn't Ready for Prime Time : Read more

Good Morning All, I'm having trouble setting up my devices to work correctly. I have an LG LN5700 LED TV, a Verizon FIOS Set-top Box and a Panasonic SC-HTB70 Soundbar. The problem is prior to setting up the soundbar, I was able to control my TV's volume with my FIOS remote. Since I installed...

I rent a RNG-110 from my local Comcast Service department, I am also planning on getting a Hauppauge WinTV tuner box for my computer, said box requires a M-Card. From what I've read, a CableCard doesn't cost you anything if you only need one of them, but if I already have the box, would I have...

The TiVo Roamio OTA offers both DVR and online streaming services to people who want to watch content from an HD antenna. TiVo Roamio OTA Targets Cord Cutters : Read more

Running Android 4.2 and XBMC media software, the Midnight MX2 promises to outperform set-top boxes such as Roku, but falls short of its potential. G-Box Midnight MX2 Set-Top Box: Much Assembly Required : Read more

But now it does not accept neither shows any sort of display. The TV is a VGA Cathode ray typo. I don't know what to do therefore I ask for assistance and I did the following : -Changed the resolution to the lowest. -Restarted my Laptop. -Kept the connection too close.

One for All remote URC 7130-R01 & Hills set top box HD94003(C/G?) alledgedly 1232 by manual input, but mine doesn't work on this, altho' my TV is controlled well. My previous [and more expensive] Harmony 200 [darned dog!] worked fine. I saw another code online for the Hills, but now can't...

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This set-top box may be the best choice for heavy iTunes and Apple product users, but it has less content than competitors and a dated design. Apple TV Review: Easy Interface, Limited Content : Read more

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The leader of the streaming player pack, the Roku 3 offers the most content choices, a comprehensive search feature and a remote that enables private listening. Roku 3 Set-Top Box Review: Lots of Content, Little Hassle : Read more

Roku analyzed customer data to determine what items people were searching for when they sat down to stream TV shows or movies. Roku Reveals Most Popular Content on Its Set-Top Box : Read more

If you're willing to dish out a little extra money, the PlayStation 3 will reward you with the best overall entertainment experience. Why the PS3 Is the Best Set-Top Box : Read more

Comcast and Time Warner have name dropped Apple's rumored set-top box in a new filing with the FCC, saying it will add to the two companies' lists of competitors. Cable Giants Already Fear Apple's Rumored Set-top Box : Read more

I think this is the exact right first step for Amazon in the living room, and will keep an eye on where it goes from here. Why the Fire TV is a Win for Amazon : Read more

Amazon's Fire TV is an innovative and powerful entertainment device, but it doesn't feel finished yet. Amazon Fire TV Review : Read more

Amazon's first self-published game, 'Sev Zero' brings alien zapping gameplay to your big-screen TV. 'Sev Zero' Is First Original Game for Amazon's Fire TV : Read more

The new Amazon Fire TV promises much faster performance than competing set-top boxes along with a much broader content selection than Apple TV. Amazon Fire TV: 3X Faster Than Apple TV, Voice Search : Read more

From the design and content to gaming features, here's what we think we know about Amazon's rumored set-top box. Amazon Set-Top Box Rumors: What You Need to Know : Read more

Amazon's set-top box may offer an optional gaming peripheral, and it's one of the most complicated controllers yet. Amazon Gaming Controller Leaked for New Set-Top Box : Read more

Roku’s new Streaming Stick plugs into your TV via HDMI and provides most of the features of the top-end, $100 Roku 3, including a remote. Roku Sticks It to Chromecast with $50 Streaming Stick : Read more

QPlay, a streaming box from the co-founders of TiVo, retails for $49, but its small price tag is indicative of a small feature set. QPlay Streams Internet Video Playlists to TVs for $49 : Read more

If you want to stream video to your TV, you’ll need a streaming media player or set top box. Here’s a guide. How to Buy a Set Top Box : Read more

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Streaming content from iOS or Android to Chromecast is not difficult, and our guide outlines the whole process. How to Use Chromecast with iPad, iPhone and Android : Read more

Broadcasting content from your PC or Mac to Google Chromecast is a simple process that requires only the press of a single button. How to Use Chromecast Apps from a Computer : Read more

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Apple may be constructing its own content-delivery network in an effort to implement its own streaming channels for products like Apple TV. Apple Aims to Build Own Streaming-Media Service, Reports Say : Read more

Google has released the Chromecast's software development kit, which means more streaming channels are on the way. Google Releases Chromecast Developer Tools : Read more

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Hello All, I have HP Pavilion Monitor with no Audio port. I have connected Set Top box to the HP monitor via HDMI cable. Now I can see Video without audio. I want to connect Audio system from AV port of Set top Box and I have a RCA cable having one end can be connected to AV port of set top box...

I got this new 24" Bravia TV recently. My SD set-top box was connected using component video cable and things were smooth. I switched to another cable provider (Videocon D2H) with an HD set-top box yesterday.....and connected it to my TV using the HDMI cable. Now the TV seems to restart itself...

I'm looking for a not too expensive set top box that supports Netflix, but also allows for local playback of (mainly) mkv and flac files. I'm currently using an Xtreamer, so it's important that the local playback is good, so that I can substitute (and sell) my Xtreamer.

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Hello All My name is Arun. Iam planning to set up a pc system and this is the way it should work. I have a sony EX 330 monitor. am connecting my setop box video out as well as pc video. Now i want to connect the set top box audio to creative 5.1 and pc audio to the same speakers. How it should...