I bought the dtx9950 converter box. i still have one channel that won't come in (weak signal or no program) even after i upgraded my antenna. also after it runs for several hours, it shuts off. can anyone help me with this problem? i've tried rescanning & resetting factory settings but nothing works.

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• Posted on Jun 17, 2009

SOURCE: I have installed a Digitalstream DTX9950 converter

Are you using the coaxial cable to connect the converter box to the set, or have you hooked it up with rca type video cables? The latter are highly recommended if you want a better connection and have audio/video inputs on the back of your television. But you don't want both A/V & coaxial.
Also be aware that some older antennae will not pick up digital signals well. Try to use a coaxial cable all the way up to the antenna junction. Find out where most signals are broadcast from in your area and aim the antennae appropriately. (Use a compass.) See helpful link here. Your converter remote should have a signal strength button that you can use to check the various channel strengths. If you're using a coaxial link to the tv and have little signal strength, expect a poor picture. You'll also want to select the Mono option for Audio Output in the converter menu.
Finally, depending on the age of your set, if you're using rca video inputs, use the TV/Video button or the AV button on the TV or universal remote to switch the input from the channel on your TV to the video 1 setting (or whatever picks up the digital converter signal) so you'll get that clear signal. Then you can use the converter remote to change channels, adjust volume, etc.

SOURCE: No sound

so your recieving sound from the vcr but not the tv. It sounds like the tv has a problem in the audio connections

SOURCE: Radio Schack converter doesn't program Ch: 25 like Magnavox!

Returned product to dealer. That fixed my proble.
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