Artec t3a dtv converter box

TV Converter Box Reviews. The results of our T3A Pro TV converter box review and comparison showed that is has a good range of features including adjustable closed captioning, an on screen program guide, a signal strength meter, and dual tuning functions.

This TV converter box however does not come with a universal remote control or analog pass-through. It provides a crystal clear picture that is almost equivalent to that of a DVD. If you are looking to enhance its reception even further you might want to consider purchasing the Artec AN2 which has been specifically designed to work with the Artec converter boxes. If it only had analog pass-through is would probably be the best TV converter box we have reviewed so far.

With that being said we have great news. Artec has come out with an upgraded version, the Artec T3AP Pro which is exactly the same but has analog pass-through.

Caption preferences must first be configured through the captions menus on the converter box. Advanced captions can be accessed through menu only. Digital television allows up to 4 audio channels to be transmitted at a time. Some of the remote controls have a button allowing easy access to the SAP feature. This button may be labeled "audio" or "SAP.

All converter boxes have remote controls, though the features vary. Some universal remotes may have the ability to control other devices such as your VCR or stereo amplifier. Remote control buttons vary in size. Some consumers may find it more comfortable to use a remote control with larger buttons to make it easier to push one button.

Other consumers may find it easier to use a remote control with smaller buttons because the overall size of the remote control is typically smaller and easier to hold. The FCC does not endorse any particular product or product manufacturer. Converter Box Decode basic and advanced captions? What does the caption button do? Converter Box Caption button on remote? SAP button on remote? Universal Remote? This may be important to you if you live between two cities and have to point your antenna in different directions to receive different stations.