[opendtv] Insignia brand D/A converter audio output

The only problem, among those listed by Cliff, that would cause real concern 
was the one about the audio output of the Insignia STB. So I searched the user 
comments on the Best Buy web site.

It looks like this STB does indeed have an internal volume control, and that it 
needs to be set to near max output level, with volume otherwise controlled with 
the TV's or audio system's volume control. And I didn't see any other posters 
complaining about the audio output level.

My bet is, operator error with the post Cliff copied. Sounds like that user had 
not realized that this Insignia box has its own volume control, so he was 
trying to play it back by adjusting only his audio system's volume.

It's an easy mistake to make. After all, most other audio sources DO NOT have 
their own audio output setting.

Here is a rather thorough customer feedback post. 

Bert

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Best $$$ spent.   03/22/2008
By RetiredTechnician from Iowa  Read all my reviews

Pros: Can easily add channels on the fly.
Cons: See Review

"We bought this unit to use in a RV. We've had it almost a month and have had 
no problems with it. When using it in a RV, the 'add channels on the fly' 
feature is a requirement. Some of the cheaper converter boxes don't have any 
'add channel' feature, thereby requiring a complete auto-scan everytime you 
change the antenna direction ... and in a RV, this happens often.

You can't watch analog channels, which is expected since this box is designed 
to convert digital channels to analog. In addition, in a few months there won't 
be any analog channels to watch.

The audio/video breakup is not a problem unless it's worse than other Digital 
TVs or converter boxes. This video/audio breakup is a digital trait when signal 
level is borderline or the antenna system needs attention. The breakup on our 
converter box is less than with a LG HDTV on the same RV antenna system.

***The following sound problems were only noticed when connected via the RF 
connector.***. We also experienced the 'tinny' sound. In addition, we noticed a 
slight hissing sound when the volume was set low. Both of these problems were 
solved by doing two things: 1. setting the converter box's "Option/Audio 
Output" to "Mono"; and 2. set the converter box volume to near max and do the 
volume adjust with the TV volume.

As far as the S-video/Component/HDMI connections: I haven't seen any converter 
box, which ACCEPT THE GOVERNMENT CONVERTER BOX COUPON, that have any of these 
connections. There may be some, but I've looked extensively and haven't found 
any.

This box took us from a few analog RV channels that were sometimes 'unviewable' 
to a good solid picture with many more channels. I'd recommend this box over 
two others we've looked at which are a few dollars less. You get what you pay 
for; and this is close to 'middle of the road'. Considering the price, I would 
give it a 5 ... except anything electronic can (and will) be improved!"  

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