HFA100 HDTV Tuner - Free HDTV

Humax' HFA100 digital television set-top receiver lets you watch free, over-the-air DTV and HDTV programs that are broadcast with digital sound. The HFA100 receives and decodes all approved ATSC digital TV program formats. It has a built-in electronic program guide (EPG) display for each channel, self-guided setup, and a full range of analog and digital video and audio connections for your TV and home theater.

Simple, intuitive user interface
On-screen guided set up
Electronic Program Guide
Unmatched channel mapping options
'Always On' channel scan
Manual channel scan
Fully digital HDMI output connection
Receives all approved ATSC DTV formats
User-selectable output resolutions (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i)
Small and unobtrusive industrial design

A/V Inputs / Outputs
Video Out
HDMI x 1	Type A
RGB x 1	15 Pin D-Sub
S-Video x 1	4 Pin Mini-DIN
Component Video x 1	YPbPr
Composite Video x 1	RCA
Selectable Resolution Output	(1080i, 720p,480/i)
Audio Out
S/PDIF (Dolby Digital Audio) x 1	Optical
Stereo Audio x 1	L/R RCA
Tuner
Digital ATSC Tuner x 1
Other
Front Buttons
(POWER / RESOLUTION / INFO / EXIT / MENU / 4-arrow / OK)
Remote Control	Universal IR-37 button.
RS-232C	3-pin
Power	AC 120 V~ (60 Hz), 18 W
Dimensions (WDH) / Weight	(12.2" x 9.3" x 2.4") / 4.09 Ibs
Shipping Dimensions (WDH) / Weight	(14.65" x 11.97" x 4.53") / 5.87 Ibs
Warranty
90 Days part & Labor / 1 Year parts
Model HFA100
UPC Number
884052000061

WHAT IS DIGITAL TELEVISION?

Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high-quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high-definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby Digital surround audio, and services such as multicasting (more than one program on the same channel) and datacasting (electronic program guides and interactive television). Several of these services can be combined into a single digital broadcast.

DTV programs are broadcast in both standard definition television (SDTV) or high definition television (HDTV) formats.

SDTV programs are available either as 480-line interlaced (480i) or progressive-scan (480p) video. Widescreen SDTV programs in the 480p format are similar to progressive-scan DVD movies and have improved image detail over 480i programs.

HDTV programs are broadcast either in the 1080-line interlaced (1080i) or 720-line progressive (720p) formats, always in widescreen. Both formats offer much higher picture quality than SDTV.

With DTV, you can listen to both Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio through your audio system, as well as multiple language tracks.* In addition, DTV will allow you to interact with your television, choosing programs from a detailed electronic guide or accessing ancillary data about a program.

* - Where available

WHAT DO I NEED TO WATCH DIGITAL TV?

To watch HDTV programs, you will need to connect the HFA100 to an HDTV-ready TV. An HDTV-ready TV has a widescreen image and includes component and digital* video inputs to accept the HFA100's signal. The HDA100 will also work with newer Digital Cable Ready (DCR) HDTV sets equipped with the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector.

You can also use the HFA100 to watch a digital TV program on an older analog TV, provided the TV has A/V inputs to connect to the HFA100's A/V outputs. If you use this type of connection, HDTV programs will appear on analog TVs as a 'letterbox' image with lower (480i) picture resolution.

If you have a separate home theater audio system, you can connect the digital audio output connector from the HFA100 to your system to enjoy surround sound when available. You will need either an optical (Toslink) or coaxial digital (SPDIF) cable (sold separately) from the HFA100 to your AV receiver.

* - Older HD-ready TVs with DVI connectors require an optional adapter to connect to the HFA100's HDMI output. These TVs will also require a separate analog audio connection from the HFA100.

To receive free, over-the-air digital TV programs, you will need an antenna to pick up the signals. This antenna can be mounted on your roof, in your attic, or even placed indoors.

There are numerous antennas offered for digital TV reception. Some are amplified, and others are not. You may need to use an amplified antenna to boost signal strength in your particular location, depending on how far you live from the TV transmitter(s).

An excellent place to choose the right antenna for your home is www.antennaweb.org. This Web site, sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association, will use your address to pinpoint your geographic location and tell which analog and digital TV stations are located nearby.

AntennaWeb will sort these TV stations for you by compass direction and distance, then recommend antennas to use at your home, based on a color-coded system for easier shopping.

Another useful Web site for information on choosing and using indoor and outdoor DTV antennas is www.hdtvexpert.com. This site also has a list of Frequently Asked Questions about HDTV and digital television.