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The video provides an in-depth overview of the HD HomeRun Flex 4K device, focusing on its setup and integration with a Plex Media Server. The presenter discusses the necessity of adding four additional tuners to manage increased channel availability and avoid recording conflicts, thereby increasing their total to six tuners when combined with their existing HD HomeRun Connect 2 Duo.
The setup process is straightforward, involving connections for RF, USB, Ethernet, and power, with the device capable of standalone DVR functionality if a USB hard drive is attached. The video explains practical aspects, such as the need for an RF antenna cable and a pre-installed splitter, and mentions using an amplifier if signal degradation occurs. The Flex 4K supports future-ready ATSC 3.0 for 4K content, although currently, only two tuners are compatible.
The presenter demonstrates configuring the device with Plex, including scanning for channels and setting up with a zip code for the correct programming guide. However, they encounter limitations as Plex currently does not support ATSC 3.0 channels. Despite this, the setup proceeds successfully with available digital channels, ensuring both tuners function correctly within the Plex system.
The video concludes with an inquiry into viewer experiences with different DVR brands and ATSC 3.0 content, and a call for viewer engagement through likes, subscriptions, and forum participation on the AV Nirvana YouTube channel.
00:00:00
In this segment, the video discusses the HD HomeRun Flex 4K device. The presenter explains the need for additional tuners due to increased channel availability after a recent move. They have been using a Connect 2 Duo HD HomeRun with a Plex server successfully but now require more tuners to avoid conflicts between recording and live TV viewing. The new device will provide four additional tuners, resulting in a total of six tuners.
The setup process of the HD HomeRun device is described as straightforward. The connections include RF, USB, Ethernet, and power, and the device is capable of functioning as a standalone DVR with the HD HomeRun software if a USB hard drive is attached. The package comes with basic setup guides and most necessary cables, except for an RF antenna cable. The ease of connection and configuration with Plex is highlighted, emphasizing that the setup takes about three minutes and the inclusion of network connectivity to distribute the content.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the setup and configuration of the Flex 4K device, highlighting the need for an RF cable and a pre-installed splitter for easier installation. They mention having an amplifier in the wall, advising others to use one if splitting the signal causes degradation. After connecting the antenna and Ethernet cable to the Flex 4K, which should be on the same network as the Plex server and streaming devices, the speaker powers up the device.
The Flex 4K supports ATSC 3.0 for future-ready 4K content, although currently, only two of its tuners are compatible with ATSC 3.0. The speaker proceeds to download the associated app on a Mac Mini, noting the app works on various devices. During the setup, they mention some display issues in the screen capture but confirm that the device is recognized along with the existing Connect Duo.
The speaker then navigates to scan and configure the available channels on the new device, favoriting the channels they want accessible in Plex and setting up the device for optimal use.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to set up and configure the HDHomeRun Flex 4K tuner with Plex. They explain that ATSC 3.0 channels appear in the 100s on the channel guide as the new next-gen TV channels. The speaker shows how to add the Flex 4K device in Plex, configure it with an antenna, and sync it using a zip code for the correct programming guide information. They map the channels accordingly, ensuring the digital channels are used since the new tuner does not recognize analog channels. The speaker faces an issue as Plex does not currently support ATSC 3.0 channels, and decides to set up the tuner without those channels. Despite this, the setup completes successfully with the available digital channels, showing that both tuners are listed and functioning in the Plex settings.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the setup process of adding an HDHomeRun device to a Plex DVR system. They inquire about viewer experiences with different brands and ask whether viewers are accessing ATSC 3.0 programming, specifically inquiring about the quality and additional information of 4K signals. The speaker encourages viewers to like the video, subscribe to the AV Nirvana YouTube channel, and join discussions on their forum for more information and support.