Broadcast & Playback Devices

Broadcast and Playback Devices for TV and Disc Viewing

This category groups broadcast and playback devices used to receive television signals, play discs, record programs and send video between devices. It suits home entertainment setups, laptop users and anyone connecting screens without long cables.

Main product types

• Blu-ray player: LumiDisc Pro plays Blu-ray discs on a TV.
• DVD player for laptop: ByteHarbor is an external disc player for laptops that lack a built-in drive.
• TV recorder: CaptureVantage records television programs.
• TV antenna: SignalHawk receives broadcast television channels.
• Wireless HDMI transmitter and receiver: ClearCast Pro sends an HDMI signal wirelessly between a source and a display.
• Video transmitter: SkyLumen transmits video signals from one place to another.

What to compare

The first question is the connection: HDMI, USB or antenna cable, and whether the TV or laptop has the matching port. For disc players, compare the supported disc formats. For antennas, compare the indoor or outdoor design and the cable length. For recorders, check the input type and the storage method. For wireless transmitters, compare the number of included parts, the power source and the ports on both the source and the display.

Typical use settings

Living rooms, bedrooms, offices and meeting spaces use these devices for disc viewing, over-the-air television and screen sharing.