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 For the most recent documentation and help with ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, please visit our support forum here: **https://forum.silicondust.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=133**
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-<lead>The HDHomeRun FLEX is similar to the 5th generation CONNECT, but adds a USB port for use with the HDHomeRun [[DVR]] service. Without a USB hard drive connected, the FLEX acts as a [[connect5|CONNECT]]. With a USB hard drive (and DVR subscription) the FLEX acts like a [[SCRIBE]].</lead>
+<lead>The HDHomeRun FLEX is similar to the 5th generation CONNECT, but adds a USB port for use with the HDHomeRun [[DVR]].</lead>
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 ^ ^ Model numbers  ^ Tuners ^ Signal type ^
-| FLEX DUO | HDFX-4K | 2 | ATSC 1.0 & QAM64/256 x 2 |
+| FLEX DUO | HDFX-2US | 2 | ATSC 1.0 & QAM64/256 x 2 |
-| FLEX QUATRO | HDFX-4K | 4 | ATSC 1.0 & QAM64/256 x 4 |
+| FLEX QUATRO | HDFX-4US | 4 | ATSC 1.0 & QAM64/256 x 4 |
-| FLEX 4K | HDFX-4K | 4 | ATSC 3.0/1.0 x 2 tuners, ATSC 1.0 x 2 tuners (all tuners also support QAM64/256) |
+| ::: | HDFX-4DT | 4 | DVB-T/T2 & DVB-C (including 4K broadcasts) |
+| FLEX 4K | HDFX-4K | 4 | Both ATSC 3.0 and 1.0 are supported on 2 tuners \\ ATSC 1.0-only is supported on the other 2 tuners \\ (all tuners also support QAM64/256) |
-^ Works with DVR  | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
+^ Works with HDHomeRun [[:DVR]]  | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
 ^ Size            | 3.4"x3.4"x0.8"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
 ^ Ports           | Antenna, Ethernet (100baseTX), Power, USB (for [[DVR]])                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
-^ Power supply    | <wrapper>  12Volt 1.0Amp regulated power adapter (higher Amp rating ok) \\  1.3mm ID / 3.4mm OD plug, 9.5mm depth, center positive \\ Noise <= 150mVp-p </wrapper>  |
+^ Power supply    | <wrapper>  12 Volt 1 Amp regulated power adapter (higher Amp rating ok) \\  1.3mm ID / 3.4mm OD plug, 9.5mm depth, center positive \\ Noise <= 150mVp-p \\ \\ **Replacement:** \\ 10 Year Extended Life power adapter: [[https://shop.silicondust.com/shop/product/p122013el/|HDHomeRun P122013EL]] </wrapper>  |
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 ===== DVR storage mode =====
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-This section mainly applies to the optional **[[DVR|HDHomeRun DVR service]]**. With a paid subscription the FLEX can record shows to a hard drive connected to the FLEX's built-in USB port. A hard drive connected to the USB port can also act as an extended buffer for pausing live TV in the HDHomeRun app, and that pause-buffer feature is free to all users.
+<btn type="success" size="sm" icon="fa fa-chevron-right">[[:dvr|See also: DVR]]</btn>
+  * The USB port can also act as an extended buffer for pausing live TV in the HDHomeRun app, and that pause-buffer feature is free to all users.
+  * One-off "record this airing" recordings, made up to three days in advance, are free for HDHomeRun FLEX customers. No account is necessary.
+  * Recording more than three days in advance, and setting up automatic or "series" recording tasks, require a [[:dvr:activation|Full Guide DVR subscription]].
+  * We recommend avoiding USB "thumb" or "stick" drives, as they are normally not designed for prolonged use.
+  * Solid State Drives (SSDs) are supported, but not required. A mechanical spinning hard disk drive (HDD) will easily support recording four simultaneous channels at the same time.
+  * We recommend at least 500GB or larger. 500GB will provide approximately 150 hours of DVR recording.
+  * The FLEX supports up to 18TB of storage. A drive larger than 18TB will work however the FLEX will only use the first 18TB of the larger drive.
+  * The USB port will support 5 volts up to 1.0 amps of power with the included power supply.
-Third party DVR services such as Plex, Channels, Jellyfin, Emby, and others, will not use the USB port on the FLEX for DVR storage. Please consult the documentation for those programs about their DVR server requirements.
+**Setting up the USB hard drive on the FLEX:**
-We recommend avoiding USB "thumb" or "stick" drives, as they are normally not designed for prolonged use. Solid State Drives (SSDs) are supported, but not required. A mechanical spinning hard disk drive (HDD) will easily suffice for recording four simultaneous channels at the same time. We recommend at least 500 GB or larger, which will provide approximately 150 hours of DVR.
-The HDHomeRun FLEX has a USB port that can be used for [[DVR]] storage:
   - Plug a USB hard drive into the FLEX's USB port
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