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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** 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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 | FLEX DUO | HDFX-2US | 2 | ATSC 1.0 & QAM64/256 x 2 | | FLEX DUO | HDFX-2US | 2 | ATSC 1.0 & QAM64/256 x 2 |
 | FLEX QUATRO | HDFX-4US | 4 | ATSC 1.0 & QAM64/256 x 4 | | FLEX QUATRO | HDFX-4US | 4 | ATSC 1.0 & QAM64/256 x 4 |
-| ::: | HDFX-4DT | 4 | DVB-T/T2 & DVB-C | +| ::: | HDFX-4DT | 4 | DVB-T/T2 & DVB-C (including 4K broadcasts) | 
-| 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) |+| 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"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | ^ Size            | 3.4"x3.4"x0.8"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
 ^ Ports           | Antenna, Ethernet (100baseTX), Power, USB (for [[DVR]])                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | ^ Ports           | Antenna, Ethernet (100baseTX), Power, USB (for [[DVR]])                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
-^ 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 \\ Extended life power adapter: HDHomeRun P122013EL </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 ===== ===== DVR storage mode =====
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-This section mainly applies to the optional **[[DVR|HDHomeRun DVR service]]**.  +<btn type="success" size="sm" icon="fa fa-chevron-right">[[:dvr|See also: DVR]]</btn>
-  * With a paid subscription the FLEX can record shows to a hard drive connected to the FLEX's built-in USB port.+
   * 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.   * 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.
-  * 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.+  * 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.   * 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.   * 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.   * 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 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.+  * The USB port will support 5 volts up to 1.0 amps of power with the included power supply. 
  
 **Setting up the USB hard drive on the FLEX:** **Setting up the USB hard drive on the FLEX:**
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