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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 \\ 10 Year Extended Life power adapter: [[https://shop.silicondust.com/shop/product/p122013el/|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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-<btn type="success" size="sm" icon="fa fa-chevron-left">[[:dvr|See also: DVR]]</btn> +<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.
 +  * 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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