Archive for March, 2010

If I have a HDTV with an integrated ATSC tuner can I recieve any broadcasts in HD?

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Dyno Nobel asked:


I am getting a Samsung LN40A550 which has a built in ATSC tuner. I already have Digital Cable from Shaw Cable and am using the standard digital cable box (not the HD box).

I understand that I would still need to buy the HD cable box to get all the HD channels, but will I be able to get any HD feeds without it?

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Need Help Buying a tv tuner?

Sunday, March 28th, 2010
lalu p asked:


Has anyone heard of the geniatech company. I am looking for a tv tuner
and i came across this company. Is there product good. A guy sell it on eBay everyday and and has sold over 6 thousand and no negative feedback. I seem great should i buy from him.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Geniatech-ATSC-HDTV-Tuner-Card-TV-PCI-PVR-DVR-w-player_W0QQitemZ290307697465QQihZ019QQcategoryZ3761QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

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my new hdtv with ATSC tuner says no DTV why?

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
. .DaveM123 asked:


So I had an old antenna lying around and set it up. Right off the bat I got 5 channels in “air” mode. These were not HD channels (quality was worse then regular cable) just local channels that I already got on my regular cable. When I mess around with the controller it says NO DTV right away. 2 questions: 1) I just have regular cable, how do I get DTV?
2) Do I need DTV to get HD?

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I have a Mag/Phillips 51 MP6100D with int ATSC tuner & Dig cab tuner. How do I attach an external HDTV antenna

Monday, March 15th, 2010
all1putts asked:


I’m not asking for a wiring diagram but if you could describe the sequence of the connections I would be grateful. BTW, I’m dealing w/75ohm coax on both the antennae (Zenith) and the cable connections. I don’t know exactly what inputs are available on the back of the set and/or whether I should connect the antennae to one of those inputs or go through the cable box. If I go directly into the set how will I access channels? Aren’t they somethig like 41.6. Needless to say I’m a newbie & need all the help I can get. Thanks in advance.

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should I buy the Sharp NTSC/ATSC/QAM lcd tv?

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
XJ_CHIC asked:


I’m looking at buying this model by Sharp:

32″ LCD HDTV
NTSC/ATSC/QAM
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Contrast Ratio: 1500:1

Detailed Specs:
Screen Size Class 32″
Screen Size: 32” (diagonal measurement 31-1/2″)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Contrast Ratio: 1500:1 (native), 7500:1 (dynamic)
Quick Shoot Response Time: 6ms
Brightness 450 cd/m2
Lamp Life: 60,000 hours1
Viewing Angles (HxV): 176º x 176º
Tuner: NTSC/ATSC/QAM
Cabinet Color: Black
Table Stand Included, removable
Weight: 36.4 lbs (w/ out stand), 43 lbs (w/ stand)
Dimensions (w x h x d): 31-11/32″ x 23-13/64″ x 9-37/64″ (w/ stand):
TV only: 31-11/32″ x 20-59/64″ x 3-53/64″

Inputs/ Outputs:

HDMI™ Input x2
HD Component Input x2
S-Video Input 4-pin DIN x 1
Composite Video Input RCA x 2
Audio Inputs RCA L/R x 2
RGB D-Sub (PC) Input 15-pin x1
Digital Audio Outputs x1

Is this a good tv by Sharp??? And is this part of the Aquos line?
I’m sorry, I don’t know the model number…Costco didn’t include it in their description I guess.
here is the direct link for Costco:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11272882&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US&s=1
I found the model number:

AQUOS® LC-C3234U

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getting espn in high def?

Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Farah A asked:


I have an hdtv with atsc and qam. I wanted to know if i can get espn in high def even though it is on cable and not over the air like abc, nbc, or fox in high def?

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Will the basic cable picture be distorted on a HDTV?

Monday, March 1st, 2010
asked:


So I am buying an HDTV even though I don’t have HD box or anything. No point of buying a CRT TV at this day and age just cause I don’t get HD channels (I might in the future).

So right now I have basic cable with one CRT TV and one HDTV. I plan to use a splitter and connect the basic cable to both my TV. Question is how will the picture turn out on the HDTV? It says it has built in NTSC, ATSC, and QAM tuner. Is there any particular thing I should keep in mind before doing this?

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