Archive for April, 2010

Best way to connect an OTA antenna to my new HDTV with built in ATSC/QAM tuner?

Thursday, April 29th, 2010
rJ asked:


I recently bought a new Samsung LCD TV and would like to know the best way to connect an Over-The-Air antenna to receive my local channels in HD?
Can I use the regular coax cable or do I need to look for an antenna with an alternative connection for the best picture quality?

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Question about ATSC tuner in a DVD recorder?

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Belindita asked:


Some DVD Recorders with digital tuners are not capable of outputting true high-definition content from ATSC signals. It seems that they down-convert the original high-definition signal to 480p and then it up-convert it to 1080p. The down-conversion appears to be necessary for DVD recording purposes.

How can I find a DVD Recorder / VCR combo deck with an ATSC tuner that will deliver true HD content to an HDTV monitor from live OTA HD digital broadcasts?

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WHICH IS THE BEST CONVERTED BOX?

Monday, April 26th, 2010
lansing h asked:


Which will it be the best converted box to buy for “SONY BRAVIA” KDL -32L4000. 720p built-in ATSC Digital Tuner?

And what does HDTV with ATSC/ QAM Digital Tune help me with, when it comes to the new programing?

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is this good for a hdtv?

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
brandon asked:


26-inch widescreen LCD (measured diagonally) with 500 cd/m2 brightness rating

Delivers 1360 x 768 resolution with over a million pixels for superb picture quality at 720p

Built-in ATSC digital / NTSC analog tuner

Receives conventional analog broadcasts and digital broadcasts, including HDTV programs where available

800:1 contrast ratio

Ensures deeper blacks and brighter whites

HDMI, component video, S-video, composite video, VGA and digital audio connections

Accommodate DVD players, camcorders, computers, surround sound systems, and other gear

Built-in 16-watt stereo amplifier with two speakers

Provides room-filling sound along with a surround sound effect

Detachable stand

Mounts on a wall with an optional bracket (sold separately)

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Do you really need a ATSC tuner built in with a VCR/DVD combo player?

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
triumph2004@verizon.net asked:


i have a HDTV
but now im planning to buy a VCR/DVD combo player to go with my old fashion CRT TV because i don’t need a HDTV inside my room, I just need to watch old tapes and regular DVDs…I have cable TV so I don’t think the free to air channel would be a problem when it official changes to digital broadcasting in early 2009, I don’t think I really need to have a ATSC tuner built in with the player then?

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How do I hook up my HDTV off air antenna when I have regular basic cable?

Monday, April 19th, 2010
BaLLs oF WonDeR asked:


I currently have basic cable through TVMAX. I have an HDTV with a built in ATSC tuner. I also have an HDTV antenna. However, my tv only has one port to hook in a cable plug. Either I have to unplug my cable to get the antenna hooked into the tv, which means I don’t get my cable channels, or vice versa.

Do I need a splitter, or how do I go about using my analog cable, and hooking up my new antenna for over the air HDTV?

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How can I hook up a coaxial antenna to an HDTV plasma?

Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Tencijup asked:


I have an industrial HDTV TH-42PH9UK that has RCA and HDMI connections. I want to give up my time warner cable and use the regular antenna to get HD signal, however my plasma has no coaxial inputs. How can I connect the antenna to my HD and get HD signal? Is there a converter or something that I can use? I do not know if my TH-42PH9UK has an ATSC tuner inside…
Thank you for your help.

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Do I need a ATSC tuner for my Toshiba HDTV TV?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Billy asked:


I’m going to college and my college says that we get a cable feed with both regular and HDTV channels, but it says to view the hdtv channels I’ll need an atsc tuner, which i figured was already built into the tv (which is brand new). Am i correct or will I need to buy anything to view the hd channels?

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How do I get over the air HDTV?

Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Matt asked:


I have a Sharp HDTV with built in ATSC tuner and I live only about 15 miles from Philadelphia..

What is the easiest way to recieve over the air HDTV signals? I am just curious to see if it works so I would rather not spend too much money, if any at all.

If I have to buy antenna, what is the best/ cheapest option for that?

Thanks to anyone who can provide some input…
According to www.antennaweb.org there are HDTV channels being broadcast in Philly about 15 miles from my house

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LG 40” inch HDTV Plasma?

Friday, April 2nd, 2010
Moe asked:


ok i need some help 1) How long will this last me?
2) Is this a good first TV b/c i have a older tube TV
3) Will this compete with other LCD TV’s
4) Can i play video games on this tv will it
messed up

Here are the stats on the TV i paid $600 for it b/c it came with this queen mattress deal my mother wanted

Key Specifications and Features

* 720p HD Resolution
* Mega Contrast Ratio
* SimpLink
* 600Hz Sub Field Driving
* Smart Energy Saving

720p HD Resolution
See sharper details like never before.

Mega Contrast Ratio
2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio provides sharper image quality.

SimpLink
Are your remote controls taking over your living room? Now with SimpLink you can easily set up and control all of your HDMI™ connected LG devices with just one remote.

600Hz Sub Field Driving
Sports, Action, Movies, Video games with 600Hz sub-field driving technology refresh rate see realistic movement like never before.

Smart Energy Saving
In addition to adhering to the new Energy Star 3.0 specification, LG HDTVs have energy-saving options like the ability to choose a content-specific setting, “video mute” or engaging exclusive Intelligent Sensor technology.

Full Specifications

TV

* 720p HD Resolution
* 600Hz Sub Field Driving
* 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
* 1,500 cd/m2 Brightness
* Image Sticking Minimization
* Dual XD® Engine
* ISFccc® Ready
* AV Mode II (Cinema, Sports, Game)
* Picture Wizard
* LG SimpLink™ Connectivity
* 100,000 Hour Panel Life (typ.)
* NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM

Audio

* Output Power: 10W x 2
* Invisible Speaker System
* Clear Voice II
* SRS TruSurround XT™
* Auto Volume Leveler
* Dolby® Digital 5.1 Decoder

Smart Energy Savings

* Intelligent Sensor Mode
* Video Mute
* ENERGY STAR® 3.0 Rated

Connectivity

* 3 HDMI™ V.1.3 with Deep Color (2 rear/1 side)
* 2 HD Component Video Inputs (rear)
* 2 Composite Inputs (1 rear/1 side)
* 1 S-Video Input (rear)
* 1 Digital Audio Out (Optical) (rear)
* USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3) (side)
* PC Connectivity (D-sub 15pin)
* RF Antenna input
!!!!!!!!!(PS: its actually a 42 inch LG HDTV Plasma)!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE I NEED EXPERT HELP AND ALOT OF DETAIL THE BEST ANSWER GETS 10 POINTS!

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