Apesbrain asked:


My current HDTV has two RF inputs: one for “off-the-air” antenna and the other for cable. Both inputs support either digital or analog signal and the TV has both ATSC and NTSC tuners. I’d like to upgrade to a new HDTV, but have to address the fact that, while it has both a digital and an analog tuner, it has only one RF input. I know I could hook up an A/B switch to manually choose between my rooftop antenna for HDTV and my analog cable feed, but that would be a hassle.

What would happen if I combined the two RF inputs into a common cable — a reverse splitter if you will — and fed it into the single RF? Would the TV be able to “uncombine” the signal and see both the OTA digital and analog cable signals separately?

Thanks.
Routing the antenna through the VCR would mean using the VCR internal tuner and it can’t receive off-the-air DTV.
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Thanks for your replies. You’re right about the option of connecting the _analog_ via the VCR. I found a new TV that has both air and cable RF inputs, so hopefully the problem will be avoided.

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Supernavi asked:


Tomorrow Wal-Mart will have this tv for $798. I know it is not the best of brands and I know Sony, Toshiba blah blah blah are better brands. I dont know much about features to look out for or cost though. What do you think, should I go for it? Also got to consider, I can’t just bust $1500 on a TV right now. Anyone out there who has one?

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46″ Diagonal Full HD 1080p LCD

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NTSC/ATSC Tuner

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Picture Shapes: 1-4 (w/remote control PIX Shape Key)
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XDS-Extended Data Service capability
V-Guide Parental Control
Trilingual Menus: English, Spanish, French
Closed Caption Compliant: NTSC-608, ATSC-708CC
Sleep Timer: 1/2 – 3 hours
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Heather H asked:


ATSC tuner: The ATSC tuner means that you can enjoy over-the-air digital channels and theater quality audio (with a separate HD antenna) without the need for a digital antenna.

I bought a lcd hdtv yesterday and i am waiting for it to be delivered but i dnt know if i need an antena to watch tv? I dont have cable so i watch basic tv. My current tv is a much older tv and does need one. BUt if my new tv is equipt with atsc tuner does that mean i dont need one? Im so confused. Thanks for your help!

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