Will my plasma get HD signals from basic cable??? - Blu-ray Forum

losangeles22 · 12-13-2008, 08:16 PM

This is a bit off topic, but I was wondering if this would work:

I have free cable coming in to my apartment and if I buy a new plasma will it get HD signals? I don't have a cable box.

Will the TV receive 480i SD signals or will it also get signals in HD?

And, what about OTA HD signals?

Bizdady · 12-13-2008, 08:22 PM

you will get the basic hd channels. I have the smaller hdtv in the bedroom hooked up directly without a cable box and it picks up cbs,fox,nbc,kcal, abc, tlc and maybe 1 or 2 more. As long as your HDTV has a built in tuner.

losangeles22 · 12-13-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizdady

you will get the basic hd channels. I have the smaller hdtv in the bedroom hooked up directly without a cable box and it picks up cbs,fox,nbc,kcal, abc, tlc and maybe 1 or 2 more. As long as your HDTV has a built in tuner.

Does a Panny 85u have a built in tuner?

Leopold BUTTERS · 12-13-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizdady

you will get the basic hd channels. I have the smaller hdtv in the bedroom hooked up directly without a cable box and it picks up cbs,fox,nbc,kcal, abc, tlc and maybe 1 or 2 more. As long as your HDTV has a built in tuner.

it won't pick up HD channels. You need to sign up for HD cable or Sat. and get the HD recievers.

losangeles22 · 12-13-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Leopold BUTTERS

it won't pick up HD channels. You need to sign up for HD cable or Sat. and get the HD recievers.

Yeah but then I have to pay $60 a month. I get basic cable right now for free. What if I get an HD cable box?

Leopold BUTTERS · 12-13-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by losangeles22

Yeah but then I have to pay $60 a month. I get basic cable right now for free. What if I get an HD cable box?

i am not sure. I was under the impression that without signing up for HD cable or sat your are unable to pick up any HD signals because you need the proper HD cords. I don't think an HD signal can come through your cable and show up as HD. you may be able to pick up an HD channel but it will show up in sd. can anyone clarify this for me as well please?

Bizdady · 12-13-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Leopold BUTTERS

i am not sure. I was under the impression that without signing up for HD cable or sat your are unable to pick up any HD signals because you need the proper HD cords. I don't think an HD signal can come through your cable and show up as HD. you may be able to pick up an HD channel but it will show up in sd. can anyone clarify this for me as well please?

My HDTV picks up basic HD signals. It wont pickup the the tier hd sources but itll get the OTA signals from the cable coaxial.

JJ · 12-13-2008, 09:31 PM

Leopold, incorrect.

My TV gets HD channels with corresponding picture (and sound) via simply the coaxial cable - I mean, I don't have cable at all, just an exterior antenna, but HD signals from the basic channels come through crisp and clear - football was a whole new experience when I discovered this!

As long as your TV has the tuner, you are good to go.

gearyt · 12-13-2008, 09:48 PM

Interesting... Here in Vegas ( COX ) you need a HD converter
and the HD Feed is free, if you have digital service, not basic
channels have moved to 700 series
ie: 713 is HD channel 13, etc....

fly4rabbi · 12-14-2008, 07:18 PM

If your tv has the built in digital tuner you get the free basic local digital channel in hd. I just have a$20 antenna (for hd) hooked up to my coaxil and get the basic channels in hd. if you want the other cable channels in HD such as discovery and espn then you need to pay for the service and have an hd box.

But everywhere you should be able to get fox abc, ect, ect w/o a cable box. If your local channels don't have digital stations yet then they are screwed as the middle of feb is just around the corner.

ozzman · 12-14-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by losangeles22

Yeah but then I have to pay $60 a month. I get basic cable right now for free. What if I get an HD cable box?

Brother i pay over 200 for cable.

For me it's all about "do i want HD channels or not"Iam not happy about the Price(Cogeco cable in Ontario)but i do enjoy the HD channels,for now anyways

12-13-2008, 08:16 PM	#1
losangeles22 Banned Member since:Dec 2008	Will my plasma get HD signals from basic cable??? This is a bit off topic, but I was wondering if this would work: I have free cable coming in to my apartment and if I buy a new plasma will it get HD signals? I don't have a cable box. Will the TV receive 480i SD signals or will it also get signals in HD? And, what about OTA HD signals?

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12-13-2008, 08:22 PM	#2
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38	you will get the basic hd channels. I have the smaller hdtv in the bedroom hooked up directly without a cable box and it picks up cbs,fox,nbc,kcal, abc, tlc and maybe 1 or 2 more. As long as your HDTV has a built in tuner.

12-13-2008, 09:31 PM	#8
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Leopold, incorrect. My TV gets HD channels with corresponding picture (and sound) via simply the coaxial cable - I mean, I don't have cable at all, just an exterior antenna, but HD signals from the basic channels come through crisp and clear - football was a whole new experience when I discovered this! As long as your TV has the tuner, you are good to go.

12-13-2008, 09:48 PM	#9
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	Interesting... Here in Vegas ( COX ) you need a HD converter and the HD Feed is free, if you have digital service, not basic channels have moved to 700 series ie: 713 is HD channel 13, etc....

12-14-2008, 07:18 PM	#10
fly4rabbi Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:128 Trading Score:3	If your tv has the built in digital tuner you get the free basic local digital channel in hd. I just have a$20 antenna (for hd) hooked up to my coaxil and get the basic channels in hd. if you want the other cable channels in HD such as discovery and espn then you need to pay for the service and have an hd box. But everywhere you should be able to get fox abc, ect, ect w/o a cable box. If your local channels don't have digital stations yet then they are screwed as the middle of feb is just around the corner.

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