Blu ray players that can turn channels - Blu-ray Forum

sd2009 · 03-07-2009, 06:27 PM

I am looking to upgrade from my dvd to a blu-ray. The dvd player I have now I use as a cable reciever box and switch channels through it since I have a projector. I was wondering if there was a player that would do the same thing or do I have to go to a dish so I can have a box to turn the channels on? sd2009

Beta Man · 03-07-2009, 07:19 PM

you run your DVD player through a cable-box??? I'm a little confused.... I'd think you would just want to run your cable-box AND Blu-ray player to the projector.... just run the Cable-box via Component, and the Blu-ray via HDMI

Pirate King · 03-07-2009, 09:12 PM

I think the OP is asking if there is a blu-ray player that has a built in tv tuner. And honestly, I dunno.

Almost every VCR had a built in tuner, some DVD players... but I dunno about Blu-ray players. I don't think so.

Galley · 03-08-2009, 01:05 AM

A BD recorder might have a tuner, but not a player.

sd2009 · 03-08-2009, 01:12 AM

yes the dvd player I have now has the tv tuner built in. I want to up grade to blu-ray.

UFAlien · 03-08-2009, 01:41 AM

Well... what's stopping you from keeping the DVD player as a TV Tuner and using the Blu-ray player for movies?

zicmubleu · 03-08-2009, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sd2009

yes the dvd player I have now has the tv tuner built in. I want to up grade to blu-ray.

Is your DVD player a DVD recorder? As fas as I know they don't have a standalone Blu-ray recorder, maybe in a couple of years. Or maybe you can post under the media and software links and someone like Dadkins can get you running a HTPC to do what you want.

sd2009 · 03-08-2009, 01:25 PM

yes it is a dvd recorder and I just might have to keep it for the tuner part, I was hoping that there was a blu-ray that would do it.

zicmubleu · 03-08-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sd2009

yes it is a dvd recorder and I just might have to keep it for the tuner part, I was hoping that there was a blu-ray that would do it.

If you have money burning a hole in your pocket you might want to buy the Philips HDD DVR at Wal-Mart for about $250. It has a full digital tuner and can record to hard disk or to DVD in a HD format. I use OTA transmission and feel the reception is better than my TV tuner. Then in a couple of years once they work out the kinks of a standalone Blu-ray recorder you will be able to get what you want. However the Home Theater PC was probably made for you if you have that kind of money.

03-07-2009, 06:27 PM	#1
sd2009 New Member Member since:Mar 2009	Blu ray players that can turn channels I am looking to upgrade from my dvd to a blu-ray. The dvd player I have now I use as a cable reciever box and switch channels through it since I have a projector. I was wondering if there was a player that would do the same thing or do I have to go to a dish so I can have a box to turn the channels on? sd2009

03-08-2009, 01:12 AM	#5
sd2009 New Member Member since:Mar 2009	blu ray player yes the dvd player I have now has the tv tuner built in. I want to up grade to blu-ray.

03-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#8
sd2009 New Member Member since:Mar 2009	blu-ray player yes it is a dvd recorder and I just might have to keep it for the tuner part, I was hoping that there was a blu-ray that would do it.

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03-07-2009, 07:19 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	you run your DVD player through a cable-box??? I'm a little confused.... I'd think you would just want to run your cable-box AND Blu-ray player to the projector.... just run the Cable-box via Component, and the Blu-ray via HDMI

03-07-2009, 09:12 PM	#3
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I think the OP is asking if there is a blu-ray player that has a built in tv tuner. And honestly, I dunno. Almost every VCR had a built in tuner, some DVD players... but I dunno about Blu-ray players. I don't think so.

03-08-2009, 01:05 AM	#4
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	A BD recorder might have a tuner, but not a player.

03-08-2009, 01:41 AM	#6
UFAlien Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:474 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:29	Well... what's stopping you from keeping the DVD player as a TV Tuner and using the Blu-ray player for movies?

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