What's needed to use it as a standalone TV? Sorry, I'm new to LCDs as TVs, and even to HDTV, so that's why I ask what might be a simple question. I have digital cable (with a cable box), so what else do I need to use this as a TV?Thanks. What's needed to use it as a standalone TV? Sorry, I'm new to LCDs as TVs, and even to HDTV, so that's why I ask what might be a simple question. I have digital cable (with a cable... » Read More What's needed to use it as a standalone TV? Sorry, I'm new to LCDs as TVs, and even to HDTV, so that's why I ask what might be a simple question. I have digital cable (with a cable box), so what else do I need to use this as a TV?Thanks. « Show Less
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You would need nothing to use it as a stand alone HDTV. If you look at the photos of the inputs, you'll see an ANTENNA/CABLE input. Just screw your cable from the cable box into this input and your good to go.
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If you don't have HD from your cable company (you have to pay extra for it), then you'd be better off using an antenna if you want a high-quality image. You may even be better off with an antenna if you DO have HD from your cable company. They tend to compress their HD images.
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Can I use this as a regular TV with the analog to digital convertor I bought in order to get my local antenna TV stations? Do I need special cables or a cable or satellite input? If this is widescreen (?) do I have to adapt (including wife's possible comments!!) to a different picture configuration that we are used to? Thanks a lot for any help and comments.
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It is true that component cables or an HDMI cable help with video quality, however, you'll not need (or even be able to use) these cables to connect your basic cable incoming signal. If you subscribe to a premium cable service such as "digital cable" then you'll also have a cable box (decoder) which would offer you the option to use component or HDMI cables to connect your cable service to your TV. Otherwise, it isn't even an option.Should you also choose to connect your DVD/VCR/computer to your TV then the comments posted here by other posters would be relevent--that being that you could use component or HDMI cables to connect THOSE devices to your TV with a resultant improvement in your video quality.Al It is true that component cables or an HDMI cable help with video quality, however, you'll not need (or even be able to use) these cables to connect your basic cable incoming signal. If you subscribe to a premium cable service such as "digital cable" then you'll also have a cable box (decoder) which would offer you the option to use component or HDMI cables to connect your cable service to your TV. Otherwise, it isn't even an option.Should you also choose to connect your DVD/VCR/computer to your TV then the comments posted here by other posters would be relevent--that... » Read More It is true that component cables or an HDMI cable help with video quality, however, you'll not need (or even be able to use) these cables to connect your basic cable incoming signal. If you subscribe to a premium cable service such as "digital cable" then you'll also have a cable box (decoder) which would offer you the option to use component or HDMI cables to connect your cable service to your TV. Otherwise, it isn't even an option.Should you also choose to connect your DVD/VCR/computer to your TV then the comments posted here by other posters would be relevent--that being that you could use component or HDMI cables to connect THOSE devices to your TV with a resultant improvement in your video quality.Al « Show Less
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I tried using a hd tv as a monitor once. Your choices of resolution are greatly narrowed. I personally don't recommend using a tv as a monitor system. But, yes the adapter should work just fine for the graphics but bear in mind dvi doesn't support sound. Since the computer has an hdmi port that cable would be better since hdmi supports digital sound.
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It depends on if your TV has a USB port. I find that most TV's have HDMI ports. Some have both USB and HDMI. If the TV doesn't have a USB then you may Need a USB to HDMI cable.
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You will need a VGA cable connected to the computer, to the VGA connection on your TV. You may have to use a short VGA splitter on back of your computer. You may purchase this on Amazon. That's the way I have mine hooked up.
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For TV it is not necessary, unless you have Blu-ray. For computer monitors you want to go for it on the other hand cause it makes a GREAT difference in video games. Actually you kinda get addicted to it... I mean seeing it in 120Hz. Everything looks SOOO SMOOTH. You need a proper high end GPU though.
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We have an older flat screen TV that requires "the box". Yes, we still have to use "the box". Unless you have a digital television I say "yes" you still need the box for each TV. I am not familiar with box brands though.
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Sort of. This screen does not have a built in TV tuner, so you can't change channels with it like you can with a television, however, most cable boxes today have HDMI outputs, and since the monitor has an HDMI input, it can absolutely be used as a TV.
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With the HDMI cable it works great as a TV. I have my Directv box hooked up to mine this way. Though the sound can not be controlled remotely from the monitor/tv. Personally I have the sound going to my stereo with the A/V cable the service provider supplied so that I can remotely control it and it works out great. In short, A/V cable for good and remotely controlled sound and HDMI for video to the monitor. Hope this helps :)
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If your TVs are not "digital ready", meaning they have a converter built in, you'll need one for each TV that isn't ready. You can buy a splitter to use one converter for multiple TVs but each TV will have to watch the same channel. Many newer TVs already have this built in.
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Dear friend. Yes you need cable. It is a very complicate installation because, that particular TV Turner was discontinue.
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If you have a standard definition TV, it will not have an HDMI input, so it would be totally useless. SD TV: use the included RCA cables (yellow, red, and white) HD TV: use an HDMI cable (sold separately)
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you need a digital set top converter box it converts ATSC signals TO NTSC analog sinal so your tv can use it you can get a picture if you get digital cable THAT WOULD ALSO REQUIRE A CABLE BOX TOO FLAT SCREEN PANEL TVS HAVE atsc tuners built in i hope that helps
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If you have new digital TV's, you only need a good digital antenna to watch digital channels with decent reception. You don't need a converter box. Analog to digital converter boxes are only necessary on older TV's (non-digital).
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Clump is right. This TV, as with most other current ones, has a coaxial input. That's an interesting question because most non-HD cable boxes, including digital ones, have coax in/out connectors anyway - input from the wall and output to the TV.As a side note, what I like to do before I even think about making a major purchase like this is to go to the manufacturer website and download the user manual for the model, which is usually in .pdf (Adobe Reader) form. Just about all of my questions have been answered just by reviewing the manual first. Time consuming, yes, but it beats having to wait for answers on forums that are not guaranteed to be correct. Clump is right. This TV, as with most other current ones, has a coaxial input. That's an interesting question because most non-HD cable boxes, including digital ones, have coax in/out connectors anyway - input from the wall and output to the TV.As a side note, what I like to do before I even think about making a major purchase like this is to go to the manufacturer website and download the user manual for the model, which is usually in .pdf (Adobe Reader) form. Just about all of my questions have been answered just by reviewing the manual first. Time consuming, yes, but it beats... » Read More Clump is right. This TV, as with most other current ones, has a coaxial input. That's an interesting question because most non-HD cable boxes, including digital ones, have coax in/out connectors anyway - input from the wall and output to the TV.As a side note, what I like to do before I even think about making a major purchase like this is to go to the manufacturer website and download the user manual for the model, which is usually in .pdf (Adobe Reader) form. Just about all of my questions have been answered just by reviewing the manual first. Time consuming, yes, but it beats having to wait for answers on forums that are not guaranteed to be correct. « Show Less
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It is not necessary. I used mine with the conventional box 21" TV and it worked just fine with excellent picture quality.However if you want to use an HDTV for its superior performance, that will just be fine. Regards.
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Why would you need a TV tuner, though? Just hook in your satellite/cable TV box to the display and you can get television; at least that is what I can discern from the PlayStation website: http://us.playstation.com/ps3/accessories/sony-playstation-3d-display-ps3.html (where it specifically mentions "cable TV box"). So it CAN serve as a television for dorms, bedrooms and the like, if you have a cable TV/satellite TV box, and more importantly should be able to display 3D television broadcasts (which DirecTV are already offering, I believe).