Can you view over the air networks with this tv? I mean without having to buy an external tuner?
196421
Yes. This tv has the best tuner of all the Sony's I have owned. Practically any antenna will get something, usually in hd. If you hook an antenna directly to the unit instead of through the sattelite or cable box it works best. Hook up an antenna, do a digital channel search. I got 22 channels of hd. Most stations are broadcasting more than one program at the same time. My local pbs broadcasts 4 high def programs at the same time. FOR FREE If you have a fox station anywhere nearby try watching the superbowl over the air. You will realize the true capabilities of your new tv.
196422
Just to clarify , PBS is only showing 4 channels of SD at the same time. It is not possible for them to show 4 HD programs in the same bandwidth (yet). I too purchased this TV and it is fantastic. I get about 12 off air stations , some showing multiple programs and in an area that has a short supply of over the air availability. It is well worth the money.
196423
Thanks for this info! Some of the reviews are very conflicting on this point.
1161346
Richard Salter,It sure does. The UN32H5500 has a digital tuner included for Over The Air broadcasts.Thanks for your interest in Samsung televisions.--Mr. S
110251
I was able to plug my cable directly into the back of the TV (no converter box was involved) and tune in the channels from the TV. I was able to get all the basic cable channels but not the HD channels.
1832371
Ernest C. Nolder, Yes, there is a digital HD tuner that you can connect "rabbit ear" antennas to get local over-the-air broadcasts. There is a choice to use the tuner, or to have it scan for cable channels, or both. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
110247
Yes, this TV comes with a built in tuner. We are using the set with our cable tv provider, TWC, without their convertor box. There are some HD channels. Haven't tried over the air yet.
2064132
Yes, you can plug an external antenna to the antenna jack on the upper right side of the TV set ( # 17 ) on the instruction manual diagram.
2188721
It has a digital tuner, so you can hook this directly to an antenna and pick up local over the air HD channels
1989424
No, this anntena will only allow you to receive over the air tv. It does what the old rabbit ears did, only better. You do get HD quality.
108296
This TV only has a digital tuner, never tried it on air signal but other reviews have mentioned it does not pick up signal very well. I have it connected to cable and it works fine with the digital channels.
1490210
Hi: I am also thinking of buying this TV. Can you please help answer if this TV has a built in HD tuner?Thanks.Vinod
434566
This does NOT have an internal Tuner. You need to feed programs to it through a Cable Box or Digital Tuner of some kind.
1894969
it has both a digital and an analog tuner. You should have no problems providing the channels are in the clear. IE - not scrambled. I have two of these units (500G, 1T) and they work famously w/ Time-Warner. Only wish they would accept cable cards.
1550482
the TV has a built-in digital tuner but to get Hi-Def you will need something from your cable provider
535916
Glad you asked! I bought this TV just for that purpose and it works very well. The TV does have a built-in digital tuner and one standard coax antenna input. I have used this TV with a small portable antenna for local reception and now I have a roof mounted antenna and I can reliably receive stations from 50 to 75 miles distant. No special connectors needed. You also might want to consider the UNH4500. For a little more, you can get a SMART TV that I use for You-tube, Netflix and more. I have my TV in the kitchen... perfect size for that. Good luck. N/
516778
Yes, there is a digital TV tuner. We only receive OTA signals and use the internet for all else.
979568
I assume you are asking if this TV has a built in digital tuner to receive off the air broadcasts.Yes, it certainly does! That is how I receive my TV channels. It does an excellent job of tuningTV broadcasts right off the air. Best of all, these broadcasts are free. No cable or satellite bills.
1595170
I own a Samsung LNB630 and am a Comcast customer. It is hooked up directly via the coaxial cable without a box. I receive the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS) in HD just fine. However, if I want to view most other stations (for example CNN, ESPN, USA, TNT etc.) I must watch on my old analog set hooked up via a Comcast digital converter box.