Do I need a digital converter box with this TV or does it have a digital tuner?
195476
I use it off the air from a digital antenna and it works directly without a converter.
195477
I didn't add any boxes of any kind. It worked on cable, antenna, and movies. Not sure what you need but it did everything right out of the box with no add ons
1174419
I responded to the question incorrectly at first, my apologies. I was able to screw it into the same port as a cable box. I have an older Sony Bravia HDTV that does not have a built-in digital tuner. I was not under the impression that this unit is suited for standard definition television sets. I believe you need the converter box.
434030
I have a HD TV and was able to hook it up direct without a converter box. If its an older TV you would need a converter box.
1373795
Are you sure you have an analog TV? Please double check. I don't think you need a converter box for this particular TV. If you don't have cable, get an old school antenna.
707735
No, this unit does not have a TV tuner. It records off the output of a TV or DVR box.
2249175
If it is an analog tv (box style) you will still need a digital convertet. After I priced them, I bought a cheap flatscreen (cheapest I could find) because some converters were up to $50.
2146296
Based on my experience, this TV is unable to "interpret" a digital signal (analog only). You will need a QAM tuner if your cable company does not provide a set top box for digital channels.
1841672
Yes it has built in TV Tuners: NTSC/ATSC which get over the air analog and digital signals if you screw in an antenna to the TV you will reveive much better picture quality with over the air broadcasts. You can also hook up any digital cable or Sat. box or DVD player etc. through the HDMI or component ports. Here are the full specs of this model. http://westinghousedigital.com/products/led/32-40/ew32s5uw/
625374
the unit has a tuner, but, it's not digital, please consult your owners manual. or, contact the manufacturer for other questions, possibly your cable provider could answer these questions more throughly also. my unit performs great....good luck with yours.
412273
From everything I've researched, the answer to your question is yes. It has an ATSC/NTSC tuner that lets you enjoy over-the-air analog and digital TV broadcasts. Also, here is an excerpt in FAQs from www.dtv.gov (http://www.dtv.gov/consumercorner.html#faq7). How can I be sure that I am buying a digital TV (DTV)? By law, beginning March 1, 2007, all television reception devices (including TVs, VCRs, DVRs, etc.) imported into the U.S. or shipped in interstate commerce must contain a digital tuner. Retailers may continue to sell analog-only devices from existing inventory, but must prominently display on or near the analog-only device a Consumer Alert label with this advisory: CONSUMER ALERT This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322) or visit the Commission's digital television website at: www.dtv.gov. Therefore, all television equipment being sold should contain a digital tuner, or should be identified at the point-of-sale as not having one. Be aware of this label and the limitations of analog-only devices if you are purchasing a new TV or other TV equipment.
1632588
A converter is not required to receive digital channels as broadcast TV is now digital. You will need a converter in order to view HD TV. I am on cable so I cannot state whether or not a digital antenna is required for non-cable users.
2094318
My tv that I used this on was bought in 2007 and I didn't need a converter box guess it depends on the type TV you have.My sister in law didn't have to have a box either and her TV was not new either
1231185
Yes you will need one with a digital tuner, simply because the regular tv radio uses radio signals which are analog, not digital.
2208371
If your TV is NOT set up for digital, and you can find this on your remote if it says A/D, (analogue, digital), then yes, you will need a converter. Spend as much money on this as you can afford because there is a lot of junk. I know because I bought a cheap one for the kitchen TV. I hope this helps. Terry
547627
No this is not a digital tv,this is analog .In order to watch tv ,u need a cable
1733399
Yes you will need a digital converter box & you won't get as many channels with this antenna as you do with Comcast. It's really not worth the money.
717703
If you do not have a digital or high definition tv, you must purchase a digital to analog converter box. The government is offering a $40 coupon to use in purchasing a box. This to offset the price which can be as low as $45 or as high as $70.DorisE