Do you need a high def TV to use this? Or can you use with older TVs?
855223
Yes, you can use with a standard TV set. There are composite and component video jacks in addition the HDMI jack, which you can use if/when you upgrade to an HDTV.
453159
It connects by HDMI so that may be the limiting factor on an old TV..... not the lack of HD. It also has the three prong video cable connections mentioned in the other answer.
1189575
I understand the first part of what you said. I'll look for a TV with a VGA port. Is there a special cord or connector for that? The second part sounds like a lot of work just to watch a movie. I truly thank you for your help
295883
I agree. All the new receivers require HDMI connections. If your TV does not have an HDMI connection for TV input then it will not work. The older TV's had the component cables (Red, Blue and Green).
1524087
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.
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.
1414443
Whats fire tv. If you want high definition signal then you would need the cable.
867459
No...if you have an older TV that doesn't have a digital tuner, you need a converter..but you don't get them from the cable company...you buy em...newer digital TVs will work with just a direct hook up.
1512608
You can connect anything with an HDMI output and hook up to your older television as long as it has "component video input."
97708
Yes, we bought this player for my Mom who has a hi def tv. She is very pleased with it.
92578
Alright, thanks for answering! I think I'll have to get a hdmi to vga converter to at least have the picture in HD then buy a bluray player later on.
2157413
Yes. I used a HDMI cable only to connect. Of course that does not mean old tapes or DVDs are HD but they are the same.
2033347
You can use HDMI cable but the ht system keeps switching to DIGITAL IN automatically and you loose your tv picture. It happens over and over and it's annoying!
1981522
To me it's kind of a waste to use it on a non HD TV. The TV pass through is one of the best features and it works via HDMI cable. So an HD TV and HD Cable or satellite package is essential to get the full benefit.
1180844
Only if your TV has the appropriate RCA connections. The video will NOT be in 1080 because the old RCA style video connection does not support it.
2157029
Yes, but am I able to do that with an hdmi cable? And so I ask again, does this have an hdmi output so that I can get hi def image on my tv when I hook this up? Yes or no?
1453168
no.it uses the old rca jacks it is old and obsolete as far as high def features