Portable DVD Player with TV Reception? Does anyone know of a portable DVD player that includes the capability to watch television?Why don't they all come with this feature...and while I'm on this topic, why isn't there a HD verson of the portable DVD players with HDTV reception yet? The technology is there! Portable DVD Player with TV Reception? Does anyone know of a portable DVD player that includes the capability to watch television?Why don't they all come with this feature...and... » Read More Portable DVD Player with TV Reception? Does anyone know of a portable DVD player that includes the capability to watch television?Why don't they all come with this feature...and while I'm on this topic, why isn't there a HD verson of the portable DVD players with HDTV reception yet? The technology is there! « Show Less
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We live in an area prone to severe weather and rely heavily on a small battery operated television for weather reports when the power is out; it helps so much to be able to see the radar! I am very concerned that when the switch to digital comes in February, we will lose any "air" options.
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Great idea, and think how useful it would be in eg a hurricane type emergency when the electricity cuts out and you're left wondering what's happening! (in our area radio stations just ignore hurricanes and suchlike.)
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The Unit requires the provided software and thus probably excludes it from the TV. One alternative is to install the s/w on a laptop (as I did) and then hook to your television using an HDMI or Serial port. Also, the unit comes with a USB plug and thus the Television would have to receive it. some TV's do and some don't, but the software is a requirement. It would be nice to be a plug and play but no dice. Otherwise, the unit is fun for the price. We use ours about once a quarter to explore stuff. The kids get a kick out of seeing things blown up. Hope this helps.
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I guess my question is: will this blue-ray player, play regular dvds, as well as others? I'm not that big into the movie scene, but it would be nice to watch my reuglar dvds, in HD quality. I do have an 1080p HDTV with all the works if that helps...please...I don't need a top of the line, just a decent blue-ray player..thanks! Note: I don't do streaming & special downlaods for movies, I just need something simple to use, yet that is good quality. I'm not a techno-person!
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Hi, yes you will need an antenna to get local channels. If you don't need local channels, then "no". We do have ports that you can add third party devices to television (dvd/directv).
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I don't know. I haven't been able to get the dvd part of the tv to work. My son - the electronics "expert" - has not been able to get it to work. He says I should contact the manufacturer. I bought the tv online, it's not worth my time and effort to dig" just to get the dvd player to work, so I just don't use the dvd part. The tv is fine. I can probably contact Amazon, but I have not -- too much trouble for such a small amount of money. The moral of the story is, "You get what you pay for" ???? ...or maybe I should contact Amazon.I don't think a stand-alone dvd/blue player costs that much. The price (even for just a tv) was good, I thought. I don't know. I haven't been able to get the dvd part of the tv to work. My son - the electronics "expert" - has not been able to get it to work. He says I should contact the manufacturer. I bought the tv online, it's not worth my time and effort to dig" just to get the dvd player to work, so I just don't use the dvd part. The tv is fine. I can probably contact Amazon, but I have not -- too much trouble for such a small amount of money. The moral of the story is, "You get what you pay for" ???? ...or maybe I should contact Amazon.I don't think a... » Read More I don't know. I haven't been able to get the dvd part of the tv to work. My son - the electronics "expert" - has not been able to get it to work. He says I should contact the manufacturer. I bought the tv online, it's not worth my time and effort to dig" just to get the dvd player to work, so I just don't use the dvd part. The tv is fine. I can probably contact Amazon, but I have not -- too much trouble for such a small amount of money. The moral of the story is, "You get what you pay for" ???? ...or maybe I should contact Amazon.I don't think a stand-alone dvd/blue player costs that much. The price (even for just a tv) was good, I thought. « Show Less
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One of the posters talks about the picture quality while using non-HDTV. I think he said he has it in a trailer, so no HDTV. Also, this unit doesn't have an S-Video connection, which is what is needed to get the best quality standard def. picture (at least that's my understanding). Which tells me that this unit is really not intended mainly for standard def viewing. Vizio, Sharp, and Philips make some units still with S-video connections. Maybe some others do, too, but so far I've found only those three brands. And if I had to guess, I would guess that eventually they'll all stop putting in S-Video connections, as more and more people start subscribing to HDTV. One of the posters talks about the picture quality while using non-HDTV. I think he said he has it in a trailer, so no HDTV. Also, this unit doesn't have an S-Video connection, which is what is needed to get the best quality standard def. picture (at least that's my understanding). Which tells me that this unit is really not intended mainly for standard def viewing. Vizio, Sharp, and Philips make some units still with S-video connections. Maybe some others do, too, but so far I've found only those three brands. And if I had to guess, I would guess that eventually they'll all stop putting in... » Read More One of the posters talks about the picture quality while using non-HDTV. I think he said he has it in a trailer, so no HDTV. Also, this unit doesn't have an S-Video connection, which is what is needed to get the best quality standard def. picture (at least that's my understanding). Which tells me that this unit is really not intended mainly for standard def viewing. Vizio, Sharp, and Philips make some units still with S-video connections. Maybe some others do, too, but so far I've found only those three brands. And if I had to guess, I would guess that eventually they'll all stop putting in S-Video connections, as more and more people start subscribing to HDTV. « Show Less
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hi can u tell me if u need to get HD channels to appreciate the picture quality on this TV or will regular cable suffice? what abt playing DVDs do i need a HD dvd player or a reg player should do as well?Thanks
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The TV would need to have a video player program installed onboard such as a smart TV, check your user manual.I would just get a cheap DVD player, they are very low in cost these days.
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Did you ever find out if it would play PAL format DVDs? I wonder it as well, i have one and i want to buy something on PAL format but i am afraid that once i buy it the player will not play them. Anyone know?
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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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Really simple mind HERE....so is there a DVD in it that you can take out and review daily and reinstall? I need a new system...using old tv with vcr..so I can rewind and watch the next day for camera in the back.... could someone kinds give me the simple way this works? Also can you hook to your TV and watch real time?
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Update: Watched a dvd last night (the same dvd I first tried) and the picture was perfect - even using HDMI 1080p setting! This time I chose "Anynet HDMI DVD" from the source list on my tv settings, which I don't remember being an option before. I previously chose "DVI". I wonder if that made the difference. Hmm. Anyway....glad my dvd's now look just as great as the HD channels. Thank you for responding C.Woodruff. :)LadyR
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Just to let you know, this projector can be used to watch both TV and DVDs. However, in order to watch a DVD, you need to attach a DVD player to it. The sound from the DVD player also needs to be run through a stereo, since the projector only has one really crappy speaker on it. Concerning watching TV, you need something to "tune" the TV signal before the projector can display it. In other words, you need something that will change the channels for you, such as a VCR. In short, if you have a DVD player and a VCR (or a cablebox), you will be able to watch both DVDs and TV on this projector-- again, just make sure you have a separate device (such as a stereo) to run the sound through. As well, you can also play video games on this projector.
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I think certain DVD's are able to be broadcast in 1080P and you may need a special dvd player to do that, but at the moment, cable broadcasts are only able to output 1080i. However, broadcasting in 1080p is in the works just not there yet. Fortunately, because the TV is 1080p ready, it won't be obsolete by the time broadcasting catches up with the capabilities of the TV.
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Just hook up the player to your TV directly. You'll need to change the mode button to watch dvds, and it shouldn't interfere with your direct tv receiver box. The box is probably hooked up to your TV, and the dvd player will also hook to your tv if you have enough ports.
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I am looking into this product, also. Do I need a tuner? I have Directv with goes directly into tv. If I want to watch on dvd on my current player, I have to hit source on the tv. Would I be able to record tv this way? Nothing has explained if a tuner only works with cable and not directv.
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WTH!My HD DVD players will start at the point where you stop it.Of course since they don't make HD DVD any more because Sony cornered the market on High Definition DVD's we're stuck with their problematic Bluray disc players.And why can't they make a bluray that can also play a HD DVD?Anyway thanks for the feedback Knocker!