Is this TV HD ready (ATSC tuner)?
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YES. I have this TV and it does pick up the Digital Television Channels via the antenna. It does a heck of a job pulling in channels from the antenna, HDTV programming via antenna, as well as cable channels without the need for a cable box.
1098625
Yes it has an ntsc analog tuner and as I recall an atsc digital tuner but it's been a long time since I used it with the tuner and as I recall it didn't work too well with HD broadcasts. These days, I use it occasionally to transfer something from my cable systems' dvr. You can find a a lot of great info about this device on the avs forum.
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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.
1219429
Yes, for the channels that air HD content you will see it in HD on your TV. Just make sure to connect the box to your TV via an HDMI cable to get the best picture.
516780
Yes, this HDTV has its own digital tuner. I know it does because I have both Comcast hd box hooked up to it AND I also have a Phillips HD amplified 22 mile rated outdoor antenna run to it as well. I live 27 miles from city center of Atlanta. I get razor sharp image of ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and all the independent channels as well.
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Yes, it has a QAM tuner. See http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-pn50c8000/4507-6482_7-34005777.html
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I think the confusion lies in what the TV is capable of. The built-in TV tuner is only set at 720p, still HD but not *full* HD. The TV itself (monitor) is capable of 1080i. Meaning if you hook up an external HD source to it, such as a Blu-Ray player or video game system, you can view those displays as 1080i (not 1080p, but that's negligible). These specifications threw me off a little, too, when I read them so I reviewed the manual at Vizio's website. Hope this helps.
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.
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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
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By saying your TV is not HD ready I am going to assume you mean it is not digital TV ready. In order to make your TV able to receive digital signals you will need a digital converter box. The antenna attaches to the converter box and then you connect the converter box to your TV. The converter box receives over the air digital signals which are free and converts those signals/channels to an analog format that will be compatible with the inputs on your TV.
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No it has digital ATSC and NTSC analog tuners... If you still have analog channels or air or cable you will have to switch between the tuners in the setup. to watch both.
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Hi Scampi,Yes it has a built-in NTSC/ATSC/CLEAR QAM HDTV Tuner and a Sleep timer function.Thanks,PCrush
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Antenna is an Antenna. Some work better than others and that is the only difference. There is no such thing as a HD antenna. I suggest you upgrade your TV, instead of buying a digital converter. Come out of the stone age.
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Daniel,This unit has two ATSC tuners. I doubt the compatibility between the two systems. I would not recommend this unit, anyway. It has too many faults.
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Daniel, This unit has two ATSC tuners. I doubt the compatibility between the two systems. I would not recommend this unit, anyway. It has too many faults.
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TV Tuner at launch was not a USA market option according to reviews (maybe EU/Asia?). Resolution is 2560x1440
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Yes, there is a digital TV tuner. We only receive OTA signals and use the internet for all else.