Can I use this without having cable? I just want what I pick up with an antenna,nbc,cbs wb? I do have internet to hook it to hard wired or wireless.
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No it unfortunately doesn't work with an antenna. There is a tivo that does, though: https://www.tivo.com/discover/antenna
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Lydia, years ago I used an older TiVo that I connected to our antenna with a coax cable but I don't know about the newer ones. I'd recommend calling Tivo and asking. Their support response is quick and accurate in my experience. And free! 877-367-8486
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What are you using to get TV channels...if cable then I would call my cable company. I never had this issue but then I always used cable never TV to search for channels.
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As long as you have wireless internet you will be fine. You do not use cable at all just plug in and register with your wireless password.. Super easy
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I don't think you need cable. If you already have a router and a home network, the TV will find it automatically. You just need to put in your password. Hope this helps
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If you have cable, you hook it up just like you would any TV with the coaxial cable. If you do not have cable, you will need a coaxial adapter that will allow the leads from an antenna to be connected to a 75ohm converter to connect to the unit. The unit does not have screws for an antenna connection.
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You connect this via the coax input on your TV. If that's broken, you won't be able to connect this or any other antenna. Your only choice is an external digital converter or cable box.
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Thanks for the quick response. I am still getting 2 different answers. It sounds like if you hook it up before the Cable Box or TV that you can do both.
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If all you want to do is play DVDs, you shouldn't need cable or an antenna.You may need an internet connection to get the initial software update, but I'm not sure about that. You would also need internet/cable to stream Netflix, etc.
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I use it with a digital converter box. I have 19 channels, ABC, CBS, PBS, NBC, CW, and MyTV and the digital stations available through these networks. I tried using it without the box and picked up no broadcast (antenna) television stations.
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It appears to be new and I used it without cable, as it is certainly intended to be used for receiving TV signals without cable. I doubt it would work hooked up to a cable box even if you changed the TV source to antenna. I don't recommend this antenna for either use as it did not pick up the signal for as many stations as I had hoped.
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I pick up about 23 channels in the Charlotte market. There is no wire that comes w/ it. You must buy a coax cable and this can be tied into existing cable wiring.
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Yes, this is for non-cable free tv. It picks up Over The Air TV (OTA) signals. Big network channels like ABC, CBS, NBC, and other smaller networks, send their signal over the air which are free to pick up with antennas like this one. I mounted mine to a pole that is strapped to my chimney and stands about 25 feet off the ground. I pick up about 45 channels and many in High Definition. I entered my address on a website (TVfool.com) which told me which signals are close and where to point my antenna.
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You can use it without grounding but it's neither wise nor legal. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that every TV antenna installation be grounded. You town/city/county may also have a requirement. But that's not the only reason - it's common sense. Because the antenna is usually the highest point on the house, it is highly susceptible to lightning strikes. TYhe ungrounded system will take the massive charge right in your coax, frying your system and possible starting a fire.
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I easily pick up digital signals from 60 miles out. I live on a hill, which helps, but my Eagle Aspen antenna is mounted in my attic. Several programs are duplicate because they are broadcast from different cities. Like, I might get 3 channels of Home Shopping Network.I live 30 miles north of Pittsburgh.
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I live in Massachusetts and I don't have cable, I purchased an indoor antenna from Radio Shack and I get the local ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox plus quite a few more channels and two shopping channels, QVC and HSN. The channels come in great. If you were planning to use an antenna on your roof, I can't comment on that because I'm using a very small indoor antenna. I tried the indoor antenna and it worked for me, but from reading comments about antennas, some people have tried a few before finding one that worked the best. So price wise, I went small, in case, I needed to purchase another one. I love this TV, and I'm amazed at how good it is. Best of Luck.
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I don't have cable either. However, while I too am a techno dunce, I can only tell you it works on my TV which has a master antenna. Even though I don't need it, I still use the box that I got for digital use only because I like that it gives me more info regarding each channel. The set up seemed the same as it was with my old (not flat) screen.
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I didn't either, and that was a concern of mine before I bought the product. The antenna comes with a standard coaxial connection, just like a cable box does. It's a simple screw in to the TV. I recommend having a wall outlet nearby, since you have to power the antenna with either a usb (which is not an option for you) or a 110 volt outlet.