Watching video on TV: Can I watch video on my HD TV without using another device, such as a game box, media player or a PC?
1967494
no, you would have to have a media extender attached to the network to be able to stream media from box to TV.
859787
You can watch television digitally, through the Windows Media Center, which gives you choices, which includes TV. I've never watched TV through that, so I haven't checked it out to see how it works.
1294785
Yes you can still access the menu without a TV, in the manual there is a section called using the home menu. Only difference is it will display one section at a time.
1647041
One way to record the video without paying a subscription is to buy a Chromecast. With Chromecast and using the Chrome browser, you can cast the video to your TV and record the live stream directly to a DVD recorder. I haven't tried connecting my PC, but it is possible if your PC has HDMI. If it doesn't, you can buy a USB to HDMI adapter. Here's a link explaining how using a Mac or iOS device. I'm sure Android works, too. http://bit.ly/1qZWmn7
1517455
Instead of directly connecting HD-STB to TV I want to use my HD-STB through my PC using capture card. Is this going serve the purpose?
43103
To watch protcteted HD video, your whole hardware and software chain have to be HDCP compliant, you may still be able to watch HD content but you will be reduced to a lower resolution. And for one thing, if your video card is stock, I can almost guarantee it is not HDCP compliant. And you also need the right software to be able to convert for HDCP. When you plug in your monitor through one of the cables you specify, vista will tell you what resolutions it can support.
954591
Not on the RT. Everything must be done through the Store. Also, HDMI is for video output, not data. You'd use a USB port.
1870
I do not know, since I don't have a Roku unit or do streaming video on the computer it is used on.
572290
No you don't need a HDTV. It will work on any TV that has composite(Yellow, Red & White) inputs.
1160074
No.If you want hook it up to HDTV,HDTV cable is required but I don't have one.
525325
If you're hoping to wirelessly stream videos to your tv, then the answer would be no. If you can plug your phone or tablet into the tv with an hdmi, then yes. A maybe would be with a USB. There is a usb input on the tv for videos and pictures, but it only allows certain formats.
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.
767465
Hi, there exists specific builds of XBMC (media center) for this hardware, allowing watching HD videos smoothly. You can find further informations and .apk files on dedicated forum at http://androidtvbox.us. You can look for instance at http://androidtvbox.us/topic/built-xbmc-pivos-for-ya-all/. Regards.
1179981
Nope. You need macTv. To my understanding it is your Mac not allowing the data to flow through properly. I may be wrong, but I have tried to play my mac on all if my TVs by setting up as an external monitor and it has never worked. Work around would be to create a 3rd party video, store it in the cloud and have your tv access that cloud service and watch from there. More hassle than its worth.
2241153
To view HD programming you would need either non-encrypted digital channels or a HD cable box. A DVR box is not necessary.
954772
I believe that it says you can, but the appa available on the locked down version of android it runs don't really allow for playing local or network content. I would recommend waiting for the android for tv boxes coming in a few months
1000840
No. It just has a cable tv type F connector. If you connect an antenna to it and can receive local hd broadcasts, then you can see HD. Also, some cable systems have a "raw" digital HD feed that does not require a cable set top box, but will play HD thru the F connector.