My new TV gets all kind of broadcast channels but not the cable channels like CNN or MSNBC. I am connected to Comcast cable so why no CNN?
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Two possibilities I can think of off the top of my head: 1) you have only a basic cable subscription that doesn't include CNN or MSNBC, or 2) you have the proper subscription, but your carrier requires some type of decoder in order to receive them. Digital cable usually requires a cable box or a Cablecard adapter to receive "paid" channels. In the analog days, yeah, you could hook up any cable-ready TV to any cable connection in the house and get a signal, but the access companies have determined that it's in their own best interest to charge a fee for every TV.
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I'm unsure of the problem since I currently have digital cable connected to this tv. You should try calling your digital cable provider.
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NOT TRUE. Many cable companies aka Comcast are switching the majority of their cable lineup to Digital. I used to get channels 02-99 in analog. Comcast is switching channels 31-99 to digital (most of the good stations). Thus, you may need a digital tuner to receive some/all stations depending on your cable provider.
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Hello Amber!! After you connected the antenna did you set your Tv input and adjust the channel.. You have to scan the channel from 1 and set to air / antenna NOT cable. Hope it will help you.. Keep in touch.....good Luck
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After I thought about this, I think I have the answer. It may be switching box for your antenna input between cable and digital over the air that is being converted to a cable signal. Just a thought. You set your television up to receive a type of signal input for your antenna input, either air or cable. I have Time Warner and local stations are incorporated into their channel package. Go to your cable company's website, sign in and look for "Chat" and ask. They will be glad to answer.Have a great day!Mark
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You can't fix it, because TV is broadcasted in 60hz. Also HD TV is also broadcasted in 1080i or 720p. No network broadcasts in 1080p right now. They would require too much bandwidth.
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Wish there was some legal device out there that could pick up cable channels; It works on broadcast channels in your area only. I get ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, 3 PBS channels and two more that are a bit fuzzy at times. Happy with the channels I can watch, not a tv addict.
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Hey PenName 1, how about some additional info about non-cable (over-the-air) Hi Def TV.If I get a good antenna (like the PowerQ) to go with the Panasonic TC-L26X1, what stations will I get? Can I get ESPN, or MSNBC, or FOX News?Generally, all I watch is network TV (NBC, CBS, ABC), PBS, & (on rare occasions) local channels, plus ESPN (for Mon night football) and occasionally -- I can do without them on the kitchen TV, especially since I can get them on my Pioneer -- CNN, CNBC, FOX News & MSNBC.Maybe my best strategy is an HDTV (like the Panasonic VIERA TC-L26X1) with a good antenna.Thanx. Hey PenName 1, how about some additional info about non-cable (over-the-air) Hi Def TV.If I get a good antenna (like the PowerQ) to go with the Panasonic TC-L26X1, what stations will I get? Can I get ESPN, or MSNBC, or FOX News?Generally, all I watch is network TV (NBC, CBS, ABC), PBS, & (on rare occasions) local channels, plus ESPN (for Mon night football) and occasionally -- I can do without them on the kitchen TV, especially since I can get them on my Pioneer -- CNN, CNBC, FOX News & MSNBC.Maybe my best strategy is an HDTV (like the Panasonic VIERA... » Read More Hey PenName 1, how about some additional info about non-cable (over-the-air) Hi Def TV.If I get a good antenna (like the PowerQ) to go with the Panasonic TC-L26X1, what stations will I get? Can I get ESPN, or MSNBC, or FOX News?Generally, all I watch is network TV (NBC, CBS, ABC), PBS, & (on rare occasions) local channels, plus ESPN (for Mon night football) and occasionally -- I can do without them on the kitchen TV, especially since I can get them on my Pioneer -- CNN, CNBC, FOX News & MSNBC.Maybe my best strategy is an HDTV (like the Panasonic VIERA TC-L26X1) with a good antenna.Thanx. « Show Less
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are you sure that the cable box is HD? kinda sounds like it is SD? the other thing to remember is that not all stations are being broadcast in HD and even then some local channels might not be broadcasting certain shows in HD. for example, my local stations might broadcast a golf game that is in HD, but the local news is broadcast in SD.As for the tv itself, i'm not sure. I'm waiting to get my 4053 delivered and i'm having a hard time waiting! you might want to check your connections again though.
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It replaces the cable box that you have hooked up to the cable going into the tv. However, it does not give you all the channels that a cable box does, it only gives you the locals like fox, nbc, cbs. These vary from city to city so you may have more than other people in other towns.
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I don't have a cable box but in order to get digital cable I need one. So with a cable box, I can't record and watch a different show at that time.
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No, you won't get CNBC or AMC as they are cable-only channels. For good information as to over-the-air channels and their broadcasting ranges, with color-coded maps showing signal strength for different locations (you can input an address) -- here's another good resource: see http://www.tvfool.com/.
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I'm guessing you're in a menu that allows you to select a source for your incoming signal. If so, it looks like it may be set to CABLE. You will want to switch or select ANTENNA.
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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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This TV has a "QAM" tuner in it. Many/most cable companies broadcast the local network channels unencrypted, in HD. Do a channel scan, the TV will find them if Charter is sending them. This doesn't cost a penny more than what you are paying, you just plug the cable from the wall right into the TV. The channels will probably show up as "3-1, 6-1, etc" and on my samsung says "DTV Cable" instead of "Cable" before the channel. And to the above post by D. Snope, LCD TV's don't have the issue of "burn-in"! No worries about leaving pillar bars on the sides.
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I had to use a directional antenna to get my local channels. I live 15 miles from the TV tower. I never used this TV on cable.
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Hello Bonnie, I would love to answer this question for you but I'm afraid that I can't. I bought this to replace the antenna that came with a 7" RCA portable television that I'd purchase previously. It picked up 32 channels and works pretty good...but I don't know if it's going to work with your Comcast Cable service. I'm sorry that I could not be of much help to you!