Anyone using the LN32A450 32-inch without HD cable? Does anyone know or have any suggestions?
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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 the same issue, and the problem was the HD board failed. After doing some research , I called Onkyo and they paid for the out of warranty fix because it's a known issue.Don't know whether or not your problem & solution is the same, but hope this helps.
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You can certainly try it out without doing so, but it wouldn't be a bad idea for the optimum performance with this TV and your peripheral devices. AmazonBasics has a two pack of the current ones for ten dollars - they support the latest formats. The Owner's Manual for this product says that HDMI Certified cables are what you need to use, thus if you're not sure those are the cables you have - might want to buy some newer ones.
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I have yet to buy one and think I have a couple days left to do so. I did buy one on the last TV I had and never had to use it, so it was money thrown down the drain in my opinion. That particular Television (Sony) is over 6 years old and still works like a champ. Its really up to the buyer. It is a nice thing to have in case something does happen, but in my opinion if this HDTV doesnt last me at least 3 years without any issues I wont be buying any more Samsung models. Good luck with your decision and I think you are going to like the LN32A450.
1529206
I'm on my second cable box. Same problem on both, although the second box does get a better signal for the non-HD stations. Let me know how it goes.
1075441
Not HDTV quality - one of two dissppointments, the other being the slow (5400rpm) hard drive
981058
I thought I had it narrowed down to the 4065 or 4069. Reading about the number of people turning the 120Hz feature off or down to Low is making me lean to the 4065. However, I am planning to get all my content either thru off-the-air channels. I have read a few folks say the SD signals displayed poorly on their LCD's. Would a plasma HD set fare better?
873942
Sorry, I don't have HD cable, and it's not the greatest player and was overpriced for what it does! I would look around for something better.
1208766
There is a VGA output which we have connected to a 32 inch HD TV. The extended display works well (laptop screen + external monitor). Haven't tried the HDMI port, but would guess that works as well.
508100
Thanks for your input...I think I'll just keep my HDMI connection for now though.Have a blessed day sir....
1552865
Not problem at all just make sure cable is inserted all the way or try other cable or outlet to discard options
807188
The resolution will be HD but the picture will have noise and interference patterns. Can anyone confirm that this laptop lacks HDMI? It looks like it doesn't, which is a shame...
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I've noticed it in SD (using Dish Network) but not in HD yet. I'm thinking it's because I'm just using the RCA that came with it, but even without the HDMI cables the picture is fantastic. Can't wait to see the HD and SD channels and Blu-Ray with the HDMIs
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I bought the TV Samsung LN46A650 and I am trying to connect my laptop through this cable (Cables To Go - 43096 - 10ft HD15 M/M UXGA Monitor Cable with 3.5mm Audio: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EI7SE4),but it isnot working. Do you know if the cable is wrong or if there is any installation needed?
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So I have run into this before but I am not an expert. Some monitors will only accept 1080P or 720P. My source was 420P something like that so one of the monitors called it out of range. I was using a image one surgical camera that only had SDI output that once converted was 420 or 480P output and that didn't work with one of my Monitors. The TV monitor probably accepts a larger range of HDMI input. Scott
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I am now in the same boat as the original poster. I ordered a Samsung LN52A650 that will arrive Monday. Hoping the DLNA will allow access to my Western Digital NAS, but not sure. Since it's back to work next week I'm not sure how soon I'll get to try the DLNA features. First priority wil be to get the TV set up and working for the BCS game Thursday. Go Gators!
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I tried both ways. Neither worked. I ended up buying the HD-Link by Sewell which is a one cable newer design. It works great unlike this Sabrent crap