Can I use a converter box to get local channels and still use Roku?
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Yes, the Roku will hook up to your TV through either HDMI or RCA (red, white, yellow). It depends a little on what connection your converter box uses, but on most TVs, you can hook the converter box to a second set of RCA jacks or the coaxial connection and then just switch between inputs to watch either Roku or the converter box.
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Use the learning mode programming feature of the URC A6, and you can program it for anything. I have had success with controlling Roku players using the original remote to learn the functions.
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Only way to use the Boxee Box is HDMI. Period. Biggest advantage of Boxee over Roku is SAMBA, DLNA, QWERTY remote. Heck, Boxee plays FLV captures through RealPlayer on my PC (now NAS). And DVD ISOs -- the menus work. Boxee is the most awesome if you have a ton of locally captured content. I bought a NAS just to support my 3 Boxee Boxes. Do note the RF remote needs to be associated w/ each Boxee -- not done at the factory.
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Probably would have received a faster answer on the Roku product page, but a Roku doesn't have a tuner. You would have to switch between your Roku input and your normal TV channels... meaning you still have to use both remotes. You can't connect this or any antenna to a Roku box. You can however have both the Roku and an antenna connected to the TV at the same time if that's what you're asking.
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If you put it in the window it will pick up channels. I never thought of putting a box on it because I have a new RCA. Not suppose to have to put it on converter box if I have a new HD TV.
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What Do you mean by that? local MEXICAN channels or local US CHANNELS? First I think that if you own a Roku you should know that Roku is ONLY a Streaming SET-UP-BOX so there's no way to get "local channels" because almost all the channels are the BIG-ONES VUDU, HBO, AMAZON INSTANT VIDEO, NETFLIX, and so on.... The ONLY CHANNEL that can "give you" some local stuffs is the PBS channel because you enter the ZIPCODE and you get programation about it.. I Live in MEXICO and always check for locals on NY or CAlIFORNIA. Hope this help you out. Regards
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You can buy an inexpensive A/B video (RWY) from Amazon and quickly and easily switch between the Roku and the other device.We have 2 RWY and put the Roku on one and an A/B switch on the other for our DVD player and the digital converter. Using an old 32" tube-type.RCA DT902AV 2-Way A/V Switcher
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It won't work unless the ROKU lite instructions explicitly call for a cord like this. In order to work, this cord requires the devices to be "looking for a mere connector. This is NOT a conversion device. You need a box for that.
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most likely not - i just view this digital conversion thing as a way to "force" people into getting cable of some kind. You will need a converter box coz there will be no more over the air analog transmissions of TV signals.
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I think a remote for a Digital Stream converter box (e. g. ATSC -&gt; NTSC) might work. I've seen such work at my home.
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The unit come with option but you have to get digital TV tuner to get local TV
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You can purchase the old version of the Roku that uses red,white,yellow connectors or get the hdmi to av converter version, NOT the av to hdmi converter version.
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at best you'd get the local channels by plugging in a split coaxial cable without the cable-box to decode... if they are not encrypted.alternatively you can run a coaxial cable to a standard antenna (preferably external, but some internal rabbit-ears will do) to get local stations in HD over-the-air. fyi.. if you can receive them, over-the-air channels are actually of HIGHER quality than signals "passed through" by cable companies (who compress their signals)
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I am desperate to reduce my monthly expenditures and I think Roku may be a great option for a cable service replacement. However, I'm a still a bit foggy on the specifics of it. When I turn the TV on, it's not going to be a just an array of channels like I have now but the channels that I "subscribe" to, correct? And I won't be able to watch live TV for news, awards shows, etc.?
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can you still use your tv to watch regular cable channels while the roku is connected
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No converter box is needed. Just connect a coax cable from the antenna to the included adapter then to the TV.
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No this will not take the place of the digital box. Only bring in channels clear that it can pick up, mostly local channel.