Does the device require a "cable box" in order to still have cable tv and one remote? We have a coax directly connected to the television for our cable input, with no cable box. Our intention is to ditch cable and switch to a modern HDTV antenna using...
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if you are talking about set-top box, yes. The device accepts an input from set-top box or any other A/v source through a HDMI cable.
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It does come with a remote control that is programmed right to the TV. It is cable ready. If you have a separate cable remote that operates a cable box, then I would suggest asking a cable provider how best to hook the two up. There are also instructions included with the Coby so the answer might be there. Good luck!
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If you have ever had a cable or satellite company connect their wire/cable/coaxial to your device to provide you with viewing content, your device has a digital tuner and all you need to do is connect the antenna the same way the commercial companies connected to your television. If you have only used "rabbit ears" antenna you will need a converter box.
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I'm not entirely sure but you can connect the co-star without a cable box and it will still function. Changing the channel is the part I'm not sure about. I have a cable box that controls 2 independent TV's. But I use a remote from the cable company to control the TV that doesn't have the physical cable box with it. Some kind of way I can change the cable channel by just pointing the remote at the television. In that sense, I think you would still need to use your remote provided by your cable provider just to change the channel or use menu functions. Other than that the vizio controller will control the actual television and anything else you have connected to it. Hope that helps. I'm not entirely sure but you can connect the co-star without a cable box and it will still function. Changing the channel is the part I'm not sure about. I have a cable box that controls 2 independent TV's. But I use a remote from the cable company to control the TV that doesn't have the physical cable box with it. Some kind of way I can change the cable channel by just pointing the remote at the television. In that sense, I think you would still need to use your remote provided by your cable provider just to change the channel or use menu functions. Other than that the vizio controller... » Read More I'm not entirely sure but you can connect the co-star without a cable box and it will still function. Changing the channel is the part I'm not sure about. I have a cable box that controls 2 independent TV's. But I use a remote from the cable company to control the TV that doesn't have the physical cable box with it. Some kind of way I can change the cable channel by just pointing the remote at the television. In that sense, I think you would still need to use your remote provided by your cable provider just to change the channel or use menu functions. Other than that the vizio controller will control the actual television and anything else you have connected to it. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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I can't answer the question, but I share it. Does this pick up antenna signal, or do I need a separate antenna for that? Also, since there is only an hdmi and rca input, how do I get from the wall to the box?
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This remote is designed to power on/off all brands of TV's, control volume, change channels. I do not believe it will work any cable boxes. So Yes it will still work your TV no mater where your cable comes from but you will need a separate remote to work your cable box.
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No, you do not need a cable network. This antenna is for basic digital television. All you need is a television converter box. A converter box (if you don't know) is a box that allows your TV to read digital signals and is what was made necessary to watch regular television after digital TV took over a couple of years ago.
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Going along with the gang so far ... The antenna comes with an attached coaxial cable that plugs into your TV Antenna input jack and then you screw the clamp nut down tight. The Cable TV guys always use a wrench but I'm sure that is not required, here. Perhaps more to your point, if you have a flat-panel TV with a digital tuner then you are all set. If you don't have a digital tuner in your older flat-panel TV or you have the old NTSC "analog" TV then you need a converter box. If you have that older flat-panel TV then you need a converter box with an HDMI output.
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Michele If your cable box is like mine you only need the HDMI cable only to send the signal to the TV, It handles the audio and the video. also choose the source on the remote control for the Tv. good luck . Mike
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u will get ur local unscrambled channels,i have two of these and love them it will take a while to go thru the channels and set them up. No coax port on a tv? whats next? looks like u will have to rent a box maybe that was the plan all along by not adding a coax port. would like to know what brand it is if u dont mind.Or is this a monitor/display u are using?
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I have a Hi-Def cable box from the cable company. The coaxial goes into the cable box and the cable box has a hdmi port that can go right in the back of the TV or in our case since we have the 607 we go threw that first and then the TV. But if you don't have a cable box then this will not work correctly.Yes I am still playing with all the settings...... I think it is All Channles that I listen to the most... Then the low suround setting makes everything pop also.
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The "Yes" answers to this question conflict with responses on other questions - I think you can attach an antenna to the device and it will pick up the channels - you do NOT need cable tv or a tv - my understanding is that is the device is basically a tv receiver (without a monitor).
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I get Comcast basic service so I did not use an antenna. So my answer will be hypothetical based on what I read and know. If you do not receive cable or your cable company encrypts all channels then you will need an antenna. A quick way to check if you cable is encrypted is to just run the cable from the wall to your tv, bypassing any cable boxes, and run setup on the tv. Any channels you can receive this way you will also receive with this product. The antenna you need will vary where you live. The farther away from a city the more likely you need a bigger antenna. See this website for addition help, http://www.fcc.gov/guides/antennas-and-digital-television This device Accepts coax connection from an antenna which is pretty standard. For the box you can connect it to your tv with coax, hdmi, Component or composite. Hope this helps.
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No. This box is simply a modulator that will allow a signal to be split and transmitted across a coax. I have installed one in my media room to transmit the satellite signal to an upstairs bedroom which is coaxed. This box allows you to avoid having another satellite or cable box. I've connected an RF/IR converter to the TV in this bedroom with the other end in front of the satellite receiver. The bedroom can then control the satellite without requiring another satellite receiver box. But of course, only one person can control that receiver (either the bedroom or the media room).
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If you connect the output of the cable box to one of the inputs, then connect the two remote TVs to the outputs, you will be able to view the cable system on the remote TVs. BUT, you will only get one channel at a time; both TVs will see the same channel; you will have to go to the cable box to change channels (unless you have the model with the remote input and get the receiver / transmitter).
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Yes, if you only want to use this for watching Netflix/Amazon Prime, Pamdora etc you will not need another cable box. If you want to watch live TV, you will need to either get a cable/Sat box or get a digital OTA antenna .
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Dear Mary O.. One more thing I forgot to mention, if your cable box is connected via an HDMI cable make sure you pick HDMI for an input, not CABLE as these are two different connectors..